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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,
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.
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 filter back in, 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 in the Daily Maintenance section.
2. Clean the base by partially filling the base with one 8-oz
cup of undiluted white vinegar, or by using Clean-Away
TM
(Model DMS216) by the manufacturer. Leave this
solution in the base for 20 minutes, while cleaning 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 Disnfect Reservoir:
1. Fill humidifier reservoir 1/2 full with water and 1/2
tablespoon of chlorine bleach.
2. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every
few minutes. Wet all surfaces.
3. Carefully empty the reservoir after 20 minutes, and rinse
with warm water until you cannot detect any bleach
smell. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
4. Place filter back into reservoir and refill the water
reservoir as directed in Operating Instructions, and turn
the unit on.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
When not using your humidifier for an extended period
of time:
1. Do not leave filters in unit. Remove and store in safe
area.
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.
5. Follow cleaning instructions on filter before and after
storing.
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 humidifier 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
1-800-253-2764 in North America for further
assistance.
4.
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If you have any other questions or comments, feel
free to write to us or visit our website
www.bionaire.com
Bionaire
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as
Jarden Consumer Solutions
Consumer Service Department
303 Nelson Avenue
Neosho, MO 64850
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden
Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam
Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden
Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for
a period of two years from the date of purchase, this
product will be free from defects in material and
workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this
product or any component of the product found to be
defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be
made with a new or remanufactured product or
component. If the product is no longer available,
replacement may be made with a similar product of equal
or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT
attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical
functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from
the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable.
Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is
required to obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers,
service centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do
not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the
terms and conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or
damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use
or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or
current, use contrary to the operating instructions,
disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than
JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the
warranty does not cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood,
hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential
damages caused by the breach of any express, implied
or statutory warranty or condition.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any
implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the
duration of the above warranty.
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or
representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind
resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability
to use the product including incidental, special,
consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for
any breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for
any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.
Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply
to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights that vary from province to province,
state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A.
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would
like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-253-2764
and a convenient service center address will be provided
to you.
In Canada
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would
like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-253-2764
and a convenient service center address will be provided
to you.
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam
Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer
Solutions located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In
Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation
(Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer
Solutions, located at 20 Hereford Street, Brampton,
Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have any other problem or claim
in connection with this product, please write our
Consumer Service Department.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY
OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF
PURCHASE.
© 2007 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden
Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved.
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13.DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly face the wall.
Moisture could cause damage, particularly to wall paper.
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 appropriately. Refer to daily and weekly cleaning
procedures. Use only cleaners and additives
recommended by the manufacturer.
17.Never use gasoline, glass cleaner, furniture 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, available at your
local retailer or through the manufacturer 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.
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 APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED AC PLUG (one
blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR
DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.
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 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 result 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
recommended 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 rug or carpet, or on
a finished floor that may be damaged by exposure to
water or moisture.
warm water as this may cause leaking. Replace the
cap on reservoir FIRMLY.
2. When full, carry the reservoir to the humidifier and place
it into the housing. There is a tab located on the
reservoir base for easy guidance. The reservoir holds
1.3 gallons of water. The reservoir will immediately
begin to empty into the base.
3. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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 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 manual setting.
4. Press the button again for the medium manual setting
and again for low manual setting. The settings will be
displayed on the top of the Display Screen. To stop the
unit, scroll through the settings until only the room
humidity is displayed.
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THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY
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.
NOTE: 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 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 2
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%.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Be sure the humidifier is switched to OFF and the unit
is 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 the
humidifier on a finished floor or near furniture, which
can be damaged by moisture or water. Place on a
moisture-resistant surface.
FILLING THE WATER RESERVOIR
1. Remove the reservoir from the housing of the humidifier
by grabbing the handle of the reservoir and pulling
forward. Lift the reservoir out of the housing and bring
to the faucet. Turn the reservoir upside down and twist
off the reservoir cap by turning counter clockwise. Fill
reservoir with cool, fresh tap water. DO NOT fill with
DIGITAL HUMIDISTAT INSTRUCTIONS
To take advantage of the Digital Humidistat, press the
mode ( ) button until the speed is set in either the High,
Medium or Low and the Auto icon is displayed. Then
adjust the humidity level by pressing the up ( ) and
down ( ) buttons until the desired humidity level is
achieved. The display will continue to show both the
room and set humidity level. When the room humidity
level rises above the set humidity, the humidifier will shut
off. When the humidity level drops below the set humidity,
the humidifier will turn on automatically.
NOTE: When setting the Digital Humidistat, there will be
a 2-minute delay before the unit turns on. This allows for
the most accurate humidity reading.
NOTE: There is a delayed reaction in the motor designed
to prevent the motor from turning on and off frequently
due to changing humidity levels. There is a 2-minute
delay after the unit reaches it’s set humidity level before it
will turn on again. It may be longer if the humidity level
remains above the set humidity, but there will always be
at least a 2-minute delay when the humidity level reaches
the desired 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 want the humidifier
to run in.
2. While the humidifier is running, press the timer ( )
button. The display will show “00”.
3. Press the up ( ) and down ( ) buttons to select how
many hours you would like the humidifier to run before
automatically shutting off in increments of 1 hour.
4. The screen will then return to showing the mode that
was selected and a timer icon to indicate the timer is
set.
5. After the preset time expires, the humidifier will
automatically shut off.
Setting the On Timer
1. While the humidifier is off, press the timer ( ) button.
The display will show “00”.
2. By pressing the up ( ) and down ( ) buttons,
program the humidifier to turn on up to 24 hours in
advance in increments of 1 hour.
3. The screen will then return to showing a timer icon to
indicate the timer is set.
4. After the preset time expires, the humidifier will
automatically turn on at a preset level of 45% humidity
and 2 hours of run time.
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.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry,
heated indoor air. To benefit most from the humidifier and
avoid product misuse, 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.
PERMATECH™ FILTER CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. The water tray should be cleaned
when you clean the filter. The
water tray is a convenient way to
carry the filter to prevent dripping.
2. Mix 1 gallon warm tap water with
1 teaspoon concentrated
antibacterial liquid dish washing
soap.
3. Fully submerge filter in soap solution for 15-20 minutes.
4. 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.
5. Run under cool tap water until there is no soap
remaining. Some discoloration may still be visible, this is
normal and does not affect performance.
6. Gently shake or press the filter to remove excess water.
7. 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. The part number for this filter is:
BWF100P.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1. Be sure the unit is OFF and is disconnected from the
electrical outlet.
Digital COOL MIST
Humidifier
with permanent filter
MODEL BCM655-CN
Filter: BWF100P
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 1-800-253-2764 in North America.
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Fig. 1
Reservoir Handle
Water
Reservoir
Housing
Lock
Digital Control
Panel
Humidifier
Housing
Fig. 2
Troubleshooting
Trouble
• Unit does not turn on.
• Mist output minimal to none.
• Filter turns brown.
Pr
obable Cause
☛not plugged in.
☛ Filter has not
absorbed water.
☛ The filter has absorbed
minerals.
Solution
✔ Plug in unit.
✔ Wait 15 minutes for filter
to absorb water.
✔ Follow cleaning instructions
in manual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question
• What are the variables that
affect run time?
• How do I remove film on
water tank?
• How can I extend the run
time?
Answer
The estimated run time for this humidifier is based on average
room conditions. The actual run time of your humidifier is
dependent on numerous variables such as:
✔ Air exchange in the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔ Room construction of the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔ Temperature of the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔ Humidity levels in the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔ Movement of occupants and the opening and closing of
doors in the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔ Home furnishings in the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔ See Daily Maintenance instructions. Regular cleaning is
recommended.
✔ Run your unit on the lowest setting.
✔ 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.
✔ 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
the tank full again. This ensures maximum water capacity
and will extend run time.
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