HoMedics UHE-CM18 User Manual - Page 13

TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Peculiar odor Excessive noise White dust accumulation POSSIBLE CAUSE • Unit is new • If unit is in use, the odor may be a dirty tank or old tank water • Old water in water reservoir • Unit is not level • Low water level • Hard water used • Demineralization Cartridge needs to be replaced SOLUTION • Remove the tank cap and let the tank air out in a cool, dry place for 12 hours • Empty the old water, clean the tank, and fill with clean water • Pour out any remaining water in the water reservoir • 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 FCC DISCLAIMER This product has been tested and complies with the requirements for Federal Communication Commission, Part 18 and CAN ICES-1/NMB-1. Although this product is tested and complies with FCC, it may interfere with other devices. If this product is found to interfere with another device, separate the other device and this product. Conduct only the user maintenance found in this instruction manual. Other maintenance and servicing may cause harmful interference and can void the required FCC compliance. CAUTION: All servicing of this humidifier must be performed by authorized HoMedics service personnel only. 13