HoMedics UHE-CM180 Instruction Manual And Warranty Information page 13

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Peculiar odor
Excessive noise
White dust accumulation
Red light illuminates above
the clean button
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• 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
• Transducer/Ultrasonic
Membrane needs cleaning
• Clean reminder needs to be
reset
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SOLUTION
• Remove the tank cap 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
• Empty any remaining old water
and clean 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
• Follow Cleaning the Transducer/
Ultrasonic Membrane
instructions in the Cleaning and
Care section
• Press and hold the clean button
until the red LED turns off