User Manual

9
Specifications
Electrical Ratings
The Vicks VUL525 and VUL545 models are rated at 120V, 60Hz., 25W.
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC rules.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been
tested and found to comply within the limits for Consumer ISM equipment, pursuant to Part 18 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
Troubleshooting
If your humidifier is not working properly, refer to the following:
Solution
• Plug unit in
• Check home circuits, fuses,
test outlet
• Fill Water Tank with cool water
• Place on a level surface
• Clean Nebulizer (refer to Weekly
Care & Cleaning instructions)
• Turn the Power Knob to
increase output
• Rinse thoroughly with clean
water until there is no foam
or smell of cleaning solution
• Check the Tank for any cracks
or damage. and replace if
necessary
• Close Tank Cap to lock position
• Check to see if Cap Seal is
attached to Tank Cap. If not,
contact Consumer Relations
• Decrease mist output to lower
setting or open door to the room
• Move humidifier away from
wall or point Mist Outlet away
from wall or window
Problem
Power Knob is turned
“on” and the power
light is off
Power is on and little or
no mist is produced
Water overflows
from Reservoir
Condensation forms
around humidifier or on
windows and walls
Possible Cause
• Unit not plugged in
• No power at outlet
• No water in tank
• Unit is not level
• Mineral deposits on Nebulizer
• Power setting may be too low
• Water Tank or Base were
washed with detergent
• Tank may be damaged
• Tank Cap is not tight
• Tank Cap Seal may be missing
• Mist Intensity is set too high
for room size or pre-existing
humidity level
• Humidifer may be too close
to wall or window