HUMIDIFIER SAFETY
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2.To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
3.Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid fire hazard, NEVER put the cord under rugs or near heat registers.
4.DO NOT place humidifier near heat sources such as stoves, radiators, and heaters. DO locate your humidifier on an inside wall near an electrical outlet. The humidifier should be at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall for best results.
5.NEVER place humidifier in an area where it is accessible to children. NEVER use humidifier in a closed room, particularly where a child may be sleeping, resting, or playing (a closed room may result in excessive humidity).
6.WARNING: Do not attempt to refill humidifier without first unplugging the unit from its electrical outlet. Failure to heed this warning may cause personal injury. Be sure to unplug the unit by pulling on the plug and not the cord.
7.Never place anything over moisture outlet when the unit is running.
8.NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings.
9.DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to manufacturer for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.
10.Use appliance only for intended household use as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause hazards.
11.DO NOT use outdoors.
12.Always place humidifier on a firm, flat, level surface. A waterproof mat or pad is recommended for use under the humidifier. NEVER place it on a rug or carpet, or on a finished floor that may be damaged by exposure to water or moisture.
13.DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly face the
wall. Moisture could cause damage, particularly to wall paper.
14.Humidifier should be unplugged when not in use.
15.NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty unit while it is operating. Shut off and unplug before removing the water tank and moving the unit.
16.This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance
to operate appropriately. Refer to daily and weekly cleaning procedures. Use only cleaners and additives recommended by the manufacturer.
17.NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier.
18.Excessive humidity in a room can cause water condensation on windows and some furniture. If this happens, turn the humidifier OFF.
19.Do not use humidifier in an area where humidity level is in excess of 50%. Use a hygrometer, available at your local retailer or through the manufacturer, to measure the humidity.
20.DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only.
21.Never place housing under water flow or immerse in liquids.
22.Do not plug in the cord with wet hands: electric shock could result.
23.Do not pour water in any openings other than the water tank.
24.To prevent damage to surfaces, do not place humidifier under overhanging surfaces.
25.NEVER operate unit without water in the tank.
26.Do not move unit after it has been used until unit cools completely.
27.Use both hands when carrying full tank of water.
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CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY.
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Consumer Safety Information
NOTE: This is an electrical appliance and requires attention when in use.
NOTE: If moisture forms on the walls or windows of the room, turn off the humidifier. The room already has plenty of humidity and additional moisture may cause damage.
NOTE: DO NOT block air inlet or outlet.
Cord and Plug Installation Safety Instructions
The length of cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the humidifier (refer to the rating information placed on the humidifier). Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This product has been tested and complies with the requirements for Federal Communications Commission, Part 18 for Radio/TV/Communication interference. Although tested, it may affect these devices. If the humidifier is found to interfere, separate the device and/or the humidifier. Conduct only the user maintenance found in this manual. Other maintenance and servicing can cause harmful interference and can void the required FCC compliance.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Be sure the humidifier is switched off (the Slider Wheel is turned all the way towards " O" position).
2.Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat level surface about 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall. DO NOT place the humidifier on a finished floor or near furniture, which can be damaged by too much moisture or water. Place on a moisture resistant surface.
3.Remove the tank from the main housing.
4.Bring the tank to the sink, turn upside down and twist off the tank cap by turning counter clockwise. Fill tank with cool, fresh tap water. DO NOT fill with warm water as this may cause leaking. Replace the cap on
tank FIRMLY. The tank capacity and run time for each model are listed below:
5.Place tank back on to the base. The tank will immediately begin to empty into the base.
6.Plug the humidifier into a 120V electrical outlet.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.To turn the humidifier on, switch the Slider Wheel to produce the highest moisture level ( 
). a lower setting will produce lower moisture level but with longer run time. The detailed settings is shown as
below:
High ( 
) - Low ( 
) - Off ( O )
2.When the humidifier runs out of water, the transducer will automatically shut off and the fan will keep running to dry any residual water out of the base and chamber.
3.Once the tank is empty, turn the the Slider Wheel to the Off position ( O) and unplug the unit.
4.Before refilling the tank, empty any residual water from the base and tank. Follow daily maintenance instructions.
5.Fill tank with cool, fresh tap water. DO NOT fill with warm water as this may cause leaking. Replace the cap on tank FIRMLY. Follow step 5-6 in pre-operating instructions.
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Figure 1
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A. Tank | B |
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B. Fan Outlet | C |
C. Transducer |
D. Humidifier Base | |
E.Slider Wheel (on the rear side)
D
WARNING: DO NOT move the humidifier with water in the tank or the humidifier base. The moving action of the water may activate the water tank’s release nozzle and overfill the humidifier base. This may cause the humidifier to function intermittently, or stop emitting mist. Should this occur, simply remove the excess water from the humidifier base.
IMPORTANT: If you do not plan to use your humidifier for two or more days, make sure any residual water is drained from the water tank and base to prevent any algae or bacteria growth in stagnant water. Make sure the tank is dry.
NOTE: This humidifier is equipped with an agency required overflow feature. To prevent spillage or overflow of water, avoid tilting the humidifier while carrying.
Figure 2
Overflow Feature
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry, heated indoor air. To benefit most from the humidifier and avoid product misuse, follow all instructions carefully. Please note that this is an electrical appliance and requires attention when in use.
In addition, if you do not follow the recommended care and maintenance guidelines, micro-organisms may be able to grow in the water within the humidifier's tank. You must routinely follow the cleaning procedures that follow in order to ensure proper, efficient operation of your humidifier. Proper maintenance and cleaning is essential to the continued performance of your unit and the avoidance of algae or bacteria build-up.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1.Be sure the unit is OFF and is disconnected from the electrical outlet
2.Remove the tank from the humidifier and place in sink or tub.
3.Drain any remaining water and rinse thoroughly to
remove any sediment or dirt. Wipe clean and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
4. Refill with cool tap water. Do not overfill.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
To Remove Scale:
1.Repeat steps 1-3 above.
2.Clean the base by partially filling
it with one 8-oz cups of undiluted white vinegar or by using Clean- AwayTM solution (DMS216) by the manufacturer. Leave this solution in the tank for 20 minutes, while cleaning all interior surfaces with a
soft brush (brush not included) (see Figure 3). Gently scrub the
area around the transducer with a soft brush. Remove the scale by wiping the entire base with a cloth dampened with undiluted white vinegar.
3.Rinse clean with warm water to remove cleaning solution before disinfecting the tank.
To Disinfect Tank
1.Fill humidifier tank 1/2 full with water and 1/2 tablespoon of chlorine bleach.
2.Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every few minutes. Wet all surfaces.
3.Carefully empty the tank after 20 minutes, and rinse with warm water until you can not detect any bleach smell. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
4.Refill the water tank as directed in Operating Instructions, and turn the unit on.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
When not using your humidifier for an extended period of time:
1.Clean, rinse and thoroughly dry the humidifier as directed in weekly maintenance. DO NOT leave any water in the unit when storing. Leaving water in the unit may render the unit inoperable for the following season.
2.Place the humidifier in the original carton and store in a cool, dry place.
REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES
To order the replacement accessories you can do any of the following:
•Visit your local retailer
•Go to www.bionaire.com
•Call consumer service at 1-800-253-2764
