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1. N BIONAIRE pure indoor living Se DIGITAL DEHUMIDIFIER MODEL BD20S CN Instruction Leaflet Read instructions before operating Retain for future reference l Questions Comments Call 1 800 253 2764 in North America PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 aig 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 dehumidifier near heat sources such as stoves radiators and heaters Locate your ehumidifier on an inside wall near an electrical outlet The dehumidifier should be at least 4 inches 10cm away from the wall for best results 5 NEVER place dehumidifier in an area where it is accessible to children 6 Never place anything over the grill when the unit is running 7 NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings 8 DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug atter the appliance malfunctions or if it has een dropped or damaged in any manner Return appliance to manufacturer for examination electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair 9 Use appliance2. electrical outlet 2 Carefully remove water reservoir to empty it Rinse the reservoir with warm water 3 Use a soft clean cloth to wipe the unit Do not use gasoline paint thinner or other cleaning products to clean the unit 4 To clean the mesh filter carefully remove the filter and clean it with a vacuum cleaner or rinse with cool water Place it in a well ventilated location and allow to dry before replacing filter into unit NOTE Do not expose unit to direct sunlight TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Probable Cause Soltion e Dehumidifier Reservoir is full V Follow Water Full Protection amp Auto Shutoff shuts o instructions in this manual automatically The compressor starts to V Wait for 3 minutes and then restart the unit malfunction during the operation again If you wish to restart the unit without waiting for 3 minutes unplug it from the electrical outlet and plug it again e Signal with 3 long The unit s sensor detects the room Wait until room temperature is within safe eep sounds temperature is below 0 C or operating temperature 0 40 C followed by 2 above 40 C V Relocate your dehumidifier to another room short ones and and operate normally To restart the unit it then the will be necessary to unplug it from the dehumidifier electrical outlet and plug it back in automatically shuts off e 0 ri on The sensor malfunctions V Restart the unit after troubleshooting Display e Ap
3. the condensed water that continues to drip Once the water reservoir is placed back in the unit it will release this water into the reservoir Continuous Drainage For added user convenience this dehumidifier includes a hose that can be attached to it to operate with continuous drainage To use it simply remove the drain plug located in the back of the unit and connect the PVC hose that comes with the unit Find a suitable location for the unit where the open end of the hose can drain the outgoing water into an appropriate receptacle or outside of your home far ario away from the foundation to ensure prone drainage The unit will now direct water from the ypass port and through the hose rather than into the water reservoir NOTE Please make sure to place the open end of the hose flat on the ground ensuring it is not entangled CAUTION The drain hose must be below the drain plug in order for the unit to drain properly NOTE To help prevent leakage you should use a marker to denote the ian where the ose meets the housing on the rear of the unit Periodically check to make sure this indicator has not moved away from the housing to en sure that your hose will not leak Leakage inside the unit will fall into the water reservoir If this happens you can empty the water reservoir by following the instructions above in the Emptying the Water Reservoir section CLEANING AND MAINTAINANCE 1 Turn the unit off and unplug it from the
4. the dehumidifier without the water reservoir in place 19 Use both hands when carrying the water reservoir 20 This dehumidifier requires regular maintenance to operate appropriately Refer to cleaning and maintenance procedures 21 If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the antici or its service agent or a similarly qualified person 22 This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction onan use of the arene by a paan responsible for their safety Children should e supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A 3 PRONG PLUG METAL SCREW t OUTLET BOX must be connected to a The adapter should not This product is for use on 120 volts The cord has a plug A as shown An adapter C not included is available for connecting three blade grounding type plugs to two slot receptacles B The green grounding lug vain from the adapter ermanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box e used if a three slot grounded receptacle is available 23 CAUTION In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cutout this appliance must not fe supplied through an external switching device such as a timer or connected to a ran that is regularly switched
5. incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction How to Obtain Warranty Service In the U S A If you have any questions 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 questions 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 OM1 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 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS If you will not be using your dehumidifier for an extended period of time please follow these instructions to properly store it 1 Turn the dehumidifier off and unplug
6. it from the electrical outlet 2 Clean and dry the dehumidifier thoroughly as per the cleaning instructions above 3 Make sure all parts are dry before storing Do not store the appliance with any water in the reservoir 4 Store upright in a cool dry location EeEeEeE E EE E _zz SS SSS SSS SSS SaaS If you have any questions regarding pe product or would like to learn more about other Bionaire products please contact our Consumer Service Department at 1 800 253 2764 or visit our website at www bionaire com 2011 Sunbeam Products Inc doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions All rights reserved Imported and distributed by Sunbeam Corporation Canada Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions 20B Hereford Street Brampton Ontario L6Y 0M1 Printed In China
7. matic dehumidification and automatic whisper quiet dehumidification 4 Press the auto button once to switch the unit between automatic dehumidification and whisper quiet dehumidification 5 In automatic dehumidification mode the unit will monitor the relative os of the environment and adjust its functionality accordingly cycling on and off to maintain your desired comfort level 6 In whisper quiet mode the unit will operate as in the automatic dehumidification mode but at low speed The quiet icon will be highlighted in the LCD display 7 The default humidity level is set at 60 relative humidity RH Press the humidity control buttons i and down to adjust the humidity level as desired Please refer to the humidity control instructions below for additional operating instructions 8 To turn the unit off press the On Off button again The air oscillator will close and the unit will stop working Continuous Dehumidifying To set the unit to operate continuously turn the unit on and then press the continuous operation button The unit wi operate in high speed at 60 RH When you activate this mode the continuous icon will be shown in the LCD display NOTE If you adjust the humidity control buttons during the continuous operation the unit will resume the automatic dehumidification mode NOTE If continuous drain function is not in use and the water reservoir is not manually emptied the unit wi aon shut off when the wate
8. on and off by the utility PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HOW YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER WORKS Your Bionaire dehumidifier draws moisture laden air through the intake grills on the appliance Humid air passes through refrigerated coils where the moisture is removed and collected in the water reservoir For optimum performance it is not recommended to use this appliance in environments where the temperature Aee 37 C or is lower than 5 C The unit should only be used indoors in such areas as a living room or bedroom Never use it outdoors Make sure doors and windows are closed before using the appliance PRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Select a location for your dehumidifier on a flat level surface about 4 inches 10cm away from the wall 2 Place unit on a stable and flat floor surface If the oor surface is not even there is a risk the unit might be unstable or topple over Also it may result in excessive vibration and noise 3 Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Automatic Dehumidifying 1 Plug unit into an appropriate electrical outlet The unit will beep 3 times If open the air oscillator will return to its closed position 2 Press the on off button to start the unit The air oscillator will open to its maximum position and the unit will start the automatic dehumidification function 3 The auto button enables you to select between auto
9. only for intended household use as deoe 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 10 DO NOT use outdoors 11 Always place dehumidifier on a firm flat level surface A waterproof mat or pad is recommended for under the dehumidifier NEVER place it on a surface that may become damaged by exposure to water and moisture i e finished oor 12 Dehumidifier should be unplugged when not in use 13 NEVER tilt move or attempt to empty unit while it is operating Shut off and unplug before cleaning or moving the dehumidifier DO NOT attempt to remove the water tank within 15 minutes after the dehumidifier is turned off and unplugged Serious injury may result Be sure to unplu the appliance by pulling on the plug and not the l 14 NEVER use detergents gasoline glass cleaner furniture polish paint ries or other household solvents fo clean any part of the dehumidifier 15 DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit Doing so will void your warranty The inside of this dehumidifier contains no user serviceable parts All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only 16 Sie place housing under water flow or immerse in iquids 17 Do not plug in the cord with wet hands electric shock could result 18 NEVER operate
10. pliance cycles This is normal operation when V This is normal operation on off using the automatic dehumidification setting The humidistat within the appliance adjusts to maintain your desired comfort level To run continuously select the continuous mode see operating instructions e Worm air coming Heat exchange while the V This is normal operation from outlet grill compressor is on 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 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 medical 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 ser
11. r reservoir becomes ull Using The Timer Once the unit is powered on and an operating mode is selected press the timer button continuously choosing from 1 to 8 hours as desired The timer icon will be highlighted on the LCD display and show the number of hours remaining until the unit shuts off Oscillating Function 2 If the unit humidity level sensor detects humidity Press the oscillation button to set the air oscillator to levels in the environment that are lower than the oscillate automatically between 45 and 90 degrees Press selected humidity level the compressor will shut off again to select a stationary position for the air oscillator and the fan will work on low speed The humidity at the desired angle between 45 and 90 degrees level of the environment must be higher than the S humidity level selected in order for the unit to start Humidity Control operating again When the unit starts the humidity level of the environment will be shown on the LCD display Figure 2 CONTROL PANEL close up 1 For automatic or whisper quiet modes press the jJ L humidity control buttons to select the desire K 6 humidity level The control allows you to adjust level O O in 5 intervals from 40 to 80 e P o 0 N M Figure 1 n Continuous Operation L Humidity Control Button Buttons l A Timer Button M On Off Button close up LCD Display see N Oscillation Button Air Oscillator Figure 3 for close up 0 A
12. uto Button Figure 3 LCD DISPLAY close up Handle Air Intake Slats Water Reservoir Drain Plug Water Level Pane Drainage Hose Speed V Whisper Quiet Water Reservoir Full Automatic Continuous Dehumidification Dehumidification Automatic Timer Dehumidification Oscillation Ambient Temperature Automatic Defrost Arbea Huns Leve Automatic Defrosting If the room temperature drops down to 16 C or lower the unit s temperature sensor will set the compressor to dehumidify for 25 minutes and then shut o automatically The fan will keep running for 7 minutes to defrost in a cycle NOTE When the defrost icon is shown on the LCD display the compressor will shut off and the fan will run at high speed Waiter Full Protection amp Auto Shutoff When the water reservoir is full the unit will sound an alarm beeping 10 times for about 5 seconds The water reservoir full icon will be displayed on the screen and the unit will shut off wtona This indicates that it is time to ener he water reservoir before using the unit again Once the empty water reservoir is placed back into the unit it will take up to 3 minutes for the dehumidifier compressor to work again This is a protection feature If you wish to restart the unit without waiting unplug it from the electrical outlet and plug it in again Water Drip Protection When the water reservoir is removed for emptying this device will keep
13. vice 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 deseni 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 a 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 o 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
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