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Troubleshooting for your Cool Mist Humidifier
Trouble
• Power light not illuminated.
• “Empty/Refill” light
illuminated.
• Mist output minimal to
none.
• Water leaks from water
reservoir.
• Water Filter turns brown.
• Film on water reservoir.
• Water cloudy.
• Humidistat cycles on/off.
• Very tight reservoir cap.
Probable Cause
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Unit not plugged in.
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Power failure.
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Water reservoir empty.
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Scale build-up in
base.
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Scale build up on float
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Filter has not
absorbed water.
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Mineral buildup in base.
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Humidistat is set too low.
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Wick Filter needs
to be replaced.
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Normal operation.
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Rubber O-ring is missing
or improperly placed.
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Reservoir Cap not
tight enough.
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Your filter needs
to be changed.
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In areas with particular
hard water your wick
filter will need to be
changed frequently.
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Mineral deposits cause
film on tank to build up.
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Filter needs
to be replaced.
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Using warm water
to refill reservoir.
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Humidifier is reacting
to room humidity level.
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Over tightened.
Solution
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Plug in unit.
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Check circuit breaker or
outlet.
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Refill Water reservoir.
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Remove base and flush
out residue.
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Clean float tubes and
float.
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Wait 15 minutes before
starting humidifier.
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Regular cleaning of tray
after each use will help
keep the unit functioning
properly.
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Set the humidistat to
high.
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Replace your wick filter
(WF2630) by calling
1-800-253-2764, or visit
www.bionaire.com.
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Mist is invisible.
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Check to see if inlet or
outlet grills are blocked
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Remove reservoir
cap then replace
or reposition ring.
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Tighten the
reservoir cap.
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Replace your wick filter
(WF2630) by calling
1-800-253-2764, or visit
www.bionaire.com.
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Use Clean Away Solution
(DMS216), to order call
1-800-253-2764, or visit
www.bionaire.com.
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Replace your wick filter
(WF2630) by calling
1-800-253-2764, or visit
www.bionaire.com.
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Refill using cool water.
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Set the humidistat to a
higher or lower setting.
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Add liquid soap or
pertroeum jelly to cap
gasket to ease opening.
