Troubleshooting - HoMedics UHE-CMTF91 Instruction Manual And Warranty Information

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
No power/no mist from spout
Peculiar odor
Excessive noise
White dust accumulation
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Unit is not plugged in
• Unit is not turned on
• No power at unit
• Low water level
• Transducer/ultrasonic
membrane needs cleaning
• Humidistat set lower than
the current room humidity
• Unit is new
• If unit is in use, the odor
may be a dirty tank or old
tank water
• Old water in water reservoir
• Unit is not level
• Low water level
• Hard water used
• Demineralization cartridge
needs to be replaced
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SOLUTION
• Plug unit in
• Press the power button to
turn the unit on
• Check circuits and fuses or
try a different outlet
• Refill the tank with water
• Follow Cleaning the
Transducer/Ultrasonic
Membrane instructions
in the Cleaning and Care
section
• Reset the humidistat to a
higher humidity setting, or
change to continuous on
• Remove the tank cover and
let the tank air out in a cool,
dry place for 12 hours
• Empty the old water,
clean the tank, and fill
with clean water
• Remove the tank cover and
tank. Pour out any remaining
water in the water reservoir
• 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