Troubleshooting - HoMedics TOTAL COMFORT 1520272 Instruction Manual And Warranty Information

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
No power/no mist from the
mist nozzle
Peculiar odor
TO CLEAN THE SURFACE
Clean the surface of the unit with a soft, damp cloth.
Before storing: Clean the tank, water reservoir, float hinge, and the
transducer/ultrasonic membrane following the cleaning instructions for
each part. Be sure all parts are completely dry before storing.
After storing: Rinse the tank before use.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Unit is not plugged in
• Humidifier is not turned on
• No power at unit
• Low water level
• Low humidistat setting
• Transducer/ultrasonic
membrane needs cleaning
• Unit is new
• Dirty tank or old tank water
• Dirty water reservoir or old
water in the water reservoir
12
SOLUTION
• Plug in unit
• Press the power button to
turn on the unit
• Check circuits and fuses or
try a different outlet
• Refill the tank with water
• Reset the humidistat to a
higher humidity setting, or
change to CO (continuous on)
• Follow Cleaning the
Transducer/Ultrasonic
Membrane instructions in the
Cleaning and Care section
• Open the tank cover 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
• Remove and empty the water
tank. Pour out any remaining
water in the water reservoir,
clean the water reservoir, and
replace the water tank