Kenmore TRUE HEPA 106.832 User manual

Owner's Manual
Progressive
True HEPA Air Cleaner
Models 106.83200, 106.83202
INFO-MNE:
After reading this manual, if you have any questions/comments, or need to
purchase replacement filters for your Kenmore Air Cleaner, call TOLL FREE:
1-866-640-7138.
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WARRANTY
AIR CLEANER SAFETY
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
OPERATING AIR CLEANER
CARING FOR AIR CLEANER
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FULL 1-YEAR WARRANTY ON AIR CLEANER
If this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from
the date of purchase, Sears will at its option repair or replace it free of charge.
This warranty DOES NOT cover the replacement HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate
Air) filter or pre-filter.
WARRANTY RESTRICTION
There are no customer-serviceable parts inside this air cleaning system. Do not
attempt to repair this unit yourself. Doing so will void the warranty and could cause
damage to the air cleaner or personal injury to yourself.
WARRANTY SERVICE
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights which
may vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Dept. 817WA
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
PRODUCT RECORD
In the space below, record your complete model number, serial number, and
purchase date. You can find this information on the model and serial number label
located behind the front grill and below the control panel. Have this information
available to help you obtain assistance or service more quickly whenever you
contact Sears concerning your air cleaner.
Model number 106.
Serial number
Purchase date
Keep these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and
on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol
and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow
instructions,
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how
to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Use The
Air Purifier With Any Solid-State Speed Control Device.
WARNING: To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock And Injury To
Persons, Do Not Use In A Window.
Unplug air cleaner before servicing.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded
3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
A 115-volt (104 volt min. to 126 volt
max.), 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere
fused and properly grounded electrical
supply is required. A time-delay fuse or
time-delay circuit breaker is
recommended.
Recommended
grounding method
3 Prong Ground-Type Outlet
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Power Supply Cord
This air cleaner is equipped with a
power supply cord having a 3 prong
ground plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating
3 prong ground-type outlet, grounded in
accordance with local codes and
ordinances. If a mating outlet is not
available, it is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to have
the properly grounded outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.

•Do not block air openings or
place air cleaner on soft surface
such as bed or sofa. This could
cause air cleaner to tip over,
blocking air intake opening.
• Place air cleaner on a fiat, level
surface at least 6 in. (15.2 cm)
away from heat sources such as
ranges or heaters.
• This product is intended for
indoor use only.
6" (15.2 cm) Min.
Clearance
NOTE: Before operating air cleaner, record date of installation on HEPA filter so
you can replace it annually. To remove and replace HEPA filter, see the "Filter
Replacement" section.
Using the Controls
Power On/Off
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2. Press POWER ON/OFF to start the
air cleaner.
3. Press FAN SPEED to select desired
speed.
4. Press POWER ON/OFF to stop the
air cleaner.
Sleep
Press SLEEP/LOCK to set the fan
speed to Low for 8 hours. The air
cleaner will then return to the previously
selected setting.
Control Lock
Locks the controls to prevent accidental
changing of the settings.
1. Press and hold SLEEP/LOCK for
5 seconds to set the Control Lock.
2. Press SLEEP/LOCK for 5 seconds to
unlock the controls.
Filter Status Lights
The Pre-Filter and HEPA Filter status
lights will help you know when to
change your filters. The green status
lights will move from New to Change at
pre-set intervals. When the red Change
status light is flashing, replace the filter
as indicated. See the "Filter
Replacement" section.

Major Components
Your Kenmore air cleaner has 5 basic
components:
1. Controls
2. Front Grill
3. Pre-Filter (dark color filter)
4. HEPA Filter (light color filter)
5. Mainframe Assembly
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Cleaning Air Cleaner
1. Press POWER ON/OFF to turn air
cleaner off.
2. Unplug air cleaner or disconnect
power.
3. Place fingers on front release tabs.
Gently push tabs in and pull front grill
forward to remove it.
4. Remove both filters and set aside. Do
not try to wash and reuse either the
HEPA filter or the pre-filter.
5. Clean air cleaner with a soft damp
cloth.
6. Gently wash front grill in soapy water
(Grill is not dishwasher safe.)
7. Reassemble air cleaner.
8. Plug in air cleaner or reconnect
power.
9. Press POWER ON/OFF to start the
air cleaner.

Filter Replacement
Filter status lights will be red for Change
when it is time to replace either the Pre-
Filter or HEPA Filter.
1. Press POWER ON/OFF to turn air
cleaner off.
2. Unplug air cleaner or disconnect
power.
3. Place fingers on front release tabs.
Gently push tabs in and pull front grill
forward to remove it.
1. Release tabs
4. Remove and replace the indicated
filter. Install the new HEPA filter in the
same direction shown by the arrow
located on the filter frame. Install the
new pre-filter by placing it on the
tabs. Do not try to wash and reuse
either the HEPA filter or the pre-filter.
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1.Bottom tab
5. Place bottom tabs on front grill into
slots in base of air cleaner. Push top
of grill forward until grill locks in place.
6. Plug in air cleaner or reconnect
power.
7. Press POWER ON/OFF to start the
air cleaner.
8. Press RESET for 5 seconds to reset
the light(s) and timer.
For most efficient operation of the air
cleaner, it is recommended that you
replace the pre-filter every 3 months
and the HEPA filter every year.
To order replacement pre-filters or
HEPA filters, visit your nearest Sears
store or:
TOLL FREE 866-640-7138
www.sears.com/partsdirect
Air Cleaner
Model No.
83200
83202
83230
83234
83353
83354
83355
HEPA Filter
Replacement
Part No.
83376
83376
83376
83374
83374
83376
83376
Pre-filter
Replacement
Part No.
83378
83378
83378
83377
83377
83378
83378

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