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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.
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 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 outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact qualified personnel 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. 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
1.Be sure the humidifier is switched off.
2.Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat level surface about 4” 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your humidifier is equipped with a technologically advanced SmartTouch® Electronic Humidistat. You can set the humidifier to run continuously in manual mode or set the SmartTouch® Electronic Humidistat to your desired humidity setting. The SmartTouch® Electronic Humidistat will automatically turn the humidifier ON or OFF, depending on the preset comfort level. The comfort level ranges between 35% and 55% relative humidity.
Fig.1 | Reservoir Handle | Filter Monitor |
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Control Panel
Base
MANUAL MODE INSTRUCTIONS
1.Plug the humidifier into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
2.To start the unit, push the MODE/OFF button once for the HIGH manual setting.
3.Press the button again for the LOW manual setting.
4.To stop the unit, press and hold the button for two seconds, or keep pressing the button until all the humidity indicators are OFF.
NOTE: In Manual Mode, only the LOW or HIGH power light will be lit.
USING THE HUMIDISTAT
The humidistat feature allows you to set and maintain the humidity level you wish for your room. The humidistat is designed to operate between 35% and 55% relative humidity range. The recommended setting is
To take advantage of the SmartTouch® Electronic Humidistat, press the MODE button until the speed is set in either the HIGH or LOW setting, and the desired humidity is set. When the 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: When the SmartTouch® Electronic Humidistat is set, either the HIGH or LOW power light and the percent humidity light will remain lit during operation. The SmartTouch® 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.
☛Depending on the size of your room and your personal comfort, you will set your humidistat at different levels. If condensation forms on your windows or walls, or your measured room humidity is above 50%, then turn off your humidifier, or lower your humidistat level. (Humidity can be measured by the use of a hygrometer, such as Bionaire® BT400 Digital humidity and temperature monitor.)
NOTE: Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb water and for the unit to produce moisture.
If you do not plan to use the humidifier for two or more
days, make sure any residual water is drained from the water tank, base and wick filter 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.
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 Filter Monitor Indicator. After 60 minutes of use, Filter Monitor 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 Filter Monitor Indicator will let you know when the filters need to be changed (see Fig. 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 tank and main housing to access the base.
3.Remove the wick holder 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 holder making sure the rivet attaches to the wick holder securely.
7.Do not use wicks without rivets as this will not produce the unit’s intended output.
8.Replace the wick holder into the base and replace main housing and then tank.
9.Repeat Operating Instructions.
It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach maximum output.
You can purchase replacement filters (Model BWF100) by calling
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,
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1.Be sure the unit is OFF and is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
2.Remove the housing and the tank 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 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.
NOTE: The base is dishwasher safe (TOP RACK ONLY) for easy cleaning.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
To Remove Scale:
1.Repeat steps
2.Clean the base by partially filling the base with one
3.Rinse with clean warm water to remove the cleaning solution before disinfecting the tank.
