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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. If you have a warm
mist humidifier, DO NOT attempt to remove the water
tank within 15 minutes after the humidifier is turned off
and unplugged. Serious injury may result.
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. Never use gasoline,
glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner, or other
household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier.
17.Excessive humidity in a room can cause water
condensation on windows and some furniture. If this
happens, turn the humidifier OFF.
18.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.
19.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.
20.Never place housing under water flow, or immerse in
liquids.
21.DO NOT plug in the cord with wet hands, electric
shock could result.
22.DO NOT pour water in any openings other than the
water tank.
23.If you have a warm mist humidifier, allow unit to cool
before refilling water tank or maintenance as the
heater bulb is hot.
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.
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CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED
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
HUMIDIFIER SAFETY
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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 inches (10 cm)
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.
DO NOT fill with warm water as this may cause
leaking. Replace the cap on reservoir FIRMLY.
2. When full, carry reservoir to the humidifier and place
onto the base. The reservoir holds 1.2 gallons of
water and the base holds 1/3 gallon of water. The
reservoir will immediately begin to empty into 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 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 room humidity.
NOTE: The display range is 21% - 90%. If your room
humidity level falls below 21%, the unit will display 21.
If your room humidity level rises above 90%, the unit
will display 90.
3. To start the unit, push the MODE/OFF button twice
within 3 seconds for the HIGH (3) manual setting.
4. Press the button again for the MEDIUM (2) manual
setting and again for LOW (1). After the selection is
made, the display will return to show the current room
humidity.
5. To stop the unit, press and hold the button for two
seconds, or keep pressing the button until the display
reads OFF (OF).
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.
NOTE: Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb
water and for the unit to produce moisture.
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS
POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY.
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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 (refer to the rating artwork
placed on 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 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%.
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 inches (10 cm) 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 base of the humidifier
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.
NOTE: The Digital Humidistat 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 reservoir, base and wick filter to prevent algae or
bacteria growth.
16 HOUR AUTO ON/OFF TIMER INSTRUCTIONS
The Auto On/Off timer will allow the user two options, to
set a time to turn the unit off or to set a time to turn the
unit on.
Auto Off Timer
While the unit is running, the off timer can be activated by
holding down the up and down buttons simultaneously
for 2 seconds, the screen will flash 00 and the up and
down arrows can be pushed to adjust the timer up to 16
hours in increments of one, once 16 hours is reached,
the next push of the timer button will cycle back to 00
hours. The Timer Light ( ) will illuminate to indicate that
the Timer is activated. The unit will then shut off after the
timer expires (in its current setting). While the unit is
running, the timer should stay on even if other modes are
being changed. The timer should only be deactivated if
the unit is turned off.
Auto On Timer
While the unit is off, the up and down buttons are
pressed simultaneously for 2 seconds and the display will
flash 00 the up button may then be pushed again to
increase the hours to turn on (in its last setting) from 1-16
in increments of 1 hour. The unit will then come on after
the timer expires, if the unit is then turned on, the timer
will be deactivated. The Timer Light ( ) will illuminate to
indicate that the Timer is activated. Once 16 hours is
reached, the next push of the timer button will cycle back
to 00 hours.
REPLACING THE FILTERS
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.
NOTE: After 60 minutes of use, FilterCheck
®
Indicator will
move and indicate your filters
condition.
New filters will register in the 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 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.
To replace 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 1-800-253-2764 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 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 reservoir. 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.
A
C
B
D
A. LED DISPLAY
B. CONTROL PANEL
C. UP/DOWN BUTTONS
D. MODE/OFF BUTTON
E. TIMER LIGHT
Figure 1
E
Figure 2
If you have any questions regarding your product or
would like to learn more about other Bionaire
®
products, please contact our Consumer Service
Department at 1-800-253-2764 or visit our website at
www.bionaire.com.
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