Bionaire Bcm7305rc-cn Owner's Manual

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be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over. cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can the rating of the humidifier. Care must be taken to arrange the extension electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than longer cord is necessary an approved extension cord may be used. The hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. If a The length of cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the

Cord and Plug Installation Safety Instructions

POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY

DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETYPURPOSE OF THIS

qualified personnel to install the proper outlet. fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If the plug does not Current) PLUG (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH APOLARIZED AC (Alternating

NOTE: DO NOT block air inlet or outlet. moisture may cause damage. the humidifier. The room already has plenty of humidity and additional NOTE: If moisture forms on the walls or windows of the room, turn off NOTE: This is an electrical appliance and requires attention when in use.

Consumer Safety Information

27.Use both hands when carrying full tank of water.

26.Do not move unit after it has been used until unit cools completely.

25.NEVER operate unit without water in the tank.

overhanging surfaces.

24.To prevent damage to surfaces, do not place humidifier under

23.Do not pour water in any openings other than the water tank.

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

21.Never place housing under water flow or immerse in liquids. performed by qualified personnel only. the unit contains no user serviceable parts. All servicing should be functions on this unit. Doing so will void your warranty. The inside of

20.DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical

manufacturer, to measure the humidity. 50%. Use a hygrometer, available at your local retailer or through the

19.Do not use humidifier in an area where humidity level is in excess of

windows and some furniture. If this happens, turn the humidifier OFF.

18.Excessive humidity in a room can cause water condensation on

thinner, or other household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier.

17.NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint only cleaners and additives recommended by the manufacturer. appropriately. Refer to daily and weekly cleaning procedures. Use

16.This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance to operate off and unplug before removing the water tank and moving the unit.

15.NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty unit while it is operating. Shut

14.Humidifier should be unplugged when not in use. could cause damage, particularly to wall paper.

13.DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly face the wall. Moisture exposure to water or moisture. it on a rug or carpet, or on a finished floor that may be damaged by or pad is recommended for use under the humidifier. NEVER place

12.Always place humidifier on a firm, flat, level surface. A waterproof mat

11.DO NOT use outdoors. cause hazards. attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. The use of manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may

10.Use appliance only for intended household use as described in this electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair. any manner. Return appliance to manufacturer for examination, the appliance malfunctions, or if it has been dropped or damaged in

9. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after

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

7. Never place anything over moisture outlet when the unit is running. plug and not the cord. cause personal injury. Be sure to unplug the unit by pulling on the the unit from its electrical outlet. Failure to heed this warning may

6. WARNING: Do not attempt to refill humidifier without first unplugging excessive humidity). may be sleeping, resting, or playing (a closed room may result in NEVER use humidifier in a closed room, particularly where a child

5. NEVER place humidifier in an area where it is accessible to children. the wall for best results. an electrical outlet. The humidifier should be at least 4” away from radiators, and heaters. Locate your humidifier on an inside wall near

4. DO NOT place humidifier near heat sources such as stoves, put the cord under rugs or near heat registers.

3. Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid fire hazard, NEVER AC electrical outlet.

2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance directly into a 120V

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

persons, including the following: always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should

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Bionaire YEARS from the date of original purchase, either to repair or replace at its option, without charge (parts and labor), any supplied or manufactured part of this humidifier which, upon inspection by an authorized service center, proves to have failed in normal use due to defects in material or workmanship, or at its option, to replace the unit.

Operation under conditions other than those recommended or at voltages other than the voltage indicated on the unit, or any attempts by unauthorized personnel to service the unit or modify it, will render the guarantee void.

Bionaire damage or any incidental or consequential damages of any kind (including water damage), resulting from defects, malfunctions, misuse, improper installation or alteration of the product.

BIONAIRE RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR INCIDENTAL LOSSES CAUSED BY USE OF THIS PRODUCT.

The provisions of this Warranty are in addition to, and not a modification of, or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation and to the extent that any such provision purports to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties or other rights or remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith.

WARRANTY

warrants to the first retail purchaser, for SIX (6)

shall not be liable for any personal injury, property

EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL

For Warranty Service, please call 1-800-788-5350 in North America.

consumer service representative will help

A Bionaire determine which is the best procedure in order for your humidifier to be repaired.

KEEP THIS NUMBER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. HUMIDIFIER 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 serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only.

2. 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.

3. Should your humidifier require service, please call 1-800-788-5350 in North America for further assistance.

If you have any other questions or comments, feel free

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to write to us:

Consumer Service Department 32B Spur Drive El Paso, TX 79906

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READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING.

RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

BCM7305

BCM7305RC

DIGITAL COOL

MOISTURE

HUMIDIFIER

Instruction Leaflet

If, after reading this leaflet you have any questions or comments, please call 1-800-788-5350 and a Customer Service Representative will be happy to assist you.

INFO-LINE

Your Bionaire Cool Mist humidifier draws dry air through the rear air intake grill area. This air is then passed through 3 moisture laden wick filters, 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%.

1. Be sure the humidifier is switched to OFF and the unit is

2. Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat surface, about 4” away

FILLING THE WATER TANK

1. Remove the tank from the base of the humidifier and bring to the

2. When full, carry tank to the humidifier and place onto the base. The

3. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.

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

3. To start the unit, push the MODE/OFF

4. Press the button again for the

5. To stop the unit, press and hold the

DIGITAL HUMIDISTAT INSTRUCTIONS (see Figure 1)

To take advantage of the digital Humidistat, press the MODE/OFF 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.

HOW COOL MIST WORKS

PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

disconnected from the electrical outlet.

from the wall. DO NOT place the humidifier on a finished floor or near furniture, which can be damaged by moisture or water. Place on a moisture-resistant surface.

faucet. Turn the tank upside down and twist off the tank cap by turning counter clockwise. Fill tank with cool, fresh tap water. DO NOT fill with warm water as this may cause leaking. Replace the cap on tank FIRMLY.

tank holds 1.2 gallons of water and the base holds 1/3 gallons of water. The tank will immediately begin to empty into base.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

room humidity.

button once for the HIGH (3) manual setting.

MEDIUM (2) manual setting and again for LOW (1). After the selection is made, the display will return to show the current room humidity.

button for two seconds, or keep pressing the button until the display reads OF.

Figure 1

A. LED DISPLAY B. CONTROL PANEL C. UP/DOWN BUTTONS D. MODE/OFF BUTTON

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 more days, make sure any residual water is drained from the water tank, base and wick filter to prevent algae or bacteria growth.

USING THE PROGRAMMABLE TIMER

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 humidifier 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 “00”.

3. By pressing the up and down buttons, program the humidifier to turn off up to 16 hours later in increments of 1 hour.

4. After setting the timer, the display will return to show the current room humidity. The timer light will illuminate to show that the timer is activated.

5. After the predetermined length of time has passed, the humidifier will automatically shut off.

Setting the On Timer:

1. While the humidifier is off, press and hold the up and down buttons

simultaneously for 2 seconds.

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. After the preset length of time has passed, the humidifier will

automatically turn on Auto Mode HI at 45% for a preset time of 2 hours.

DIGITAL HUMIDISTAT REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS (For BCM7305RC-CN only)

1. Insert 2 AAA batteries into back of remote control.

2. Press the Mode/Off button on remote to begin operation.

3. Use the remote to control the same features as the base unit.

NOTE: The timer function can only be activated on the base unit. It cannot be activated via the remote control. NOTE: Do not mix new and old batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zine), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

Through normal use, waterborne minerals 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. You will be able to monitor the life of the filters in your humidifier by checking the FilterCheck®Indicator. When the unit is off, the FilterCheck Indicator will read in the OFF position. After 60 minutes of use, FilterCheck®Indicator will move from the OFF position and indicate your filters condition. New filters will register in the blue section reading Good filter. After frequent use of your humidifier, the FilterCheck®Indicator will let you know when the filters need to be changed (see Figure 2). When the needle is in the grey/black (CHANGE) section, this means the proper amount of moisture is not getting into your air due to the excessive minerals and sediment that have become trapped on your filters. At this point, you should replace your filters. It is important to change your filters as indicated to obtain stated performance level.

REPLACING THE FILTERS

Figure 2

To r eplace the filter, follow the steps below:

1. Turn the unit off and disconnect from the electrical outlet.

2. Remove the tank and main housing to access the base.

3. Remove the wick holder from the base of the humidifier.

4. Remove each individual wick and discard. Do not remove rivet, replacement wicks come equipped with rivets for easy replacement.

5. Follow the weekly cleaning instructions.

6. Insert new filters into each section of the wick holder making sure the rivet attaches to the wick holder securely.

7. Do not use wicks without rivets as this will not produce the unit’s intended output.

8. Replace the wick holder into the base and replace main housing and then tank.

9. Repeat Operating Instructions.

It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach maximum output. You can purchase replacement filters (Model BWF100) by calling 1-800-788-5350 or by visiting www.bionaire.com.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry, heated indoor air. To benefit most from the humidifier and avoid product mis-use, 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 recommended care and maintenance guidelines, micro-organisms may be able to grow in the water within the water tank. 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.

1. Be sure the unit is OFF and is disconnected from the electrical outlet.

2. Remove the housing and the tank from the humidifier and place in sink or tub.

3. Carry the base of the unit to the sink, remove the wick holder 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 holder 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 holder, 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.

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE

To Remove Scale:

1. Repeat steps 1-4 above.

2. Clean the base by partially filling the base with one 8-oz cups of undiluted white vinegar, or by using CleanseClean®(Model S1710) by the manufacturer. Leave this solution in the base for 20 minutes, while cleaning the all interior surfaces with a soft brush. 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 tank.

To Disinfect Humidifier Base and Tank:

1. Fill humidifier base with 1/4 gallon of water and 1/2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach.

2. Fill the tank 1/2 full with water and 1/2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach.

DAILY MAINTENANCE

3. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every few minutes. Wet all surfaces.

4. Carefully empty the base and tank 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 FilterCheck 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 holder.

6. Refill the water tank as directed with cool tap water, replace the humidifier housing, and turn the unit on.

When not using your humidifier for an extended period of time:

1. Dispose of the filters. DO NOT leave in unit.

2. Clean, rinse and thoroughly dry the humidifier as directed in weekly maintenance. DO NOT leave any water in the unit when storing. Leaving water in the unit may render the unit inoperable for the following season.

3. Place the humidifier in the original carton and store in a cool, dry place.

4. Order your replacement filter for next year’s use.

To order the replacement accessories you can do any of the following:

•Fill out the accessory card found with the product

•Visit your local retailer

• Go to www.bionaire.com

•Call consumer service at 1-800-788-5350

Indicator to see if it is time to replace the

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM SOLUTION

Unit does not • Drain water from base and allow unit to dry turn on. for 15 minutes.

Mist output minimal • Wait 15 minutes before starting humidifier. to none. • See Weekly Maintenance under

Water leaks • Remove tank cap then replace or from tank. reposition ring.

Filter turns brown. • Replace your filter (BWF100) by calling

Film on water tank. • See Daily Maintenance under Cleaning and

Water in tanks • Replace your filter (BWF100) by calling appears cloudy. 1-800-788-5350, or visit www.bionaire.com.

Unit cycles on/off. • Set the Digital Humidistat to a higher or Very tight tank cap. • Add liquid soap to cap gasket to ease opening.

• Check circuit breaker.

Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions. Regular cleaning is recommended to keep the unit functioning properly.

• Raise the level of humidity by adjusting the humidistat (see Operating Instructions).

• Replace your filter (BWF100) by calling 1-800-788-5350, or visit www.bionaire.com.

•Tighten the cap. 1-800-788-5350, or visit www.bionaire.com.

• In areas with hard water the filter will need to be changed more frequently.

Maintenance instructions. Regular cleaning is recommended to keep the unit functioning properly. To order CleanseClean®(S1710), call 1-800-788-5350, or visit www.bionaire.com.

• Use cool water to fill the water tank and only use Bionaire®care products recommended in this manual.

lower desired setting.