Bionaire BCM5521 Please Read And Save These Important Safety Instructions, Please Save These

HUMIDIFIER SAFETY

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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. If you have a warm

mist humidifier, DO NOT attempt to remove the water

tank within 15 minutes after the humidifier is turned off

and unplugged. Serious injury may result.

16.This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance to

operate appropriately. Refer to daily and weekly cleaning

procedures. Use only cleaners and additives recom-

mended by the manufacturer. Never use gasoline, glass

cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household

solvents to clean any part of the humidifier.

DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY

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 exten- sion cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of 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 YOUR COOL MOISTURE HUMIDIFIER WORKS

MANUAL MODE INSTRUCTIONS

1.Plug the humidifier into a 120V AC electrical outlet.

2.The display will show the current room humidity.

3.To start the unit, push the MODE button once for the HIGH (3) manual setting.

4.Press the button again for the MEDIUM (2) manual set- ting and again for LOW (1). After the selection is made, the display will return to show the current room humidity.

5.To stop the unit, press and hold the button for two seconds, or keep pressing the button until the display reads OF.

HUMIDISTAT INSTRUCTIONS

4.After setting the timer, the dis- play will return to show the cur- rent room temperature. The Timer light will illuminate to show that the timer is activated.

5.After the predetermined length of time has passed, the humidifier will automatically shut off.

Setting the On Timer:

1.While the humidifier is off, press and hold the up and down but- tons simultaneously for 2 sec- onds.

Fig 2

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C D

B

A. Control Panel C. UP/DOWN Buttons

B. Mode/Off Button D. Timer Light LED Display

7.Gently shake or press the filter to remove excess water.

8.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: BWF100-P.

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 instruc-

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 haz-
	ard, 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” 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. DO
	NOT place hands, face or body directly over or near
	Moisture Outlet while unit is in operation. DO NOT
	cover Moisture Outlet while the unit is operating.
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.

17.Excessive humidity in a room can cause water conden-

sation on windows and some furniture. If this happens,

turn the humidifier OFF.

18.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.

19.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 serv-

iceable parts. All servicing should be performed by

qualified personnel only.

20.Never place housing under water flow, or immerse in

liquids.

21.DO NOT plug in the cord with wet hands, electric

shock could result.

22.DO NOT pour water in any openings other than the

water tank.

23.If you have a warm mist humidifier, allow unit to cool

before refilling water tank or maintenance as the heater

bulb is hot.

24.To prevent damage to surfaces, do not place humidifier

under overhanging surfaces.

25.NEVER operate unit without water in the tank.

26.Use both hands when carrying full tank of water.

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Your Bionaire® Cool Moisture humidifier draws dry air through the rear air intake grill area. This air is then passed through 4 moisture–laden wick filters which retains the minerals and deposits. The resulting moist air is directed back into the room from the top air grill.

☛Tip: This humidification system provides a cool, invisible moisture output. It is normal not to see the mist.

PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Be sure the humidifier is switched off and disconnected from the electrical outlet.

2.Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat surface, about 4" away from the wall. Do not place your humidifier on furniture, a floor location that will not be damaged by moisture is best.

3.Remove the water reservoir, by holding the reservoir handle and lifting straight upwards.

FILLING THE WATER RESERVOIR

1.Twist off the water reservoir cap located on the bottom of the water reservoir by turning counter clockwise and fill the water reservoir with cool fresh water. Do not fill with warm water as this may cause leaking.

2.After filling the water reservoir, replace the water reservoir cap by firmly turning clockwise and then replace the water reservoir onto the base. The water reservoir will immediately begin to empty into the base.

To take advantage of the Digital Humidistat, press the MODE button until the speed is set in either the Auto HIGH (A3), Auto MEDIUM (A2) or Auto LOW (A1) setting. Then adjust the set humidity by using the up and down buttons. Humidity will increase in increments of 5%. When the humidity level is set, the display will return to show the current room humidity. When the room humidity level rises above the set humidity, the humidifier will stop. When the humidity level drops below the set humidity, the humidifier will turn on automatically.

NOTE: Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb water and for the unit to produce moisture.

NOTE: The Digital Humidistat Humidifier has memory. This means that when you turn the unit back on, it will be at the last setting the humidifier was set at.

If you do not plan to use the humidifier for two or more days, make sure any residual water is drained from the water reser- voir, base and wick filters to prevent algae or bacteria growth.

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.

2.By pressing the up and down buttons, program the humidifier to turn on up to 16 hours in advance in increments of 1 hour.

3.The humidifier will continue to run on Auto Mode (HI) at 45% for 2 hours of runtime.

REMOVING PERMANENT FILTER FOR CLEANING

Through normal use, waterborne minerals and sediment

become trapped in the Permanent
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When the unit is turned off the

FilterCleanTM needle will read “Off”. When the unit is turned on, the Filter Monitor needle will need 60 minutes to read the current filter condition. After the needle reads Wash Filter for 60 minutes, Permanent filter washing is recommended. Regular filter washing is necessary to ensure optimal humidifier performance.

Removing the Permanent Filter for Cleaning, Follow these Instructions:

1. Turn the unit off and disconnect from the electrical out-

tions carefully, specifically the operation, care and mainte- nance 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 avoid- ance 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 humidi-
	fier 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

10.Use appliance only for intended household use as

described in this manual. Any other use not recom-

mended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric

shock, or injury to persons. The use of attachments not

recommended or sold 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.

INSTRUCTIONS

CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED PLUG (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the out- let, reverse the plug. If it still does

not fit, contact qualified personnel to install the proper 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 humidifi- er ON or OFF, depending on the preset comfort level. The com- fort level ranges from 30% and 65% relative humidity.

Fig 1	Filter Monitor
Control Panel
Reservoir Handle	Housing
	Wick Holder
Water
Reservoir
Wick	Base

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 wish the humidifi- er to run in.

2.While the humidifier is running, press and hold the up and down buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds. The display will flash “00”.

3.By pressing the up and down buttons, program the humidifier to turn off up to 16 hours later in increments of 1 hour.

	let.
2.	The water tray should be cleaned when you clean the
	filter. The water tray is a convenient way to carry the fil-
	ter to prevent dripping.
3.	Mix 1 gallon warm tap water with 1 teaspoon concen-
	trated antibacterial liquid dish washing soap.
4.	Fully submerge filter in soap solution for 15-20 minutes.
5.	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.
6.	Run under cool tap water until there is no soap remain-
	ing. Some discoloration may still be visible, this is nor-
	mal and does not affect performance.

the housing, then refill tank with cool tap water as

instructed earlier in the Filling Instructions. Do not overfill.

6. Follow Operating Instructions.