Sears Kenmore Quiet Comfort 758.144120 - Manual (Page 9)

Troubleshooting
Model 758.144120 and 758.144240
Trouble Probable Cause
Remedy
1. Unit will not run,
or will not shut
off.
• Switch Actuator not free to work properly. • Remove shipping rubber band or unhook ring.
2. Water runs out of
the rear of unit
• Splash guard not in place or missing.
• Too much water.
• Hang splash guard on rear of unit, be sure lou­
vers are covered.
• Check Full label in tank. Do not overfill.
3. Unit will not dry
out completely
• Switch actuator ring is not in place.
• High humidity or low temperature resulting
in slow evaporation.
• Connect switch actuator ring. See instructions.
(pg7Fig. 12)
« Allow unit to continue running until reservoir
becomes dry.
4. Unit will not cycle
(Turn off) when
out of water _
• Float is hung up, or holders are not on the
filter tracks.
■• Unit will continue to run for a time after Fill
light comes on.
• Check float (pg 9 Fig. 14)
• Remove filter holder, install on filter tracks, (pg 9
Fig. 14) \
• Allow unit to continue running in dry out cycle if
dry out is desired.
5. Filter does not
float.
• Float may have leak.
• Cardboard packing piece between motor
support and filter holder.
• Check float for leak, replace if necessary.
• Remove cardboard.
CAUTION: Use Sears 32-14900 EPA Registered Bacteriostat available from Sears Retail. Use of other water
treatment products may damage the filter elements.
Under no circumstances should you use water treatment products designed for Roto belt or Ultrasonic
humidifiers._______________________________________ ____________________________________ —