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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,
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1.Be sure the unit is OFF and is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
2.Remove the housing and the tank from the humidifier and place in sink or tub.
3.Carry the base of the unit to the sink, remove the wick, place in sink, 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.Drain the water from the tank into the sink and rinse tank thoroughly. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
5.Put filter back in, replace the housing, then refill tank with cool tap water as instructed earlier in the Filling Instructions. Do not overfill.
6.Follow Operating Instructions.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
To Remove Scale:
1.Repeat steps
2.Clean the base by partially filling the base with one 8- oz cup of undiluted white vinegar, or by using Clean AwayTM (Model DMS216) by the manufacturer. Leave this solution in the base for 20 minutes, while cleaning all interior surfaces with a soft brush. Remove base scale by wiping the base with a cloth dampened with undiluted white vinegar.
3.Rinse with clean warm water to remove the cleaning solution before disinfecting the tank.
TO DISINFECT RESERVOIR
1.Fill humidifier reservoir 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 reservoir 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.Place filter back into reservoir and refill the water reservoir as directed in Operating Instructions, and turn the unit on.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
When not using your humidifier for an extended period of time:
1.Dispose of the filters. DO NOT leave in unit.
2.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.
3.Place the humidifier in the original carton and store in a cool, dry place.
4.Order your replacement filter for next year’s use.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble | Probable Cause | Solution |
• Unit does not turn on | ☛ Not plugged in | ✔ Plug in Unit |
• Mist output minimal | ☛ Filter has not absorbed | ✔ Wait 30 minutes for filter to |
to none | water | absorb water |
• Filter turns brown | ☛ The filter has absorbed | ✔ Replace your filter (BWF100) |
| minerals | by calling |
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| visiting: www.bionaire.com |
• FilterCheck® is | ☛ Takes 60 minutes to register | ✔ Allow the humidifier to run |
not working |
| continuously for 60 minutes |
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| for the FilterCheck® Indicator |
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| to reflect the filter condition |
• Humidifier continuously | ☛ Humidity at the humidifier is | ✔ Continue to operate humidifier |
displays 21% | at or below 21% | to raise the room humidity |
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• Humidifier continuously | ☛ Humidity at the humidifier is | ✔ Stop operating the humidifier |
displays 90% | at or above 90% | if the humidity level is too high |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question |
| Answer |
• What are the variables that | ☛ The estimated run time for this humidifier is based on | |
affect run time? | average room conditions. The actual run time of your | |
| humidifier is dependent on numerous variables such as: | |
| 1. | Air exchange in the room where the humidifier is |
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| placed. |
| 2. | Room construction of the room where the humidifier |
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| is placed. |
| 3. | Temperature of the room where the humidifier is |
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| placed. |
| 4. | Humidity levels in the room where the humidifier is |
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| placed. |
| 5. | Movement of occupants and the opening and clos- |
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| ing of doors in the room where the humidifier is |
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| placed. |
| 6. | Home furnishings in the room where the humidifier is |
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| placed. |
• How do I remove film on | ☛ See Daily Maintenance instructions. Regular cleaning is | |
water tank? | recommended. | |
• How can I extend the run | ☛ Run your unit on the lowest setting. | |
time? | ☛ If your unit has electronics, set it to your desired | |
| humidity level. The unit will turn on and off, which will | |
| extend the run time. | |
| ☛ Fill the tank all the way full, place it on the base, let the | |
| water empty into the base until it stops bubbling, then | |
| refill the tank full again. This ensures maximum water | |
| capacity and will extend run time. | |
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If you have any questions regarding your product or would like to learn more about other Bionaire® products, please contact our Consumer Service Department at
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or statutory warranty or condition.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use the product including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.
Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province, state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A.
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call
In Canada
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business Jarden Consumer Solutions located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have any other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service Department.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
©2008 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved. Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.
BCM64608EM1 | Printed in China |
digital COOL MOISTURE
humidifier
MODEL: BCM646
FILTER#: BWF100/HWF100 (2)
Filter Type: Wick
Read instructions before operating.
Retain for future reference.
Instruction Leaflet
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