Kenmore 758.144118 Owner's Manual page 11

Using Your Humidifier
1. Place the humidifier where you intend
to run it and be sure it is plugged in
and fulI of water.
2. Press the POWER button once to turn
the humidifier on. The red power light
wilI illuminate.
The fan wilI immediately operate on
WHISPER speed and the SET humidity
percentage will read 65 on the digital dis-
play.
NOTE: Humidifier fan should operate at
initial start up. If it does not, refer to the
"Trouble Shooting" section on page 16 of
this manual
3. Wait a few seconds while the humidifi-
er takes a ROOM humidity reading.
During this time two bars (- -) will flash
on the display.
4. Once a ROOM reading has registered
proceed to adjust the desired humidity
percentage by pressing the + or -
button. It will change the desired SET
humidity level in increments of 5%.
If the room reading is a flashing 25, the
humidity level is low. A SET point of 30%
- 40% is recommended but there may be
conditions that require a different setting.
Depending on your particular environ-
ment it could take 24 hours and in some
your desired humidity. It may take severa!
fillings to bring the ROOM humidity level
up to the SET point. A faster fan speed
wilI accomplish this quicker. Once estab-
lished adiust the fan speed to suit your
needs.
IMPORTANT: Water damage may
resuBt if condensation starts to form
on windows or wails. Humidity SET
point shouBd be mowered untim
condensation no monger forms.
5 If the humidifier stops running and the
red REFILL light is not illuminated, the
humidity level is at the normal require-
ments for that SET point. The table
below shows recommended indoor
humidity levels as it relates to outdoor
temperatures.
When Outdoor
Temperature is:
-10OF
0OF
10OF
20°F & above
Recommended
Indoor Remative
Humidity is:
20%
25%
30%
35%
cases longer for the humidifier to reach
Operating Tips for Best Performance
1. Position the humidifier next to an
inside wall at least 2 inches from the
wall and away from any heat regis-
ters.
2. Do not restrict airflow from entering or
exiting the humidifier.
3. Use 42-14900 EPA approved bacte-
dostat (available at your local Sears
store) to retard bacteria growth that
may cause odors and may be harmful
to your health.
4. Regular cleaning as instructed in
"Cleaning Your Humidifier" section of
this manual is recommended.
5. Replace the evaporative wicking filter
at least once per humidification sea-
son or more depending on water con-
ditions in your area.
6. Ensure humidistat located on power
cord is free from any obstruction and
is away from heating vents or other
sources of heat.
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