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Digital COOL MIST
Humidifier with permanent filter
MODEL BCM655-CN
Filter: BWF100P
Read instructions before operating.
Retain for future reference.
Instruction Leaflet
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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” 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.
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 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 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.Use both hands when carrying full tank of water.
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CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED AC 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 ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE 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. 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
Your Bionaire® Cool Moisture humidifier draws dry air through the rear air intake grill area. This air is then passed through 2
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
1.Be sure the humidifier is switched to OFF and the unit is 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 the humidifier on a finished floor or near furniture, which can be damaged by moisture or water. Place on a
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 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 from 30% 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.
3.To start the unit, push the mode ( 
) button once for the high manual setting.
4.Press the button again for the 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.
Fig. 1 | Digital Control | Filter |
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Reservoir Handle |
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Water |
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Reservoir |
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Housing |
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Lock |
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DIGITAL HUMIDISTAT INSTRUCTIONS
To take advantage of the Digital Humidistat, press the mode ( 
) button until the speed is set in either the 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 humidity level drops below the set humidity, the humidifier will turn on automatically.
NOTE: When setting the Digital Humidistat, there will be a
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
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
2. Remove the housing and the tank from the humidifier |
and place in sink or tub. |
4. Order your replacement filter for next year’s use. |
Frequently Asked Questions
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province,
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.
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,
PERMATECH™ FILTER CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS
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 |
| cup of undiluted white vinegar, or by using |
| (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 |
5. Follow cleaning instructions on filter before and after |
storing. |
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
1.Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void the warranty. The inside of humidifier contains no user serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only.
2.If you need to exchange the unit, please return it in its original carton, with a sales receipt, to the store where you purchased it. If you are returning the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase, please see the enclosed warranty.
3.Should your humidifier require service, please call
4.✉If you have any other questions or comments, feel free to write to us or visit our website www.bionaire.com
Bionaire
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as
Question
•What are the variables that affect run time?
•How do I remove film on water tank?
•How can I extend the run time?
Answer
The estimated run time for this humidifier is based on average room conditions. The actual run time of your humidifier is dependent on numerous variables such as:
✔Air exchange in the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔Room construction of the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔Temperature of the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔Humidity levels in the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔Movement of occupants and the opening and closing of doors in the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔Home furnishings in the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔See Daily Maintenance instructions. Regular cleaning is recommended.
✔Run your unit on the lowest setting.
✔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.
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 two years 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
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 as 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 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.
1. The water tray should be cleaned Fig. 2 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
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.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1.Be sure the unit is OFF and is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
undiluted white vinegar. |
3. Rinse with clean warm water to remove the cleaning |
solution before disinfecting the tank. |
To Disnfect 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 cannot 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.Do not leave filters in unit. Remove and store in safe area.
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.
Jarden Consumer Solutions
Consumer Service Department
303 Nelson Avenue
Neosho, MO 64850
Troubleshooting
Trouble | Probable Cause | Solution |
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• Unit does not turn on. | ☛not plugged in. | ✔ Plug in unit. | |
• Mist output minimal to none. | ☛ Filter has not | ✔ Wait 15 minutes for filter | |
| absorbed water. | to absorb water. | |
• Filter turns brown. | ☛ The filter has absorbed | ✔ Follow cleaning instructions | |
| minerals. | in manual. | |
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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.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
© 2007 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved.
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