HoMedics UHE-WM130-BK User Manual - Page 13

Problem, Possible Cause, Solution

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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Peculiar odor • Unit is new • If unit is in use, the odor may be a dirty tank or old water in the water reservoir Excessive noise White dust accumulation Red "Clean" light illuminated • Unit is not level • Low water level • Hard water used • Demineralization Cartridge needs to be replaced • Clean Transducer/Ultrasonic Membrane reminder • Clean reminder needs resetting SOLUTION • Remove the tank cap and let the tank air out in a cool, dry place for 12 hours • Empty the old tank and reservoir water, clean the tank and water reservoir, and fill the tank 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 • Clean the transducer following the instructions in the Cleaning and Care section • Press and hold the power button until the red clean light turns off CAUTION: All servicing of this humidifier must be performed by authorized HoMedics service personnel only. 13

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TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUTION: All servicing of this humidifier must be performed by authorized HoMedics service personnel only.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Peculiar odor
Unit is new
If unit is in use, the odor may
be a dirty tank or old water in
the water reservoir
Remove the tank cap and let
the tank air out in a cool, dry
place for 12 hours
Empty the old tank and
reservoir water, clean the tank
and water reservoir, and fill
the tank 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 to be replaced
Use distilled water and a
Demineralization Cartridge
• Replace Demineralization
Cartridge
Red “Clean” light illuminated
• Clean Transducer/Ultrasonic
Membrane reminder
Clean reminder needs
resetting
Clean the transducer following
the instructions in the
Cleaning and Care section
Press and hold the power
button until the red clean light
turns off