Using Your Humidifier; Operating Tips For Best Performance - Kenmore 758.144151 Owner's Manual

Using Your Humidifier
Step 1
Be sure humidifier is full of water and
plugged in.
Step 2
Set Speed Control _(_
to 1.
Step 3
Set Humidity Control _'_
to medium
position.
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. After the unit has been tested,
set Humidity Control to medium or desired
level.
Allow 24 hours for humidifier to adjust.
if humidity level in home is sufficient, the
humidifier wig only operate with Humidity
Control set on MAX.
IMPORTANT: Water damage may result if
condensation starts to form on windows or
wails. Humidity Control setting should be
lowered until condensation no longer
forms.
Step 4
If humidifier stops running and the "Desired
Humidity" indicator is illuminated, the
humidity level is at the normal require-
ments for that setting or it is adjusting to
the home conditions• The chart below
shows recommended indoor humidity lev-
els.The figure below shows approximate
relative humidity percentages which corre-
spond to the various settings of the
Humidity Control.
Recommended
When Outdoor Indoor Relative
Temperature is: Humidity is:
-10°F 20%
0°F 25%
10 °F 30%
20°F & above 35%
_'_ MAX \
Relative Humidity
Operating Tips for Best Performance
1. Position the humidifier at least 2 inches
from any wall and away from any heat
registers.
2. Do not restrict airflow from entering or
exiting the humidifier.
3. Use Sears recommended bacteriostat
42-14900 to retard bacteria growth that
may cause odors and may be harmful
to your health.
4. Perform regular cleaning as instructed
in "Cleaning Your Humidifier" section of
this manual.
5. Replace the evaporative wicking filters
at least once per humidification season
or more depending on water conditions
in your area.