How your humidifier works, Step 1. location, Getting your humidifier up and running – MoistAir MA0600 User Manual
Page 4: Troubleshooting

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How Your Humidifier Works
Your new humidifier is designed to satisfy home humidity requirements through the
principle of evaporation of water in the air.
Once the filter becomes saturated, air is drawn in, passes through the filter and
moisture is absorbed into the air. All evaporation occurs in the humidifier so any
residue remains in the filter. This natural process of evaporation virtually eliminates
white dust.
Once removed from its carton,
remove all packing materials.
Verify the filter is properly installed
(See page 10).
Step 1. Location
CAUTION: To reduce the risk
of injury, fire or damage to
humidifier, use only cleaners
specifically recommended for
humidifiers. Never use
flammable, combustible or
poisonous materials to clean
your humidifier. To reduce the
risk of scalds and damage to
humidifier, never put hot water
in humidifier.
WARNING: For your own safety, do not use humidifier if any parts are
damaged or missing.
Selecting a Location
Place humidifier on a flat level surface;
take extra care in leveling when placing
the unit on carpet. Position the humidifier
where the most humidity is needed or
where the most air will be circulated
throughout the house such as near a cold
air return.
Getting Your
Humidifier Up
and Running
Moist air (humidity) produced will
disperse into the whole house, but
the area closest to the unit will
have the highest humidity. If the
unit is positioned close to a
window, condensation may form
on the window pane. If this occurs
the unit should be repositioned in
another location.
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Troubleshooting
Trouble Probable
Cause
Remedy
Digital display not
illuminated.
• No Power
Power button has not been
depressed.
• Check 120 volt power source.
• Press power button once to turn
on.
Fan not operating (digital
display is illuminated).
• ROOM humidity level is not 3% or
more below SET humidity level.
• Reservoir is empty.
• Raise SET humidity level if
desired.
• Increase fan speed.
• Fill humidifier with water.
Fan running
continuously.
• SET humidity level is 65%.
• ROOM humidity level has not
reached 1% or more above SET
humidity level.
• 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
flashing.
• Mineral buildup on filter.
• Change to a fresh new filter.
• NOTE: Local water purity varies
from area to area.
Bottle empties
completely.
• This is normal for
initial filling.
• Refill bottle for maximum run time.
Bottle continues to empty
after complete filling.
• Air is entering water bottle.
• Check for leak in water bottle.
Bottle not emptying.
• Spring Valve Assembly damaged
or missing post in bottom of base.
• Base full of water.
• Check orientation of bottle.
Reposition so that fill valve on
bottom of bottle is depressed by
post in bottom of base.
The base will hold the contents of
water bottle (1.25 gallons).
Continue to run humidifier to
deplete water from base.
Display blinks or fan
moves slightly when
humidifier is plugged in.
• Normal
• No action required.
Fan operating slower
than speed registered on
digital display
• Humidifier in “DRY OUT MODE”.
• Humidifier automatically switches
fan to (LOW) F1 when “F” and
alternating room humidity is
displayed.
Humidifier not shutting off
during “DRY OUT MODE”
• Filter not dry.
• During “DRY OUT MODE” the
humidifier will continue to run on
“LOW” speed as required for up to
2 hours or until the filter is
completely dry.
Alternating “F” and room
humidity displayed.
• Reservoir is empty.
• Fill humidifier with water.
Alternating “CF” and
room humidity displayed.
• Filter may be dirty.
• Replace filter.
• Unplug unit for 30 seconds and
replug in to clear.