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 holder 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 holder are dishwasher safe
TOP RACK ONLY.
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 filters back in wick holder, replace on base, 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 Humidifier Base and Reservoir:
| 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. |
5. | Refill the water reservoir as directed with cool tap water, |
| replace the humidifier housing, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question | Answer |
• What are the variables that | ✔ The estimated run time for this humidifier is based on aver |
affect run time? | age 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. |
• 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 |
Trouble
•LED not illuminated.
•Mist output minimal to none.
•Water leaks from water reservoir.
•Wick filter turns brown.
•Film on water reservoir.
•Water cloudy.
•Humidistat cycles on/off.
•Very tight reservoir cap.
•FilterCleanTM is not working.
•Humidifier continuously displays 21%.
•Humidifier continuously displays 90%.
Probable Cause
☛Unit not plugged in.
☛Power failure.
☛Filter has not absorbed water.
☛Mineral buildup in base.
☛Humidistat is set too low.
☛Permanent filter needs to be washed.
☛Normal operation.
☛Rubber O-ring is missing or improperly placed.
☛Reservoir cap not tight enough.
☛Your filter needs to be cleaned.
☛In areas with particular hard water your wick filter will need to be cleaned frequently.
☛Mineral deposits cause film on tank to build up.
☛Filter needs to be washed.
☛Using warm water to refill reservoir.
☛Humidifier is reacting to room humidity level.
☛Over tightened.
☛Takes 60 minutes to register.
☛Humidity at the humidifier is at or below 21%.
☛Humidity at the humidifier is at or above 90%.
Solution
✔Plug in unit.
✔Check circuit breaker or outlet.
✔Wait 30 minutes before starting humidifier.
✔Regular cleaning of tray after each use will help keep the unit functioning properly.
✔Set the humidistat to high.
✔Wash your wick filter and follow the filter washing procedure in this manual.
✔Mist is invisible.
✔Check to see if inlet or outlet grills are blocked.
✔Remove reservoir cap then replace or reposition ring.
✔Tighten the reservoir cap.
✔Follow Filter Washing Procedure located in this manual.
✔Use Clean-Away™ Solution (DMS216), to order, call 1-800-253-2764, or visit www.bionaire.com.
✔Follow Filter Washing Procedure located in this manual.
✔Refill using cool water.
✔Set the humidistat to a higher or lower setting.
✔Add liquid soap or petroleum jelly to cap gasket to ease opening.
✔Allow the humidifier to run continuously for 60 minutes for the FilterCleanTM Indicator to reflect the filter condition.
✔Continue to operate humidifier to raise the room humidity.
✔Stop operating the humidifier if the humidity level is too high.
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 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 simi- lar 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.
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 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 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. |
COOL MIST humidifier with permanent filter
MODEL BCM7309
FILTER#: BWF100P/HWF100P (3)
Filter Type: Permanent Wick
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