Bionaire BCM5520RC Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions, Daily Maintenance, Weekly Maintenance

To replace the wick filter, follow the steps below.

1.Turn the unit off and disconnect from the electrical outlet.

2.Remove the reservoir and main housing to access the base tray.

3.Remove the wick frame from the base of the humidifier.

4.Remove each individual wick and discard. Do not remove rivet, replacement wicks come equipped with rivets for easy replacement.

5.Follow the weekly cleaning instructions.

6.Insert new filters into each section of the wick basket making sure the rivet attaches to the wick basket securely.

7.Do not use wicks without rivets as this will not produce the units intended output.

8.Replace the wick frame into the base and replace main housing and then tank.

9.Repeat Operating Instructions steps.

It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach maximum output.

You can obtain a new filter by calling 1-800-788-5350 in North America or by visiting your nearest retailer or authorized service center. This humidifier takes 4 model BWF100 replacement filters.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry, heated indoor air. To get the most benefit from the humidifier and avoid product misuse, follow all instructions carefully, specifically the operation, care and maintenance guidelines. 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 instructions, micro-organisms may be able to grow in the water within the humidifier’s 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 frame and wicks, 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.

NOTE: the base and wick frame are dishwasher safe TOP RACK ONLY.

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 filters back in wick frame, replace on base, 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

Remove Scale:

1.Repeat steps 1-4 above.

2.Clean the base by partially filling the base with one 8-oz cup of undiluted white vinegar, or use Clean-Away™by Bionaire®. Let solution stand 20 minutes, cleaning all interior surfaces with a soft brush. Dampen a cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out entire base to remove scale.

3.Rinse with clean warm water to remove scale and the white vinegar solution before beginning to disinfect the reservoir.

DISINFECT HUMIDIFIER BASE AND RESERVOIR:

1.Fill humidifier base with 1/4 gallon of water and 1/2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach.

2.Fill the reservoir 1/2 full with water and 1/2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach.

3.Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every few minutes. Wet all surfaces.

4.Carefully empty the base and reservoir after 20 minutes, and rinse with water until you cannot detect any bleach smell. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.

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