Bionaire BCM1855 User Manual

COOLMOISTURE humidifier

MODEL BCM1855

Read instructions before operating. Retain for future reference.

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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

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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.

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.

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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 appropriately. Refer to daily and weekly cleaning
procedures.

17. NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner, fur niture 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, 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 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 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.

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. 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
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 COOL MIST WORKS

Your Bionaire®Cool Mist humidifier draws dry air through the rear