Bionaire BCM4509, BCM4510, BCM4505 User Manual

COOLMOISTURE humidifier

MODEL BCM4505

BCM4509
BCM4510

Read instructions before operating. Retain for future reference.

Instruction Leaflet

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Model BCM4510 Shown

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 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.

6. 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).

7. 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.

8. NEVER place anything over moisture outlet when unit is running.

9. NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings.

10. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,
if 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.

11. 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 attach
ments not recommended or sold by Bionaire

12. DO NOT use outdoors.

13. Always place humidifier on a firm, flat, level surface (4” from wall).
A waterproof mat or pad is recommended for under the humidifier.

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may cause hazards.

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NEVER place it on a rug or carpet, or on a finished floor
that may be damaged by exposure to water or moisture.

14. DO NOT allow the moisture outlet to directly face the wall.
Moisture could cause damage, particularly to wallpaper.

15. Humidifier should be unplugged when not in use.

16. 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.

17. This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance. Refer
to daily and weekly cleaning procedures.

18. NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner, furniture polish,
paint thinner, or other household solvents to clean any part of
the humidifier.

19. Excessive humidity in a room can cause water condensation on
windows and some furniture. If this happens, turn the humidifier OFF.

20. Do not use humidifier in an area where humidity level is in excess
of 50%. Use a hygrometer, available at your local hardware store
or through Bionaire, to measure the humidity.

21. 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.

22. Never place humidifier housing under water flow or immerse in liquids.

23. Do not plug in the cord with wet hands: electric shock could result.

24. Do not block air inlet or outlet grills.

25. Do not fill through other openings other than water reservoir.

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INSTRUCTIONS.

CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

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.

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The length of cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce

mode

refill

humidistat

power

mode

refill

humidistat

power

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 YOUR COOL MOISTURE HUMIDIFIER WORKS

Your Bionaire

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Cool Moisture 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. The resulting moist
air is directed back into the room from the top air grill.

Tip: This humidification system provides a cool, invisible moisture

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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

Water
Reservoir

Moisture
Outlet

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.

Control
Panel

Wick
Filter

4. Remove the humidifier housing by holding the housing support

handle and lifting straight upwards. Check to see that the wick
filter is properly in place. Replace the humidifier housing.

Reservoir
Handle

Base

Reservoir
Cap

Housing
Support Handle

Humidifier
Housing

Float
(underneath)

Figure 1

FILLING THE WATER RESERVOIR

5. 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.

6. After filling the water reservoir, replace the water reservoir cap by

firmly turning clockwise and then replace the water reservoir on
the base. The water reservoir will immediately begin to empty into
the base.

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