Bionaire BCM5521 Humidifier User Manual
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1. level ranges from 30 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 3 To start the unit push the MODE button once for the HIGH 8 manual setting 4 Press the button again for the MEDIUM 2 manual set ting and again for LOW 1 After the selection is made the display will return to show the current room humidity 5 To stop the unit press and hold the button for two seconds or keep pressing the button until the display reads OF HUMIDISTAT INSTRUCTIONS To take advantage of the Digital Humidistat press the MODE button until the speed is set in either the Auto HIGH A3 Auto MEDIUM A2 or Auto LOW A1 setting Then adjust the set humidity by using the up and down buttons Humidity will increase in increments of 5 When the humidity level is set the display will return to show the current room humidity When the room humidity level rises above the set humidity the humidifier will stop When the humidity level drops below the set humidity the humidifier will turn on automatically NOTE Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb water and for the unit to produce moisture NOTE The Digital Humidistat Humidifier has memory This means that when you turn the unit back on it will be at the last setting the humidifier was set at If you do not plan to use the humidifier for two or more2. set too low Permanent Filter needs to be replaced Normal operation Rubber O ring is missing or improperly placed Reservoir Cap not ight enough Your filter needs o be cleaned In areas with particular hard water your wick ilter will need to be changed frequently Mineral deposits cause ilm 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 Solution Y Plug in unit W Check circuit breaker or outlet W Wait 15 minutes before starting humidifier Vv Regular cleaning of tray after each use will help keep the unit functioning properly v Set the humidistat to high Vv Replace your wick filter BWF100 P by calling 1 800 253 2764 or visit www bionaire com v Mist is invisible Vv Check to see if inlet or outlet grills are blocked v Remove reservoir cap then replace or reposition ring v Tighten the reservoir cap v Follow filter cleaning instructions located in this manual v Use Clean Away Solution DMS216 to order call 1 800 253 2764 or visit www bioaire com v Follow filter cleaning instructions located in this manual v Refill using cool water v Set the humidistat to a higher or lower setting vY Add liquid soap or petroleum jelly to cap gasket to ease opening TWO 2 YEARS LIMITED WARRAN
3. TY SAVE THIS WARRANTY INFORMATION This Warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product This Warranty applies ONLY to repair or replacement of any supplied or manufactured parts of this product that upon inspection by JCS THG LLC authorized personnel is shown to have failed in normal use due to defects in material or workmanship JCS THG LLC will determine whether to repair or replace the unit This Warranty does not apply to installation expenses Operating this unit under conditions other than those recommended or at voltages other than the voltage indicated on the unit or attempting to service or modify the unit will render this WARRANTY VOID Unless otherwise proscribed by law JCS THG LLC shall not be liable for any personal injury property or any incidental or consequential dam age of any kind resulting from malfunctions defects misuse improper installation or alteration of this product All parts of this product excluding filters which are covered under separate warranty are guaranteed for a period of 2 years as follows 1 Within the first 30 days from date of purchase the store from which you purchased your product should replace this product if it is defective in material or workmanship provided the store has in stock replacement If you intend to assert any claim in connection with the product please follow the instructions in paragraph F 2 Within the first 24 mon
4. WEEKLY MAINTENANCE Remove Scale 1 Repeat steps 1 4 above 2 Clean the base by partially filling the base with one 8 oz cup of undiluted white vinegar or use Clean Away by Bionaire Let solution stand 20 minutes cleaning all interior surfaces with a soft brush Dampen a cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out entire base to remove scale 3 Rinse with clean warm water to remove scale and the white vinegar solution before beginning to disinfect the reservoir DISINFECT HUMIDIFIER BASE AND RESERVOIR 1 Fill humidifier base with 1 4 gallon of water and 1 2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach 2 Fill the reservoir 1 2 full with water and 1 2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach 8 Let the solution stand for 20 minutes swishing every 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 Check the Filter Monitor to see if it is time to replace the filters Depending on water hardness in your area it may be necessary to change the filter every 1 2 months Re insert the wick filters into the wick frame 6 Refill the water tank 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 thorough
5. ce of your unit and the avoid ance 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 humidi fier and place in sink or tub 3 Carry the base of the unit to the sink remove the wick frame 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 frame are dishwasher safe TOP RACK ONLY 4 Drain the water from the tank into the sink and rinse tank thoroughly Wipe clean and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel 5 Put filters back in wick frame replace on base replace the housing then refill tank with cool tap water as instructed earlier in the Filling Instructions Do not overfill 6 Follow Operating Instructions
6. days make sure any residual water is drained from the water reser voir base and wick filters to prevent algae or bacteria growth 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 USING THE PROGRAMMABLE TIMER The Digital Humidistat allows the user to program the humidifier to come on at a preset time or turn off after a set amount of time Setting the Off Timer 1 Select the Mode and or humidity you wish the humidifi er to run in 2 While the humidifier is running press and hold the up and down buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds The display will flash OO 3 By pressing the up and down buttons program the a to turn off up to 16 hours later in increments of 1 hour play will return to show the cur A rent room temperature The 4 After setting the timer the dis Fig 2 Timer light will illuminate to show E that the timer is activated 5 After the predetermined length of eo time has passed the humidifier Ye B will automatically shut off OP Setting the On Timer 1 While the humidifier is off press and hold the up and down but A Control Panel C UP DOWN Buttons tons simultaneously for 2 sec B Mode Off Button D Timer Light LED Dis
7. er 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 tank and moving the unit If you have a warm mist humidifier DO NOT attempt to remove the water tank within 15 minutes after the humidifier is turned off and unplugged Serious injury may result 16 This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance to operate appropriately Refer to daily and weekly cleaning procedures Use only cleaners and additives recom mended by the manufacturer Never use gasoline glass cleaner furniture polish paint thinner or other household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier 17 Excessive humidity in a room can cause water conden sation on windows and some furniture If this happens turn the humidifier OFF 18 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 19 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 serv iceable parts All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only 20 Never place housing under water flow or immerse in liquids 21 DO NOT plug in the cord with wet hands electric shock could result 22 DO NOT pour water in any openings other than the water tank 23 If you
8. have a warm mist humidifier allow unit to cool before refilling water tank or maintenance as the heater bulb is hot 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 PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED PLUG a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the out let reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact qualified personnel to install the proper outlet DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS POLARIZED PLUG 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 exten sion cord may be used The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of 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 COOL MOISTURE HUMIDIFIER WORKS Your Bionaire Cool Moisture humidifier draws dry air through the rear air intake grill area This air is then passed through 4 moisturesaden wick filters which retains the minerals and depo
9. ies contained in any applicable legislation To the extent that any provision of this Warranty is inconsistent with any applicable law such provision shall be deemed voided or amended as necessary to comply with such law 2006 JCS THG LLC Bionaire the Bionaire logo FilterClean and Clean Away are trademarks of JCS THG LLC BCM552106EM1 Printed in China P J NWN aia Digital COOL MIST Humidifier with Permanent Filter mopeL BCM5521 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 To avoid fire or shock hazard plug the appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet 3 Keep the cord out of heaw traffic areas To avoid fire haz ard NEVER put the cord under rugs or near heat registers 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 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 resu
10. lt 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 DO NOT place hands face or body directly over or near Moisture Outlet while unit is in operation DO NOT cover Moisture Outlet while the unit is operating 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 recom mended by the manufacturer may cause fire electric shock or injury to persons The use of attachments not recommended or sold 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 humidifier NEVER place it on a tae 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 Humidifi
11. ly 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 Throw away the wick filters Do not leave wick filters inside the humidifier 5 Store in a cool dry location 6 Order your new filters so they will be ready for next season 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 inside of the unit contains no user serv iceable parts All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only 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 If you are returning the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase please see the enclosed warranty Should your humidifier require service please call 1 800 253 2764 in North America for further assistance If you have any other questions or comments feel free to write to us or visit our website www bionaire com Bionaire JCS THG LLC 303 Nelson Avenue Neosho MO 64850 Fig 4 Fig 5 Troubleshooting for your Cool Mist Humidifier Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer e What are the variables that v The estimated run time for this humidifier is based on aver affect
12. play onds 2 By pressing the up and down buttons program the humidifier to turn on up to 16 hours in advance in increments of 1 hour 3 The humidifier will continue to run on Auto Mode HI at 45 for 2 hours of runtime REMOVING PERMANENT FILTER FOR CLEANING Through normal use waterborne minerals and sediment become trapped in the Permanent Filter The harder your water the Fig 3 greater amount of minerals in the water and the more often you will F gt need to wash your Permanent Filter Using the FilterClean filter monitor s located on the top grill you will be able to check the life of the Permanent Filter in your humidifier When the unit is turned off the FilterClean needle will read Off When the unit is turned on the Filter Monitor needle will need 60 minutes to read the current filter condition After the needle reads Wash Filter for 60 minutes Permanent filter washing is recommended Regular filter washing is necessary to ensure optimal humidifier performance Removing the Permanent Filter for Cleaning Follow these Instructions 1 Turn the unit off and disconnect from the electrical out let 2 The water tray should be cleaned when you clean the filter The water tray is a convenient way to carry the fil ter to prevent dripping 3 Mix 1 gallon warm tap water with 1 teaspoon concen trated antibacterial liquid dish washing soap 4 Fully submerge filter in soap
13. run time age room conditions The actual run time of your humidifier is dependent on numerous variables such as v Air exchange in the room where the humidifier is placed v Room construction of the room where the humidifier is placed v Temperature of the room where the humidifier is placed VY Humidity levels in the room where the humidifier is placed W Movement of occupants and the opening and closing of doors in the room where the humidifier is placed VY Home furnishings in the room where the humidifier is placed e How do remove film on V See Daily Maintenance instructions Regular cleaning is water tank recommended e How can extend the run Y Run your unit on the lowest setting time v If your unit has electronics set it to your desired humidity level The unit will turn on and off which will extend the run time v Fill the tank all the way full place it on the base let the water empty into the base until it stops bubbling then refill he tank full again This ensures maximum water capacity and will extend run time Trouble e LED not illuminated e Mist output minimal to none e Water leaks from water reservoir e Water Filter turns brown e Film on water reservoir e Water cloudy e Humidistat cycles on off e Very tight reservoir cap Probable Cause Unit not plugged in Power failure Filter has not absorbed water Mineral buildup in base Humidistat is
14. sits The resulting moist air is directed back into the room from the top air grill Tip This humidification system provides a cool invisible moisture output It is normal not to see the mist PRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 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 reservoir by holding the reservoir handle and lifting straight upwards FILLING THE WATER RESERVOIR 1 Twist off the water reservoir cap located on the bottom of the water reservoir by turning counter clockwise and fill the water reservoir with cool fresh water Do not fill with warm water as this may cause leaking 2 After filling the water reservoir replace the water reservoir cap by firmly turning clockwise and then replace the water reservoir onto the base The water reservoir will immediately begin to empty into the base OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your humidifier is equipped with a technologically advanced Fig 1 Filter Monitor Digital Humidistat You can set oe 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 humidifi er ON or OFF depending on the preset comfort level The com fort
15. solution for 15 20 minutes 5 Dunk filter in soap solution several times then gently press to release the soapy water Be sure not to wring pull or scrub filter as this will degrade the filter 6 Run under cool tap water until there is no soap remain ing Some discoloration may still be visible this is nor mal and does not affect performance 7 Gently shake or press the filter to remove excess water 8 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 BWF100 P CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry heated indoor air To get the most benefit from the humidifier and avoid product misuse follow all instruc tions carefully specifically the operation care and mainte nance guidelines 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 instructions micro organisms may be able to grow in the water within the humidifier s 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 performan
16. ths from date of purchase JCS THG LLC will repair or replace the product if it is defective in material or workmanship subject to the conditions in paragraph G lf you have any other problem or claim in connection with this product please write to our Consumer Service Department IMPORTANT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS Your Warranty depends on your following these instructions if you are returning the unit to JCS THG LLC 1 Carefully pack the item in its original carton or other suitable box to avoid damage in shipping 2 Before packing your unit for return be sure to enclose a Your name full address with zip code and tele phone number b A dated sales receipt or PROOF OF PURCHASE c Your 12 50 check for return shipping and han dling and d The model number of the unit and the problem you are having Enclose in an envelope and tape directly to the unit before the box is sealed 8 JCS THG LLC recommends you ship the package U R S ground service for tracking purposes 4 All shipping charges must be prepaid by you 5 Mark the outside of your package Bionaire JCS THG LLC 303 Nelson Avenue Neosho MO 64850 SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES 12 50 USD This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state The provisions of this Warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remed
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