Kenmore KEMORE 758.144533 User manual

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owner's
manual
Model No.
758.144533
13 Gallon
FOR YOUR
S_AFETY
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
COMFOR
WHOLE HOUSE
HUMIDIFIER
13 Gallon Output
Innovative Twin Fan
Technology
•Operating Instructions
•Parts List
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Part No. SP6167 Printed in Canada

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON HUMIDIFIER
If within one (1) year from the date of purchase, this humidifier fails due to
a defect in material or wQrkmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge. If
within two (2) years from the date of purchase, the motor fails due to
defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it free of charge.
This warranty service is available by simply returning the humidifier to the
nearest Sears Service Center/Department throughout the United States.
This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 13/8t7 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 _1
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: means ifthe safety information
is not followed someone will be seriously
injured or killed.
WARNING: means if the safety informa-
tion is not followed someone could be
seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety informa-
humidifier is not in service.
4. Keep the humidifier clean.
5. Do not put foreign objects inside the
humidifier.
6. Never use your humidifier while any pa_
is missing or damaged in any rnanne_,_
7. To reduce the risk of electrical h_zard
....... 0_:damage,.t_.humidiSer._._ot.t_, ij_l_:?
tion is not followed someone may be seri- or tip humidifier while unit is running,i, i
ously injured. _ _-8:'To"reduce'the'risk" of'datl"Pa_'tO
1. To reducethe risk offire or shock hazard, humidifier,unpluQ humidifier, wher_',:f
plug humidifier directly into a 120V, A.C. "........ w'_a'fE_se"-"_olrsar"_"_"_=_.my_,_'r,"when "
electrical outlet. Do not use extension the humidif._,L_J_t,i_'il_v_. _-_] -,,-.-..,_-.
9. To reduce the risk of accidental el_ctri,
...... -cal_shock';,'do'notloucITt_d or '
controls with wet hands. _,_ ,"_
10. Note the warning label shown below •
..---and on-the humidifier: .............
cords.
2. Keep the electric cord out of traffic
areas. To reduce the risk of fire haz-
ard, never put the electric cord under
rugs, near heat registers, radiators,
stoves or heaters.
3. Always unplug the humidifier before
moving it, removing the housing sec-
tion, before cleaning, or whenever the
Table'of Contents
WARNING: To reduce the risk of firs, I
electric shock, or injury always unplug I
before filling, servicing or cleaning.
Warranty Information ............................. 2
General Safety Instructions ................... 2
To Save a Service Call ........................... 2
Know Your Humidifier ............................ 3
Humidifier Operations ............................ 4
Assembly ............................................... 4
Location Instructions ........................... 4-5
Electrical Hook-Up ................................. 5
Water Fill ............................................ 5-6
Operating Humidifier Controls ............... 7
Using Your Humidifier ............................ 8
Operating Tips for Best Performance.... 8
Replacement and Care of Filters ...... 9-10
Cleaning of Humidifier ................... 11-12
Trouble Shooting .................................. 13
Repair Parts ................................... 14-15
To Save a Service Call
Check following if your humidifier will not
operate_
1. Is power cord attached to outlet?
2. Is there electrical power to outlet?
3. Is airflow control in operating position?
4. Is humidity control set high enough?
5. Is the cabinet setting on a level surface?

Know Your Humidifier
Controls
Fill Light
Operating Light
Bottles
Filter
Support
Filters
Replacement
Filter 42-t4911
Control Panel Cover & Pivoting Lid
Removed for Clarity
Description 758.144533
Gallon Output/24 Hrs.
Capacity of Bottles
Sq. Ft. Coverage
Run Time
Fan Speeds
Filters
Fill Light
Water Level Indicator
Auto Humidistat
Controls
Operating Light
U.L Listed
AHAM Certified
Volts
Hertz
Amps
Watts
13
2-3/8 Gallons Each
2700
48 Hours
Variable
4
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rotary
Yes
Yes
Yes
120 A.C.
60
2.88
165

Humidifier Operations
Your new Sears humidifier is designed to
satisfy home humidity requirements
through the principle of evaporation of
water into the air.
After water is added to the bottles, the fil-
ters begin to soak up the water and
become totally saturated in approxi-
mately 30 minutes. Air is drawn in from
the rear of the humidifier, then passes
through the filters by means of two circu-
lation fans. As air passes through the fil-
ters, moisture is absorbed into the air and
then released through the top of the
humidifier. This moist air is released in the
form of vapor. No water droplets will enter
the home. All evaporation into the air
takes place in the humidifier, which
means that the residue left by evaporating
water is not passed into the home, but
remains in the filter.
CAUTION: Use only 42-14900 EPA
Registered Bacteriostat available
from SEARS Retail store. Under no
circumstances should you use water
treatment products designed for
Roto belt or Ultrasonic humidifiers.
Assembly
Your new Sears Kenmore humidifier is
completely assembled for you to use.
Remove the packaging material from
inside your humidifier and follow the
Humidified Air is
Then Released
Through the Top
Dry Air Enters ..:_-;_ --:..".
Through the
Rear
Location Instructions
CAUTION: .Keep your humidifier
clean. While humidifiers do not cause
colds, some studies suggest that
dirty humidifiers can cause cold-like
symptoms in some people. To reduce
the risk of this, we recommend you
clean your humidifier weekly with
Humidifier Cleaner 42-14713 and use
Bacteriostat 42-14900. These are
available at your local Sears store.
instructions of this owner's manual for
proper usage. The packaging material is
located under the fan assembly. Remove
the packaging material and discard.
WARNING: For your own safety, do
not use humidifier if any parts are
damaged or missing.
Step I
Place humidifier on afiat level _urface in
area of house where most humidity is
needed, or one which would likely result in
moist air being circulated throughout the
house such as near a cold air return.
P.lacing the unit level is very important if
the humidifier is located on carpeting.
NOTE: The 13 gallon humidifier contains
water bottles, the weight of the bottles in
the front of the cabinet may sink the cast-
ers deeper in the carpet. This will keep
the wate_evel forward in the cabinet. The
water level float (located at the rear of the
Icabinet) may not sense the water and the
fill light will be on and the unit will not
energize, if this happens, the unit will
need to be leveled in order for the humidi-
fier to be energized.
NOTE: It may be necessary to purchase
leveling coasters from your local hardware
store. The coasters should be positioned
under the front two casters of the humidifier.
Moist air (humidity) produced will disperse
into the whole house, but area closest to
unit will have the highest humidity. If the
unit is positioned close to a window, con-
densation may form on the window pane.
If this is not appropriate the unit should be
repositioned in another location.
4

Location Instructions (continued)
NOTE: Due to release of cool, moist air
from humidifier, it is best to direct air away
from home thermostat and hot air regis-
ters. It is best to position humidifier next to
an inside wall. Hot air registers and cold
air from outside walls can affect the effi-
ciencies of the controls. Unit should not
be placed where warm air from a hot air
register blows directly on unit.
Step 2
The humidifier should be positioned with
the back (cord exit side), at least 2 inches
away from the wall. Air needs to enter
through louvers in the rear panel in order
for the humidifier to operate at peak effi-
ciency.
At Least
2" From Wall
Electrical Hook-Up
Locate nearest 120V A.C. wall socket in
the location desired, preferably on inside
wall. Plug in the electrical cord.
IARNING: To reduce the risk of fire
or shock hazard, humidifier should
be plugged into a 120V A.C. outlet.
Do not use extension cords.
Water Fill
WARNING: To reduce the risk Of
shock, always unplug humidifier
before filling, cleaning, or servicing.
W'A]_I_ING: To reduce the risk of fire
or shock hazard, do not_pour or spill
water into control or motor area.
Close the control cover. If controls
get wet, let them dry completely and
have unit checked by authorized
service personnel before plugging
in.
This humidifier is designed to be used
with the two water bottles that are located
under the pivoting lid.
Op_the pivoting lid of the humidifier.
Remove the water bottles, lift them
straight up and out of the cabinet.
Pivoting Lid Removed for Clarity
5

Water Fill (continued)
Notice the water bottles are designed as
right and left hand units. Position them in
the correct location so the humidifier can
function properly. The water bottles
should rest in the front of the cabinet.
Each "E-Z-Fill Side-Cap" must be facing
the rear of the unit.
Each water bottle is designed with an
"E-Z-Fill Side-Cap" that is easily remov-
able. Remove the "E-Z-Fill Side-Cap" on
the side of the water bottle by twisting
counterclockwise.
Rear of
Humidifier
"E-Z-Fill Side-Cap" Should Always
Face Rear
Turn Counterclockwise
to Remove Cap
Place the opening of the water bottle under
awater faucet (the bottle should fit under a
four-inch clearance faucet). Fill with recom-
mended mixture of cold water and Sears
Bacteriostat #42-14900 only. Solid debris
could make the valve leak.
Install the "E-Z-Fill Side-Cap" by twisting
clockwise. Hand tighten only.
Check for possible leaks by performing
the following:
1. Grasp bottle handle and hold the bottle
upright over a sink.
2. Press up on valve cap plunger for about
one second to let out a little water.
3. Release the plunger.
4. Listen for air bubbles. Look for leaks
around =E-Z-Fill Side-Cap".
5. If you _ear air bubbles or see leaks,
retighten "E-Z-Fill Side-Cap" and repeat
steps 1-4.
Wipe off excess water from the bottle.
Position the water bottle back into the unit.
Grasp the water bottle handle, and lower
into the cabinet until the bottle sits on
pads at bottom of cabinet. The "E-Z-Fill
Side-Cap" must be facing the rear of the
cabinet. When positioned properly, the
plunger will open and water will flow into
the cabinet. The water level will automati-
cally re_ at approximately 1/2" until
the bottles are empty.
The unit is now ready for operation.
6
'Valve
Cap Plunger
Pivoting Lid Removed ) /
for Clari_ °

Operating Humidifier Controls
The operating controls of your Kenmore
Quiet Comfort Whole House humidifier are
located on the top center of the humidifier.
The controls are found under the smoked
cover, located between the air circulating
fans. Lift the control cover by placing your
finger in the round cutout and lifting. The
cover will stay open. Now you can clearly
see the control area. Familiarize yourself
with the controls and reference the dia-
gram of the control area for the correct
naming used in this manual.
To Operate the Controls
Humidity Control:
Adjust the amount of humidity depending
on your needs. The humidifier will turn on
and off as required to maintain level of
humidity selected. MEDIUM setting is rec-
ommended, but there are times when low
or high amount of humidity may be pre-
ferred. For constant operation of humidi-
tier, MAX allows for the maximum amount
of humidity to be evaporated into the air
continuously.
IMPORTANT: Water damage may result if
condensation starts to form on windows
or walls. Humidity Control setting should
be lowered until condensation no longer
forms.
Power Light
When the unit is turned on, the power light
will come on. It will stay on until the unit is
turned off or unplugged.
Fill 't:i lht
When the unit has a small amount of
water left in it, the fill light will come on
and the unit will automatically shut off.
Speed Control
The unit is adjusted from "OFF" to high to
low with a variable speed control.
The higher the air flow speed, the more
water is evaporated and released into the
air. Low speed is the quietest and is pro-
vided for conditions that may not require
Fan Control
Your Kenmore Quiet Comfort Whole
House humidifier allows a choice to be
made for single or dual fan control. The
slide switch allows one or two fans to be
used. Slide the switch to the "1" position
to operate one fan and the "2°position to
operate both fans.
The benefits of two fans and two control
settings to the customer are summed up
in the name, "QUIET COMFORT WHOLE
HOUSE HUMIDIFIER". The "FAN" slide
switch, positioned in the #1 position will
operate the humidifier with one fan only in
any speed position and provides reduced
output at a lower noise level. The "FAN"
slide switch positioned in the #2 setting
will operate the humidifier with both fans
and provides greater output than the sin-
gle fan settings. Maximum output is pro-
vided by the humidifier in the #2 position
with the speed control set at high. This
allows an infinite number of fan/speed set-
tings, to determine the noise level and
out _ut level that best suits you.
QuietComfort13
HUMIDITYM_
MAX
OFF
SPEED
LOW
FANS
POWER
as.l_jh an evaporation rate.
7

Using Your Humidifier
Step 1
Be sure unit is full of water and plugged
in.
Step 2
Set the Fan selection switch to "2". This
will allow both fans to operate if the humi-
distat senses humidity is needed.
Step 3
Set speed control to low.
Step 4
Set Humidity Control to medium position.
NOTE: Humidifier should operate with
humidity control on the recommended
MEDIUM setting. If itdoes not, the humidity
is at a relatively high level. To test the unit
under this condition, turn Humidity Control
all the way to MAX and unit should begin to
operate. After unit has been tested, set
Humidity Control to MEDIUM or desired
level.
Allow 24 hours for humidifier to adjust.
If humidity level in home is sufficient, the
humidifier will only operate with Humidity
Control set on maximum.
IMPORTANT: Water damage may result if
condensation starts to form on windows
or walls. Humidity Control setting should
be lowered until condensation no longer
forms.
Step 5
If humidifier stops running, the humidity
level is at the normal requirements for that
setting or it is adjusting to the home condi-
tions. The table below shows approximate
relative humidity percentages which cor-
respond to the various settings of the
Humidity Control.
Recommended
When Outdoor Indoor Relative
Temperature is: Humidity is:
-10°F 20%
0°F 25%
10°F 30%
20°F & above 35%
HUMIDITY
MIN MAX
Operating Tips for Best Performance
1. Position the humidifier at least 2 inches
from-a_y_vall and away from any heat
registers.
2. Do not restrict airflow from entering or
exiting the humidifier.
3. Use Sears recommended bacteriostat
42-14900 to retard bacteria growth that
may cause odors and may be harmful to
your health.
4. Regular cleaning as instructed in
"Cleaning of Humidifier" section of this
manual is recommended.
5. Replacement of the evaporative wicking
filter at least once per humidification
season or more depending on water
conditions in your area.
8

Replacement and Care of Filters
JWARNING: To reduce the risk of
shock or injury from moving
parts, always unplug humidifier
before removing or replacing any
parts.
CAUTION: To help retard bacteria
growth and keep maximum effi-
ciency, the filters should be
replaced at least once a season, or
more often under hard water condi-
tions. Use Sears recommended
replacement filter.
All filters may be rinsed in clear water
only. Take care not to damage paper.
To replace the evaporative wicking filters
in your Kenmore Quiet Comfort Whole
House humidifier, follow the instructions
below.
1. Unplug humidifier, and proceed to
clean. Before removing the filters, we
recommend moving the humidifier to
an area where floor coverings are not
susceptible to water damage, i.e.
kitchen or bath areas.
2. Open the pivoting lid and remove
water bottles and set aside. Grasp the
fan assembly front center and rear
center. Lift off and set aside on a clean
fiat surface. The filter assemblies are
now accessible..
3. Lift filter housings out of cabinet and
place where you may work on them
comfortably. With a soft, absorbent
clo_ remove any remaining water or
loose mineral deposits not trapped in
the filter from the humidifier cabinet.
4. To open filter housing for easy access
to filters:
a. Deflect the two spring tabs on top
of filter housing. Lift top cover off of
the filter housing and set aside.
b. Remove the two filters and dispose
of properly. Clean internal parts of
humidifier per the "Cleaning of
Humidifier" section of your owner's
manual.
Spring
Tabs
9

Replacement and Care of Filters (continued)
c. Install new tilters in the tilter hous-
ing track with the glue beads of the
wicking pad to the inside of the filter
housing.
d. Return the top cover of the filter
housing by installing the cover over
the fixed tabs on the rear of the
lower tilter housing and pivoting the
cover down over the top of the fil-
ters. Snap the cover over the two
spring tabs.
e. Replace the tilter housing in the
cabinet. Note: There is a left and a
right tilter housing. There is also a
front and back orientation. To posi-
tion the filter housings correctly:
Spring
Tabs
Front of
Humidifier
Fixed
Tabs
Filter
Rear of
•Make sure the two indents in the
cylinder section of the top covers
are positioned towards the center
of the cabinet.
• Be sure that the spring tabs of fil-
ter housings are towards front of Top
cabinet. Cover
•Align the lower portion of the filter
assembly over the six ribs located
at the bottom rear of the humidi-
tier cabinet.
Indents
Towards Center
Cabinet
fo Position fan assembly onto the cab-
inet. Make sure the fan venturi (low-
est cylinder section below the fan)
is placed inside the tilter housing.
g. Replace water bottles.
h. Close the pivoting lid on the fan
assembly.
i. The unit is ready for use or to be
"stored away for next season.
NOTE: For correct operation of the filter
housing assembly, tilters n_ust be fully
contained inside the flange of the top
cover.
Flat Portion of Filter Housing
Towards Back of Cabinet
Indents Toward Center
of Cabinet
Step 4.e.
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