Sears QUIET COMFORT 758.14417 manual

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    Save this manual for future reference S_EA/ S owner's manual Stock No. 42-14417 Model No. 758.144170 FOR YOUR SAFETY: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY J r QUIET COMFORT WHOLE HOUSE HUMIDIFIER 13 Gallon Output Innovative Twin Fan Technology • Operating Instructions • Parts List Sears, Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 US.A. Part No. [...]

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    • FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON HUMIDIFIER If within one (1) year from the date of purchase, this humidifier fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge. If within two (2) years from the date of purchase, the motor fails due to defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it free of charge. This warr[...]

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    Know Your Humidifier Control Panel Cover & Pivoting Lid Removed for Clarity Controls Fan Assembly Bottles Pivoting Lid Filter Housing Filters: Replacement Filter 42-14911 Description Gallon Output/24 Hrs. Capacity of Bottles Sq. Ft. Coverage Fan Speeds Filters Independent Bottle Gauges Fill Indicator 42-14417 13 2-3/8 Gallons Each *2700 3 Set o[...]

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    Humidifier Operations Your new Sears humidifier is designed to satisfy home humidity requirements through the principle of evaporation of water in the air. After water is added to the bottle, the fil- ters begin to soak up the water and become totally saturated in approximately 30 minutes. Air is drawn in from the rear of the humidifier and through[...]

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    Location Instructions NOTE: Due to release of cool, moist air from humidifier, it is best to direct air away from home thermostat and hot air registers. It is best to position humidifier next to an inside wall. Hot air registers and cold air from outside walls can affect the efficiencies of the controls. Unit should not be placed where warm air fro[...]

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    Water Fill (continued) Notice the water bottles are designed as right and left hand units. Position them in the correct location so the humidifier can func- tion properly. The water bottles should rest in the front of the cabinet. Each "E-Z-Fill Side-Cap" must be facing the rear of the unit. Each water bottle is designed with an "E-Z[...]

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    Operating Humidifier Controls The operating controls of your Kenmore Quiet Comfort whole house humidifier are located on the top center of the humidifier. The controls are found under the smoked control cover, located between the air circu- lating fans. Lift the control cover by placing your finger in the round cutout and lifting. The cover will st[...]

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    Using Your Humidifier Step 1 Be sure humidifier is full of water and plugged in. Step 2 Set Speed Control _ to low speed " ° " 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.[...]

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    Replacement and Care of Filters WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock or injury from moving parts, always unplug humidifier before removing or replacing any parts. CAUTION: To help retard bacteria growth and keep maximum efficiency, the filters should be replaced at least once per season, or more often under hard water conditions. Use Sears rec- omm[...]

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    Replacement and Care of Filters (continued)m c. install new filters in the filter housing track with the glue beads of the wick- ing pad to the inside of the filter hous- ing. d. Return the top cover of the filter housing by installing the cover over the fixed tabs on the rear of the lower filter housing and pivoting the cover down over the top of [...]

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    Cleaning Your Humidifier WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, fire or damage to humidifier, use only cleaners specifically rec- ommended for humidifiers. Never use flammable, combustible or poi- sonous materials to clean your humidifier. To reduce the risk of scalds and damage to humidifier, never put hot water in humidifier. CAUTION: Local water[...]

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    Cleaning of Humidifier (continued) Bi-Weekly Maintenance Removing Scale 1. Fill the humidifier cabinet with one 8 oz. cup of undiluted white vinegar. Let solution stay 20 minutes. 2. Clean all interior surfaces with a soft brush. Dampen a soft cloth with undi- luted white vinegar and wipe out the cabinet to remove scale. 3. Rinse thoroughly with cl[...]

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    Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Unit will not run and no • No Power. • Check 120 volt power control panel lights are source. illuminated. Unit will not shut off. • Float retainer is positioned • Slide float retainer down to in "Manual Dryout" position, normal operation mode. Refer to "Manual Dryout" section[...]

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    Key Part No. Description No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 828743 828756 828853 828741-1 828855-1 822409 823912 828753 828755 828750 828751 828752 828749 828854 824690 828192 828726 509229-1 828199-9 Cover, Dust Knob Label, Control Lid, Stationary Lid, Pivoting Humidistat Switch, Rotary Cover, Actuator Arm Spring, Compression Ligh[...]

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    For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-8OO-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) For in-home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) For the location of a Sears Repair Service Center in your area Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-488-1 222 For information on pu[...]