Bionaire BCM630 - Cool Moisture Tower Humidifier Manual

HOW COOL MIST WORKS

Your Bionaire^® Cool Mist humidifier draws dry air through the rear air intake grill area. This air is then passed through a moisture–laden wick filter, 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%.

PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Be sure the humidifier is switched to OFF and the unitis 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 housing of the humidifier bygrabbing the handle of the tank and pulling forward. Lift the tank out of the housing 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 the tank to the humidifier and place itinto the housing. There is a tab located on the tank base for easy guidance. The tank holds 1.3 gallons of water. The tank will immediately begin to empty into the base.
3. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Your humidifier is equipped with a technologically advanced Digital Humidistat. You can set the humidifier to run continuously in manual mode or set the Digital Humidistat to your desired humidity setting. The Digital Humidistat will automatically turn the humidifier ON or OFF, depending on the preset comfort level. The comfort level ranges between 35% and 65% relative humidity.

MANUAL MODE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Plug the humidifier into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
2. The display will show the current room humidity.
3. To start the unit, push the MODE/OFF button once forthe HIGH (3) manual setting.
4. Press the button again for the MEDIUM (2) manualsetting and again for LOW (1). After the selection is made, the display will return to show the current room humidity.
5. To stop the unit, press and hold the button for twoseconds, or keep pressing the button until the display reads OFF (OF).

DIGITAL HUMIDISTAT INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 1

1. Tank
2. Tank Handle
3. Base
4. Humidifier Housing
5. Control Panel
6. Filter Monitor

To take advantage of the Digital Humidistat, press the MODE/OFF button until the speed is set in either the auto HIGH (A3), auto MEDIUM (A2) or auto LOW (A1) setting. Then adjust the set humidity by using the up and down buttons. Humidity will increase or decrease in increments of 5%. When the humidity level is set, the display will return to show the current room humidity. When the room 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: Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb water and for the unit to produce moisture.

NOTE: The Digital Humidistat 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.

EXTENDED RUN TIME SETTING

By setting you humidifier to a specific humidity level, you are actually also extending the run time. Since the unit will turn on and off to maintain the set humidity level, less water will be used, so you will need to fill the unit less than you would on manual setting.

USING THE PROGRAMMABLE TIMER

Digital Humidistat allows the user to program the humidifier to come on at a preset time, or turn off after a set amount of time.

SETTING THE OFF TIMER

1. Set the mode and/or humidity you wish the humidifierto run in.
2. While the humidifier is running, press and hold the upand down buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds. The display will flash "00".
3. By pressing the up and down buttons, program thehumidifier to turn off up to 16 hours later in increments of 1 hour.
4. After setting the timer, the display will return to showthe current room humidity. The timer light will illuminate to show that the timer is activated.
5. After the predetermined length of time has passed, thehumidifier will automatically shut off.

SETTING THE ON TIMER

1. While the humidifier is off, press and hold the up anddown buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds.
2. By pressing the up and down buttons, program thehumidifier to turn on up to 16 hours in advance in increments of 1 hour.
3. After the preset length of time has passed, the humidifier will automatically turn on Auto Mode HI at 45% for a preset time of 2 hours.

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 be able to monitor the life of your filters in your humidifier.

You will be able to monitor the life of the filters in your humidifier by checking the Filter Monitor Indicator. After 60 minutes of use, Filter Monitor Indicator will move and indicate your filters condition. New filters will register in the section reading GOOD filter. After frequent use of your humidifier, the Filter Monitor Indicator will let you know when the filters need to be changed (see Figure 2).

Figure 2

When the needle is in the 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. Turn the unit off and disconnect from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the tank from the housing.
3. Unlock the housing from the base by turning the lockknob to the unlocked position
4. Lift the housing straight up and place to the side
5. Unlock the wick holder from the base by turning thelock knob to the unlocked position.
6. Remove the wicks from the wick holder.
7. Follow the weekly cleaning instructions.
8. Insert new filters into the wick holder and lock the wickholder back onto the base.
9. Replace the housing onto the base and lock it into place.
10. Fill the tank and place back into housing.
11. Repeat Operating Instructions

It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach maximum output.

You can purchase replacement filters (model BWF100/HF235 – 2 filters) at your local retailer, by calling 1-800-253-2764, filling out the accessory card, 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 get the most benefit from the humidifier and avoid product misuse, follow all instructions carefully, specifically the operation, care and maintenance guidelines. 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 instructions, micro-organisms may be able to grow in the water within the humidifier's 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 theelectrical outlet.
2. Remove the housing and the reservoir from thehumidifier and place in sink or tub.
3. Carry the base of the unit to the sink, remove thewicks, 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.
4. Drain the water from the tank into the sink and rinsetank thoroughly. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
5. Put filters back in wick frame, replace on base, replacethe housing, then refill tank with cool tap water as instructed earlier in the Filling Instructions. Do not overfill.
6. Follow Operating Instructions.

NOTE: The Tray is dishwasher safe (TOP RACK ONLY) for easy cleaning.

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE

Remove scale:

1. Repeat steps 1-4 above.
2. Clean the base by partially filling the base with one 8-ozcup of undiluted white vinegar, or use Clean-Away^TM by Bionaire^®. Let solution stand 20 minutes, cleaning all the interior surfaces with a soft brush. Dampen a cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out entire base to remove scale.
3. Rinse with clean warm water to remove scale and the white vinegar solution before beginning to disinfect the tank.

Disinfect TANK:

1. Fill water tank with 1 teaspoon of chlorine bleach and 1 gallon of water.
2. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every fewminutes. Wet all surfaces.
3. Empty the reservoir after 20 minutes, and rinse well withwater until the bleach smell is gone. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
4. Check to see if it is time to change the wick filter.
5. Refill the water tank with cool water, replace the humidifier housing and the water tank. Repeat Operating Instructions.

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 notstore with water inside the base or water tank.
3. Remove the tank cap. Do not store with the tank cap inplace.
4. Store in a cool dry location.

Trouble Shooting for your Cool Mist Humidifier

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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?

• See Daily Maintenance instructions. Regular cleaning is recommended.

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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