HoMedics UHE-OC1 Downloadable Instruction Book - Page 7

Troubleshooting - replacement tank

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Troubleshooting PROBLEM Power Light is off POSSIBLE CAUSE • Unit is not plugged in • No power at unit Peculiar Odor • If new unit • If unit is in use, the odor may be a dirty tank or old tank water Excessive Noise • Unit is not level • Low water level White Dust Accumulation • Hard water used • Demineralization Cartridge needs replacement SOLUTION • Plug unit in • Turn the power knob clockwise to turn the power on • Check circuits, fuses, try a different outlet • Open the water tank cap and keep it in a shady and cool place for 12 hours • Empty the old water, clean the tank and fill with clean water • Place unit on a flat, even surface • Check the water level. Refill the tank if the water is low • Use distilled water and a Demineralization Cartridge • Replace Demineralization Cartridge 12 13

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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Power Light is off
• Unit is not plugged in
• No power at unit
• Plug unit in
• Turn the power knob
clockwise to turn the power
on
• Check circuits, fuses, try a
different outlet
Peculiar Odor
• If new unit
• If unit is in use, the odor
may be a dirty tank or old
tank water
• Open the water tank cap
and keep it in a shady and
cool place for 12 hours
• Empty the old water, clean
the tank and fill with clean
water
Excessive Noise
• Unit is not level
• Low water level
• Place unit on a flat, even
surface
• Check the water level. Refill
the tank if the water is low
White Dust Accumulation
• Hard water used
• Demineralization Cartridge
needs replacement
• Use distilled water and a
Demineralization Cartridge
• Replace Demineralization
Cartridge