Troubleshooting - Honeywell HEV615 Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your humidifier is not working properly, refer to the following:
Problem Possible Cause
Humidifier shuts off Set Humidity level has been
reached
Water Tank is empty
Timer has expired
(HEV620 only)
Water is not draining Float Paddle not installed
correctly
into Reservoir
Plunger is stuck
Water leaking from Float Paddle is not
Base or Reservoir installed correctly
Plunger is damaged
Plunger is sticking
Plunger may have foreign
material stuck under the
Tank Gasket
Tank is cracked
For additional troubleshooting help, call Consumer Relations at 800-477-0457.
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Solution
Increase Moisture Output
setting. See Using your
Humidifier section
Fill the Tank with Water
Turn on humidifier by
pressing the Power button.
Set Moisture Output and
Humidity Control. See
Using your Humidifier.
See Float Paddle Installation
instructions in Setting Up
Your Humidifier
Push and release Plunger to
be sure it is moving freely
See Float Paddle Installation
instructions in Setting Up
Your Humidifier
Contact Consumer Relations
Push and release Plunger to
be sure it is moving freely
At sink, push and release
Plunger system so water
may flow.
Inspect tank for damage;
contact Consumer Relations
TROUBLESHOOTING
(CONTINUED)
Problem Possible Cause
Tank and Base are slimy Need to clean
Odor coming from Grill Filter needs to be replaced
Water drips on floor Saturated wicking filter
when removing filter removed too quickly
Fan is running but water Filter is clogged with
level is not going down mineral deposits
Relative humidity level in
room is too high
Solution
See Caring for
your Humidifier
Replace with Honeywell
HFT600 replacement
wicking filter
Remove Filter Cartridge slowly
to allow excess water to drain
Replace with Honeywell
HFT600 replacement
wicking filter
If running humidifier in closed
room, open doors to ventilate
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