HoMedics UHE-OW14 Downloadable Instruction Book - Page 7

Troubleshooting

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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 Mist is escaping from • Ultrasonic Membrane cover between the sides of the is not securely closed tank and the base. (Figure 16). SOLUTION • Plug unit in • Press the POWER button 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 • Remove water tank and make sure Ultrasonic Membrane is securely and tightly closed (Figure 17). Fig.16 Fig.17 12 13

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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Power Light is off
• Unit is not plugged in
• No power at unit
• Plug unit in
• Press the POWER button
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
Mist is escaping from
between the sides of the
tank and the base.
• Ultrasonic Membrane cover
is not securely closed
(Figure 16).
• Remove water tank and
make sure Ultrasonic
Membrane is securely and
tightly closed (Figure 17).
Troubleshooting
Fig.16
Fig.17