Troubleshooting - Sharp KC-A60Y Operation Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before calling for service, please review the Troubleshooting chart below, since the problem may not
be a unit malfunction.
SYMPTOM
Odours and smoke are not re-
moved.
The Front Monitor illuminates
green even when the air is im-
pure.
The Front Monitor illuminates
orange or red even when the air
is clean.
A clicking or ticking sound is
heard from the unit.
The discharged air has an
odour.
The unit does not operate when
cigarette smoke is in the air.
Filter Indicator Light is illumi-
nated.
The Front Monitor are turned
off.
The Water Supply Indicator
Light does not illuminate when
the tank is empty.
Water lever in the tank does not
decrease or decreases slowly.
The Front Monitor lights change
colour frequently.
REMEDY (not a malfunction)
• Clean or replace the filters if they appear to be heavily soiled.
(Ref. E-11,E-12,E-14)
• The air could be impure at the time the unit was plugged in.
Unplug the unit, wait one minute, and plug the unit in again.
• Sensor operation is affected if the dust sensor openings are
dirty or clogged. Gently clean the dust sensors. (Ref. E-11).
• Clicking or ticking sounds may be audible when the unit is
generating ions.
• Check to see if the filters are heavily soiled.
• Clean or replace the filters.
• Plasmacluster Air Purifiers emit small traces of ozone which
may produce an odour.
• Is the unit installed in a location that is difficult for the sensor to
detect cigarette smoke?
• Are the dust sensor openings blocked or clogged?
(In this case, clean the openings.) (Ref. E-11)
• After replacing filters, connect the power cord to an outlet and
press the Filter Reset Button. (Ref. E-11)
• Check to see if the Lights OFF Mode selected. If so, then press
the Lights Control Button to activate the indicator lights.
(Ref. E-10)
• Check Styrofoam float for impurities. Clean the HumidifyingTray.
Ensure unit is located on a level surface.
• Check to see if the Humidifying Tray and Water Tank are
correctly installed. Check the Humidifying Filter.
• Clean or replace the filter when it is heavily soiled.
(Ref. E-14 and E-15).
• The Front Monitor lights automatically change colours as
impurities are detected by the dust sensor and odour sensor.
E-16