Kenmore 1700 Use and Care Guide - Page 10

Filter Replacement and Care CAUTION: To help retard bacteria growth and keep maximum efficiency, the filter should be replaced at least once per season, or more often under hard water conditions, Use Kenmore 15508 replacement filter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock or injury from moving parts, always unplug humidifier before removing or replacing any parts, Replace the evaporative wicking filter at least once per humidification season or more depending on water conditions in your area_ Filter Replacement 1. Unplug humidifier. Before removing the filter, move the humidifier to an area not susceptible to water damage. (i e, kitchen or bath areas). 2. Remove the water bottle and set aside° Be sure not to bump or damage the fill valve, 3o The upper housing and the base are held together by two hooks at the front of the housing and a flexible snap in the rear, To remove the housing, press in on the triangular shaped snap at the rear of the humidifier, below the cord exit, while lifting upward, tilting the upper housing forward to clear the hooks at the front of the base. 4. Set the upper housing aside. The filter is now accessible. 5, Take note of the filter position. Remove the filter. You may want to clean the base at this time See the "Cleaning and Maintenance" section of this manual 6, Install a new filter (15508) into the base, Position the filter between the uprights in the bottom of the base. The filter should be resting on the floor of the base. 7. Return the upper housing to the base by first placing the hooks located near the front of the base into the mating holes in the upper housing, Then tilt the upper housing down towards the base until the rear snap engages the main housing 8, Reposition the humidifier to its operating position, 9, The humidifier is now ready to be filled for operation. 10