TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble
Probable Cause
Remedy
Unit does not operate on any
speed setting
No power to unit.
Ensure polarized plug is fully inserted
in wall outlet.
Unit has run out of water – fan
will not operate without water is
present.
Refill reservoir.
Refill switch operation/improper
positioning of float assy.
Ensure float assembly is correctly
positioned as described in
Water Fill, page 5.
Light remains on in chassis
after unit has been turned off.
Fill light stays on and when
power is supplied
Take unit to authorized service
station. DO NOT ATTEMPT
electrical repairs yourself.
If unit has overheated, motor
temp-sensing fuse may have
tripped.
Not enough humidity.
Wick is old and ineffective.
Humidistat is not set high
enough
Replace wick when clogged or
hardened with minerals.
Increase humidity setting on control
panel.
Too much humidity.
(condensation becomes heavy
on fold surfaces in room)
Humidistat is set too high.
Reduce humidistat setting or
increase room temperature.
Water leak
Cabinet may have been overfilled.
There is a safety overflow hole in
rear of cabinet.
DO NOT OVERFILL cabinet.
Correct water level is indicated
inside of cabinet side wall.
Odor
Bacteria may be present.
Clean and disinfect cabinet following
Care and Maintenance instructions.
Add EPA registered Bacteria
Treatment according to instructions
on the bottle.
It may be necessary to replace the
wick if odor persists.
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