f Save this manual for future reference I SEARS owner's manual Stock No. 42-14415 Model No. 758.144151 _J ® QUIET COMFORT WHOLE HOUSE HUMIDIFIER FOR YOUR SAFETY: R EAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 13 Gallon Output Innovative Twin Fan Technology • Operating Instructions • Parts List Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Signal Words 4 Keep the humidifierclean. 5. Do not put foreign humidifier. DANGER: means if the safety information is not followed, 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 may be seriously injured or killed. 1. To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, plughumidifierdirectlyintoa 120V, A.C.
Know Your Humidifier, Control Panel Cover & Pivoting Lid Removed for Clarity Desired Humidity Controls Fill L Fan Assembly Light \ Bottles Filter Filters: Description 42-14415 Gallon Output/24 Hrs. Capacity of Bottles Sq. Ft. Coverage Fan Speeds Filters 13 2-3/8 Gallons Each 2700 3 4 Yes Yes Yes Rotary Yes Yes 120 A.C. 60 2.
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 bottle, the filters begin to soak up the water and become totally saturated in approximately 30 minutes. Air is drawn in from the rear of the humidifier and through the filters by means of circulation fans. As air passes through the filters, moisture is absorbed into the air and then released in the form of vapor.
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 registers. It is best to position humidifier next to an inside wall. Hot air registers and cold 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 directTyon unit.
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-ZFill Side-Cap" must be facing the rear of the unit. ___-'_ Each water bottle is designed with an =EZ-Fill Side-Cap" that is easily removable, Remove the =E-Z-Fill Side-Cap" on the side of the water bottle by twisting counterclockwise.
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 control cover, located between the air circulating fans. Fill Light When the humidifier is almost out of water, the Fill light will come on and the fans will automatically shut off. Lift the control cover by placing your finger in the round cutout and lifting. The cover will stay open.
Using Your Humidifier Step 1 Be sure Step 4 humidifier is full of water and plugged in. Step 2 Set Speed Control _(_ to 1. Step 3 Set Humidity Control position. _'_ to medium NOTE: Humidifier should operate with humidity control on the recommended medium setting. If it does 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.
Replacement and Care of Filters WARNING: 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 efficiency, the filters should be replaced at least once per season, or more often under hard water conditions. Use Sears recommended replacement filter 42-14911. _,llfilters may be dnsed in clear water onl Fake care not to damage paper.
Replacement and Care of Filters (continued) m c, Install new filters in the filter housing track with the glue beads of the wicking pad to the inside of the filter housing. Fixed Tabs d. Return the top cover of the filter housing by installing the cover over the fixed tabs on the rear of the lower Spring Tabs _J filter housing and pivoting the cover down over the top of the filters, Snap the cover over the two spring tabs. e. Replace the filter housing in the cabinet.
Cleaning Your Humidifier Step 2 To Remove Parts WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, fire or damage to humidifier, use only cleaners specifically recommended for humidifiers. Never use flammable, combustible or poisonous materials to clean your humidifier. To reduce the risk of scalds and damage to humidifier, never put hot water in humidifier. a. Open the pivoting lid and remove water bottles and set aside. Grasp the fan assembly front center and rear center.
Cleaning of Humidifier (continued) End of Season Bi-Weekly Maintenance Removing Scale 1. Fitl the humidifier cabinet with one 8 oz. cup of undiluted white vinegar. Let solution stay 20 minutes. 2, Clean all interior surfaces with a soft brush. Dampen a soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out the cabinet to remove scale. 3. Maintenance 1. Follow "Bi-Weekly instructions at end season. Maintenance" of humidification 2, Remove and throw away filters. 3.
Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Unit will not run and neither control panel light is illuminated, • No Power. Unit will not shut off. • Slide float retainer down to • Float retainer is positioned in "Manual Dryout" position. normal operation mode. Refer to "Manual Dryout" • Float is not free. section on page 7. • Check 120 volt power source. Free float from obstruction. Unit will not dry out completely. • Float is positioned in normal operation mode. This is normal.
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