Sharp KC-C100U KC-C100U Operation Manual - Page 22

TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, please review theTroubleshooting chart below, since the problem may not be a unit malfunctions. SYMPTOM REMEDY(not a malfunction) Odors and smoke are not removed. The Front Monitor illuminates green even when the air is impure. • Clean or replace the filters if they appear to be heavily soiled. (See E-15,E-16,E-18) • The air could be impure at the time the unit was plugged in. Unplug the unit, wait one minute, and plug the unit in again. The Front Monitor illuminates orange or red even when the air is clean. • Sensor operation is affected if the dust sensor openings are dirty or clogged. Gently clean the dust sensors (See E-15). A clicking or ticking sound is heard from the unit. • Clicking or ticking sounds may be audible when the unit is generating ions. The discharged air has an odor. • Check to see if the filters are heavily soiled. • Clean or replace the filters. • Plasmacluster Air Purifiers emit small traces of ozone which may produce an odor. The unit does not operate when cigarette smoke is in the air. Filter Indicator Light is illminated. The Front Monitor are turned off. The Water Supply Indicator Light does not illuminate when the tank is empty. Water lever in the tank does not decrease or decreases slowly. The Front Monitor lights change color frequently. • Is the unit installed in a location that is difficult for the sensor to detect cigarette smoke? • Are the dust sensor openings blocked or clogged? (In this case, clean the openings.) (See E-15) • After replacing filters, connect the power cord to an outlet and press the Filter Reset Button. (See E-15) • Check to see if the Lights OFF Mode selected. If so, then press the Lights ON/OFF Button to activate the indicator lights. (See E-14) • Check Styrofoam float for impurities. Clean the HumidifyingTray. Ensure unit is located on a level surface. • Check to see if the Humidifying Tray and Water Tank are correctly installed. Check the Humidifying Filter. • Clean or replace the filter when it is heavily soiled (See E-18 and E-19). • The Dust Monitor lights automatically change colors as impurities are detected by the dust sensor. E-20