Troubleshooting - Kenmore 758.15408010 Use & Care Manual

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TROUBLE
Digital display not
illuminated.
Fan not operating (Digital
display is illuminated).
Fan running continuously.
Poor evaporation of water.
Bottle empties completely.
Bottle continues to empty
after complete filling.
Bottle not emptying.
Display blinks or fan moves
slightly when humidifier is
plugged in.
Fan operating slower than
speed registered on digital
display.
Humidifier not shutting off
during "DRY OUT MODE".
Alternating "F" and room
humidity displayed.
Alternating "CF" and room
humidity displayed.
PROBABLE CAUSE
• No Power.
• Power button has not been
depressed.
• ROOM humidity level
is not 3% or more
• Reservoir is empty.
• SET humidity level is
65%.
• ROOM humidity level has not
reached 1% or more above
SET humidity level.
• CHECK FILTER message
flashing.
• Mineral buildup on filter.
• This is normal for initial
filling.
• Air is entering water bottle.
• Spring Valve Assembly
damaged or missing post in
bottom of base.
• Base full of water.
• Normal.
• Humidifier in "DRY OUT
MODE".
• Filter not dry.
• Reservoir is empty.
• Filter may be dirty.
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REMEDY
• Check 120 volt power source.
• Press power button once to turn
on.
• Raise SET humidity level if
desired.
• Increase fan speed.
• Fill humidifier with water.
• A SET humidity percentage of
65% operates fan continuously.
Adjust SET level between 25% -
60%.
• Continue to run until desired
humidity level is achieved. This
may take up to 48 hours initially.
• Change to a fresh new filter.
• NOTE: Local water purity varies
from area to area.
.• Refill bottle for maximum run
time.
• Check for leak in water
bottle.
• Check orientation of bottle.
Reposition so that fill valve on
bottom of bottle is depressed by
post in bottom of base.
• The base will hold the contents
of water bottle (1.2 gallons).
Continue to run humidifier to
deplete water from base.
• No action required.
• Humidifier automatically
switches fan to (LOW) F1 when
"F" and alternating room
humidity is displayed.
• During DRY OUT mode the
humidifier will continue to run on
LOW speed as required for up to
2 hours or until the filter is
completely dry.
• Fill humidifier with water.
• Replace filter.
• Unplug unit for 30 seconds and
replug into clear display.