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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 TANK
1. Remove the tank from the base of the humidifier and bring to
the 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.
2. When full, carry tank to the humidifier and place onto the base.
The tank holds 3/4 gallons of water and the base holds 1/4
gallon of water. The tank 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
SmartTouch
™
Electronic Humidistat. You can set the humidifier to
run continuously in manual mode or set the SmartTouch
™
Electronic Humidistat to your desired humidity setting. The
SmartTouch
™
Electronic Humidistat will automatically turn the
humidifier ON or OFF, depending on the preset comfort level. The
comfort level ranges between 35% and 55% relative humidity.
Manual Mode Instructions:
1. Plug the humidifier into a 120VACelectrical outlet.
2. To start the unit, push the MODE/OFF button once for the HIGH
manual setting. (See figure 2.)
3. Press the button again for the LOW manual setting. (See figure 2.)
4. To stop the unit, press and hold the button for two seconds, or
keep pressing the button until all the humidity indicators are OFF.
NOTE: In Manual Mode, only the LOW or HIGH power light will be lit.
SmartTouch
™
Humidistat Instructions:
To take advantage of the SmartTouch
™
Electronic Humidistat,
press the MODE/OFF button until the speed is set in either the
HIGH or LOW setting, and the desired Humidity is set. When the
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: When the SmartTouch
™
Electronic Humidistat is set, either
the HIGH or LOW power light and the percent humidity light will
remain lit during operation. (See figure 2.)
NOTE: Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb water
and for the unit to produce moisture.
NOTE: The SmartTouch
™
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.
SmartTouch
™
REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS
(For BCM7203RC-CN only)
1. Insert 2 AAA batteries into back of remote control.
2. Press the SmartTouch
™
button on remote to begin operation.
3. Use the remote to control the same features as the base unit.
NOTE: Do not mix new and old batteries. Do not mix
alkaline,standard (carbon-zine), or rechargeable (nickel-
cadmium) batteries.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
REPLACING/STORAGE THE FILTER
FEATURES - OPERATIONS
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.
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 by 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.
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 detergents, 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.Do not move unit after it has been used until unit cools completely.
27.Use both hands when carrying full tank of water.
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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 COOL MIST WORKS
Your Holmes
®
Cool Mist 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%.
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
need to change your filters.
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 3.
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.
To replace the filter, follow the steps below.
1. Push the SmartTouch
™
button (MODE/OFF) for 2 seconds to 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 they will not produce the unit's intended
output.
8. Replace the wick holder into the base (it can only go in by following the
arrow indicator) and replace main housing and then tank.
9. Repeat Operating Instructions steps.
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.
It is recommended that a replacement filter is purchased for uninterrupted use.
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.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1. Before cleaning, push the SmartTouch
™
button for 2 seconds to turn the
unit OFF and disconnect 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.
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
®
Indicator to see if it is time to replace the filters.
Depending on water hardness in your area, it may be necessary to
change the filters 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.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
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 filters for next year’s use.
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
Figure 3
Figure 2
Figure 1
A
B
D
E
F
C
G
A. WATER TANK
B. CARRY HANDLE
C. FILTERCHECK
®
INDICATOR
D. HUMIDIFIER HOUSING
E. SmartTouch
™
HUMIDISTAT
F. HUMIDIFIER BASE
G. SmartTouch
™
CONTROL PANEL
A
A. SET HUMIDITY LIGHTS
B. SPEED SETTING LIGHTS
C. MODE/OFF BUTTON
B
C
B
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