I am using mine for the first time. There is no sound, no indicator light, no air blow. Is this okay? How do I know if it's working?
1956610
when plugged mine in, the bottom fan should start up automatcally. it doesnt have a turn off or on, just plug it in or unplug. i would return it asap. :-)
1956611
My Food Dehydrator doesn't have a indicator light. However, when you plug it in you will definitely hear the fan blowing immediately. If you have no air blow and can't hear anything take it back it's defective.
750254
I've noticed mine does not start up very well. Twist the bulb as if removing and then reinstall. It won't start immediately. Also, the indicator is not an LED like it looks, just a lens to the inside. Turn of the lights or shield ambient light, it might be on, you just can see it.
2284833
I would look on youtube for videos of ppl using it. You'll hear the compressor. Here's a link http://youtu.be/rBPL0AORrvY?t=20m27s that's what it sounds like when I use it.
530398
Sometimes when I first got it I had to flip the switch a few times to get it to turn on but no problems since then. It may not be super high quality but works great for me so far. I wouldn't worry. Return it if it doesn't work! Good luck
725596
Just set mine up: checked all the moveable parts to see that they were in place, filled it with cool tap water to the "Max" line (as instructed for first time use), and turned it on to check all speeds and modes. Remember to turn on the "cooling/humidify" button (the light will come on) The air is cool, like the air coming off the ocean-not cold like AC air flow. (I notice a faint chlorine smell with first use.)
1825863
I would make sure the electrical outlet works - plug a light or something in it. If the unit won't even light up, it's defective/broken. If it's the condenser(?) motor that doesn't start, try reducing the desired humidity with the down arrow as low as it will go.
1380668
It sounds like a defective unit. Mine works perfectly.... knock on wood... no issues so far and I've had it for over a yr.
547358
Mine, which I bought about four months ago, does not make any noise. You might consider returning it. That is my only advice.
1488110
When I turned it on the first time, I thought there was something wrong with it because I could barely hear that it was running. Needless to say, the noise level should not be an issue. :)
1327591
I just had the same issue with the steamer not working after a few uses. I did what others suggested by blowing air into hole using an ear syringe and it worked. Note that some people mentioned blowing air into the hole on the water tank. I tried that but it didn't work. Instead, I needed to blow air into the hole on the unit itself, i.e. the hole into which the water from the tank feeds into.
2101832
just make sure its charged up. mine came charged. see if it has a color lite when you plug it in and see if it changes when it's charged.
894037
When it does not make a noise, it certainly is NOT working. There is also a possibility that the set-up of the item is wrong or that it has become wet and needs to dry out before it will work.
1685344
Sounds like a faulty unit, my last one only lasted a couple of months. It's just a cheap fun thing so I figured I would just replace them as they gave out... Since it came that way though I would say return it for a replacement.
1211736
Mine worked fine. If you don't see a light inside the unit when you plug it in, either the unit is defective or it not connected properly.
1225251
In my opinion, the product that you have is defective and should be returned for replacement. Mine does not do this, but I have had the same thing happen with another brand that I used in the past. Or, is it possible that the hot air brush is too hot and needs to cool down before it restarts!! Hope this helps!!
1042420
Ours wouldn't work at first either. No blue light, no smoke. I had to remove the saddle, change the foam cartridge and drain out the excess water. Once I did that, and it was reassembled, it started to work. It's definitely a pretty cool toy. We would have kept it anyway, but my son was very excited about the blue smoke feature so I'm glad I was able to get it working for him.
961792
Picked one up today and it does the same thing. They should at least mention it in the manual. I wasn't sure if it was normal. Apparently it is. Thanks for bringing this up and thanks for your follow up.