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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 artwork 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.
HOW COOL MIST WORKS
Your Bionaire® Cool Mist humidifier draws dry air through the rear air intake grill area. This air is then passed through a
NOTE: This humidification system provides a cool, invisible moisture output. It is normal not to see the mist.
NOTE: A humidity level below 20% can be unhealthy and uncomfortable. The recommended humidity level is between
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Be sure the humidifier is switched off.
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.
Filling the Water Reservoir
1.Remove the reservoir from the housing of the humidifier by grabbing the handle of the reservoir and pulling forward. Lift the reservoir out of the housing and bring to the faucet. Turn the reservoir upside
down and twist off the reservoir cap by turning counter clockwise. Fill reservoir with cool, fresh tap water. DO NOT fill with warm water as this may cause leaking. Replace the cap on reservoir FIRMLY.
2.When full, carry the reservoir to the humidifier and place it into the housing. There is a locating tab located on the reservoir base for easy guidance. The reservoir holds 1.3 gallons of water. The reservoir will immediately begin to empty into the base.
3.Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your Humidifier is equipped with a technologically advanced Digital Humidistat. You can set the humidifier to run continuously in manual mode or set the Digital Humidistat to your desired humidity setting. The Digital Humidistat will automatically turn the humidifier ON or OFF depending on the preset comfort level. The comfort level ranges between 35% and 65% relative humidity.
MANUAL MODE INSTRUCTIONS
1.Plug the humidifier into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
2.The display will show the current room humidity. NOTE: The display range is 21% - 90%. If your room humidity level falls below 21%, the unit will display 21. If your room humidity level rises above 90%, the unit will display 90.
3.To start the unit, push the mode ( 
) button twice within 3 seconds for high manual setting.
4.Press the button again for medium manual setting and again for low manual setting. The settings will be displayed on the top of the Display Screen. To stop the unit, scroll through the settings until only the room humidity is displayed.
Figure 1 | Filter Monitor |
Reservoir Handle | Control Panel |
| |
Reservoir | Humidifier |
Housing |
Base
DIGITAL HUMIDISTAT INSTRUCTIONS
To take advantage of the Digital Humidistat, press the mode ( 
) button until the speed is set in either High, Medium or Low and the Auto icon is displayed. Then adjust the humidity level by pressing the up (
) and down ( 
) buttons until the desired humidity level is achieved. The display will continue to show both the room and set humidity level. When the room humidity level rises above the set humidity, the humidifier will shut off. When the room humidity level drops below the set humidity level, the humidifier will turn on Automatically.
NOTE: When setting the Digital Humidistat, there will be a 2 minute delay before the unit turns on. This allows for the most accurate humidity reading.
NOTE: There is a delayed reaction in the motor designed to prevent the motor from turning on and off frequently due to changing humidity levels. There is a 2 minute delay after the unit reaches it’s set humidity level before it will turn on again. It may be longer if the humidity level remains above the set humidity, but there will always be at least a 2 minute delay when the humidity level reaches the desired setting.
USING THE PROGRAMMABLE TIMER
The Digital Humidistat allows the user to program the humidifier to come on at a preset time, or turn off after a set amount of time.
Setting the Off Timer
1.Select the mode and or humidity you want the humidifier to run in.
2.While the humidifier is running, press the timer button. The display will show “00”.
3.Press the up ( 
) and down ( 
) buttons to select how many hours you would like the humidifier to run before automatically shutting off in increments of 1 hour.
4.The screen will then return to showing the mode that was selected and a timer icon to indicate the timer is set.
5.After the preset time expires, the humidifier will automatically shut off.
Setting the On Timer
1.While the humidifier is off, press the timer ( 
) button. The display will show “00”.
2.By pressing the up ( 
) and down ( 
) buttons, program the humidifier to turn on up to 24 hours in advance in increments of 1 hour.
3.The screen will then return to showing a timer icon to indicate the timer is set.
4.After the preset time expires, the humidifier will automatically turn on at a preset level of 45% humidity and 2 hours of run time.
EXTENDED RUN TIME SETTING
By setting your humidifier to a specific humidity level, you are actually also extending the run time. Since the unit will turn on and off to maintain the set humidity level, less water will be used, so you will need to fill the unit less than you would on manual setting.
REPLACING THE FILTERS
Through normal use, waterborne minerals and sediment become trapped in the wick filters. The harder your water, the greater the amount of minerals in the water, and the more often you will be able to monitor the life of your filters in your humidifier.
You will be able to monitor the life of the filters in your humidifier by checking the FilterCheck® Indicator.
NOTE: After 60 minutes of use, FilterCheck® Indicator will move and indicate your filters
condition.
New filters will register in the section reading GOOD filter. After frequent use of your humidifier, the
FilterCheck® Indicator will let you
know when the filters need to be changed (see Figure 2).
When the needle is in the CHANGE
section, this means the proper amount of moisture is not getting into your air due to the excessive minerals and sediment that have become trapped on your filters. At this point, you should replace your filters. It is important to change your filters as indicated to obtain stated performance level.
To replace the filter, follow the steps below
1.Turn the unit off and disconnect from the electrical outlet.
2.Remove the reservoir from the housing.
3.Unlock the housing from the base by turning the lock knob to the unlocked position.
4.Lift the housing straight up and place to the side.
5.Unlock the wick holder from the base by turning the lock knob to the unlocked position.
6.Remove the wicks from the wick holder.
7.Follow the weekly cleaning instructions.
8.Insert new filters into the wick holder and lock the wick holder back onto the base.
9.Replace the housing onto the base and lock it into place. 10.Fill the reservoir and place back into housing.
11.Repeat Operating Instructions. It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach maximum output.
You can purchase replacement filters (model BWF100 filters) at your local retailer, by calling