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HUMIDIFIER SAFETY
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE 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, near heat registers, radiator, stoves, or heaters.
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 inches (10 cm) 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.
7.NEVER place anything over moisture outlet when 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, if 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. (4 inches (10 cm) from wall). A waterproof mat or pad is recommended for 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 wallpaper.
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 reservoir 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 hardware store or through Bionaire, 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 humidifier 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.
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 (refer to rating artwork placed on 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 WARM MOISTURE HUMIDIFIER WORKS
Your Bionaire® Warm Moisture humidifier is designed to allow the proper amounts of water to flow out of the tank. Air is drawn in through the grill openings and mixed with steam in the misting chamber. The warm mist is then dispersed out of the top of the misting chamber through the outlet grill and into the room. Warm moisture humidifiers put moisture back into the air you breathe to help relieve sinus and respiratory discomforts, reduce annoying static electricity and provide a healthy growing environment for your indoor plants.
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 inches (10 cm) 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 tank by holding the tank handle and lifting straight upwards.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
1.Twist off the water tank cap located on the bottom of the water tank by turning counter clockwise and fill the water tank with cool fresh water. Do not fill with warm water as this may cause leaking.
2.After filling the water tank, replace the water tank cap by firmly turning clockwise and then replace the water tank onto the base. The water tank will immediately begin to empty into the base.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
2.Turn the Mode Knob to the High position ( II ). The Power Light will be On and the Refill Light will be Off. It is normal for the humidifier to take about 10 minutes to warm up and begin to mist.
3.After the unit begins misting, set the humidifier to the desired power setting [High ( II ) or Low ( I )].
RESET PROCEDURE
NOTE: When the water tank is empty and the water in the heating chamber is almost empty, the Automatic Shut Off will activate. The Refill Light will illuminate and the unit will not operate again until you refill the water tank and reset the humidifier.
1.Turn the Mode Knob to off ( O ).
2.Unplug the unit.
3.Remove and refill the water tank, being sure to follow the Daily Maintenance Instructions. Replace the tank onto the base.
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4.Wait 20 minutes for Automatic
5.After 20 minutes, plug in the unit and turn the Mode Knob to High. The Refill Light should now be off (if not repeat steps 1 through 5). In about 10 minutes, the humidifier will begin to produce moisture.
If the Refill Light is still on at this point, and the unit does not begin to product moisture within a few minutes, then repeat Steps
IMPORTANT: 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 and base to prevent algae or bacteria growth.
WARM MIST CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
The following maintenance procedures must be routinely followed in order to ensure proper, efficient operation of your humidifier. The unit may not operate properly without following the cleaning and maintenance instructions.
When the unit is in use, daily and weekly maintenance is recommended. Regular weekly cleaning prevents scale buildup on the heating element and tray. It also prevents
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DAILY MAINTENANCE
Allow to cool before maintenance.
1.Before cleaning, set the control to off position ( O ) and unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
2.Remove the water tank then unlock the misting chamber by rotating the safety lock towards the front of the unit. Lift mist chamber from the unit’s base. Now lift the tray from the base.
3.Empty water and minerals from the tray and place in the top rack of the dishwasher. This will remove any sediment and dirt that has accumulated in the tray.
NOTE: It is imperative that the tray is cleaned properly. The tray is dishwasher safe (top rack ONLY) for easy cleaning.
4.Wipe the heating element clean with a soft cloth after it has had a chance to cool.
5.Replace misting chamber and engage safety lock.
The Electronic Thermal Control Heating element is provided with a special coating that is designed to provide the easiest cleaning and prolong the operating efficiency of the humidifier. DO NOT use any metal or hard objects to clean the Heating Element. Never use detergents, gasoline, kerosene, glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner or other household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
Remove scale: Allow to cool before maintenance.
1.Repeat steps
2.Clean the tray by partially filling the tray with one
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.
