Kenmore 758144532 User Manual HUMIDIFIER Manuals And Guides L0801118
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l owner's manual Model No. 758.144532 13 Gallon ® QUIET COMFORT 13 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY EVAPORATIVE CONSOLE HUMiDiFiER innovative Twin Fan Technology • Operating instructions e Parts List Sears, Part No, SP6082 Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON HUMIDIFIER If within one (i) year from the date of purchase, this humidifier fails c 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 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., D1817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 GENERAL SAFETY Safety Signal 4. Keep Words the humidifier 5, Do not put foreign humidifier, DANGER: means if the safety information is not foilowed someone will be seriously injured or killed. WARNING: means if the safety information is not followed someone could be seriously injured or killed. CAUTION: means if the safety information is not followed someone might be seriously injured. I. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug humidifier directly into a 120V, A.C. electrfca_outlet. Do not use extension cords. 2. Keep the electric cord out of traffic areas. To avoid fire hazard, 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 section, before cleaning, or whenever the humidifier is not in service. NSTRUCTIONS clean. objects inside the 6, Never use your humidifier while any part is missing or damaged in any manner. 7. To avoid electrical hazard or damage to humidifier, do not tilt, jolt or tip humidifier while unit is running. 8, To avoid damage to humidifier, unplug humidifier, when water reservoirs are empty or when the humidifier is not in use. 9. To avoid accidental electrical shock, do not touch the cord or controls with wet hands. 10. Note the warning label and on the humidifier. shown befow electric shock, or injury always unplug t before ARNING: reduce the risk offire, filling, Toservicing or cleaning. Table of Contents Water Warran_.y 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 Fill ............................................ 5_6 Operating Hum}differ Controls ............... 7 Using Your Humidifier ........................... 8 Operating Tips for Best Performance.... 8 Replacement and Care of Filters ...... 9-! 0 Cleaning of Humidifier ................... ! t -I 2 Trouble Shooting ................................. 13 Repair PaRs ................................... 14-15 To Save a Service Call 3_ is airflow Check following if your humidifier will not operate. 1. Is power cord attached to outlet? 2. Is there electrical power to Outlet? :: 4. Is humidity control control 5. is the cabinet 2 in operating position? set high enough? setting on a level surface? I Know Your Humidifier Controls ............... Operating Light Fill Light Bottles Filter Support Assembly \. Filters Control Description Gatlon OutpuV24 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 Arnps Watts Panel Cover & Pivoting Lid Removed for Clarity 758.144532 !13 12-3/8 Gailons Each i30oo 48 Hours Variable 4 Yes Yes Yes Slide Adj, Yes Yes Yes 120 A.C. 6O 2,88 165 Humidifier Operations i!(11111 Your new Sears humidifier is designed satisfy home humidity requirements through the principle of evaporation of water into the air. After water the filters ,11 ii i ,, U!ll!! J _.. to Humidified Air is Thee Released Through the Top is added to the tank Or bottles, begin to soak up the water become totally saturated 30 minutes, Air is drawn and in approximately in from the rear Through the Rear \ of the humidifier, then passes through the filters by means 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, AN evaporation into the air takes place in the humidifier, which means that the residue Use only 32-14900 EPA Registered Bacteriostat available from SEARS Retail store, Under k\ f CAUTION: Keep your humidifier clean. While humidifiers do not cause colds, some studies suggest left. by evaporating water is not passed into the home, but remains in the filter, "CAUTION: 22 that dirty humidifiers can cause coldlike symptoms in some people, To avoid this, we recommend you clean your humidifier weekly with Humidifier Cleaner 32_14713 and use Bacteriostat 32-14900. These are available no circumstances should you use water treatment products designed for Rote belt or Ultrasonic humidifiers. at your local Sears store, Assembly Your new Sears Kenmore humidifier instructions is completely assembled for you to use, Remove the packaging material from inside your humidifier and foIIow the Location the packaging r,qar_uai for materiat and d sea[d, Instructions cabinet may not s_nse the water fill tght writ be on _:md the unit wdl energize If this happens, the unit qeeo to be leveled in order for the hot use humidifier if any parts are l damaged ARNING: orFor your own safety, do missing. Step 1 Place humidifier of this owner's proper usage, The packaging rna!erial is located under the fan assembly P,emove on a fiat fevel surface m area of housewhere 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 Placir_g the unit '_eve] is very important the humidifier islocated on carpeting, if NOTE: The !3 gallon htimidifier contains water bottles, the weight of the bottles m 1_e front of the cabinet may sink the casters deeper in the carpet, This wilt keep lhe water level forward i_ the cabinet. The water level float (located at the rear of the and tile not wiil humidi,. tier to be energized, NOTE: It may De necessaPy ta purchase leveling coasters from your loca} hardware store. The coasters shouid be positioned under zhe trent two casters of the humidifier Moist air (humidity) produced will disperse rote the wnole house, but area closest to unit will have the highest hu;rudity, tf the unit is posit{cried cbse to a window, condensat_on may form on the window pane If this is not appropriate the umt should be repositloned in another location Location NOTE: from Instructions Due to release (continued) of coo!, moist air hum idifier, it is best to direct air away "_" _ At Least 2" From Wa from home thermostat and hot a_r registers. it is best to position humidifier next to an inside wal!. Hot air registers and cotd air from outside walls can affect the d_i_ ciencies of the controls. Unit should not be placed where warm air from a isot air register blows directly on unit. Step 2 The humidifier shou!d be positioned witi_ the back (cord exit side), at least 2 inches away from the wall, Air needs to enter through _ouvers in the rear paise! in order for the humidifier ciency. to operate Electrical Hook-Up Loczde nearest the tecation wall 120V AC desired, hazard, waI! socket preferably Plug in the e!ectrical WARNING: at peak effb To avoid humidifier fire or shock should Water Fill unplug be Do ................................ To avoid humidifier cleaning, i r'_,>,i cord. plugged into a 120V A.C. outlet. not use extension cords. WARNING: it, ors inside shock, before always filling, Pivoting Lid Removed or servicing. WARNING: To avoid fire or shock hazard, do not pour or spill water into control or motor area. Close the control cover, ff controls get wet, let them dry completely and have unit checked by authorized service personnel before plugging in. This humidiiier is designed to be used with the two water booties that are tocaled under the pivoting {id Open the pivoting lid of the hurnidifie_ Remove the water bottles. Jilt them straight up and out of the cabinet "\b-." for Clarity Water Fill (cont nued) i 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 "E-Z-FIll Side-Cap" able. Remove is designed with an that is easily remov- the "E-Z-Fill the side of the water counterclockwise. bottle Side-Cap" "E-Z-Fill Place the opening of the water bottle unde[ a water faucet (the bottle should fit under a four-inch clearance faucet). Fill with recommended mixture of cold water and Sears Bacteriostat #32-14900 onfy. Solid debris could make the vatve 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-Fii! Side-Cap". 5, If you hear 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 uhitl Grasp the water bottle handle, and iower into the cabinet until the bottle sits on pads at bottom of Cabinet, The "E-ZFill Side.Cap '_must b e facing the rear of the cabinet When positioned properfy, the plunger wilt open and water will flow into the CabineL The water level wi]l auto1/2" The unit is now ready for operation. Rearof J 4,.,._ Hurnidifier Side-Cap" Should Always Face Rear on by twisting rnaticAiiy _ernain at approximately Until the bottles are empty, _"-q Turn Counterclockwise to Remove Cap _ Valve Cap Plunger Pivoting Lid Removed ) f ,orclrL Operating Humidifier The operating controls of your Kenmore Qu!et Comfort 13 evaporative vided for conditions humidifier cover, culating located between fans. Lift the control ing your finger in the round the air cir- cover by placcuteut and Fan Your Kenmore located closest ize yourself the switch of the contro! rect naming used in this To Operate Humidity and reference area for the cormanual. and off as required humidity selected. ommended, depending will turn on to maintain level of MEDIUM setting is rec- but there or high amount are times of humidity when low may be pre- ferred. For constant operation of humidifier, MAX allows for the maximum amount of humidity to be evaporated into the air continuously. Operation of the slide control will get or waits, Power When Control "FAN" position slide switch, will come shoutd the #2 setting wii! operate than the single amount settings Speed Ieve! that best suits you. _® F/ L L QU]E':r COMFORT 13 "i!! ,il MAX SPEED HUMIDITY shut off. Control The higher the air flow speed, water is evaporated air. Low speed the more and released is the quietest into the and is pro- in the a_lows you, to deter- mine the noise tevel and output of The unit is adjusted from "OFF" to high to Iow with a variable speed control. output Maximum by the humidifier light on and #2 position with the speed control set at high. This combination of infinite number i left in it, the fill light wH_ come greater fan settings, output is provided Fill Light the unit has a small with the humidifier with both fans and provides on. tt will stay on until the unit is water position provides reduced output at a lower noise level. The "FAN" slide switch positioned in off or unplugged. When in the #I the humidifier one fan only in any speed no longer on, the power and the unit wil_ automatically to operate positioned will operate Light the unit is turned turned setting until condensation SIide to operate of two fans and two control Water damage may result starts to form on windows Humidity be lowered forms. fo the "1" position one fan and the "2" position both fans. of fan/speed stiffer when the humidity setting reaches the home conditions. This is normal, IMPORTANT: if condensation to the front of the cabinet settings to the customer are summed up in the name, "QUIET COMFORT 13", The Control: Adiust the amount of humidity on your needs. The humidifier 13 humidi- to be made for single The slide switch one or two fans to be used. The benefits the Controls Quiet Comfort fier allows a choice or dua_ fan control. a!lows with the controls rate, Control lifting. The cover will stay open, Now you can clearly see the controt area. Familiar* the diagram that may not require as high an evaporation are locate d on the top center of the hum!ditier. The controls are found under the smoked Controls FAN PO WER i Step t Be sure unit is full of water and plugged in. Step 2 Set the =an selection switch to "2". This wilt allow both fans to operate if the humidistat senses humidity is needed_ Step 3 Set speed control to tow. Step 4 Set Humidity Control to medium position. NOTE: Humidifier shou]d operate with humidity control on the recommended MEDIUM setting f it does not the humidity is at a retativefy 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 {evel. 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. i Step 5 If humidifier stops running, the humidity level is at the normal reeuirements for that setting or [tis adjusting to the home conditions. The table below shows approximate relative humidity percentages which correspond to the vanous settings of the Hum idity Control. The slide humidify switch shows settings for your t3 gallon model. When Outdoor Temperature is: Recommended Indoor Relative Humidity is: -10°F 0°F 10°F 20°F & above 20% 25% 30% 35% M|N -- O a o o t 0 0 ID MAX HUMIDITY Operating Tips for Best Performance 1. Position the humidifier at least 2 inches from any watt and away from any heat registers. : 2. DO net restrict airflow from entering or : exfting _he humidifier: : 3. Use Sears:recommended bacteriostat 32-149:00 to retard bacteria growth that may cause odors and may be harmful to you_"health 4_ Regular cleaning as instructed in "Cleaning of Humidifie_' section of this manuatis recommended. 5. Replacement of the evaporative wicking filter at least once per humidification season or more depending on water conditions in your area, Replacement WARNING: and Care of Filters To avoid shock or injury from moving parts, always unplug humidifier before removing or replacing any parts, i CAUTION: To help retard bacteria growth and keep maximum efficiency, the filters should be replaced at least once a season, or more often under hard water conditions, 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 13 humidifier, follow the instructions betow. 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 _id and remove water bottles and set aside, Grasp the fan assembly front center and rear center. Lift off and set aside on a clean flat 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 cloth 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 housin£_ and set aside, b, Removethe two filters and dispose of properly, Clean internal parts of humidifier per the "Cleaning of Humidifier" section of your owner's manual. Spring Tabs Replacement c. tnstali and Care of Filters new filters in the filter hous- (continued) Fixed Tabs ing track with the glue beads of the wicking pad to the inside of the filter housing. Spring Tabs d. Return the top cover of the filter housing by installing the cover over the fixed tabs on the rear of the Filter lower filter housing and pivoting the cover down over the top of the filters. Snap the cover / over the two spring tabs. e. Replace cabinet, Rear of the filter housing in the Note: There is a left and a right filter housing. There is also a Front front and back orientation. To position the filter housings correctly: o Make sure the two indents of Humidifier in the cylinder section of the top covers are positioned towards the center of the cabinet. Indents ° Be sure that the spring tabs of filter housings are towards front of cabinet. Towards Top Cove \ • Align the lower portion of the filter assembly over the six ribs located at the bottom rear of the humidi_ tier cabinet, f. Position fan assembly onto the cabinet, Make sure tile fan venturi (_owest cylinder section below the fan) is placed inside the filter housing. g, Replace h. Close water bottles, the pivoting lid on the fan assembly, Flat Portion of Filter Housing Towards Back of Cabinet i, The unit is ready for use or to be NOTE: stored away for next season. For correct operation of the filter housing contained assembly, insicte filters the must flange of be the fully top cover indents Toward Center of Cabinet Step 4.e. 10 Center Cleaning of Humidifier CAUTION: To avoid injury, fire or damage to humidifier, use only Step 2 To Remove cleaners specifically recommended for humidifiers. Never use flammable, combustible materials a. L)ft pivoting and set aside. your humidifier, b. Remove To avoid scalds and damage to humidifier, never put hot water in humidifier, Locai water purity may area to area and under cer- To retard bacteria cause odors growth available local should be empty and the net. that may to yo_tr f bacteriostat, 32-14900 cleaner 3244713, at your {see Cabinet, e Proceed to ';Bi-WeeMy Maintenance" "End of Season Ma ntenance" health, use only Sears replacement filters. We also recommend using a EPA approved and humidifier Paris !ist.) from the cab- wafer reservoir is ready for c!eaning, The water reservoir consists of the lower areas of the humidifier cabi- in the res- and be harmful (See Repair the water bottles d The cabinet tain conditions water impurities and airborne bacteria may promote the growth of microorganisms ervoir of a humidifier. the fan assem° the motors and fans, inet and remove the filter housings 'Repair Parts' Hst for identification). c. Empty CAUTION: vary from lid, remove b_ywhich contains or poisonous to clean Parts or Remove old tilters and dispose of prop, edy, Continue to clean cabinet and mternaJ parts as described on next page. Step 3 lnsta!i n_w filters Sears store. (p'4rchase the correct NOTE: If it is necessary to use approved bactefiostat, foiiow the d rections coTrecw evaporative wicking tilter' pads 32-t49! t ior your humidifier) into the iocation where The barites the old filters were positioned of the 2-3/;€._ gallons Step 13 g:dion unit will ha!ti of water each. 1 b_y on top of the cabinet hunfidifier to the desired [o make cleaning eas4er, the water reservo;r should be empty and eomp!etely dried out lowing To accomplish automatic b. Unpk,'g hutTi difier unplugged, fan could start after WARNING: tf humidifier is not housing is removed. in step 2 beiow "To d After removing the parts dryou_!he bottom ef the humidifier cabi,qet e Proceed to Bi-WeeklyMaintenancG ;End of Season Maintenance" bottles with fresh cool aIld set the controls Humidifier Controls" the humidifier "OFF". c Follow instructions Remove Parts" and return the location for use water and return them fo the cabinet Plug the unit into a I20 vail A.C power outlet to run until the shutoff turns Refill humidifier tMs, use the foF method: a Allow the humidifier tnstaH the filter housings with lhe new filters into the correct Iocation Pos}tion the fan asserm or 11 per the "Operating section of this manual Cleaning of Humidifier (continued) Bi-Weekly 2, Empty water reservoir after 20 minutes. Rinse with water unti{ bleach smeI_ is Maintenance Removing Scale 1. Fill the water . gone. reservoir cup of undiluted white with one 8 oz. vinegar. brush. Dampen before soft cloth with undiluted when disinfecting 2. Remove the water and outside 1. Fil! water reservoir Reservoir storing. cabinet bleach solution stay 20 minutes, every few normally in 1 gallon minutes. exposed in water. witt not be used for at or more. away filters. dry cempletel! before Do not store with water inside or water bottles. 4. Store in cool, dry location. 5. tnstall new fi_ters in c_ean humidifier before with 1 teaspoon chlorine be cleaned Maintenance and threw 3, Let humidifier sur- with a soft cloth only. Water humidifier least one week with clean warm scale and cleaning 4, Dust the fan assembly Disinfecting and Base should I. Follow bi-week/y maintenance instructions at end of humidificat{on season or reservoir, faces bottles manner. with soft white vinegar and wipe out the water resepToir to remove scale. so]ution same Allow unit to dry out comptetely. End of Season surfaces 3. Rinse thoroughly water to remove 3. Water Let solu- tion stay 20 minutes. 2. Clean all interior ----------- Let swishing Wet all surfaces to water. t2 next season begins. Troubleshooting ................................................................. i................ :'f'roi]b]-e ...... ]_ Probabfe I w i _ )I 'u' • Hw _d,'i_ Cause Remedy _ "_i i_, oo -db,_ • Ra}se hu'midistat 1 ° No power .................................... , _._, w, ,/ sefting 120 volt power sou_,O,, el Reposi_}on t ........... so riga! reserveir i c _bir, e! cap Dlunqet is d.s,p e,.->t.J by I f)ost in t ottom of cab}net [c-mpty sulface (Float w_il not sense wate_ at the rear of pet padding rnay at!ow untt 1o set lower in !he front than tile the cab net rea_ wi_h the additiona_ weight of water bottles ]I! the ffonl of the cab[r,'et Install coasters under front casters, FCAUTION: Sears |Use Retail of other Use only 32-14900 EPA Regis_:ered Bacteriostat available from store. water treatment products {'nay damage jUnder no circumstances should you tJsewater _for Rote beit or Ultrasonic humidifiers. 13 the filter treatment elements. products designed co --'11 zOO, ,,.jm o-lm PT, _n 3 =d 31 Parts List For Sears Humidifiers Model No. 758.144532 -8 -- eyI Key No. Pan 22 819024' Seal Valve 23 24 821421-1 819026 Ring "O" Cap Cap Labei Control 25 819027 Stem Valve 26 822419-2 27 823710-2 Cap Valve Cabinet Cover 28 823726 STD601107 Description _No. t 823884 Part No. Cover Dust Lid Stationary Lid Pivoting 823724-1 824117 824117_t 825921 823974 823906 825858 o_ Electronics _ndicator i 11 823910 Light Pilot Gear Variabte Switch Slide i 12 825920 Guide i,i t3 10 i 14 I 824691-2 823904 13805-02 k ts I 823728 I7 824101 I8 823712 19 824690 20 16 21 824688 / 823908 824689 29 30 Bar 822120 No, Description Spring ' Valve Rail Kick * Scr. Pan Hd, Ty "AB" 10 x 3/4 Caster Twin Wheel 3t 823849 32 32-14911 Bar 33 823977 Speed 34 35 823715 823735 36 36a 822405-7 Retainer Float Float Water Level 37 822406-1 Motor Fan 38 816069-2 Scr Pan Hd "AB" #6 × 1-3/4 "E-Z-Fill Side-Cap" 39 823714 Bottle Bottle 4O 825719 SP6082 indicator Speed Switch Variable Humidistat Switch w/Off Micro Enclosure Electronics Right Left *Standard Hardware Item - May be purchased Iocally 822405-5 Support Filter Lower 1 Filter Evaporative Support Filter Upper Seal Motor Support Motor LH. Support Motor Support Filter Upper R,H, Cord w/Plug Owners Manua} (Not Illustrated) f Stock item - May be secured through Department of most Sears retail stores. the Ha'idWa'ie For the repair or replacement parts you need Gall 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week I =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-REPABR (1-B00-473-7247) For the location of a Sears Repair Service Center in your area Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-8OO-488= 1222 For iafermation on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreeme.t Call 9 am- 5 prn, Monday-Saturday t =800-827-6655 SEARS A,merJ_a's Repair S#ecW_srs 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 Sears, Roebuck Part No_ SP6082 • Model Number ° Part Description and Co., Hoffman Estates, Form No SP6082 IL 60179 U.S.A. Printed in U,SA, 7/97
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