Kenmore 147 User manual

iOWNER'S MANUAL
Electronic Air Cleaning System
:_:Featuring the Forever Filter'"
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Model
635,83147
Operating
Instructions
Parts List
CAUTION:
Read this manual
and follow all its
Safety and Operating
Instructions.
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INFO-LINE
After reading this manual, if
you have any questions or
comments on your Kenmore
Air Cleaner call:
1-800-227-3917
Sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Kenmore Air
Cleaner featuring the Forever Filter'". This Kenmore Air
Cleaner will remove airborne pollutants such as dust,
smoke, pollen, and mold that are circulating in your home,
most of which you cannot see with the naked eye. As the
air recirculates through your room and through the air
cleaner system, the air iscleaned continuously.
Please read this Owner's Manual thoroughly before
operating your air cleaner.
If, at any time, you have any questions about the operation
of your Kenmore Air Cleaning System, please contact the
Help Line at 1-800-227-3917.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock
and injury to persons, including the following:
II, Please read this Owner's Manual before using your
Electronic Air Cleaner
_I, This air cleaner is equipped with a 3-prong plug and
should only be plugged into a standard 3-prong
(grounded) 120 volt AC outlet.
_I, DO NOT use an extension cord with the air cleaner
_I, Unplug the air cleaner prior to moving the unit or
cleaning filters
41, DO NOT use this electronic air cleaner when oxygen is
being used or when combustible gases are present
4DO NOT use outdoors
_I, DO NOT place any foreign objects inside the Air
Cleaner
CAUTION - Do not operate this air cleaner in the presence of candies, wood burning
fireplaces or stoves, or improperly maintained gas appliances. These products can produce
smokethat may cause property damage such as staining on walls, furniture, draperies or
other household furnishings if used while operating this air cleaner, especially if the "Forever
Filter" is not cleaned on a regular basis. Follow all Owner's Manual instructions.
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WARRANTY
If within one year from the date of purchase, this air
cleaner fails due to a defect in material or workmanship,
Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge:
Warranty service is available by simply returning the air
cleaner to the nearest Sears store throughout the United
States.
This warranty gives you specific legal_rights _and you may
have other rights which may vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Department 817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR
ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER
CONTROL
ION NEEDLES
FOREVER FILTER
PANEL
HOW IT WORKS
Stage One - Pre-Filter: As dirty air is forced through the
unit, large airborne particles are trapped by the Pre-filter.
StageTwo - Forever Filter'" - Ionizer: Airborne particles
such as dust, smoke and pollen pass through the ionizer
section and receive an e ectr ca! charge.

StageThree-ForeverFilterTM - Collector: Charged par-
ticles are collected, like a powerful magnet, on aseries of
alternately charged collection plates.
Stage Four - Negative Ion Generator: Emits negative ions
into the air that freshens stale air. In addition, it also
charges existing airborne particles so they can be collected
by the Forever Filter".
NOTE: Since the collected dirt is distributed across several
metal plates inside the Forever Filter", it may take awhile
to notice the accumulated dirt with the naked eye.
PLACEMENT OF AIR CLEANER
Your air cleaner should be placed where air can freely
move in, out and around it.
4, Do not place the unit
(t) Directly on or against any soft furnish!ngs such
as bedding or curtains.
(2) Near computers, radios, TVs or other electronically
sensitive devices
(3) Near sources of heat (such as stove tops, or ovens)
Please keep in mind that the air movement Created by
the air cleaner will draw any airborne particles towards
it. Depending on the specific types and weight of
airborne particles present in your environment, some
particles may fall onto other surfaces in the general
vicinity of the air cleaner before reaching the air
cleaner.
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OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
equipment is supplied with a 3-prong power cord with a
grounding lug on the plug. It is intended to be used with a
standard 3-prong 120 volt AC outlet. If the plug does not fit
your outlet, contact qualified personnel to install the proper
receptacle. DO NOT alter the plug in any way.
The operation of the unit is very simple.Turn it on by setting
the green control switch to high (3), med (2) or low (1).
When the Clean Air Light (green) is on, this is an indication
that the Forever Filter" is working properly. The light will
NOT be on when the switch is in the "Quick Dry" position.
The "Quick Dry" position is provided for drying the filter
after cleaning.
OPERATION NOTES
!. The speed shoul dbeset on high (3)for two minutes ,
before switching to the desired speed to initially start
the unit. Control Panel Diagram
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.Your Sears Kenmore Air Cleaner_is equipped with a
Negative ton Generator (Ionizer). The negative ions
are discharged through needles located just beneath
the air discharge grill.
if you place your hand close to the negative ion field
generated by the needles (within 6-!2 inches of the
grill) for a period of time, and then touch a grounded
(metal) object, you may experience a mild static
discharge similar to the static electricity charge from
"carpet shock". The static discharge is simply a result
of the negative ions that have built up on your hand
being discharged to ground.
•Please note that there is no cause for alarm should
this occur. Your air cleaner is nottdefective.

CLEANING AND CARE
In addition to the exterior ofthe unit, there are three areas
that require periodic cleaning:the pre-filter, the Forever
FilterTM, and the Negative Ion Generator Needles.
ACCESS TO FILTERS
Before performing any maintenance, turnthe unit to the
OFF position and unplug the power cord.
To access the filters for cleaning, simply place your hands
on each side of the front access panel and pull towards you.
CLEANING THE FOREVER FILTER TM
Please use care when handling the Forever Filter" to
ensure you do not damage the ionizing wires or metal
plates.
1. Remove access panel as described above.
2. Pivot tension ciips 90 degrees (horizontal orientation)
to release the Forever Filters".
3. Pull on the plastic handles at the base of the Forever
Filter".
4. After removing the Forever FilterTM, the Pre-Filter'can
be easily slid out of its track (please see instructions
for cleaning the Pre-Filter).
TENSION CLIPS
HANDLES

The twin Forever Filters TM shoUld be cleaned every one to
three months depending on the conditions in your particular
environment. Failure to clean the Forever Filter periodically
will degrade performance of the air cleaner.
The filter can be washed with Zap-lt cleaner sold through
Sears (Sears stock # 8395) or with a dishwashing detergent
such as Electrasol.
If using Zap-lt, spray the filter with water and then spray
the metal plates with Zap-lt. Allow to soak for 5-t0 minutes
before rinsing with water.
Or
If using dishwashing detergent, completely immerse the
Forever Filter TM in hot soapy water for 20 to 30 minutes.
Rinse it off, using a sprayer if available.
Shake as much water from the filter as possible
After the first cleaning, the metal surface of the electronic
filtermay not beas shiny as before, This is normal and
does not reduce effectiveness.
CLEANING THE PRE_FILTER
1. Remove the filter from its rack.
2. Simply rinse the pre-fiIter in warm soapy water.
3. Shake off the excess water.
4. Return to its rack on the air intake of the Forever

REINSTALLING FOREVER FILTERS"
1. Ensure the Pre-filter is placed inthe tracks provided on
the bottom side of the Forever Filter TM (same side as
plastic handles).
2. Return the Forever Filters TM to their original position in
the air cleaner.
3. Pivot the tension clips back to their original position
_ (vertical orientation) to ensure the Forever Filter TM is
properly located.
4. Replace the front access panel by inserting the top
first and then push the lower outside corners toward
the rear of the cabinet until it snaps into place.
5. After reinstalling the cleaned filters in the unit, operate
the unit in the ,Quick Dry" position for about two hours
to ensure the filter is thoroughly dry (Failure to dry the
filters may cause permanent damage to the Forever
Filters").
NOTE: Ifaccess panel does not close securely, check to
make sure that the Forever Filters are properly installed.
The plastic handles should be at the bottom.
CLEANING THE NEGATIVE ION NEEDLE
When cleaning the Forever Filters", you should also take a
cotton swab dipped in water or alcohol and wipe the two
needles located beneath the air discharge grill.
HANDLES
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DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Should you ever haveany questions or concerns about the
operation of your Kenmore Air Cleaning System, you may
want to check this chart first. If the problem persists, call
our Help Line.
Condition
Unit won't come on
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Unit does not operate
on Low (1) Speed
Unit does not remove
pollutants
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unit snaps or pops
Interference with
Radio and "PC
Unit does not operate
properly
Checkpoints
Make sure that the power cord is
plugged in
Set the Rota_ Switch to the desired
speed
Make sure"ihat the Front Access
Panel is properly installed
*"Make sure Forever Filter" is properly .....
installed
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Run on High (3) for two minutes then
reset to Low (1) Speed
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Wash Forever.Filter"
Wash the Forever Filter" and
make sure that it is thoroughly dry
Make sure ionizing wire's in Forever
Filter" are not broken
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Check for bent plates in Forever
Filter" - straighten if possible
Check for large particles such as hair
or lint on ionizing wires; Remove if
possible
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Move unit to a different location away
from TV or Radio. Do not operate
unit on the same electrical outlet as
TV or Radio
Clean Forever Filter" if dirty
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Call Help Line/Have unit serviced
The Help Line: 1800/227-3917

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
How can ! get the most out of my air cleaner?
For peak efficiency in maintaining air quality, we recom-
mend that the unit be run continuously at least at its
lowest speed. The daily operating cost of an electronic air
cleaner running at the lowest speed isabout the same as
for asingle 35 watt lightbulb. Just pennies a day.
When you use the air cleaner, you willwant to have your
windows closed for maximum efficiency.
My air cleaner occasionally makes a snapping
sound...
You may notice an occasional light snapping sound
coming from your unit. This may happen when a large
particle ischarged in the Forever FilterTM. This is com-
pletely normal and is no cause for concern,