Kenmore 758.15420011 Use & Care Manual page 13

Cleaning and Maintenance (cont'd.)
WARNING; To reduce the risk of shock,
always unplug humidifier before
cleaning or servicing. If humidifier is not
unplugged, fan could start after housing
is removed.
Step 2:
To Remove Parts
a. Open the pivoting lid 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 housings are now
accessible.
b. Before removing the internal parts of
the humidifier cabinet, we recommend
moving the humidifier to an area where
floor covers are not susceptible to water
damage, i.e.; kitchen or bath area. Lift
the filter housing assemblies out of the
cabinet and set to the side.
c. Remove the water level float from the
humidifier cabinet by pinching the float
retainer to release it from the cabinet.
The cabinet should be empty before
cleaning. The cabinet consists of the
lower areas of the humidifier where the
filters are during normal operation time.
d. Empty cabinet of any remaining water.
e. Proceed to "Bi-Weekly Maintenance" or
"End of Season Maintenance".
f. Remove old filters and dispose of
properly as described on pages 11-12.
Step 3:
Install new filters (purchase the correct
evaporative wicking filter pads 32-14911 for
your humidifier) into the location where the
old filters were positioned. Install the filter
housings with the new filters into the correct
location. Reinstall the water level float.
NOTE; Float retainer should be positioned in
normal operating mode. Assure that it is
positioned in the bottom of the slot in the
back of the cabinet (See page £ for
diagram of slot).
Position the fan assembly on top of the
cabinet and return the humidifier to the
desired location for use.
Refill humidifier bottles with fresh cool
water and return them to the cabinet.
Plug the unit into a 120 volt A.C. power
outlet and set the controls per the
"Operating Humidifier Controls" section
(page 8) of this manual.
Bi-Weekly Maintenance
Removing Scale
1. Fill the reservoir with water and add
one 8 oz. cup of white vinegar. Let
solution stay for 20 minutes.
2. Clean all interior surfaces with soft
brush. Dampen soft cloth with white
vinegar and wipe out reservoir to
remove scale.
3. Rinse thoroughly with clean warm
water to remove scale and cleaning
solution before disinfecting the
reservoir.
Disinfecting Humidifier
Cabinet and Water Bottles
1. Fill humidifier cabinet with 1 teaspoon
chlorine bleach in 1 gallon of water.
Let solution stay for 20 minutes,
carefully swishing every few minutes.
Wet all surfaces normally exposed to
water.
2. Empty humidifier cabinet after 20
minutes. Rinse with water until bleach
smell is gone. Allow unit to dry out
completely.
3. Water bottles should be cleaned in
the same manner.
End of Season Maintenance
1. Follow "Bi-Weekly Maintenance"
instructions at end of humidification
season.
2. Remove and throw away filters.
3. Let humidifier dry completely before
storing. Do not store with water inside
cabinet or water bottles.
4. Store in cool, dry location.
5. Install a new filters in clean
humidifier before next season begins.
6. "Bi-Weekly Maintenance" procedure
is also recommended if you do not
plan to run the humidifier for one
week or more.
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