Diagnostic Checklist | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |
Should you ever have any questions or concerns about the
operation of your Kenmore Air Cleaning System, you may
want to check this chart first. It the problem persists, call our Help Line.
Condition | Checkpoints |
Unit won'tcome on | Make sure that the power cord |
| is plugged in |
How can I get the most out of my air cleaner?
For peak efficiency in maintaining air quality, we recom- mend that the unit be run continuously at least at its Iowes! speed. The daily operating cost of an electronic air cleaner' running at the lowest speed is about the same as for a single 60 watt light bulb, Just pennies a day.
When you use the air cleaner, you'll want to have your windows closed for maximum efficiency.
Set the Rotary Switch to the | My air cleaner makes a snapping sound.., |
| |
desired speed |
|
Unit does not operate st Whisper Quiet Speed
Unit does not remove pollutants
Unit snaps
(sparks, crackles, pops)
Make sure the Filter Access
Cover is properly installed
Make sure Electronic Filter is
properly installed
Run on High for one minute then reset to Whisper Quiet
Speed
Wash Electronic Filter
Rernove plastic bag from Charcoal Filter
Wash the Electronic Filter and
make sure that it is thoroughly dry
Make sure ionizing wires in Electronic Filter are not
broken
You may notice an occasional snapping sound coming from four unit. This is a normal occurrence. It happens when large particles are charged in the Electronic Filter. Pro- longed or continuous arcing is an indication that the filter should be cleaned or that the filter has been damaged.
High humidity may also activate arcing. During those times when humidity is excessive, operate your air cleaner in the Dry speed until the Electronic Filter is completely dry,
Sometimes I notice an unfamiliar smell when I turn the unit on.
Some owners may notice a "new smell" (like outdoors after_ an electdcal storm) during the first few weeks of operation. This is not unusual during the
| Check for bent plates in | ||
| Electronic Filter - straighten ff | ||
| 0ossible |
| |
| Check for large particles such | ||
| as hair or lint on ionizing | ||
| wires. | Remove if possible | |
Interference with Radio and TV | Move | unit to a different | |
| location away from TV or | ||
| Radio, | Do not operate | |
| unit on the same electrical | ||
| outlet | as'IV or Radio | |
| Clean Electronic Filter ff dirty | ||
Unit does not operate | Call Help | Line/ | |
properly | Have unit | serviced | |
Is the Charcoal Filter necessary for the unit to work?
Although the Charcoal Filter is optional and not required for f'ourair cleaner to function, we do recommend its use to help reduce household odors.