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 break-in pedod. This unit emits very low levels of ozone; tess than a typical electrical appliance in your home like a television.

 

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.

The Help Line: 1 800/227-3917

Page 6
Image 6
Sears 635.83142 owner manual Unit wontcome on, My air cleaner makes a snapping sound, Help Line 1 800/227-3917