Bionaire BCM7307 Instruction Leaflet

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DAILY MAINTENANCE STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Be sure the unit is OFF and is disconnected from the
When not using your humidifier for an extended period
electrical outlet.
of time:
2. Remove the housing and the reservoir from the
1. Dispose of the filters. DO NOT leave in unit.
humidifier and place in sink or tub.
2. Clean, rinse and thoroughly dry the humidifier as
3. Carry the base of the unit to the sink, remove the wick
directed in weekly maintenance. DO NOT leave any
holder and wicks, place in sink, drain any remaining
water in the unit when storing. Leaving water in the
water and rinse thoroughly to remove any sediment or
unit may render the unit inoperable for the following
dirt. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper
season.
towel.
3. Place the humidifier in the original carton and store in
NOTE: the base and wick holder are dishwasher safe
a cool, dry place.
TOP RACK ONLY.
4. Order your replacement filter for next year's use.
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,
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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
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solution in the base for 20 minutes, while cleaning all
the interior surfaces with a soft brush. Remove base
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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.
Troubleshooting for your Cool Mist Humidifier
Trouble Probable Cause
 Unit not plugged in.
• LED not illuminated.
 Power failure.
 Filter has not
• Mist output minimal to
absorbed water.
none.
 Mineral buildup in base.
 Humidistat is set too low.
 Filter needs to be
replaced.
 Normal operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answer
 Rubber O-ring is missing
• Water leaks from water
reservoir. or improperly placed.
 Reservoir cap not
tight enough.
• Filter turns brown.  The filter needs to be
replaced.
 Short filter life.
 Filter needs to be
• Water in reservoir appears
cloudy.
replaced.
• Humidistat cycles on/off.  Humidifier is reacting
to room humidity level.
• Very tight reservoir cap.  Over tightened.
 Takes 60 minutes to register.
• FilterCheck ® is not working.
 Humidity at the humidifier is
• Humidifier continuously
displays 21%.
at or below 21%.
• Humidifier continuously  Humidity at the humidifier is
displays 90%. at or above 90%.
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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.
Replace your filter
(BWF100) by calling
1-800-253-2764, or visiting
www.bionaire.com.
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.
Replace your filter
(BWF100) by calling
1-800-253-2764, or visiting
www.bionaire.com.
In areas with hard water
the filter will need to be
changed more frequently.
Replace your filter
(BWF100) by calling
1-800-253-2764, or visiting
www.bionaire.com.
Set the humidistat to a
higher or lower setting.
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Add liquid soap or
petroleum jelly to cap
gasket to ease opening.
Allow the humidifier to run
continuously for 60
minutes for the
FilterCheck ® 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.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY
OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF
PURCHASE.
If after having read this leaflet, you have any
COOL MIST
humidifier
BCM7307
MODELS:
Filter# BWF100 / HWF100 (3)
Filter Type: Wick
Read instructions before operating.
Retain for future reference.
Instruction Leaflet
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INFO-LINE
questions or comments on your humidifier,
call 1-800-253-2764 in North America.
127047/9100030004904