Troubleshooting – Sears KENMORE 758.144151 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
Trouble
Probable Cause
Remedy
Unit will not run and neither
control panel light is
illuminated.
• No Power.
• Check 120 volt power
source.
Unit will not shut off.
• Float retainer is positioned
in "Manual Dryout" position.
• Float is not free.
• Slide float retainer down to
normal operation mode.
Refer to “Manual Dryout"
section on page 7.
• Free float from obstruction.
Unit will not dry out
completely.
• Float is positioned in
normal operation mode.
• This is normal. A small
amount of water remains in
the cabinet after Fill Light
comes on. Position float
retainer in "Manual DryouT
position to completely dry out
See page 7.
Bottles continue to empty. • Air is entering water bottles.
• Check “E-Z-Fill Side-Caps"
and valve assembly caps to
ensure tightness.
• Check for leak in water bottles.
• Ensure gaskets for “E-Z-Fill
Side Caps" are in place (see
repair parts list).
Neither bottle emptying.
• Dirty filters
• Bottle cap plunger missing
post in bottom of cabinet
• Change to fresh new filters.
(42-14911)
■ Check orientation of bottles.
Reposition so that bottle cap
plunger (stem) is depressed
by post in bottom of cabinet.
Left bottle not emptying.
• Right bottle contains water• The humidifier is designed so
the right bottle empties first.
Continue to run until fill light
comes on.
Right bottle not emptying
• Wrong valve assembly cap
on right bottle
• Ensure that the valve
assembly cap on the right
bottle has a yellow stem.
Fill Light turns on before bot
tles are empty.
• Unit is not set up on a level
surface. (Float will not
sense water at the rear of
the cabinet.)
• Position unit level. (Some
carpet padding may allow
unit to sit lower in front than
rear with the additional
weight of water bottles in
the front of the cabinet.
Install coasters under front
casters.
CAUTION: Use only 42-14900 ERA Registered Bacteriostat available from Sears Retail
store.
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.
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