Bionaire BCM1850 User Manual

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COOLMOISTURE humidifier

MODEL BCM1850

Read instructions before operating. Retain for future reference.

Instruction Leaflet

INFO-LINE

If after having read this leaflet, you have any questions

or comments on your humidifier,

call 1-800-788-5350 in North America.

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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 120 V 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" 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 it’s electrical outlet. Failure to heed this warning may
cause personal injury. Be sure to pull 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 Bionaire®or The Holmes Group, Inc. 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 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.

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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 tank and moving the unit.

16. This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance to
operate properly. Refer to the Cleaning and Maintenance
instructions section in this manual.

17. NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner, fur niture polish,
paint thinner, or other household solvents to clean any part of
the humidifier. Use only Bionaire®care products recommended
in this manual.

18. Do not use humidifier in an area where the humidity level
exceeds 50%; excessive moisture could cause damage.
If the unit does not feature a hygrometer (a device used to
measure the humidity level), one may be purchased by
calling 1-800-788-5350 or by visiting www.bionaire.com.

19. Do not use humidifier in an area where humidity level is in excess
of 50%. Use a hygrometer, such as Bionaire’s BT400 or BT254
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 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 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.

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INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED
WITH A POLARIZED AC (Alternating
Current)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 outlet, 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.