Bionaire BUL9500 Series - Warm Or Cool Ultrasonic Humidifier Manual

INTRODUCTION

Read instructions before operating. Retain for future reference.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.
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.

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 the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.

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FEATURES - OPERATIONS

CORD AND PLUG 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 information 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.

ICES STATEMENT

This apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-001.

HOW ULTRASONIC WORKS

An ultrasonic transducer atomizes water, producing refreshing visible cool or warm mist. The temperature of warm mist is between 86 ˚F (30°C) - 104 ˚F (40°C).
NOTE: A humidity level below 20% can be unhealthy and uncomfortable. The humidifier should be placed in a normal temperature environment 41 ˚F (5°C) - 104 ˚F (40°C), otherwise, the humidifier may be destroyed in the cold environment. The recommended humidity level is between 40%-50%.

PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FILLING THE WATER TANK

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Power On/Off
Press the Power Button () to turn the humidifier on.
The humidifier will run at Medium setting and the Tank Light will illuminate. Press the Power Button to manually turn light off the humidifier at any setting.
Tank Light
Your humidifier is equipped with a Tank Light which allows you to see the tank in the dark. Press the Tank Light Button () to see unit and tank water level while in the dark.
Cool/Warm Mist Control
Your humidifier can be selected to generate either cool mist or warm mist by pressing the Cool/Warm Mist Control Button (). Each press of the button will switch between cool and warm, and respective indicator will illuminate. You can also turn the Mist Nozzle in multiple directions to achieve your desired direction for mist output.
NOTE: the warm setting is not designed to be hot. It is just above the standard ambient room conditions to prevent the nasal passages from being too cool from the cool moisture.
Mist Output Setting
You may press the Mist Button to select from H/M/L which means High/Medium/Low mist output levels.

DO NOT move the humidifier with water in the tank or the humidifier base. The moving action of the water may activate the water tank's release nozzle and overfill the humidifier base. This may cause the humidifier to function intermittently, or stop emitting mist. Should this occurs, simply remove the excess water from the humidifier base.

1. Carry Handle
2. Water Tank
3. Control Panel (see Figure 2 for close-up)
4. Humidifier Base

5. Timer Button
6. Tank Light Button
7. Power Button
8. Cool/Warm Mist Control Button
9. Mist Output Setting Button

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 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. Be sure the unit is OFF and is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the tank from the humidifier and place in sink or tub.
3. Remove the tank cap and empty excess water from tank.
4. Refill tank with cool tap water as instructed earlier in the Filling Instructions. Do not overfill.
5. Follow Operating Instructions to turn on the humidifier.
   NOTE: Before operation of the humidifier, ensure the rubber valve is in place to cover the hole at the bottom of the base.

Weekly Maintenance:

To Disinfect Humidifier Base and Tank:

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
When not using your humidifier for an extended period of time:

REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES
To order the replacement accessories you can do any of the following:

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble	Probable Cause	Solution
Water Leaks from Tank.	Tank/cap gasket is missing. Unit tilted or not leveled. Cap not tight enough. Tank water is Hot.	Remove tank cap and replace or reposition gasket. Place unit it on a flat or leveled surface. Tighten the cap. Fill with cool water only.
Crack in Tank.	Hot water will cause tank to pressurize. Tanks will crack if hit or dropped.	Fill with cool water only. Handle tank with care. If there is crack on tank, replace with a new tank.
Film on Tank.	Mineral deposits.	Clean/disinfect tank as instructed in weekly cleaning instructions.
Mist output minimal to none.	Scale build up on transducer.	Replace the demineralization cartridge by following the maintenance instructions.
Reduced or no mist.	Out of water. Humidistat set too low. No humidistat on this unit.	Fill tank. Increase setting to High. Properly seat the demineralization cartridge and reseat tank.

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question	Answer
What are the variables that affect run time?	The estimated run time for this humidifier is based on average 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.
How do I remove film on water tank?	Vinegar and water soak will remove it within 20 mins.
How can I extend the run time?	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 the tank full again. This ensures maximum water capacity and will extend run time.

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