Sears Kenmore 758.144105 User manual

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QUIETCOMFORT
WHOLE HOUSE
HUMIDIFIER
10 Gallon Output
• Operating mnstructions
•Parts List
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Part No. SP6519 Printedin Canada

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON HUMmDmFIER
_fwithin one (1) year from the date of purchase, this humidifier falls due to a defect in
material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge. If within two (2) years from
the date of purchase, the motor fails due to defect in materia_ or workmanship, Sears
witl 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 _egal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Sears Roebuck and Co. D1817 Hoffman Estates IL 60179
GENERAL SAFETY
Safety Signal Words 5.
DANGER: means if the safety information is
not followed, someone will be seriously 6.
injured or killed.
WARNING: means if the safety information is
not followed, someone could be seriously 7.
injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety information is 8.
not followed, someone may be seriously
injured or killed.
1. To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, plug 9.
humidifier directly into a !20V, A.C. electrical
outlet. Do not use extension cords.
2. Keep the electric cord out of traffic areas. To
reduce the risk of fire hazard, never put the
electric cord under rugs, near heat regis-
ters, radiators, stoves or heaters.
3. Always unplug the humidifier before mov=
ing it, before cleaning, or whenever the
humidifier is not in service.
4. Keep the humidifier clean.
Table of Contents
Warranty Information .................................. 2
General Safety instructions ........................ 2
To Save A Service Call ............................... 2
Know Your Humidifier ................................. 3
Humidifier Operations ................................ 4
Assembly .................................................... 4
Location Instructions .................................. 5
Electrical Hook=Up ...................................... 5
iNSTRUCTiONS
Do not put foreign objects inside the
humidifier.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
Never use your humidifier while any part
is missing or damaged in any manner.
To reduce the risk of electrical hazard or
damage to humidifier, do not tilt, jolt or tip
humidifier while unit is running.
To reduce the risk of damage to humidifier,
unplug humidifier, when the base is empty
or when the humidifier is not in use.
1O.To reduce the risk of accidental electrical
shock, do not touch the cord or controls
with wet hands.
11.Note the warning label shown below.
iWARNmNG: To reduce risk of elec-
fire,
tric shock, or injury always unplug
|beforef ng, servcngorceanng.
Water Fill .................................................. 6-7
Operating Humidifier Controls ................... 7
Using Your Humidifier ................................. 8
Operating Tips for Best Performance ......... 8
Replacement and Care of Filters ........... 9=10
Cleaning Your Humidifier ..................... 11=12
Troubleshooting ....................................... 13
Repair Parts ......................................... 14=15
To Save a Service CM/
Check the following if your humidifier is 3, Is airflow control in operating position?
not operating. 4. Is humidity control set high enough?
1, Is power cord attached to outlet? 5. Is the humdifier sitting on a level sur-
2, Is there electrical power to outlet? face?
2

Know Your Humidifier
Fan Assembly . .... Bottle HandBe
Humidity Centre[
Bottle
Base
/i
Filter:
Replacement No.
42°14906
Description
Gallon Output/24 hrs
Capacity of Bottle
Capacity of Base
Sq. Ft. Coverage
Fan Speeds
Replacement Filter
Power Light
Fil! Light
Auto Humidistat
42-14410
10
1,9 Gallons
2,0 Gallons
2100
3
42-14906
Yes
Yes
Yes
Auto Shut Off
Controls
CUL Listed
Volts
Hertz
Amps
Watts
Yes
Rotary
Yes
120 A,C.
6O
0,80
8O
Based on an area with average insulation
and an 8 foot ceiling height.

Humidifier Operations
Your new Sears humidifier is designed to
satisfy home humidity requirements
through the principle of evaporation of
water in the air.
After water is added to the humidifier, the
filter begins to soak up the water and will
become saturated in approximately 30
minutes. Air drawn in through the open-
ings in the lower housing passes through
the filter by means of a circulation fan. As
air passes through the filter, moisture is
absorbed into the air and then released
in the form of vapor. No water droplets
will enter the home. Al! 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.
This natural process of evaporation helps
eliminate the chance of white dust in the
humidified output air.
CAUTmON: Use onJy 42°14900 EPA
Registered Bacteriostat availabJe
from SEARS Retail store. Under no
circumstances should you use water
treatment products designed for
Roto belt or Ultrasonic humidifiers.
Humidified air is
then released
through the top
Dry air
enters
through the
mouvers in
the housing
CAUTmON: To reduce the risk of
injury, fire or damage to humidifier,
use only cleaners specifically recom-
mended for humidifiers. Never use
fJammable, combustible or poiso-
nous materials to clean your humidi-
fier. To reduce the risk of scaJds and
damage to humidifier, never put hot
water in humidifier.
Assembly
Your new Sears Kenmore humidifier is Follow the instructions of this owner's
completely assembled for you to use. manual for proper usage.

Location Instructions --
WARNBNG: For your own safety, do
not use humidifier if any parts are
_damaged or mss rig,
Step 1
Place humidifier on a flat level surface in
an 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.
Placing the unit level is very important.
Special attention should be given to
unit's level if the humidifier is located on
carpeting.
Moist air (humidity) produced wi!l disperse
into the whole house, but the area closest
to the unit will have the highest humidity. If
the unit is positioned close to a window,
condensation may form on the window
pane. If this is not appropriate the unit
should be repositioned in another location.
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 reg-
ister blows directly on unit.
Step 2
The humidifier should be positioned with
the back (cord exit side) and left side, at
least 2 inches away from the wall. Air
needs to enter through all of the louvers in
the housing assembly in order for the
humidifier to operate at peak efficiency.
At _east 2"
from wal_
Electrical Hook-Up
Locate nearest 120V A.C. wal! socket in
the location desired, preferably on inside
wall. With the humidifier in the desired
location, route the electrical cord safely
so no one will trip or upset the humidifier.
Plug in the electrical cord.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire 1
1
or shock hazard, humidifier should
be plugged directly into a 120V A.C.
outlet, Do not use extension cords.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
humidifier has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way.

Water Fill
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
shock, always unplug humidifier
before cleaning or servicing.
WARNBNG: To reduce the risk of fire
or shock hazard, do not pour or spH[
water into control or motor area.
mfcontrols get wet, Bet them dry com-
pletely and have unit checked by
authorized service personnel before
plugging in.
This humidifier is designed for use with
the water bottle located to the right of the
upper grill. The water bottle holds 1.9 gal-
lons of water. The humidifier should be
positioned where it will be operating.
To fill the whole house humidifier, grasp
the bottle handle at the top of the bottle
and lift it straight up and away from
humidifier base. Take care not to bump
or damage spring valve assembly on bot-
tom of bottle.
NOTE: If it is desired to use approved
bactedostat, follow directions correctly.
The bottle of the whole house humidifier
will hold 1.9 gallons of water.
The water bottle is designed with an 'E-Z-
Fill Side-Cap". Remove the 'E-Z-Fill Side-
Cap" on the side of the water bottle by
twisting counterclockwise.
Place the opening of the water bottle
under a water faucet and fill. If desired,
add Sears liquid bacteriostat (stock num-
ber 42_14900) to help control the build up
of bacteria and algae. Do not use solid
water treatments. Solid debris could make
the lower valve leak.
Install the ' E-Z°Fill Side-Cap" by twisting
clockwise. Hand tighten only.
Check for possible leaks by perform°
ing the following:
1. Grasp bottle handle and hold the bottle
upright over a sink.
2. Press up on valve plunger for about
one second to let out a little water.
3. Release the plunger.
Spring VaUveAssembly
4. Listen for air bubbles. Look for leaks
around the "E-Z-Fill Side-Cap" and
valve plunger.
5. If you hear air bubbles or see leaks,
retighten the ' EoZ-Fill Side-Cap" and
repeat steps 1o4.
Wipe off excess water from the bottle.

Positionthewaterbottlebackintothe
humidifierbasetotherightofthegrille.
The"E-Z-FillSide-Cap"mustbefacing
outward.Whenpositionedproperly,the
plungerwillopenandwaterwillflowinto
thebase.Thebasewillholdtheentire
contentsofthewaterbottle.Allowupto
oneminuteforthewatertoflowintothe
base.Oncethebottleisempty,removeit
andrefillitasmentionedearlier.Returnit
totherightsideofthegrille.Thehumidifi-
erisnowfilledtocapacity.
Thewaterbottlemaybefilledatanytime
asnecessaryduringoperation.Tobenefit
fromlessfrequentfillingletthehumidifier
exhaustboththewaterfromthebottle
andbasebeforefilling.
Theunitisnowreadyforoperation.
Operating Humidifier Controls
The operating controls of your Kenmore
Quiet Comfort whole house humidifier are
located towards the front of the humidifier.
Familiarize yourself with the controls.
Reference the diagram of the control area
for the correct nomenclature used in this
manual.
To Operate the Controls
Power Light
When the unit is plugged in and turned
on, the red power light will come on. It
will stay on until the unit is turned off ( _ )
or unplugged.
Humidity Control:
Adjust the amount of
humidity depending on your needs. The
humidifier wil! turn on and off as required
to maintain level of humidity selected. A
medium setting (half way between the
controls rotation) is recommended, but
there are times when low or high amount
of humidity may be preferred. For con-
stant operation of humidifier, rotating the
control all the way clockwise 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.
Speed Control @
This humidifier has a three speed fan con-
tro! switch. (o) - Low, (;) -Medium and
(,,")-High). The maximum humidity out-
put is obtained with the fan control on
high ( _ ),
The higher the air flow speed, the more
water is evaporated and released into the
air. Low speed (o) is the quietest and is
also provided for conditions that may not
require as high an evaporation rate.
Refill Light
When the unit has a small amount of
water left in it, the amber refill light will
come on and the unit will automatically
shut off.
Power Light
Off Position
@
\
Humidity Control Speed Control
Refill Light

Using Your Humidifier
Step !
Be sure unit is full of water and plugged
in.
Step 2
Set the Speed Control to LOW ( ").
Step 3
Set Humidity Control to a medium position
(see diagram below)
NOTE: Humidifier should operate with
humidity control on the recommended
medium setting. If it does not, the humid!=
ty is at a relatively high level. To test the
unit under this condition, turn Humidity
Control al! the way to clockwise and unit
should begin to operate. After the 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.
Step 4
If humidifier stops running and the amber
Refill Light is not illuminated, the humidity
level is at the normal requirements for that
setting or it is adjusting to the home con-
ditions. The table below shows recom=
mended indoor humidity levels. The figure
below shows approximate relative humidi=
ty percentages which correspond 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%
MIN
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.
Relative Humidity
Operating Tips for Best Performance
1. Position the humidifier next to an
inside wal! at least 2 inches from the
wall and away from any heat regis=
ters.
2. Do not restrict airflow from entering or
exiting the humidifier.
3. Use 42-14900 EPA approved bacte=
riostat (available at your local Sears
store) to retard bacteria growth that
may cause odors and may be harmful
to your health.
4. Regular cleaning as instructed in
"Cleaning Your Humidifier" section of
this manual is recommended.
5. Replace the evaporative wicking filter
at least once per humidification sea-
son or more depending on water con-
ditions in your area.

Replacement and Care of Filters
WARNBNG: To reduce the risk of
shock or injury from moving parts,
always unplug humidifier before
removing or replacing any parts.
CAUTION: To hemp retard bacteria
growth and keep maximum effic[eno
cy, the fimter should be replaced at
[east once per season, or more often
under hard water conditions. Use
Sears recommended replacement
fitter 42-14906.
To replace the filter in your humidifier,
follow the instructions below.
Unplug humidifier.
Before removing the filters, we recom-
mend moving the humidifier to an
area where floor coverings are not
susceptible to water damage. (i.e.
kitchen or bath areas.)
Remove the water bottle and set aside.
Be sure not to bump or damage the
lower spring valve.
Grasp the housing assembly and lift
straight up and away from the base
and set aside. The filter is now acces-
sible.
Grasp housing
assembly
securely and
lift off
4. Take note of the filter position.
Remove the filter and dispose of prop°
erly. You may want to clean the base
at this time. See the "Cleaning "four
Humidifier" section of this manual.
Fitter
Base
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Replacement and Care of Filters (continued)
Install a new filter (42_14906) into the
base, Coil the filter and position it
between the uprights in the bottom of
the base, The start and finish of the
coil should be captured at the centre
of the base (see diagram) and the fil-
ter should be resting on the floor of
the base,
Base Uprights
\Base
Return the housing assembly to the
top of the base, Return the water bet-
tie to the right of the housing assembly
and reposition the humidifier to its
operating position,
Position start
7, The humidifier is now ready to be filled
for operation.
Return bottRe
to right side
of humidifier.
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