Kenmore 758.15408 manual Cleaning and Maintenance, Bi-WeeklyMaintenance Removing Scale

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.

NOTE: Remove excess water before cleaning

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.

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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock, always unplug humidifier before cleaning or servicing. If humidifier is not

un-plugged, fan could start after housing is removed.

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.

Step 3

Bi-Weekly Maintenance

Removing Scale

1.Fill the humidifier base with water and add one 8 ounce 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

11do not plan to run the humidifier for one week or more.