Kenmore 437.85264 User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all instructions before using this product. Save these
instructions for easy reference. When using electrical appliances, basic
precautions should always be followed to reduce breakage, risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons including the following.
o Read all instructionsbefore operating the air cleaner.
o Place the air cleaner where it is not easily knocked over by
persons in the household.
o ALWAYS unplug air cleaner when not in use.
o DO NOT use any product with a damaged cord or plug, or if
product malfunctions, is dropped or damaged in any manner.
o Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
o DO NOT use air cleaner outdoors.
o NEVER use the air cleaner unless it is fully assembled.
o DO NOT run power cord under carpets and DO NOT cover
with throw rugs. Arrange cord so it will not be tripped over.
o DO NOT use air cleaner where combustible gases or vapors are present.
o DO NOT expose the air cleaner to rain, or use near water,
in a bathroom, laundry area or other damp locations.
oTo disconnect air cleaner, first press Power Button to turn air
cleaner OFF and remove plug from outlet.
• DO NOT allow foreign objects to enter ventilation or exhaust opening, as
this may cause electric shock or damage to the air cleaner. DO NOT
block air outlets or intakes.
o Place air cleaner near a power outlet, and avoid using
an extension cord.
oTo reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a grounding type
plug that has a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding
type power outlet. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, contact qualified
personnel to install the proper outlet, Do not alter the plug in any way.
oThe air cleaner has a 3-prong (grounded) plug for safe
operation. The 3-prong plug should be plugged directly into
a properly grounded 3-prong electrical outlet. DO NOT, FOR
ANY REASON WHATSOEVER, CUT OR REMOVE THE
GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE PLUG. Removing the
grounding plug may result in electric shock or create unsafe
condition. Contact a qualified electrician to be sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
° A loose fit between the plug and the AC outlet (receptacle)
may cause overheating and distortion of the plug. Contact
a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn receptacles.
- DO NOT sit, stand or place heavy objects on the air cleaner.
o ALWAYS disconnect power supply before servicing.

[_1 ARNING!Toreducetheriskoffireorelectricshock,
DO NOT use this product with any solid-state speed
control device.
ONEoyEAR FULL WARRANTY ON KENiViORE AIR CLEANER
For one year from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained
according to the owner's manual, if any part of this air cleaner fails due to a
defect in material or workmanship, RETURN ITTO ANY SEARS STORE
OR OTHER KENiVIORE OUTLET mNTHE UNITED STATES FOR FREE
REPLACEMENT.
This warranty is void if this product is used for commercial or rental
purposes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of the Kenmore Electrostatic Air Cleaner.
Your new Air Cleaner System quickly and effectively cleans and revitalizes
indoor air electrostatically, reducing most commonly found air pollutants
such as tobacco smoke, pollen, household dust, pet dander, even mold
spores. Designed for outstanding owner convenience, the air cleaner
features a washable pre-filter and collecting cell, so there are no filters to
buy and replace. Four cleaning power levels let you match the Air
Cleaner's performance to your special needs. All operating functions are
easily set and adjusted on the well-lighted, user-friendly LCD control panel.
For maximum performance, we highly recommend that you operate the
Electrostatic Air Cleaner in the following manner:
o24 hours a day
o Ionizer ON for the first day
o Ionizer OFF after first day
o Ionizer ON when you require quick cleaning and extra
refreshing of room air

SETUP
Your Electrostatic Air Cleaner was thoroughly inspected and tested at the
factory prior to packaging. Visually inspect it upon removal from the box.
Remove and discard any packing material. Return the unit if it shows any
signs of damage or mishandling.
Contents:
o Electrostatic Air Cleaner
o2 Protective Screens (Only used when cleaning the Collecting Cell in a
dishwasher...see pg. 12)
Place air cleaner near a power outlet, and avoid using an extension cord.
Lock the caster wheels to prevent the air cleaner from moving.
ELECTRICAL HOOKUP
Plug the Electrostatic Air Cleaner into a properly grounded,
3oprong household AC outlet. If you are not sure whether the outlet is
properly grounded, have it checked out by a qualified electrician.
WARNING! To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock hazard,
the Electrostatic Air Cleaner should ONLY be plugged into a
properly grounded 3-prong, 120-Volt AC outlet.
CAUTION: NEVER operate the Electrostatic Air Cleaner
until it is completely and fully assembled. Permanent
damage could result to the motor and controls.
Your Electrostatic Air Cleaner
is equipped with 4 casters for
portability. Use the locking levers
to help keep the air cleaner in place.
4

HOW IT WORKS
Dirty air is drawn through the front grill and passes through a 3-stage
cleaning system (See Fig. 1).
Stage 1
The washable Pre-filter prevents larger particles from passing through into
the Collecting Cell.
Stage 2
The Collecting Cell has a 2-part function. First, the dirt particles not trapped
by the Pre-filter are electrically charged by fine ionizing wires. Second, the
charged particles are then attracted to and collected by the Collector Plates.
Dirt, pollen and smoke particles are captured and held by the collector
plates in the cell. These electrically grounded plates hold the dirt until the
cell is removed and washed.
Stage 3
The Ionizer, when turned ON, adds negative ions to the exiting stream of
clean air.This function provides additional air freshening and revitalization.
Fig. 1
Front Grill
Air Cleaner
Collecting Cell
Pre-filter

OPERATION
Fig. 2
G. Hourmeters
[iliil I i gill
Clean Cell NOW I
H. LCD Display
A. Check F. Ionizer button
Pre=filter D. Power ON/OFF button
When unit is on, all control
B. Check Cell buttons are lit E.Timer button
C. Speed button Allows you to set time
Set desired speed of operation desired
POWER ON/OFF TO START AIR CLEANER (See Fig. 2 D )
Press the Power Button.
The LCD screen and the buttons will light up.
The air cleaner starts in Low Speed with the Ionizer On and the Timer Off.
NOTE: When any button is pushed, the LCD will have back
lighting for 30 seconds.
TO SET SPEED (See Fig. 2 C )
1. Press the Speed Button. The Air Cleaner is at low
speed.
2. For MEDIUM speed, press button again.
3. For HIGH speed, press button again.
4. For TURBO speed, press button again.
5. For LOW speed, press button again.
SPEEDS
TURBO
Hi
MED
LO
Initial Operation, ............... Fastest Cleaning
Maximum Operation ......... Fast Cleaning
Daytime Operation ............ Normal Cleaning
Nighttime Operation .......... Quieter Operation
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OPERATION cont.
Each time you start your Air Cleaner, we recommend that you
run it at Turbo speed for a few minutes for fast initial cleaning.
The Ionizer, when turned ON, adds negative ions to the exiting
stream of clean air. This function provides additional air freshening
and revitalization. Then set it to HI, MED, or LO as desired.
TO TURN IONIZER ON/OFF (See Fig. 2 F)
Press the Ionizer Button to turn Ionizer ON.
The ION icon on control board will light up.
To turn Ionizer OFF, push button again.
TO SETTgMER BUTTON (See Fig. 2 E)
Your air cleaner has a timer function that allows you to
select the number of hours you want it to run and then shut off.
Press timer button once and the air cleaner will run for 1 hour.
Each time you press the button extends the time 1 hour.
Example: 2 pushes = 2 hours, 4 pushes = 4 hours, etc. Up
to 8 pushes = 8 hours.
For Continuous Running: Push button 9 times.
NOTE: When the unit is first turned ON, it is normal to hear snapping
sounds that are a result of arcing in the cell. Cell arcing may be caused
by high humidity (70% or more) in the room, by hair or large particles of
dirt caught in the cell, or by dampness remaining in the cell after it is
washed. If snapping sounds do not eventually stop, TURN UNIT OFF and
follow instructions for CLEANING THE CELL.
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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING SCHEDULE
Your air cleaner also has built=in cleaning reminders to let you
know when the Pre-Filter and Collecting Cell should be cleaned.
The Pre-Filter and Collecting Cell require periodic cleaning in order for the
air cleaner to operate at peak efficiency. The frequency of
cleaning will depend on the environment in which the air
cleaner is used. Icons on the LCD and flashing lights will alert
the user to the need for cleaning the Pre-Filter and the Cell.
HOURMETERS [IHlllllil]
oA bar will appear in the PreoFilter hourmeter after each 125 hours of use.
When all 10 bars appear, clean Pre-Filter.
o A bar will appear in the Cell hourmeter after each 250 hours of use. When
all 10 bars appear, clean Collecting Cell.
oTo manually reset the Pre-Filter and/or Cell Hourmeter, press and hold the
Check PreoFilter and/or Check Cell button for a minimum of 3 seconds. No
Hourmeter bars should appear in the display after resetting.
After running approximately 7 weeks, 24 hours a day, the Check Pre-Filter
button will begin flashing to remind you that the pre-filter should be cleaned
After running approximately 14 weeks, 24 hours a day, the Clean Cell button
will begin flashing to remind you that the cell should be cleaned.
Please note that these pre-set cleaning schedules are based on factory
recommended times under normal use. The unit may need to be cleaned
earlier depending on the environment. You should occasionally give the Pre-
Filter a visual check.
CELL OVERLOAD REMINDER
In a room with an abnormally high level of air pollutants, the Cell may need
to be cleaned sooner than the hourmeter indicates. The unit will shut OFF,
the Check Cell button will begin flashing, and "Clean Cell NOW!" will flash in
the LCD display. Unplug the unit from electrical outlet, and clean Cell before
turning unit back ON. Press and hold the Check Cell button for a minimum of
three(3) seconds to reset.
WARNING! To avoid serious injury from electric shock
ALWAYS turn the air cleaner OFF and disconnect the
plug from the outlet BEFORE cleaning.
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MAINTENANCE
CLEANINGTHE PRE-FILTER
When the Check Pre-Filter light is flashing (See fig. 2 A), it is
time to clean the pre-filter.
1. Turn off the air cleaner by pressing the Power Switch. Then
unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
[_ AUTION: To avoid harmless static shock that may occur,
DO NOT touch unit for 2 minutes after turning OFF and
unplugging.
2. Firmly grasp the notches on both sides of the front grill and
pull the grill outward and remove.
3. There are 2 built-in retention clips on the top edge of the
pre-filter. Push the top of the 2 clips and gently swing the
pre-filter outward.
4. Lift up the pre-filter to remove it from air cleaner.
5. The pre-filter can be cleaned by gently vacuuming it, using the
upholstery brush on your vacuum cleaner.
6. Now wash the pre-filter using warm, soapy water. Use a
mild dish washing liquid detergent that is non-chlorine and
non-abrasive.
7. Rinse the pre-filter thoroughly with clean, warm water.
8. Use paper towels to wipe off any excess water on the
pre-filter frame.
9. ALLOW THE PREoFILTER TO DRY THOROUGHLY.
A hand-held dryer may be used to speed dry Pre-Filter after washing.
RE=INSTALLING CLEAN PRE°FiLTER
1. Place the completely dry pre-filter back into the air cleaner.
2. Fit the tabs on the bottom of the pre-filter into the slots at the
base of cell cavity.
3. Push the pre-filter forward until the retention tabs snap into
place.
4. Wipe off the front grill with a damp cloth.
5. Place front grill into the air cleaner front so that the tabs on
the bottom engage into the slots at base of unit.
6. Gently push the front grill forward until the magnetic latches
catch and hold the grill in place.
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MAINTENANCE
7. Plug the air cleaner back into a properly grounded 3-prong
outlet.
8. Press the power On button.
9. Press the Check Preofilter button to reset it.
CLEANING THE CELL (See Fig. 3)
When the Check Cell light is flashing, it is time to clean the cell.
1. Turn Off the air cleaner by pressing the Power Button.
Then unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
-i AUTION: To avoid harmless static shock that may occur,
DO NOT touch unit for two minutes after turning OFF and
unplugging.
2. Remove the pre-filter ( See Cleaning the Pre- Filter on page 9 )
NOTE: When you clean the cell, it is also a good time to clean the pre-filter.
3. Swing out the two handles on either side of the cell.
4. Firmly hold these handles and lift the cell up and out of the air cleaner.
IMPORTANT: Be extremely careful and DO NOTTOUCH the fine ionizing
wires and collection plates on the cell.
The cell can be washed either of 2 ways: in a tub of water or in a
dishwasher that is large enough.
WARNING: Some edges of the cell are sharp, so handle it
with extreme care.
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MAINTENANCE
Washing Cell in a Tub of Hot Water; Recommended Method (See Fig. 3)
1. Fill a tub large enough to hold the entire cell with hot water (140 ° to
160°F.) and add detergent. Use a mild dishwashing liquid that is
non-chlorine and non-abrasive. Agitate the solution for proper mixture.
NOTE: Wear gloves to protect your hands.
2. Hold the bale handles on the cell and let it soak for about
10 minutes and then remove cell.
3. Now take cell and dip it in the solution several times to
remove any final particles of dirt.
4. Thoroughly rinse by placing the cell in a tub of clean hot water.
5. Remove the cell and place in a position to drain all the excess water.
6. ALLOW THE CELL TO DRY THOROUGHLY.
A hand-held dryer may be used to speed dry cell after washing.
7. Carefully place cell back into the air cleaner and swing handles inward.
8. Follow instructions RE-INSTALLING CLEAN PRE-FILTER to complete
installation (See page 9).
9. Plug the Air Cleaner into a properly grounded 3-prong outlet.
10. Press Power On Button.
11. Press Check Button to reset it.
IMPORTANT: NEVER use any tool, brush or similar object to clean between
the collector plates in the cell. Doing this can damage the fine ionizing wires
or the collector plates. NEVER place the cell in an oven to dry.
Fig. 3
11

MAINTENANCE
Washing Cell in a Dishwasher (See Figures 4and 5)
NOTE: The dishwasher cavity must be large enough to accommodate the
cell without any interference with moving parts in the dishwasher.
CAUTION: DO NOT use dishwashing detergent when cleaning cell in
automatic dishwasher. Dishwasher detergent is abrasive and may damage
cell. Operate dishwasher with hot water only.
1. The 2 protective screens (Fig. 5) provided MUST BE attached to the cell
BEFORE placing the cell in the dishwasher (Fig. 5) to avoid damage to
the ionizing wires and the collector plates on the cell.
2, After the cell is washed and dried in the dishwasher, it may
be hot to the touch. Let it cool before handling.
3.The protective screens MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE
placing the cell back into the air cleaner. The air cleaner
can be damaged if the protective screens are left on the cell.
4. After removing the protective screens, place them into
storage for future use.
5. CHECK TO MAKE SURE CELL IS COMPLETELY DRY.
6. Carefully place cell back into the air filter, following instructions
WASHING CELL IN A TUB OF HOT WATER to complete installation
7. Press Power Button to turn On and press Check Cell Button to reset.
REMEMBER: Be extremely careful and DO NOTTOUCH the
fine ionizing wires and collection plates on the cell.
Fig. 4
Cell
2Protective Screens
2Protective Screens attached to
cell for washing in a dishwasher
12

MAINTENANCE
Extra Cleaning of Cell
Occasionally, a few particles of dirt may pass through the pre-filter and enter
the cell. The cell will begin making snapping sounds. If the snapping sounds
continue, turn off the unit and wash the cell as described in the previous two
sections.
GENERAL CLEANING
To Clean the Outside of the Air Cleaner Cabinet
1. Turn Off the air cleaner by pressing the Power Switch. Then unplug the
unit from the electrical outlet.
2. Use a soft, damp cloth to gently wipe dirt away from the cabinet and grills.
IMPORTANT: NEVER use any abrasive cleaners to clean cabinet or grills.
DO NOT pour or splash water on the air cleaner.
STORAGE
1. Turn Off the air cleaner by pressing the Power Button. Then unplug the
unit from the electrical outlet.
2. Clean cabinet and grills. Thoroughly dry all parts.
3oALWAYS clean pre-filter and cell before storing.
4. Cover the air cleaner and store in a suitable clean, dry environment.
13

MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Unit will not start when On Button is pushed.
SOLUTION
1. Check to be sure that the power cord is plugged into a
properly-grounded 3-prong 120-v., AC outlet.
2. Check the electrical outlet by plugging in a working appliance
or test light.
3. Unplug the unit. Remove and reassemble the front grill to make sure it
is properly fitted. If the grill was not fitted properly the unit will not start.
TECHNICAL SPECiFiCATIONS
Width
Height
Depth
Weight
Input Voltage
20- 7/8 in.(53cm)
27-7/8 in.(70.9cm)
14 -1/8 in. (35.9cm)
40.3 Ibs. (18.3 kg)
120 volts AC, 60 Hz
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Protective Screens 85160
Pre-Filter 85161
Collecting Cell 85162
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