Troubleshooting Guide - Aircare 831000 Use And Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Trouble
Digital display not illuminated.
Fan not operating (digital display
is illuminated).
Unit does not operate on any
speed setting
Motor does not turn on.
Not enough humidity
Too much humidity.
(Condensation becomes heavy
on cold surfaces in room)
Water leak
Odor
Probable Cause
No Power.
Power button has not been
depressed.
ROOM humidity level is not 3% or
more below SET humidity level.
Reservoir is empty.
No power to unit.
Unit has run out of water – fan
will not operate without water is
present.
Refill switch operation/improper
positioning of float assy.
Check motor/fan operation.
If unit has overheated, motor
temp-sensing fuse may have
tripped.
Wick may be installed
incorrectly
Wick is old and ineffective.
Humidistat is not set high
enough.
Humidistat is set too high.
Cabinet may have been overfilled.
There is a safety overflow hole in
rear of cabinet.
Bacteria may be present.
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Remedy
• Check 120 volt power source.
• Press power button once to
turn on.
• Raise SET humidity level if desired.
• Increase fan speed.
• Fill humidifier with water.
Ensure polarized plug is fully inserted
in wall outlet.
Refill reservoir.
Ensure float assembly is correctly
positioned as described in
"Important Filling Instructions", page 4.
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 knobs 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.
Take unit to authorized service
station. DO NOT ATTEMPT electrical
repairs yourself.
Remove and reinstall wick correctly.
Replace wick when clogged or
hardened with minerals.
Increase humidity setting on control
panel.
Reduce humidistat setting or
increase room temperature.
DO NOT OVERFILL cabinet. Correct
water level is indicated inside of
cabinet side wall.
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.