<!-- from fixya rte -->How do I reset machine to get it to turn on - Idylis 434 Sq. Ft. 280 CADR Air Purifier with UV-C IAP-10-280

Check the screen to make sure the plastic piece is depressing the switch at the bottom...the machine will not activate to on if this switch is not on..and depressed by the plastic piece on the Flair SCREEN.

Somewhere on the front of the machine, between the manual control buttons on the right, is a tiny black button labeled "reset." While the machine is running, hit that button, then turn the machine completely off for a minute. Turn it back on. This should take care of the problem. (It's actually a timed reminder, like the annoying "check engine" light on your car.). If that doesn't do it, call the company at 1-800-989-2299 for further instructions.

As long as something works, it isn't the fuse. If the machine is totally dead, then it's the fuse.
The plate and other components must be clean and dry. The plate must be totally free of debris, oil, and defects. (Did you clean it with ammonia/water 50/50 ONLY? Did you thoroughly air dry it? Is it perfectly whole, with no burned spots, loose portions, broken wire strands, cracks, lint?) If the plate passes inspection, and if you know they're reinserted correctly into the little "tracks" at the top and bottom you can reset the "perform cleaning" message. Try pushing the little black "reset" button that is located on the right side of the machine between the other manual controls. Then turn the machine off, using your remote or the o/- switch at the back of the machine. After a minute or two, turn the machine back on and see if that solved the problem.
If not, then the problem is probably with the computerized controls, which can only be serviced by Vollara (the new name for EcoQuest). Call them at 1-800-989-2299, ask for repairs, and give #16618 as your dealer referral number (unless you purchased the machine from an authorized dealer with whom you are still in contact.)
Hope this helps.

It may be that the bulb and starter are not inserted correctly. The message indicates that something is not making contact. Make sure they are seated properly and firmly. They need to be twisted, like installing a fluorescent light bulb.

If the bulb begins functioning, but you are still seeing the message, push the reset button, then turn the machine off for a minute or two. If everything is installed correctly, the light should work, and the message should be removed.

I have this machine. Change the filter. Turn back on. The "reset" button on the top of the machine is very narrow. Place your fingernail into that Reset button and hold till it starts to blink red. After about 3 blinks the light will go off. The reset button is now reset for the new filter.

Try unplugging it, then wait a few munites,then plug it in again.
If that does not do it, see if the switch has a reset position and they turn it to that point.

Are you sure the filter cartridges are in correctly.
Those can be tricky if they are not in exactly the same way. The metal tabs have to line up. Also, isn't there a reset button on those?

Hope that helps,
Matt

slow blinking light means the unit is in DRY MODE.. flast blinking light means some sort of arcing or bad power supply..
if in dry mode let the unit run for an hour and it will stop blinking ..

I've read from some other posts on here that Ecoquest is good about returning the items and replacing them.

i do apologize for the inconvenience the only thing that i can suggest is the that whole unit will need to be reset. so the machine can connect again with the remote. also make sure that batteries are fully charged. If that doesn't work please let me know.