Hunter Warm Mist 35206, Owner'S Manual

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Humidifier Assistance
Troubleshooting
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A. Warm mist humidifier does not operate or steams too slowly:
1. Make sure the warm mist is plugged in and the power light is on.
2. If the power light is not on, you may have a blown fuse, tripped a circuit breaker, or a defective electrical outlet. Try a
different outlet or check your breaker or fuse in the house.
3. The fault may be low mineral content in the water. To rectify:
I. Unplug the warm mist from the electrical outlet and allow to cool.
II. Remove the steam unit allowing hot water to first dribble out, then add one or two pinches of salt to the water and
mix thoroughly.
III. Replace the steam unit and plug in the warm mist. It should steam within 5 minutes. If it does not, add salt only by
the pinch, since too much salt can cause excessive boiling or a blown fuse.
4. If the warm mist has been operating normally and is now failing to steam, it may need to be cleaned. See the weekly
maintenance section under ”Cleaning and Storage” on page 6.
B. Warm mist operates too fast, fuse blows:
Overboiling, flickering lights, blown fuse, or heavy steam flow generally indicates one of the following causes:
1. Too much salt was added to the water. To correct the condition:
I. Disconnect the warm mist from the electrical outlet and allow to cool.
II. Pour out the water and rinse the tank. Rinse steam unit as described in weekly maintenance under “Cleaning and
Storage” on page 6. Refill with fresh water but do not add salt. If warm mist now does not operate or steams too
slowly, follow the instructions in “Initial Setup and Operation” on page 4.
2. You live in a “hard water” area and minerals in the tap water are causing the warm mist to steam too rapidly. To correct
the condition:
I. Disconnect the warm mist from the electrical outlet and allow to cool.
II. Remove steam unit allowing hot water to first dribble out, then pour out water and rinse the tank. Rinse steam unit
as described in the weekly maintenance section. Refill with fresh water but do not add salt.
III. If unit still steams too rapidly, use 1/2 distilled water and 1/2 tap water.
IV. In “hard water” areas it is advisable to clean the unit every few days in accordance with the weekly maintenance
instructions.
c. Warm mist is making crackling / buzzing / humming sounds or water container is unusually hot:
1. You may have added too much salt. See section B above.
2. You may live in a “hard water” area. See section B above.
3. This condition can happen when the water level in the tank is low. Disconnect the warm mist from the electrical outlet,
allow to cool, remove steam unit allowing hot water to first dribble out. Fill the tank with tap water to MAX water level
marking.
4. This may be an indication your warm mist needs cleaning. Refer to weekly maintenance under“Cleaning and Storage”
on page 6.