Troubleshooting - Honeywell Quick STEAM HWM-330 Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting

Problem
Power
Unit is not running,
some lights are on
Unit is not running, no lights
Humidity level was set but
unit does not start
Humidity level was set but
unit does not shut off
Tripping the circuit breaker
Light flickering
Sound
Crackling, popping sound
Gurgling sound
There is no difference in
sound between the high
and low setting
Humidity Display
Humidity display is too high
Humidity display is too low
Condensation
Condensation forming
on the walls and/or windows
Steam/condensation
coming out of the front grill
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Possible Cause
Unit needs cleaning
Unit is out of water
Humidity level set too low
Unit is too hot
Power Unit is not installed
properly
Unit is not set on level
surface
There is too much moisture
inside the unit
Unit is off due to timer
Power unit is not
installed properly
Power outage
Humidity level set too low
Humidity level set too high
Too many appliances
plugged in the same circuit
Electrical interference
Unit needs cleaning
Unit is operating normally
Unit is operating normally
Moisture/condensation
accumulated in humidity sensor
Unit is overfilled with water
Unit is too hot
Humidity level set too high
Unit is placed too close to
the wall and/or windows
Unit is overfilled with water
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Corrective Action
Clean the unit (Heating Plate, Mineral Ditch, etc.) and
change Mineral Absorption Pad as needed
Refill and reinstall Water Tank
Reset humidity to a higher level
Turn off the power and let the unit cool down
Reinstall Power Unit
Place the unit on a firm, flat, and level surface
Turn off the power and completely dry out the unit
Press Power button
Reinstall Power unit
Press Power button
Reset humidity to a higher level
Reset humidity to a lower level
Remove excessive appliance(s) or place the
humidifier in a different circuit
Place the humidifier in a different circuit (power outlet)
Clean the unit (Heating Plate, Mineral Reservoir, etc.)
and change Mineral Absorption Pad as needed
None needed
None needed
Turn off the power and completely dry out the unit
Drain the excess water from the base and completely
dry out the unit
Turn off the power and let the unit cool down
Reset humidity to a lower level and/or reduce the
Output level
Relocate the unit
Drain the excess water from the base and completely
dry out the unit
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