HoMedics UHE-WM15 Downloadable Instruction Book - Page 11

Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM No Power/No Mist from Spout Peculiar Odor Excessive Noise White Dust Accumulation POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION • Unit is not plugged in • No power at unit • Low water level • Plug unit in • Turn the Power/Mist knob clockwise to turn the power on • Check circuits and fuses or try a different outlet • Refill the tank with water • Unit is new • 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, cool place for 12 hours • Empty the old water, clean the tank and fill with clean water • 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 • Hard water used • Demineralization Cartridge needs replacement • Use distilled water and a Demineralization Cartridge • Replace Demineralization Cartridge 11

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
No Power/No Mist from Spout
• Unit is not plugged in
• No power at unit
• Low water level
• Plug unit in
• Turn the Power/Mist knob
clockwise to turn the
power on
• Check circuits and fuses or
try a different outlet
• Refill the tank with water
Peculiar Odor
• Unit is new
• 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, 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