Bionaire BCM7205 Instruction Leaflet

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3. Carefully empty the reservoir after 20 minutes, and rinse
with warm water until you can not detect any bleach
smell. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
Troubleshooting for your Cool Mist Humidifier
4. Place filter back into reservoir and refill the water reservoir as
Trouble
directed in Operating Instructions, and turn the unit on.
• Unit does not turn on.
If your humidifier will not be in use for two days or more,
• Mist output minimal to
or at the end of the season follow these instructions.
none.
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. Throw away the wick filters. Do not leave wick filters
inside the humidifier.
• Water leaks from water
5. Store in a cool dry location. reservoir.
6. Order your new filters so they will be ready for next season.
• Wick filter turns brown.
• Film on water reservoir.
• Water cloudy.
• Humidistat cycles on/off.
• Very tight reservoir cap.
• FilterCheck ® is not working.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Probable Cause Solution Question
• What are the variables that The estimated run time for this humidifier is based on aver-
 Unit not plugged in. affect run time? age room conditions. The actual run time of your humidifier
Plug in unit.
 Power failure.
Check circuit breaker or is dependent on numerous variables such as:
outlet.
Air exchange in the room where the humidifier is placed.
 Filter has not
Wait 30 minutes before
Room construction of the room where the humidifier is placed.
absorbed water. starting humidifier.
 Mineral buildup in base. Regular cleaning of tray
after each use will help Temperature of the room where the humidifier is placed.
keep the unit functioning
properly. Humidity levels in the room where the humidifier is placed.
 Humidistat is set too low.
Set the humidistat to high.
 Filter needs to be Movement of occupants and the opening and closing of
Replace your filter
replaced. (BWF100) by calling doors in the room where the humidifier is placed.
1-800-253-2764, or visiting
www.bionaire.com. Home furnishings in the room where the humidifier is placed.
 Normal operation.
Mist is invisible.
• How do I remove film on See Daily Maintenance instructions. Regular cleaning is
Check to see if inlet or
outlet grills are blocked. water tank? recommended.
 Rubber O-ring is missing • How can I extend the run Run your unit on the lowest setting.
Remove reservoir
or improperly placed. cap then replace time?
If your unit has electronics, set it to your desired humidity
or reposition ring.
 Reservoir cap not
level. The unit will turn on and off, which will extend the run
Tighten the
tight enough. reservoir cap. time.
 Your filter needs
Replace your filter Fill the tank all the way full, place it on the base, let the
to be replaced.
(BWF100) by calling water empty into the base until it stops bubbling, then refill
the tank full again. This ensures maximum water capacity
1-800-253-2764, or visiting
www.bionaire.com. and will extend run time.
 Short filter life.
In areas with hard water
the filter will need to be
changed more frequently.
 Mineral deposits cause
Replace your wick filter
film on tank to build up.
(BWF100) by calling
 Filter needs to
1-800-253-2764, or visiting
be replaced.
www.bionaire.com.
 Using warm water
Refill using cool water.
to refill reservoir.
 Humidifier is reacting
Set the humidistat to a
to room humidity level.
higher or lower setting.
 Over tightened.
Add liquid soap or
petroleum jelly to cap
gasket to ease opening.
 Takes 60 minutes to register.
Allow the humidifier to run
continuously for 60
minutes for the
FilterCheck ® Indicator to
reflect the filter condition.
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Answer
What are the limits on JCS's Liability?
How to Obtain Warranty Service
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY
OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF
PURCHASE.
Instruction Leaflet
If after having read this leaflet, you have any
questions or comments on your humidifier,
DIGITAL COOL
MOISTURE
humidifier
BCM7205
MODEL:
Filter: BWF100 / HWF100 (2)
Filter Type: Wick
Read instructions before operating.
Retain for future reference.
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