Bionaire BWM2601, BWM2601-U Filter Free Warm Moisture Humidifier Manual

HOW YOUR WARM MOISTURE HUMIDIFIER WORKS

Your Bionaire^® Warm Moisture humidifier is designed to allow the proper amounts of water to flow out of the tank. Air is drawn in through the grill openings and mixed with steam in the misting chamber. The warm mist is then dispersed out of the top of the misting chamber through the outlet grill and into the room. Warm moisture humidifiers put moisture back into the air you breathe to help relieve sinus and respiratory discomforts, reduce annoying static electricity and provide a healthy growing environment for your indoor plants.

PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Be sure the humidifier is switched off and disconnected from the electrical outlet.
2. Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat surface, about 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall. Do not place your humidifier on furniture, a floor location that will not be damaged by moisture is best.
3. Remove the water tank by holding the tank handle and lifting straight upwards.

FILLING THE WATER TANK

1. Twist off the water tank cap located on the bottom of the water tank by turning counter clockwise and fill the water tank with cool fresh water. Do not fill with warm water as this may cause leaking.
2. After filling the water tank, replace the water tank cap by firmly turning clockwise and then replace the water tank onto the base. The water tank will immediately begin to empty into the base.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
2. Turn the Mode Knob to the High position (). The Power Light will be On and the Refill Light will be Off. It is normal for the humidifier to take about 10 minutes to warm up and begin to mist.
3. After the unit begins misting, set the humidifier to thedesired power setting [High () or Low ().

RESET PROCEDURE

NOTE: When the water tank is empty and the water in the heating chamber is almost empty, the Automatic Shut Off will activate. The Refill Light will illuminate and the unit will not operate again until you refill the water tank and reset the humidifier.

1. Turn the Mode Knob to off ().
2. Unplug the unit.
3. Remove and refill the water tank, being sure to followthe Daily Maintenance Instructions. Replace the tank onto the base.

4. Wait 20 minutes for Automatic Shut-Off to reset.
5. After 20 minutes, plug in the unit and turn the Mode Knob to High. The Refill Light should now be off (if not repeat steps 1 through 5). In about 10 minutes, the humidifier will begin to produce moisture.

If the Refill Light is still on at this point, and the unit does not begin to product moisture within a few minutes, then repeat Steps 1-5.

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 and base to prevent algae or bacteria growth.

WARM MIST CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The following maintenance procedures must be routinely followed in order to ensure proper, efficient operation of your humidifier. The unit may not operate properly without following the cleaning and maintenance instructions.

When the unit is in use, daily and weekly maintenance is recommended. Regular weekly cleaning prevents scale buildup on the heating element and tray. It also prevents micro-organisms from growing on the tray and tank. This ensures that maximum efficiency will be achieved.

The manufacturer cannot over-emphasize how essential proper cleaning is to the maintenance and continued use of your unit and to the avoidance of algae or bacteria build-up.

DAILY MAINTENANCE

Allow to cool before maintenance.

1. Before cleaning, set the control to off position () and unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the water tank then unlock the misting chamber by rotating the safety lock towards the front of the unit. Lift mist chamber from the unit's base. Now lift the tray from the base.
3. Empty water and minerals from the tray and place in the top rack of the dishwasher. This will remove any sediment and dirt that has accumulated in the tray.
   NOTE: It is imperative that the tray is cleaned properly. The tray is dishwasher safe (top rack ONLY) for easy cleaning.
4. Wipe the heating element clean with a soft cloth after it has had a chance to cool.
5. Replace misting chamber and engage safety lock.

The Electronic Thermal Control Heating element is provided with a special coating that is designed to provide the easiest cleaning and prolong the operating efficiency of the humidifier. DO NOT use any metal or hard objects to clean the Heating Element. Never use detergents, gasoline, kerosene, glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner or other household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier.

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE

Remove scale: Allow to cool before maintenance.

1. Repeat steps 1-5 in the Daily Maintenance section.
2. Clean the tray by partially filling the tray with one 8-oz cup of undiluted white vinegar. Let solution stand 20 minutes, cleaning all interior surfaces with a soft brush. Dampen a cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out entire tray to remove scale.
3. Rinse with clean warm water to remove scale and the white vinegar solution before beginning to disinfect the tank.
4. Wipe the heating element clean with a soft cloth after it has had a chance to cool.

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 tank cap in place.
4. Store in a cool dry location.

Troubleshooting for your Warm Mist Humidifier

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.