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Troubleshooting for your Cool Mist HumidifierTrouble
•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
☛Unit not plugged in.
☛Power failure.
☛Water reservoir empty.
☛Scale build-up in
base.
☛Scale build up on float
☛Filter has not
absorbed water.
☛Mineral buildup in base.
☛Humidistat is set too low.
☛Wick Filter needs
to be replaced.
☛Normal operation.
☛RubberO-ring is missing
or improperly placed.
☛Reservoir Cap not
tight enough.
☛Your filter needs
to be changed.
☛In areas with particular
hard water your wick
filter will need to be
changed frequently.
☛Mineral deposits cause
film on tank to build up.
☛Filter needs
to be replaced.
☛Using warm water
to refill reservoir.
☛Humidifier is reacting
to room humidity level.
☛Over tightened.
Solution
✔Plug in unit.
✔Check circuit breaker or
outlet.
✔Refill Water reservoir.
✔ Remove base and flush
out residue.
✔Clean float tubes and
float.
✔ Wait 15 minutes before
starting humidifier.
✔Regular cleaning of tray
after each use will help
keep the unit functioning
properly.
✔Set the humidistat to
high.
✔ Replace your wick filter
(WF2630) by calling
1-800-253-2764, or visit
www.bionaire.com.
✔Mist is invisible.
✔Check to see if inlet or
outlet grills are blocked
✔ Remove reservoir
cap then replace
or reposition ring.
✔Tighten the
reservoir cap.
✔ Replace your wick filter
(WF2630) by calling
1-800-253-2764, or visit
www.bionaire.com.
✔Use Clean Away Solution
(DMS216), to order call
1-800-253-2764, or visit
www.bionaire.com.
✔Replace your wick filter
(WF2630) by calling
1-800-253-2764, or visit
www.bionaire.com.
✔Refill using cool water.
✔Set the humidistat to a
higher or lower setting.
✔Add liquid soap or
pertroeum jelly to cap
gasket to ease opening.