Troubleshooting - Panasonic F-VR401 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

If a problem has occurred, investigate it by referring first to the table below. If the problem still
persists, please disconnect the power plug and contact an authorized service center (as
described in the warranty) for a check or repair.
Symptom
The clean sign remains red even
when the operation continues.
Automatic operation cannot be
stopped.
The clean sign remains blue even
when the air is dirty.
Polluted air is difficult to be
removed.
The air volume is small.
The odor from the product is
unpleasant.
The water amount in the tray
does not decrease.
While the humidifying indicator
is lit, the product does not
humidify.
The humidity does not increase.
There is condensation inside
the tray.
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Please check the following:
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The indicator may illuminate red when the product is exposed to
steam in the bathroom or vapor emitted from sprayers.
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When the sand is flying in the air.
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Is the dirt sensor dirty? (P.33)
●
Under the setting of [
not detected, the product will operate corresponding to the ambient
humidity.
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Is the dirt sensor dirty? (P.33)
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Is the air filter dirty? (P.33)
→ Clean it. If the symptom persists, replace it with the new one.
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Is the air filter or the humidifying filter dirty? (P.33, 35)
→ Clean them. If the symptom persists, replace them with the new ones.
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Is the main body, the front panel or the air filter dirty?
→ Clean them. If the symptom persists, replace the air filter with the
new one. (P.33)
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Is the tray or the humidifying filter dirty? (P.34, 35)
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Is water in the tray replaced with fresh tap water every day? (P.27)
●
In "Clean air" mode (without humidifying), empty the tray.
●
Has it ever used in a room with strong smells?
If the product is used in a room where people smoke or barbecue,
a shorter replacement cycle of filters may be required. (P.33)
→ When the product is used in such environment, we recommend
that you use the ventilation system of the room simultaneously.
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Is the humidifying filter dirty? (P.35)
●
Does the humidity sign indicate [
→ In the [ (Auto)] setting, the product will stop humidifying to
keep appropriate humidity, when [
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Is the tray installed completely?
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Is the humidifying filter installed properly? (P.35)
→ When the humidifying filter is installed incorrectly, the product will
sound abnormally, and not humidify.
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Is the room size too large for the product?
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Is the room ventilated or having a carpet on the floor?
→ A carpet floor or some types of ventilation and floor/wall materials
may prevent smooth humidification.
●
Immediately after the product stops operation or when the room is
cold, there may be condensation. This is normal.
(Auto)] or [ (Quiet)], even if the dirt is
(High)]?
(High)] is on.