Bionaire BCM658 Humidifier User Manual
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1. BCM658 O8EM1 qxd BCM658 O8EM1 qxd 5 29 08 8 56 AM Page 1 FILTER WASHING PROCEDURE 1 The water tray should be cleaned when you clean the filter The water tray is a convenient way to carry the filter to prevent dripping 2 Mix 1 gallon warm tap water with 1 teaspoon concentrated antibacterial liquid dish washing soap 3 Fully submerge filter in soap solution for 15 20 minutes 4 Dunk filter in soap solution several times then gently oress to release the soapy water Be sure not to wring pull or scrub filter as this will degrade the filter 5 Run under cool tap water until there is no soap remaining Some discoloration may still be visible this is normal and does not affect performance 6 Gently shake or press the filter to remove excess water 7 The filter can be put directly into the humidifier while still damp if it is to be used right away or allow filter to dry completely if humidifier is to be stored Should your filter become damaged or lost please call the customer service number listed in the manual for a replacement part The part number for this filter is BWF100P HWF1 OOP 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 re2. displays 90 Troubleshooting Probable Cause Solution Not plugged in Y Plug in unit Filter has not Y Wait 30 minutes for filter absorbed water to absorb water The filter has absorbed Y Wash your wick filter minerals BWF100P HWF100P Follow the Filter Washing Procedure located on this manual Takes 60 minutes to register Allow the humidifier to run continuously for 60 minutes for the FilterClean Indicator to reflect the filter condition Humidity at the humidifier is Continue to operate at or below 21 humidifier to raise the room humidity Humidity at the humidifier is Stop operating the at or above 90 humidifier if the humidity level is too high Frequently Asked Questions Question e What are the variables that affect run time e How do remove film on water tank e How can extend the run time Answer The estimated run time for this humidifier is based on aveage room conditions The actual run time of your humidifier is dependent on numerous variables such as 1 Air exchange in the room where the humidifier is placed 2 Room construction of the room where the humidifier is placed 3 Temperature of the room where the humidifier is placed 4 Humidity levels in the room where the humidifier is placed 5 Movement of occupants and the opening and closing of doors in the room where the humidifier is placed 6 Home furnishings in the room where the humidifie
3. 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 duration of 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 o
4. by turning counter clockwise Fill reservoir with cool fresh tap water DO NOT fill with warm water as this may cause leaking Replace the cap on reservoir FIRMLY 2 When full carry the reservoir to the humidifier and place it into the housing There is a locating tab located on the reservoir base for easy guidance The reservoir holds 1 3 gallons of water The reservoir will immediately begin to empty into the base 3 Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your humidifier is equipped with a technologically advanced Digital Humidistat You can set the humidifier to run continuously in manual mode or set the Digital Humidistat to your desired humidity setting The Digital Humidistat will automatically turn the humidifier ON or OFF depending on the preset comfort level The comfort level ranges between 35 and 65 relative humidity MANUAL MODE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Plug the humidifier into a 120V AC electrical outlet 2 The display will show the current room humidity NOTE The display range is 21 90 If your room humidity level falls below 21 the unit will display 21 If your room humidity level rises above 90 the unit will display 90 3 To start the unit push the mode button twice within 3 seconds for high manual setting 4 Press the button again for medium manual setting and again for low manual setting The settings will be displayed on the top of the display screen To stop th
5. commended 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 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 reservoir into the sink and rinse reservoir thoroughly Wipe clean and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel 5 Put filter back in 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 Away Model DMS216 by the manufacturer Leave this solution in the base for 20 minutes while cleaning all the interior surfaces with a soft brus
6. ds electric shock could result 23 DO NOT pour water in any openings other than the water reservoir 24 l0 prevent damage to surfaces do not place humidifier under overhanging surfaces 25 NEVER operate unit without water in the reservoir 26 Use both hands when carrying full reservoir of water PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG one blade is wider than the ASY other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit ina 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 DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY A ae PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 exten
7. e unit scroll through the settings until only the room humidity is displayed Figure 1 FilterClean Indicator Reservoir Handle Control Panel Humidifier Housing a ae DIGITAL HUMIDISTAT INSTRUCTIONS To take advantage of the Digital Humidistat press the mode C button until the speed is set in either High Medium or Low and the Auto icon is displayed Then adjust the humidity level by pressing the up 4 and down Y buttons until the desired humidity level is achieved The display will continue to show both the room and set humidity level When the room humidity level rises above the set humidity the humidifier will shut off When the room humidity level drops below the set humidity level the humidifier will turn on automatically NOTE When setting the Digital Humidistat there will be a 2 minute delay before the unit turns on This allows for the most accurate humidity reading NOTE There is a delayed reaction in the motor designed to prevent the motor from turning on and off frequently due to changing humidity levels There is a 2 minute delay after the unit reaches it s set humidity level before it will turn on again It may be longer if the humidity level remains above the set humidity but there will always be at least a 2 minute delay when the humidity level reaches the desired setting USING THE PROGRAMMABLE TIMER The Digital Humidistat allows the user to program the humidifier to come on a
8. h 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 RESERVOIR 1 Fill humidifier reservoir 1 2 full with water and 1 2 tablespoon of chlorine bleach 2 Let the solution stand for 20 minutes swishing every few minutes Wet all Surfaces 3 Carefully empty the reservoir after 20 minutes and rinse with warm water until you can not detect any bleach smell Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel 4 Place filter back into reservoir and refill the water reservoir as directed in Operating Instructions 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 Trouble e Unit does not turn on e Mist output minimal to none e Filter turns brown e FilterClean is not working e Humidifier continuously displays 21 e Humidifier continuously
9. inerals 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 The FilterClean Indicator will allow you to monitor how often you will need to wash your filter NOTE After 60 minutes of use FilterClean 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 FilterClean Indicator will let you know when the filters need to be washed See Figure 2 When the needle is in the Wash Filter section this means the proper amount of moisture is not getting into your air due to the excessive minerals and sediment that have on become trapped on your filters At this point you should wash your filters It is important to wash your filters as indicated below to obtain stated performance level Figure 2 PRN To remove filter for cleaning follow the steps below 1 Turn the unit off and disconnect from the electrical outlet 2 Remove the reservoir from the housing 3 Unlock the housing from the base by turning the lock knob to the unlocked position 4 Lift the housing straight up and place to the side 5 Unlock the wick holder from the base by turning the lock knob to the unlocked position 6 Remove the wicks from the wick holder 7 Follow the weekly c
10. leaning instructions 8 Insert refreshed filters into the wick holder and lock the wick holder back onto the base 9 Replace the housing onto the base and lock it into place 10 Fill the reservoir and place back into housing 11 Repeat Operating Instructions It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach maximum output
11. r 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 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 h
12. r is placed See Daily Maintenance instructions Regular cleaning is recommended Run your unit on the lowest setting f your unit has electronics set it to your desired humidity level The unit will turn on and off which will extend the run time Fill the reservoir all the way full place it on the base let the water empty into the base until it stops bubbling then refill the reservoir full again This ensures maximum water capacity and will extend run time If you have any questions regarding your 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 1 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 UCS 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
13. r misuse of or inability to use the product including incidental special consequential or similar 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 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 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 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 wi
14. sion cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the humidifier refer to the 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 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 moisture laden wick filter which retains the minerals and deposits in the water The resulting moist air is directed back into the room from the top air grill 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 40 50 PRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Be sure the humidifier is switched off 2 Select a location for your humidifier on a flat level surface about 4 inches 10 cm 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 Filling the Water Reservoir 1 Remove the reservoir from the housing of the humidifier by grabbing the handle of the reservoir and pulling forward Lift the reservoir out of the housing and bring to the faucet Turn the reservoir upside down and twist off the reservoir cap
15. t a preset time or turn off after a set amount of time Setting the Off Timer 1 Select the mode and or humidity you want the humidifier to run in 2 While the humidifier is running press the timer button The display will show QO 3 Press the up a and down buttons to select how many hours you would like the humidifier to run before automatically shutting off in increments of 1 hour 4 The screen will then return to showing the mode that was selected and a timer icon to indicate the timer is set 5 After the preset time expires the humidifier will automatically shut off Setting the On Timer 1 While the humidifier is off press the timer button The display will show OO 2 By pressing the up 4 and down 7 buttons program the humidifier to turn on up to 24 hours in advance in increments of 1 hour 3 The screen will then return to showing a timer icon to indicate the timer is set 4 After the preset time expires the humidifier will automatically turn on at a preset level of 45 humidity and 2 hours of run time 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 REMOVING PERMANENT FILTER FOR CLEANING Through normal use waterborne m
16. th 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 Distributed by Sunbeam Products Inc doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions Boca Raton Florida 33431 BCM65808EM1 Printed in China ro NUN SS Digital cool mist alaale liisi with permanent filter l amm MODEL BCMO58 FILTER BWF100P HWF100P 2 Filter Type Permanent Wick Read instructions before operating Retain for future reference Instruction Leaflet T INFO LINE after having read this leaflet you have any guestions or comments on your humidifier call 1 800 253 2764 in North America 127056 9100030004882 BCM658 O8EM1 qxd BCM658 O8EM1 qxd 5 29 08 8 56 AM Page 2 A HUMIDIFIER SAFETY PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 lo 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 nea
17. umidifier 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 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 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 han
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