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FILTER WASHING PROCEDURE
1.The water tray should be cleaned when you clean the filter. The water tray is a convenient way to carry the filter to prevent dripping.
2.Mix 1 gallon warm tap water with 1 teaspoon concentrated antibacterial liquid dish washing soap.
3.Fully submerge filter in soap solution for 15-20 minutes.
4.Dunk filter in soap solution several times then gently press to release the soapy water. Be sure not to wring, pull or scrub filter as this will degrade the filter.
5.Run under cool tap water until there is no soap remaining. Some discoloration may still be visible, this is normal and does not affect performance.
6.Gently shake or press the filter to remove excess water.
7.The filter can be put directly into the humidifier while still damp if it is to be used right away, or allow filter to dry completely if humidifier is to be stored.
Should your filter become damaged or lost, please call the customer service number listed in the manual for a replacement part. The part number for this filter is:
BWF100P/HWF100P.
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 water reservoir. 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 housing and the reservoir 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 reservoir into the sink and rinse reservoir thoroughly. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
5.Put filter back in, replace the housing, then refill reservoir 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 1-4 in the Daily Maintenance section.
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 the 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 reservoir.
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
If your humidifier will not be in use for two days or more, or at the end of the season follow these instructions.
1.Clean and dry the humidifier thoroughly as per the “Weekly Maintenance” instructions.
2.Let the humidifier dry completely before storing. Do not store with water inside the base or water reservoir.
3.Remove the reservoir cap. Do not store with the reservoir cap in place.
4.Follow Filter Washing Procedure before storage. Ensure that the filter is completely dry before being stored.
5.Store in a cool dry location.
Troubleshooting
Trouble | Probable Cause | Solution | |
• Unit does not turn on. | ☛ Not plugged in. | ✔ Plug in unit. |
• Mist output minimal to none. | ☛ Filter has not | ✔ Wait 30 minutes for filter |
| absorbed water. | to absorb water. |
• Filter turns brown. | ☛ The filter has absorbed | ✔ Wash your wick filter |
| minerals. | (BWF100P/HWF100P). |
| | Follow the Filter Washing |
| | Procedure located on this |
| | manual. |
• FilterCleanTM is not working. | ☛ Takes 60 minutes to register. | ✔ Allow the humidifier to run |
| | continuously for 60 minutes |
| | for the FilterCleanTM |
| | Indicator to reflect the filter |
| | condition. |
• Humidifier continuously | ☛ Humidity at the humidifier is | ✔ Continue to operate |
displays 21%. | at or below 21%. | humidifier to raise the room |
| | humidity. |
• Humidifier continuously | ☛ Humidity at the humidifier is | ✔ Stop operating the |
displays 90%. | at or above 90%. | humidifier if the humidity |
| | level is too high. |
| | | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Question | | Answer | |
• What are the variables that | ☛ The estimated run time for this humidifier is based on aveage |
affect run time? | 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 |
| | placed. |
| 2. | Room construction of the room where the humidifier is |
| | placed. |
| 3. | Temperature of the room where the humidifier is |
| | placed. |
| 4. | Humidity levels in the room where the humidifier is |
| | placed. |
| 5. | Movement of occupants and the opening and closing of |
| | doors in the room where the humidifier is placed. |
| 6. | Home furnishings in the room where the humidifier is |
| | 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 reservoir all the way full, place it on the base, let the |
| water empty into the base until it stops bubbling, then refill |
| the reservoir full again. This ensures maximum water |
| capacity and will extend run time. |
| | | |
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 1-800-253-2764 or visit our website at www.bionaire.com.
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
1-800-253-2764 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
In Canada
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call
1-800-253-2764 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
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.
BCM65808EM1 | Printed in China |
Digital cool mist
humidifier
with permanent filter
MODEL BCM658
FILTER# BWF100P/HWF100P (2)
Filter Type: Permanent Wick
Read instructions before operating.
Retain for future reference.
Instruction Leaflet
☎ INFO-LINE
If after having read this leaflet, you have any questions or comments on your humidifier, call 1-800-253-2764in North America.
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