Kenmore 758.154200 Operator's Manual page 13

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Cleaning and Maintenance
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 9 for diagram of slot).
Position the fan assembly on top of the
cabinet and return the humidifier to the
desired location for use.
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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
End of Season Maintenance
1. Follow "Bi-Weekly Maintenance"
2. Remove and throw away filters.
3. Let humidifier dry completely before
4. Store in cool, dry location.
5. Install a new filters in clean humidifier
6. "Bi-Weekly Maintenance" procedure is
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Removing Scale
1. Fill the reservoir with water and
add one 8 oz. cup of undiluted
white vinegar. Let solution stay for
20 minutes.
2. Clean all interior surfaces with soft
brush. Dampen soft cloth with
undiluted 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.
instructions at end of humidification
season.
storing. Do not store with water inside
cabinet or water bottles.
before next season begins.
also recommended if you do not plan
to run the humidifier for one week or
more.