Kenmore 15408 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 11)

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Step 1

To make cleaning easier, the humidifier

base should be empty and completely

dried out. To accomplish this, use the

following method:

a. Allow the humidifier to run until the

REFILL message “F” illuminates and

the automatic shutoff has stopped

the humidifier fan.

b. Unplug humidifier.

Step 2

To Remove Parts

See “Replacement and Care of Filter” page 10.

NOTE: There may be a little water still in the

base. Carefully dump the water out or remove

with a sponge.

NOTE: Remove excess

water before cleaning

Step 3

Bi-Weekly Maintenance

Removing Scale

1. Fill the humidifier base 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

undiluted white vinegar and wipe out

the base to remove scale.

3. Rinse thoroughly with clean warm

water to remove scale and cleaning

solution.

Disinfecting Base

1. Pour 1/2 gallon of water and 1/2

teaspoon chlorine bleach into the

base. Let solution stay for 20

minutes, carefully swishing every

few minutes. Wet all surfaces

normally exposed to water.

2. Empty base after 20 minutes. Rinse

with water until bleach smell is gone.

Allow unit to dry out completely.

NOTE: The water bottle should be

cleaned in the same manner as the base.

Rinse thoroughly with clean water after all

steps are complete.

End of Season Maintenance

1. Follow “Bi-Weekly Maintenance”

instructions at end of humidification

season.

2. Remove filter.

3. Let humidifier dry completely before

storing.

4. Store in cool, dry location.

5. Install a new filter in clean humidifier

before next season begins.

NOTE: “Bi-Weekly Maintenance”

procedure is also recommended if

you do not plan to run the humidifier

for one week or more.

Cleaning and Maintenance ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury,

fire or damage to humidifier, use only

cleaners specifically recommended for

humidifiers. Never use flammable,

combustible or poisonous materials to

clean your humidifier. To reduce the risk of

scalds and damage to humidifier, never

put hot water in humidifier.

CAUTION:

Local water purity varies from

area to area and under certain conditions

water impurities and airborne bacteria may

promote the growth of microorganisms in

the reservoir of the humidifier. To retard

bacteria growth that may cause odors and

be harmful to your health, use only

Kenmore replacement filters. We also

recommend using EPA approved

bacteriostat, and humidifier cleaner,

available at your local

Sears store.

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.

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