Kenmore 758144523 User Manual HUMIDIFIER Manuals And Guides L0812434
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ii f-Save This Manual_ for Future Reference SEARS owner's manual Model No. 758.144523 12 Gallon QUIETCOMFOR WHOLE HOUSE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY HUMIDIFIER 12 Gallon Output Innovative Twin Fan Technology • Operating Instructions ° Parts List Sears, Part No, SP6168 Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Printed in Canada FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY If within ON HUMIDIFIER one (1) year from the date of purchase, this humidifier fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge. within two (2) years from the date of purchase, the motor fails due to defect in material or workmanship, Sears This warranty service nearest Service CenterlDepartment This warranty applies only while This warranty gives rights Sears is available you specific which vary from Sears, Roebuck by simply legal rights, the United to the States. is used in the United States. and you may also have other Estates, IL 60179 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS humidifier means if the safety information is not in service. 4. Keep the humidifier will be seriously clean. 5. Do not put foreign humidifier. objects inside the 6. Never use your humidifier while any part is missing or damaged in any manner. 7. To reduce the risk of electrical hazard injured or killed. CAUTION: means tion is not followed ously injured. the humidifier state to state. WARNING: means if the safety information is not followed someone could be seriously returning this product Safety Signal Words is not followed someone injured or killed. it free of charge. throughout and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman GENERAL DANGER: will repair If or damage to humidifier, do not tilt, jolt or tip humidifier while unit is running. 8. To reduce the risk of damage to humidifier, unplug humidifier, when water reservoir is empty or when the humidifier is not in use. if the safety informasomeone may be seri- 1. To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, plug humidifier directly into a 120V, A.C. electrical outlet. Do not use extension cords. 9. To reduce the risk of accidental electrical shock, do not touch the cord or controls with wet hands. 2. Keep the electric cord out of traffic areas. To reduce the risk of fire haz- 10. Note the warning ard, never put the electric cord under rugs, near heat registers, radiators, stoves or heaters. label shown below and on the humidifier. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury always unplug before filling, servicing or cleaning. 3. Always unplug the humidifier before moving it, removing the housing section, before cleaning, or whenever the Table of Contents 2 Water Humidifier Operations ........................... Assembly .............................................. Location Instructions .............................. 2 2 3 4 4 5 Electrical 6 Operating Humidifier Controls ............... 7 Using Your Humidifier ............................ 8 Operating Tips for Best Performance .... 8 Replacement and Care of Filter ....... 9-10 Cleaning of Humidifier ................... 11-12 Trouble Shooting .................................. 13 Repair Parts ................................... 14-15 Warranty Information ............................ General Safety Instructions .................. To Save a Service Call .......................... Know Your Humidifier ........................... Hook-Up ................................. Fill ............................................... 6 To Save a Service Call Check the following if your humidifier not operate. 1. Is power cord attached to outlet? 2. Is there electrical power to outlet? will 3. Is airflow control 4. Is humidity control 5. Is the cabinet 2 in operating position? set high enough? setting on a level surface? Know Your Humidifier Controls Fill Lic Filter Support Assem bly Filters Replacemen!., Filter 42-14911 Control Panel Cover Removed for Clarity 758.144523 Description Gallon Output/24 Water Reservoir 12 hrs 6 Gallons Capacity 2500 42 Hours Sq. Ft. Coverage Run Time 3 4 Fan Speeds Filters Fill Light Water Level Indicator Yes Yes Auto Humidistat Auto Shut Off Yes Yes Controls CUL Listed AHAM Certified Rotary Yes Yes Volts Hertz 120 A.C. 60 2.28 Amps Watts 130 3 Humidifier Operations Your new Sears humidifier is designed satisfy home humidity requirements through the principle water into the air. After water is added of evaporation to Humidified Air is Then Released Through the Top of *.':;;:-;',;;;; to the tank, the filters begin to soak up the water Dry Air Enters _:!I!_C_ Through the Rear Y and become totally saturated in approximately 30 minutes. Air is drawn in from the rear of the humidifier, by means then passes through the filters of two circulation fans. As air passes through the filters, 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 .... ,_# ,_#J evaporation into the air takes place in the humidifier; which means that the residue CAUTION: Keep your humidifier clean. While humidifiers do not left by evaporating water is not passed into the home, but remains inthe filter. cause colds, some studies suggest that dirty humidifiers can cause coldlike symptoms in some people. To reduce the risk of this, we recom- CAUTION: Use only 42-14900 EPA Registered Bacteriostat available from SEARS Retail store. Under no circumstances should mend you clean your humidifier weekly with Humidifier Cleaner 4214713 and use Bacteriostat 42-14900. you use water treatment products designed for Roto belt or Ultrasonic humidifiers. These are available Sears store. at your local Assembly Your new Sears completely Kenmore assembled humidifier is instructions for you to use. proper Remove the packaging material from inside your humidifier and follow the of this owner's usage. manual The packaging for material is located under the fan assembly. Remove the packaging material and discard. 4 Location Instructions air from outside walls can affect the efficiencies of the controls. Unit should not be placed where warm air from a hot air register blows directly on unit. not use humidifier if any parts are I damaged ARNING: orFor your own safety, do missing. Step 1 Place humidifier on a fiat level surface in 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 efficiency. 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 if the humidifier is located on carpeting. 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, condensation may form on the window pane. If this is not appropriate the unitshould be repositioned in another location. 2" From Wall NOTE: Due to release of cool, moist air from humidifier, it is best to direct air away from home thermostat and hot air registers. It is best to position humidifier next to an inside wall. Hot air registers and cold i, 5 I=#' Electrical Locate nearest the location wall. Hook-Up 120V A.C. wall socket desired, preferably Plug in the electrical WARNING: or shock cord. To reduce hazard, in on inside the risk humidifier of fire should be plugged into a 120V A.C. outlet. Do not use extension cords. Water Fill WARNING: To reduce shock, always before filling, WARNING: the risk of unplug humidifier cleaning, To reduce or servicing. the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not pour or spill water into control or motor area. Close the control cover. get wet, let them have unit checked service in. and by authorized personnel This humidifier If controls dry completely before is designed plugging to be filled using a bucket fill method. The unit should be positioned where it will be operating. To fill the 12 gallon control humidifier, close the cover and open the front access door. Notice the splash guard inside cabinet of the humidifier. Use recommended and Sears mixture Bacteriostat Pour the water slowly the of cold water #42-14900 only. from a bucket into the cabinet onto the splash guard. The water deflects off the splash guard and drops into the bottom of the cabinet. Do not pour water onto top of unit or control area. Standing in front of the humidifier, notice the "FULL" labels positioned to the left and right of the splash guard on the inner sides of the cabinet. These labels indicate the maximum that can be poured Do not fill water amount of water into the humidifier. in the cabinet above this line. If you do, water will leak out of the cabinet and onto the floor. k Operating The operating Quiet Comfort Humidifier Controls Fan Control controls of your Kenmore Whole House humidifier are Your Kenmore located on the top center of the humidifier. The controls are found under the smoked cover, located between fans. Lift the control finger House your in the round cutout and lifting. The cover will stay open. allows Whole a choice to be used. Slide the switch to the "1" position to operate one fan and the "2" position to Now you can clearly see the control area. Familiarize yourself with the controls and reference the dia- operate both fans. The benefits of two fans and two control gram of the control area for the correct naming used within this manual. settings to the customer are summed up in the name, "QUIET COMFORT WHOLE HOUSE HUMIDIFIER". The "FAN" slide To operate the controls: Humidity humidifier Comfort made for single or dual fan control. The slide switch located closest to the front of the cabinet allows one or two fans to be the air circulating cover by placing Quiet switch, Control: operate positioned in the #1 position the humidifier will with one fan only in Adjust the amount of humidity depending on your needs. The humidifier will turn on any speed position and provides reduced output at a lower noise level. The "FAN" and off as required to maintain slide switch positioned in the #2 setting will operate the humidifier with both fans level of humidity selected. MEDIUM setting is recommended, but there are times when low and provides greater output than the sin- or high amount of humidity may be preferred. For constant operation of humidifier, MAX allows for the maximum amount gle fan settings. Maximum output is provided by the humidifier in the #2 position of humidity to be evaporated combination with the speed into the air continuously. IMPORTANT: condensation allows Water damage may result if starts to form on windows or walls. Humidity Control control you, to determine and output settings the noise level level that best suits you. setting should be lowered until condensation forms. set at high. This of 6 fan/speed I O 0 O no longer :( Speed Control , I MIN The higher the air flow speed, the more water is evaporated and released into the air. Low speed is the quietest vided for conditions MED ! and is pro- that may not require as high an evaporation LOW Fill Light When I rate. the unit has a small OFF amount SPEED of water left in it, the fill light will come on and the unit will automatically shut off. FILL FAN 2 QUIET COMFORT Humidifier 7 Control 12 Using Your Humidifier Step 1 Step Be sure unit is full of water in. Step Set the Fan selection distat senses humidity switch to "2". This if the humi- mate relative correspond is needed. 3 NOTE: Control Humidifier humidity for that to the home condishows approxipercentages to the various which settings of the Control. to medium should When Outdoor Temperature is: position. operate with Recommended Indoor Relative Humidity is: -10°F 0°F 10°F 20°F & above control on the recommended MEDIUM humidity the humidity requirements to low. 4 Set Humidity running, setting or it is adjusting tions. The figure below Humidity control stops level is at the normal both fans to operate Set speed Step If humidifier 2 will allow Step and plugged 5 setting. If it does not, the humidity is at a relatively high level. To test the unit under this condition, turn Humidity Control 2O% 25% 3O% 35% all the way to MAX and unit should begin to operate. Humidity level. Allow After unit has been tested, set Control to MEDIUM 24 hours o ° e or desired for humidifier l° to adjust. If humidity level in home is sufficient, the humidifier will only operate with Humidity Control set on maximum. IMPORTANT: condensation or walls. Control from setting until condensation Operating 1. Position e o MIN Water damage may result if starts to form on windows Humidity be lowered forms. should a HUMIDITY no longer MAX Tips for Best Performance the humidifier at least 2 inches "Cleaning of Humidifier" manual is recommended. any wall and away from any heat registers. 2. Do not restrict O airflow from entering exiting the humidifier. 3. Use Sears recommended bacteriostat as instructed of this 5. Replace the evaporative wicking filters at least once per humidification season or more depending on water conditions or in your area. 42-14900 to retard bacteria growth that may cause odors and may be harmful to your health. 4. Regular cleaning section in 8 Replacement WARNING: To reduce shock or injury always unplug removing the risk of from moving humidifier or replacing CAUTION: growth ciency, and Care of Filters any parts. To help retard and keep the filters parts, before bacteria maximum effishould be replaced at least once a season, or more often under hard water conditions. Use Sears recommended replacement All filters filter. may be rinsed in clear water only. Take care not to damage To replace the evaporative in your Kenmore House below. humidifier, 1. Unplug clean. paper. wicking Quiet Comfort filters Whole follow the instructions humidifier, and proceed to Before removing the filters, we recommend moving the humidifier to an area where floor coverings ble to water'damage, bath areas. 2. To remove are not susceptii.e. kitchen or parts Remove the fan assembly by opening the pivoting lid. Grasp the fan assembly front center and rear center. Lift off and set aside on a clean flat surface. filter assemblies The are now accessible. 3. Lift filter housings out of cabinet and place where you may work on them comfortably. With a soft, absorbent cloth remove any remaining water or loose mineral deposits not trapped in the filter from the humidifier cabinet. 4. To open filter housing filters. for easy access to 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 Humidifier" manual. per the "Cleaning section of of your owner's Spring Tabs Replacement and Care of Filters (continued) Install new filters in the filter housing track with the glue beads of the wicking pad to the inside of the filter C. Fixed Tabs Spring housing. Return d. the top cover of the filter housing by installing the cover over the fixed tabs on the rear of the lower //_j filter housing and pivoting i the \ t,_. \ f" _------___,S Filter °using cover down over the top of the filters. Snap the cover over the two spring tabs. Replace e, the filter housing in the cab- I inet. Note: There is a left and a right filter housing. To position the filter housings correctly. ]L___X,_ Make sure the • Be sure that the spring tabs of filter housings are towards front of cabinet. The filter housing grooves Position _Humidifier Indents Towards Center Cabinet Top Cover sets on the float in the bottom of the cabinet. the filter housing within the Rear of Front of Humidifier two indents in the top cover (cylinder section) are positioned towards the center of the cabinet. . II_l \ Align of the float. fan assembly onto the cabi- net. Make sure the fan venturi (lowest cylinder section below the fan) is placed inside housing. , top cover of the filter Close the pivoting assembly. h. The unit is ready stored NOTE: housing contained cover. lid on the fan for use or to be away for next season. For correct assembly, inside operation of the filter filters must be fully the flange of the Flat Portion of Filter Housing Towards Back of Cabinet top Indents 10 Toward Center of Cabinet Cleaning CAUTION: of Humidifier To reduce the risk of Step 2 injury, fire or damage to humidifier, use only cleaners specifically recommended for humidifiers. Never To Remove a. Raise use flammable, combustible or poisonous materials to clean your humidifier. To reduce the risk of scalds and damage never put hot water CAUTION: bacteria growth of microorganisms ervoir of a humidifier. To retard cause bacteria odors EPA approved and humidifier available c. Remove local Sears to your If it is neccessary a store. to use approved 1 voir should easier, the water be empty lowing reser- shutoff to run until the "OFF". If humidifier unplugged, fan could housing b. Unplug Install start after use. Refill "To d. After removing the parts, dry out the bottom of the humidifier cabinet. e. Proceed to "Bi-Weekly Maintenance" "End of Season Maintenance". or 3 new filters (purchase wicking the correct filter pads 42-14911 assembly on top of the cabinet and return the humidifier to the desired location for humidifier in step 2 below normal filter housings with the new filters into the correct location. Position the pivot lid is not is removed. c. Follow instructions Remove Parts". are during for your humidifier) into the location where the old filters were positioned. Reinstate the floats into the cabinet and install the turns the humidifier WARNING: for clean- Cabinet. evaporative the humidifier automatic is ready f. Remove old filters and dispose of properly. Continue to clean cabinet and internal parts as described on next page. this, use the fol- method: a. Allow reservoir cabiand e. Proceed to "Bi-Weekly Maintenance" "End of Season Maintenance". Step and completely dried out. To accomplish to water dam- level float and filter where the float filters operation time. ifier will hold 6 gallons. To make cleaning moving the floor cover- ing. The water reservoir consists of the lower areas of the humidifier cabinet bacteriostat, follow the directions correctly. The reservoir for the whole house humid- Step parts of the humid- or bath area. the water the water d. Empty NOTE: the internal assembly float from the humidifier net. The cabinet should be empty bacteriostat, 42-14900 cleaner 42-14713, at your (See Repair age, i.e., kitchen that may and be harmful the motors and set aside. ings are not susceptible the health, use only Sears replacement filters. We also recommend using which contains and fans, ifier cabinet, we recommend humidifier to an area where in the res- growth the fan assembly removing purity may may promote lid, remove Lift the filter housing assemblies out of the cabinet and set to the side. Before b. vary from area to area and under certain conditions water impurities and airborne pivoting Parts list.) to humidifier, in humidifier. Local water Parts humidifier cabinet water. Plug the unit into a 120 volt A.C. power outlet and set the controls "Operating Humidifier this manual. or 11 with fresh cool Controls" per the section of Cleaning Bi-Weekly Removing of Humidifier Maintenance (continued) 2. Empty water reservoir after 20 minutes. Rinse with water until bleach smell is Scale gone. Allow 1. Fill the water reservoir with one 8 oz. cup of undiluted white vinegar. Let solution stay 20 minutes. 2. Clean all interior surfaces with soft brush. Dampen soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out the water reservoir to remove scale. 3. Rinse thoroughly with clean warm water to remove scale and cleaning solution before disinfecting the water reservoir. 4. Dust the fan assembly and outside sur- End of Season season or when humidifier will not be used for at least one week or more. 2. Remove 4. Store before with 1 teaspoon swishing every few minutes. Wet all surfaces normally exposed in cool, dry location. 5. Install new filters chlorine bleach in 1 gallon water. Let solution stay 20 minutes, and throw away filters. 3. Let humidifier dry completely before storing. Do not store with water inside cabinet. Water Reservoir 1. Fill water reservoir Maintenance 1. Follow "Bi-Weekly Maintenance" instructions at end of humidification faces with a soft cloth only. Disinfecting and Base unit to dry out completely. to water. 12 in clean next season begins. humidifier Part Number SP6168 823884 823730-2 823724-2 826544-! 824117 852922 826400 823910 823912 525858 13805-02 823728 826401 824101-1 823712-1 8237i012 823726 STD601107 "822120 823905 823849 42-14911 823977 823714 824243 823735 822405-3 816069-2 , 822406-1 824120 826367 808872_3 iOWNERS MANUAL (NOT ILLUSTRATED) COVER DUST LID STATIONARY LID PIVOTING KNOB CAP LABEL CONTROL ' " SWITCH SLIDE ............... SWITCH ROTARY LIGHT PILOT HU MI DISTAT SWITCH MICRO .............. ENCLOSURE ELECTRONICS RETAINER FLOAT FLOAT WATER LEVEL CABINET RAIL KICK SCR. PAN HD. TY "AB" 10 X 3/4 CASTER TWIN W'I4EE'L.......................................... FLOAT WlCK SUPPORT FILTER LOWER FILTER EVAPORATIVE SUPPORT FILTER UPPER R.H. SUPPORT FILTER UPPER L.H. GASKET FOAM SUPPORT MOTOR MOTOR SCR PAN HD "AB" #6 X 1 3/4 FAN ..... CORD W/PLUG RETAINER"M'iC'i_o S'W'I'TCH SCREW PAN HD. TY AB #8 X 3/8 .......... N!...... 1 2 3 4" ' 5 6 7 8 .... 9 10 11 12' " 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ....31 32 Repair Parts Parts List For Sears Humidifiers Model No. 758.144523 _D 04 04 It) / / GO 04 14 For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) For in-home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) For the location of a Sears Repair Service Center in yourarea Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-488-1222 j nmmmmmmmm For information on purchasinga Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement. Call 9 am - 5 pro, Monday-Saturday 1-800-827-6655 S ARS A me rica's Repair Specla hs ts The model number will be found on the Humidifier label. identification When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the following information: • Product Type • Part Number • Model Number • Part Description © 1999 Emerson Electric Co. Sears, Part. No. SP6168 Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, Form. No. SP6168-1 IL 60179 U.S.A. Printed in Canada 6/99
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