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USING THE HUMIDISTAT
The Humidistat feature allows you to set and maintain the humidity level you wish for your room to maintain. The Humidistat setting is designed to operate between 25% and 65% relative humidity range. The recommended setting is
Turn the Humidistat clockwise as far as it will turn to achieve the highest setting. In this setting, the humidifier will run constantly, and produce the greatest amount of moisture.
To lower your desired humidity level, simply turn the Humidistat counterclockwise to choose your setting.
When the humidity in the room is less than the level you have set, the humidifier will continue to produce moisture. Once the set humidity level has been achieved, the fan will turn off. When the room humidity drops below your set level, the unit will automatically begin producing moisture again.
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 reads above 50% by use of a hygrometer, turn off your humidifier, or lower your Humidistat level.
REPLACING THE FILTER
Through normal use, waterborne minerals and sediment become trapped in the wick filter. The harder your water, the greater the amount of minerals in the water, and the more often you will need to change your filter.
You will be able to monitor the life of the filter in your humidifier by checking the Filter Monitor Indicator. When the unit is off, the Filter Monitor Indicator will read in the O position. After 60 minutes of use, Filter Monitor Indicator (refer to fig. 4 for
A brand new filter will register in the blue section reading OK filter. After frequent use of your humidifier, the Filter Monitor Indicator will let you know when the filter needs to be changed.
When the needle is in the red ( 
) 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 filter. At this point, you should replace your filter. It is important to change your filter as indicated to obtain stated performance level.
To replace the filter, follow the steps below.
1.Be sure the Control Knob is in the OFF position and the unit is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
2.Remove the tank and main housing to access the base tray.
3.Discard the old filter and follow weekly cleaning instructions.
4.Insert a new filter into the filter support in the base.
5.Replace the main housing and then the tank.
6.Repeat Operating Instruction steps.
It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach maximum output.
You can obtain a new filter by calling 0870 759 9000 (in UK). This humidifier takes model
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry, heated indoor air.
To benefit most from the humidifier and avoid product
In addition, if you do not follow the recommended care and maintenance guidelines,
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1.Before cleaning, turn the Control Knob off and unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
2.Remove the housing and the tanks from the humidifier and place them in sink or tub.
3.Carry the base of the unit to the sink, remove the wick filter, 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 tanks into the sink and rinse each tank thoroughly. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
5.Put filter back in the filter supports, replace the housing, then refill the tanks 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 above.
2.Partially fill the base with Bionaire™ Cleaning Solution as instructed on bottle, or with two 8 oz. cups of undiluted white vinegar. Leave this solution in the base for 20 minutes, while cleaning all interior surfaces with a soft brush.
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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 tank.
To Disinfect Humidifier Base Tanks
1.Fill Humidifier Base with 2 gallons of water and 1/2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach.
2.Fill each tank 1/2 full with water and 1 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 Tanks after 20 minutes, and rinse with water until you cannot detect any bleach smell. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
5.Check the Filter Monitor Indicator to see if it is time to replace the filter. Depending on the water hardness in your area, it may be necessary to change the filter every
6.Refill the water tanks as directed with cool tap water, replace the humidifier housing, and turn the Control Knob to ON.
If not available follow these instructions
1.Repeat steps 1-3 in the Maintenance section.
2.Clean the tray by partially filling the tray with 200ml of undiluted white vinegar. If the element is heavily scaled, plug the humidifier into an electrical socket and turn it ON for no longer than 15 seconds. After this time turn the humidifier OFF and unplug it from the electrical outlet. Let solution stand 20 minutes, cleaning all interior surfaces with a soft brush. Dampen a cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out entire tray to remove scale.
3.Rinse with clean warm water to remove scale and the white vinegar solution before beginning to disinfect the tank.
4.Wipe the heating element clean with a soft cloth after it has had a chance to cool.
Disinfect tank
1.Fill tank with 1 teaspoon of bleach and 3.5 litres of water.
2.Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every few minutes. Wet all surfaces.
3.Empty the tank after 20 minutes, and rinse well with water until the bleach smell is gone.
Dry with some paper towel.
4.Refill the water tank with cool water; replace the water tank. Repeat Operating Instructions.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
When not using your humidifier for an extended period of time:
1.Dispose of the filter. DO NOT leave in unit.
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
3.Place the humidifier in the original carton and store in a cool, dry place.
4.Order your Bionaire™ replacement filter
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 insides of the unit contain no user serviceable parts. Only qualified personnel should perform all servicing.
2.Should the unit stop working, first check the fuse in the plug (UK only) or fuse/circuit breaker at the distribution board is operating, before contacting the manufacturer or service agent.
3.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.
4.Should your humidifier require service, please contact your local dealer.
ACCESSORIES FOR MODEL BCM3600
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•Bionaire™ Cleaning Solution
For U.K. and Ireland only:
If the plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home, it can be removed and replaced by a plug of the correct type. Please refer to "Installation of a plug" below.
Installation of a plug
Applicable to U.K. and Ireland
The wires in the mains lead are coloured as such:
BROWN - LIVE BLUE - NEUTRAL
Please note that the colour of these mains wires may not correspond with the colour markings that identify the terminals in your plug. Please proceed as follows:
The BROWN coloured wire must be connected to the terminal, which is marked with the letter "L" or is coloured RED.
The BLUE coloured wire must be connected to the terminal, which is marked with the letter "N" or is coloured BLACK.
DO NOT CONNECT either of these wires to the earth terminal in the plug. The earth terminal plug is marked with the letter "E", or with the earth symbol or coloured GREEN, or GREEN and
YELLOW.
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