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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.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1. Be sure the unit is OFF and is disconnected from the
electrical outlet.
2. Remove the housing and the reservoir 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 reservoir into the sink and
rinse reservoir 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 reservoir 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
the 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 reservoir.
To Disinfect Humidifier Base and Reservoir:
1. Fill humidifier base with 1/4 gallon of water and 1/2
teaspoon of chlorine bleach.
2. Fill the reservoir 1/2 full with water and 1/2 teaspoon
of chlorine bleach.
3. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every
few minutes. Wet all surfaces.
4. Carefully empty the base and reservoir after 20 minutes,
and rinse with water until you cannot detect any
bleach smell. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
5. Refill the water reservoir as directed with cool tap water,
replace the humidifier housing, and turn the unit on.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
If your humidifier will not be in use for two days or more,
or at the end of the season follow these instructions.
1. Clean and dry the humidifier thoroughly as per the
“Weekly Maintenance” instructions.
2. Let the humidifier dry completely before storing. Do
not store with water inside the base or water reservoir.
3. Remove the reservoir cap. Do not store with the
reservoir cap in place.
4. Follow Filter Washing Procedure before storage.
Ensure that the filter is completely dry before being
stored.
5. Store in a cool dry location.
Troubleshooting for your Cool Mist Humidifier
Trouble
• LED not illuminated.
• Mist output minimal to
none.
• Water leaks from water
reservoir.
• Wick filter turns brown.
• Film on water reservoir.
• Water cloudy.
• Humidistat cycles on/off.
• Very tight reservoir cap.
• FilterClean
TM
is not working.
• Humidifier continuously
displays 21%.
• Humidifier continuously
displays 90%.
Probable Cause
☛ Unit not plugged in.
☛ Power failure.
☛ Filter has not
absorbed water.
☛ Mineral buildup in base.
☛ Humidistat is set too low.
☛ Permanent filter needs to
be washed.
☛ Normal operation.
☛ Rubber O-ring is missing
or improperly placed.
☛ Reservoir cap not
tight enough.
☛ Your filter needs
to be cleaned.
☛ In areas with particular
hard water your wick
filter will need to be
cleaned frequently.
☛ Mineral deposits cause
film on tank to build up.
☛ Filter needs to
be washed.
☛ Using warm water
to refill reservoir.
☛ Humidifier is reacting
to room humidity level.
☛ Over tightened.
☛ Takes 60 minutes to register.
☛ Humidity at the humidifier is
at or below 21%.
☛ Humidity at the humidifier is
at or above 90%.
Solution
✔ Plug in unit.
✔ Check circuit breaker or
outlet.
✔ Wait 30 minutes before
starting humidifier.
✔ Regular cleaning of tray
after each use will help
keep the unit functioning
properly.
✔ Set the humidistat to high.
✔ Wash your wick filter and
follow the filter washing
procedure in this manual.
✔ Mist is invisible.
✔ Check to see if inlet or
outlet grills are blocked.
✔ Remove reservoir
cap then replace
or reposition ring.
✔ Tighten the reservoir cap.
✔ Follow Filter Washing
Procedure located in
this manual.
✔ Use Clean-Away™
Solution (DMS216), to
order, call 1-800-253-2764,
or visit www.bionaire.com.
✔ Follow Filter Washing
Procedure located in this
manual.
✔ Refill using cool water.
✔ Set the humidistat to a
higher or lower setting.
✔ Add liquid soap or
petroleum jelly to cap
gasket to ease opening.
✔ Allow the humidifier to run
continuously for 60
minutes for the
FilterClean
TM
Indicator to
reflect the filter condition.
✔ Continue to operate
humidifier to raise the room
humidity.
✔ Stop operating the
humidifier if the humidity
level is too high.
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 aver
age 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
he tank full again. This ensures maximum water capacity
and will extend run time.
1 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 one
year 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 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 simi-
lar 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.
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.
127050/9100030004917
☎
COOL MIST humidifier
with permanent filter
MODEL BCM7309
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 B 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.
© 2008 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as
Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved.
Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as
Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.
BCM730908EM1 Printed in China
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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FILTER#: BWF100P/HWF100P (3)
Filter Type: Permanent Wick
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