Essick OAK BURL, Owner'S Care & Use Manual

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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 water bottle.
Refill switch operation/improper
positioning of float assy.
Ensure float assembly is correctly
positioned as described in
“Important Filling Instructions”, page 4.
Motor does not Turn On. Check motor/fan operation. CAUTION: Do not touch the fan
when accomplishing this test, as
the motor may turn on.
To test the motor, turn unit ON and
turn all dials fully ON.
Turn the chassis over and insert
finger into tab where float rod is
supposed to go. If fan turns on, the
fan and motor are working
correctly.
Water not draining into
reservoir
Water bottle incorrectly
positioned.
Unplug unit. Remove water bottle
and reassemble without water
bottle. Turn on and see if fan
comes on. If so, replace water
bottle and continue operation.
If unit has overheated, motor
temp-sensing fuse may have
tripped.
Take unit to authorized service
station. DO NOT ATTEMPT
electrical repairs yourself.
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 Water reservoir may have been
overfilled. Or bottle may be
releasing too much water.
DO NOT OVERFILL bottle and
reservoir. DO NOT puncture bottle
to make bottle drain faster.
Odor Bacteria may be present. Clean and disinfect cabinet following
Care and Maintenance instructions.
Add Essick Bacteria Treatment
According to instructions on the
bottle.
It may be necessary to replace the
wick if odor persists.