Troubleshooting - Emerson MoistAir HD14070 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Digital display not Hluminated • No Power • Check 120 volt power source
• Power button has not been • Press power button once to turn
depressed, on
Fan not operating (digital • ROOM humidity level is not 3% or • Raise SET humidity level if
display is Hiuminated). more below SET humidity level desired
• Reservoir is empty • Increase fan speed
• Fill humidifier with water
i Fan running continuously,
unit will not shut off.
• Float is obstructed
• SET humidity level is 65%.
• ROOM humidity level has not
reached 1% or more above SET
humidity level
• Free float from obstruction.
• A SET humidity percentage
of 65% operates fan
continuously. Adjust SET
level between 25% - 60%
• Continue to run until desired
humidity level is achieved. This
may take up to 48 hours initially.
Poor evaporation of water. ° Check filter message "CF" is • Change to a fresh new filter.
flashing NOTE: Loca_ water purity varies
° Mineral buildup on filter from area to area.
Neither bottle emptying. ° Bottle cap plunger missing post in • Check odentation of bottles.
bottom of cabinet Reposition so that bottle cap
° Dirty filters, plunger (stem) is depressed by
post in bottom of cabinet.
• Change to fresh new filters
(HDC12)
Bottles continues to empty. ° Air is entering water bottle • Check "Side-Fill Caps" and valve
assembly caps to ensure
tightness.
• Check for leak in water bottle
• Ensure gaskets for "Side-Fill
Caps" are in place.
Left bottle not emptying • Right bottle contains water • The humidifier is designed so that
right bottle empties first.
Refill display "F" is on before • Unit is not set up on a level • Position unit level. (Some carpet
! bottles are empty, surface (Float will not sense padding may allow unit to sit lower
water at the front of the cabinet ) in the front than rear with the
additional weight of water bottles
in the front of the cabinet Install
caster pads under front casters
(see page 5)
Display blinks or fan moves slightly • Normal. • No action required
when humidifier is plugged in.
Alternating "F" and room humidity • Reservoir is empty • Fill humidifier with water
displayed
Alternating "CF" and room humidity • Filter may be dirty. • Replace filter.
displayed
i cAUTION: Use °nly EPA Registered Baeteri°stat ]
Use of other water treatment products may damage the filter elements. Under no circumstances should you use
water treatment products designed for Roto belt or Ultrasonic humidifiers