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QUIET COMFORT

WHOLE HOUSEHUMIDIFIER12 Gallon Output

Innovative Twin FanTechnology

• Operating Instructions• Parts List

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Part No. SP6423 Printed in Canada

r FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON HUMIDIFIER --

If within one (1) year from the date of purchase, this humidifier fails due to a defect inmaterial or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge. If within two (2) years fromthe date of purchase, the motor fails due to defect in material or workmanship, Searswill repair it free of charge.This warranty service is available by simply returning the humidifier to the nearest SearsStore, and it will be repaired or replaced, at Sears option, free of charge.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 whichvary from state to state.

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSafety Signal Words 6. Never use your humidifier while any partDANGER: means if the safety information is missing or damaged in any manner.is not followed, someone will be seriouslyinjured or killed.WARNING: means if the safety informationis not followed, someone could be serious-ly injured or killed.CAUTION: means if the safety informationis not followed, someone may be seriouslyinjured or killed.1. To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard,

plug humidifier directly intoa 120V,A.C. elec-trical outlet. Do not use extension cords.

2. Keep the electric cord out of traffic areas.To reduce the risk of fire hazard, never putthe electric cord under rugs, near heatregisters, radiators, stoves or heaters.

3. Always unplug the humidifier beforemoving it, before cleaning, or wheneverthe humidifier is not in service.

4. Keep the humidifier clean.5. Do not put foreign objects inside the

humidifier.

Table of Contents

7. To reduce the risk of electrical hazard or

damage to humidifier, do not tilt, jolt ortip humidifier while unit is running.

8. To reduce the risk of damage to humidi-fier, unplug humidifier, when humidifiercabinet is empty or when the humidifieris not in use.

9. To reduce the risk of accidental electri-cal shock, do net touch the cord or con-trols with wet hands.

10.Note the warning label shown belowand on the humidifier.

WARNING: To avoid fire or shock hazard:1. Unplug humidifier before filling.

2. Close the control cover.

3. Fully open front acceee door.

4. If controte get wet, let them dry completely. Have

unit checked by authorized personnel before plug-

ging back in.

5. Do not overfill.

Warranty Information .................................. 2General Safety Instructions ........................ 2To Save A Service Call ............................... 2Know Your Humidifier ................................. 3

Humidifier Operations ................................ 4Assembly .................................................... 4Location Instructions .................................. 5Electrical Hook-Up ...................................... 6

To Save a Service Call

Water Fill ..................................................... 6

Operating Humidifier Controls ................... 7Manual Dryout ............................................. 7Using Your Humidifier ................................. 8Operating Tips for Best Performance ......... 8Replacement and Care of Filters ........... 9-10Cleaning Your Humidifier ..................... 11-12Troubleshooting ....................................... t3Repair Parts ......................................... 14-15

Check the following if your humidifier willnot operate.1. ts 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 there enough water in the humidifier

cabinet?

Know Your HumidifierPivoting Lid Removed for Clarity

Controls

Fan Assembly

_lash Guard

FilterHousinq

Lid

Filters:ReplacementFilter 42-14912

Description

Gallon Output/24 Hrs.Water Reservoir CapacitySq. Ft. CoverageFan SpeedsFilters

42-14416

124.75 Gallons

25003

4 Pack (42-14912)Water Level IndicatorFill IndicatorAuto HumidistatAuto Shut OffControlsCUL ListedVoltsHertz

AmpsWatts

Yes

YesYesYes

RotaryYes

120 A.C.60

2.28130

Based on an area with average insulation andan 8 foot ceiling height.

Humidifier OperationsYour new Sears humidifier is designed tosatisfy home humidity requirementsthrough the principle of evaporation ofwater into the air.

After water is added to the cabinet, the fil-ters begin to soak up the water andbecome totally saturated in approximately30 minutes. Air is drawn in from the rear of

the humidifier and through the filters bymeans of circulation fans. As air passesthrough the filters, moisture is absorbedinto the air and then released through thetop of the humidifier. This moist air isreleased in the form of vapor. No waterdroplets will enter the home. All evapora-tion into the air takes place in the humidi-tier, which means that the residue left byevaporating water is not passed into thehome, but remains in the filter.

CAUTION: Use only 42-14900 EPA

Registered Bacteriostat availablefrom SEARS Retail store. Under nocircumstances should you use watertreatment products designed for Roto

be t or U trason c hum d f ers.

Humidified Air is Then

Released Through the Top

Dry Air EntersThrough the

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CAUTION: Keep your humidifierclean. While humidifiers do not cause

colds, some studies suggest that dirtyhumidifiers can cause cold-like symp-toms in some people. To reduce therisk of this, we recommend you cleanyour humidifier weekly withHumidifier Cleaner 42-14713 and useBacteriostat 42-14900. These are

available at your local Sears store

AssemblyYour new Sears Kenmore humidifier is

completely assembled for you to use.Remove the packaging material frominside your humidifier and follow theinstructions of this owner's manual for

proper usage. The packaging material islocated below the fan assembly. Removeall of the packaging material and discard.

NOTE: The filters may have shiftedduring shipping. Ensure that they areproperly seated in the bottom of thecabinet below the top filter housingsbefore filling. Refer to "Replacementand Care of Filters" section on page 9.

Location InstructionsWARNING: For your own safety, do Inot use humidifier if any parts are Idamaged or m ss ng.

Step 1Place humidifier on a flat level surface inan area of the house where most humidi-

ty is needed, or one which would likelyresult in moist air being circulatedthroughout the house such as near a coldair return.

Placing the unit level is very important. Besure to verify that unit is level if the humid-ifier is located on carpeting.

Moist air (humidity) produced will disperseinto the whole house, but area closest tothe unit will have the highest humidity, tfthe unit is positioned close to a window,condensation may form on the windowpane. if this is not appropriate the unitshould be repositioned in another location.

NOTE: Due to release of cool, moist airfrom humidifier, it is best to direct air awayfrom home thermostat and hot air regis-

ters. it is best to position humidifier next toan inside wall. Hot air registers and coldair 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 2The humidifier should be positioned withthe back (cord exit side), at least 2 inchesaway from the wall. Air needs to enterthrough the louvers in the rear of the cab-inet in order for the humidifier to operate atpeak efficiency

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Electrical Hook-UpLocate nearest 120V A.C. wall socket in

the location desired, preferably on insidewall. Plug in the electrical cord.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fireor shock hazard, humidifier shouldbe plugged into a 120V A.C. outlet.Do not use extens on cords.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this

humidifier has a polarized plug (oneblade is wider than the other). This plugwill 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, contacta qualified electrician to install the properoutlet. Do not change the plug in anyway.

Water Fill

WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock,

always unplug humidifier before clean-ing or servicing.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or

shock hazard, do not pour or spill waterinto control or motor area. Close the

control cover. If controls get wet, letthem dry completely and have unitchecked by an authorized service per-sonnel before plugging in.

This humidifier is designed to be filledusing a bucket fill method. The unit shouldbe positioned where it will be operating. Tofill the humidifier, close the control coverand open the pivoting lid. Notice the splashguard inside the cabinet of the humidifier.Use recommended mixture of cold water

and if necessary Sears Bacteriostat #42-14900 only. Pour the water slowly from abucket into the cabinet onto the center of

splash guard. NOTE: Deflect water off cen-ter of splash guard when filling. The waterdeflects off the splash guard and drops intothe bottom of the cabinet. Do not pourwater onto top of unit or control area.Standing in front of the humidifier, notice

the "FULL" labels positioned to the left andright at the bottom inside of the cabinet.These labels indicate the maximum

amount of water that can be poured intothe humidifier.

Do not fill water in the cabinet above

this line. If you do, water will leak out ofthe cabinet and onto the floor.

NOTE: Deflect water off center of

splash guard when filling.

Pivoting Lid

Cabinet

Front of Humidifier

Operating Humidifier ControlsThe operating controls of your KenmoreQuiet 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 cir-culating fans.

Lift the control cover by placing your fingerin the round cutout and lifting. The coverwill stay open. Now you can clearly see thecontrol area. Familiarize yourself with thecontrols and reference the diagram of thecontrol area for the correct naming used inthis manual.

To Operate the ControlsHumidity Control:

Adjust the amount of humidity depending onyour needs. The humidifier will turn on andoff as required to maintain level of humidityselected. A medium setting is recommend-ed, but there are times when a low or highamount of humidity may be preferred. Forconstant operation of humidifier, turning thecontrol all the way clockwise allows for themaximum amount of humidity to be evapo-rated into the air continuously.

IMPORTANT: Water damage may resultif condensation starts to form on win-

dows or walls. Humidity Control settingshould be lowered until condensation

no longer forms.

Speed ControlYour Kenmore humi_r has a three

speed rotary fan control. The higher theair flow speed, the more water is evapo-rated and released into the air. Low speed( • ) is the quietest and is provided forconditions that may not require as high anevaporation rate.

Water Level Indicator

This humidifier is equipped with a water levelgauge located in the center of the control panel.When the cabinet is full of water the large win-dow opposite the scale will show green. Aswater is depleted the amount of green willdecrease to correspond with the scale.

Fill Indicator

When the unit has a small amount of water

left in it, the small window next to Fill on thecontrol panel will appear orange and theunit will automatically shut off.

NOTE: The cabinet may have a smallamount of water in it once unit shuts off.

Manual Dryout

At the end of the humidification season or if

Water Gauge Fill Indicator

you do not plan to run thehumidifier for one week or more, you canoverride the automatic shutoff function to

completely dry the humidifier cabinet out.

To do this, simply slide the link arm assem-bly retainer located at the back of thehumidifier cabinet to the top position of theslot it is located in. This will hold the float inan upward position and the fans will run untilyou turn the power off.

NOTE: Be sure to position link arm assem-bly retainer to the normal operating mode(lowest position in slot) for humidifier opera-tion.

Below is a diagram of the slot the link armassembly retainer is located in at the back ofthe cabinet.

Back of Oabinet

TOP POSITIONIS FOR MANUALDRYOUT

BOTTOM POSITION

IS FOR NORMALOPERATION MODE

LINK ARMASSEMBLYRETAINER SLOT

Using Your HumidifierStep 1Be sure humidifier is full of water and

plugged in.

Step 2Set Speed Control _ to low speed ,,o,

Step 3Set Humidity Control @ to a mediumposition.

NOTE: Humidifier should operate withhumidity control on the recommendedmedium setting, tf it does not, the humidity

is at a relatively high level. To test the unitunder this condition, turn Humidity Controlall the way clockwise and unit should beginto operate. After the unit has been tested,set Humidity Control to medium or desiredlevel.

Allow 24 hours for humidifier to adjust.

If humidity level in home is sufficient, thehumidifier will only operate with HumidityControl turned al! the way clockwise.

IMPORTANT: Water damage may resultif condensation starts to form on win-

dows or walls. Humidity Control settingshould be lowered until condensation

no longer forms.

Step 4

If humidifier stops running and the unit isnot empty the humidity level is at the nor-mal requirements for that setting or it isadjusting to the home conditions. The tablebelow shows recommended indoor humid-

ity levels. The figure below shows approxi-mate relative humidity percentages whichcorrespond to the various settings of theHumidity Control.

RecommendedWhen Outdoor Indoor Relative

Temperature is: Humidity is:

-10°F 20%0°F 25%10°F 30%

20°F & above 35%

Relative Humidity

Operating Tips for Best Performance

1. Position the humidifier at least 2 inches

from any wall and away from any heatregisters.

2. Do not restrict airflow from entering orexiting the humidifier.

3. Use Sears recommended bacteriostat

42-14900 to retard bacteria growth thatmay cause odors and may be harmfulto your health.

4. Perform regular cleaning as instructedin "Cleaning Your Humidifier" section ofthis manual.

5. Replace the evaporative wicking filtersat least once per humidification seasonor more depending on water conditionsin your area.

Replacement and Care of FiltersWARNING: To reduce the risk of shock

or injury from moving parts, alwaysunplug humidifier before removing orreplacing any parts.

CAUTION: To help retard bacteriagrowth and keep maximum efficiency,the filters should be replaced at leastonce per season, or more often underhard water conditions. Use Sears rec-

ommended replacement filter 42-14912.

All filters may be rinsed in clear water only.Take care not to damage paper. To replaceevaporative wicking filters in your KenmoreQuiet Comfort Whole House humidifier, fol-low the instructions below.

1. Unplug humidifier and proceed to clean.Before removing the filters, we recom-mend moving the humidifier to an areawhere floor coverings are not suscepti-ble to water damage, i.e. kitchen or bathareas.

2. To remove partsRemove the fan assembly by openingthe pivoting lid. Grasp the fan assem-bly front center and rear center. Lift offand set aside on a clean flat surface.The filter housing assemblies are nowaccessible.

NOTE: There are two filter housingassemblies. Each assembly con-sists of a top filter housing and afront filter housing. The front filterhousing contains tabs that securethe top filter housing. Do notremove the front filter housings.

3. To remove top filter housing, deflectthe two vertical tabs on top of front fil-ter housing and lift up and out of cabi-net. With a soft, absorbent clothremove any remaining water or loosemineral deposits not trapped in the fil-ter from the filter housing assemblies.

4. Remove the two filters and dispose ofproperly. Repeat for other top filterhousing. Clean internal parts of humid-ifier per the "Cleaning of Humidifier"section of this owner's manual.

PivotingLid

FanAssembly

Tab onFrontFitler Top Filter Link ArmHousing Housings Assembly

Front ofHumidifier _ Float

(top v_ssembly

Link i _ /_'r_i_t Piv°t

.etainer /

Exploded View of Float Assembly

Replacement and Care of Filters (continued)m

5. a. Install new filters (42-14912) in thebottom of the cabinet.

NOTE: The new filters will only fit intothe cabinet one way. Take note of theinner cabinet detail where the filters

sit. Each pair of filters must be posi-tioned so the glue beads face outfrom each other. Refer to figure 5a.

b. Place the filters into the bottom of the

cabinet so the open pleats slip overthe tabs in the bottom of the cabinet

Repeat for other side.

c. Reposition top filter housings on topof filters and snap into front filterhousings.

d. Position fan assembly onto the cabi-net. Make sure the fan venturi (low-est cylinder section below the fan) isplaced inside the top filter housings.

e. Close the pivoting lid on the fanassembly.

f. The unit is ready for use or to bestored away for next season.

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Front Filter Housing

Front of HumidifierFigure 5a. - Filter Locations Marked X

Tab onFrontFilerHousing Housim

Front ofHumidifier(top view)

Top Filter Link ArmIS Assembly

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FloatAssembly

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Cleaning Your HumidifierWARNING: To reduce the risk of

injury, fire or damage to humidifier,use only cleaners specifically rec-ommended for humidifiers. Never

use flammable, combustible or poi-sonous materials to clean yourhumidifier. To reduce the risk of

scalds and damage to humidifier,never put hot water in humidifier.

CAUTION: Local water purity variesfrom area to area and under certain

conditions water impurities and air-borne bacteria may promote thegrowth of microorganisms in thereservoir of the humidifier.

To retard bacteria growth that maycause odors and be harmful to yourhealth, use only Sears replacementfilters. We also recommend usingEPA approved bacteriostat, 42-14900and humidifier cleaner 42-14713,available at your local Sears store.

NOTE: If it is necessary to use approvedbacteriostat, follow directions correctly.The cabinet of the whole house humidifier

will hold 4-3/4 gallons.

Step 1

To make cleaning easier, the humidifiercabinet should be empty and completelydried out. To accomplish this, use the fo!-lowing method:a. On the back side of the humidifier cab-

inet, find the link arm assembly retain-er. In normal operating mode, theretainer will be positioned in the bottomof the slot in the cabinet. Push the

retainer up to the top slot position in thecabinet until it locks into place. (See"Manual Dryout" section on page 7.)

b. Allow the humidifier tp run until there isno water left in the cabinet.

c. Unplug humidifier.

I ARNING: If humidifier is not un- Iplugged, fan could start after housingis removed.

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Step 2To Remove Parts

a. Remove the fan assembly by openingthe pivoting lid. Grasp the fan assem-bly front center and rear center. Lift offand set aside on a clean flat surface.

b. Before removing the internal parts ofthe humidifier cabinet, we recommendmoving the humidifier to an area wherefloor coverings are not susceptible towater damage, i.e. kitchen or batharea.

c. Deflect the two vertical tabs on top ofthe front filter housing to release thetop filter housing. Lift top filter housingstraight up and out of cabinet. Repeatfor other top filter housing.

d. Remove old filters and dispose of properly.

e. Remove the water level float assemblyfrom the humidifier cabinet by pinchingthe link assembly retainer to disengageit from the rear of the cabinet. See dia-

gram on page 9.

f. Empty cabinet of any remaining water.

g. Proceed to "Bi-Weekly Maintenance"or "End of Season Maintenance" andthen continue as described below.

Step 3

Install new filters (Kenmore 42-14912Replacement Filters) into the locationwhere the old filters were positioned.Reinstall the water level float assemblyinto the cabinet.

NOTE: Link arm assembly retainer shouldbe positioned in normal operating mode.Assure that it is positioned in the bottom ofthe slot in the back of the cabinet. (Seepage 7 for diagram of slot.) Reposition topfilter housings on top of filters and snaponto front filter housings. Position the fanassembly on top of the cabinet and returnthe humidifier to the desired location foruse. Refill humidifier cabinet with fresh

cool water. Plug the unit into a 120 voltA.C. power outlet and set the controls perthe "Operating Humidifier Controls" sec-tion of this manual.

Cleaning of Humidifier (continued)

Bi-Weekly MaintenanceRemoving Scale1. Fill the humidifier cabinet with one 8

oz. cup of undiluted white vinegar. Letsolution stay 20 minutes.

2. Clean all interior surfaces with a soft

brush. Dampen a soft cloth with undi-luted white vinegar and wipe out thecabinet to remove scale.

3. Rinse thoroughly with clean warmwater to remove scale and cleaningsolution before disinfecting the humidi-fier cabinet.

4. Dust the fan assembly and outside sur-faces with a soft cloth only.

End of Season Maintenance

1. Follow "Bi-Weekly Maintenance"instructions at end of humidificationseason.

2. Remove and throw away filters.

3. Let humidifier dry completely beforestoring. Do not store with water insidecabinet.

4. Store in cool, dry location.5. Install new filters in clean humidifier

before next season begins.

6. "Bi-Weekly Maintenance" is also rec-ommended if you do not plan to usethe humidifier for one week or more.

Disinfecting Humidifier Cabinet

1. Fill humidifier cabinet with 1 teaspoonchlorine bleach in I gallon of water. Letsolution stay for 20 minutes, swishingevery few minutes. Wet all surfacesnormally exposed to water.

2. Empty humidifier cabinet after 20 min-utes. Rinse with water until bleach

smell is gone. Allow unit to dry outcompletely.

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Troubleshooting

TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY

Unit will not run. • Selected humidity level has • Raise humidistat setting if desiredbeen established

• No power • Check 120 volt source for power

Unit will not shut • Float assembly positioned in • Slide link arm assembly retaineroff "Manual Dryout" position to lowest position in slot at back

of cabinet. (See page 7)• Float is not free • Free float from obstruction

Unit will not dry out • A small amount of water will • Position float assembly incompletely remains in cabinet when water "Manual Dryout" position. (See

level indicator reads FILL. page 7)

Unit is not • Dirty filters • Change to fresh new filtersemptying duringuse

Water runs out of • Water splashing during filling. • Deflect fill water off the center of

rear of unit the splash guard

• Too much water added • Do not overfill past "Full" label incabinet

Water level gauge • Filters interfering with float • Be sure filters are positioned prop-

not functioning erly in bottom of cabinet. (Seeproperly, page 9.)

CAUTION: Use only 42-14900 EPA Registered Bacteriostat available from SearsRetail store.

Use of other water treatment products may damage the filter elements.

Under no circumstances should you use water treatment products designed forRoto belt or Ultrasonic humidifiers.

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