Sharp KC-860EK, KC-850EK operation manual Troubleshooting, E-16

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before calling for service, please review the Troubleshooting chart below, since the problem may not be a unit malfunction.

SYMPTOM	REMEDY (not a malfunction)
Odours and smoke are not	• Clean or replace the filters if they appear to be heavily soiled.
removed.	(See E-11,E-12,E-14)
The Front Monitor illuminates	• The air could be impure at the time the unit was plugged in.
green even when the air is
	Unplug the unit, wait one minute, and plug the unit in again.
impure.
The Front Monitor illuminates	• Sensor operation is affected if the dust sensor openings are
orange or red even when the
	dirty or clogged. Gently clean the dust sensors (See E-11).
air is clean.
A clicking or ticking sound is	• Clicking or ticking sounds may be audible when the unit is
heard from the unit.	generating ions.
The discharged air has an	• Check to see if the filters are heavily soiled.
	• Clean or replace the filters.
odour.	• Plasmacluster Air Purifiers emit small traces of ozone which
	may produce an odour.
The unit does not operate	• Is the unit installed in a location that is difficult for the sensor
when cigarette smoke is in the	to detect cigarette smoke?
	• Are the dust sensor openings blocked or clogged?
air.
	(In this case, clean the openings.) (See E-11)
Filter Indicator Light is	• After replacing filters, connect the power cord to an outlet and
illuminated.	press the Filter Reset Button. (See E-11)
The Front Monitor are turned	• Check to see if the Light OFF Mode selected. If so, then press
	the Light Control Button to activate the indicator lights.
off.
	(See E-10)
The Water Supply Indicator	• Check Styrofoam float for impurities. Clean the Humidifying-
Light does not illuminate when	Tray. Ensure unit is located on a level surface.
the tank is empty.	(See E-13)
Water lever in the tank does	• Check to see if the Humidifying Tray and Water Tank are cor-
not decrease or decreases	rectly installed. Check the Humidifying Filter.
	• Clean or replace the filter when it is heavily soiled
slowly.
	(See E-14 and E-15).
The Front Monitor lights	• The Front Monitor lights automatically change colours as im-
change colour frequently.	purities are detected by the dust sensor and odour sensor.

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