Safety Precautions - Bionaire BW0M5075 Instruction Manual

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electrical outlet. Be sure to pull by the plug and
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not the cord.
7. NEVER drop or insert any object into any
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openings. DO NOT place hands, face, or body
directly over or near Moisture Outlet while unit
By choosing a Bionaire™ humidifier, you have
is in operation. DO NOT cover Moisture Outlet
chosen one of the finest humidifiers on the market
today or place anything over it while the unit is
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operating.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS.
8. DO NOT operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, after the appliance
NOTE: Before reading these instructions,
malfunctions, or if it has been dropped or
please refer to the corresponding
amaged in any manner. Return appliance to
illustrations
manufacturer for examination, electrical or
Descriptions (See fig 1/2)
mechanical adjustment, or repair.
9. Use appliance only for intended household use
A. Mist Chamber
as described in this manual. Any other use not
B. Medicine Cup
recommended by the manufacturer may cause
C. Humidifier Housing
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. The
D. Power Knob
E. Night Light Control use of attachments not recommended or sold
F Night Light by The Holmes Group, may cause hazards.
10.DO NOT use outdoors.
G Tank Handle
11. Always place humidifier on a firm, flat, level
H. Tank
surface. A waterproof mat or pad is
I. Tank Cap
recommended for under the humidifier.
J. Humidifier Base
NEVER place it on a surface that may become
K. Water Purification Filter
damaged by exposure to water and moisture
L. Water Tray
(i.e. finished floor).
M. Safety Lock
N. Heating Element 12.DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

face the wall. Moisture could cause damage,
particularly to wallpaper.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
13.Humidifier should be unplugged when not in
precautions should always be followed to reduce
use.
the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to
14.NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty unit
persons, including the following:
while it is operating. Shut off and unplug
1. Read all instructions before using the
before removing the water tank and moving
appliance.
the unit. DO NOT attempt to remove the water
2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the
tank within 15 minutes after the humidifier is
appliance directly into an electrical outlet and
turned off and unplugged. Serious injury may
fully insert the plug.
result.
3. Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To
15.This humidifier requires regular maintenance
avoid fire hazard, NEVER put the cord under
to operate appropriately. Refer to cleaning and
rugs, or near radiator, stoves, or heaters.
maintenance procedures.
4. DO NOT place humidifier near heat sources
16.NEVER use detergents, petrol, glass cleaner,
such as stoves, radiators, and heaters. Do
furniture polish, paint thinner, or other
locate your humidifier on an inside wall near
household solvents to clean any part of the
an electrical outlet. The humidifier should be
humidifier.
at least 10cm/4" away from the wall for best
17.Excessive humidity in a room can cause water
results.
condensation on windows and some furniture.
5. WARNING: This humidifier produces hot
If this happens, turn the humidifier OFF
steam and therefore should not be placed in
18.Do not use humidifier in an area where
an area where it is accessible to children.
humidity level is in excess of 55%.
Never use a humidifier in a closed room. (i.e:
19.DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any
doors and windows closed) as it may result in
electrical or mechanical functions on this unit.
excessive humidity.
The inside of the unit contains no user
6. WARNING: Do not attempt to refill humidifier
serviceable parts. All servicing should be
without first unplugging the unit from it's
performed by qualified personnel only.
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20.If the supply cord is damaged, it must be 2. Twist off the tank cap located on the bottom of
replaced by the manufacturer or its service the reservoir by turning counter clockwise and
agent or a similarly qualified person. fill the water tank with cool, fresh water. Do
not fill with warm water as this may cause
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leaking.
Please note that this is an electrical
3. After filling the tank, replace the tank cap by
appliance, and requires attention when
firmly turning clockwise and then replace the
in use.
water tank on the base. The tank will
immediately begin to empty into the base.
How Your Warm Mist Humidifier Works
4. Plug the power cord into a convenient and
Your Bionaire™ Warm Mist Humidifier is designed
suitable power supply.
to allow the proper amount of water to flow out of
the tank and through the water purification filter.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (See Fig 2)
The filter takes most of the minerals and sediment
IMPORTANT
out of the water before the water enters the
When using the water purification filter in the
heating chamber where the Electronic Thermal
humidifier for the first time, or after a period of
Control heating element warms the water. Air is
non-use (i.e. 48 hours), pre-soak the filter under a
drawn in through the grill openings located in the
cold running tap for 1 minute. Replace the filter in
back of the unit and mixed with steam in the
the unit and allow 5 minutes for the water to pass.
misting chamber. The warm mist is then
Then, carefully lift the water tank and check if the
dispersed out of the top of the misting chamber
through the outlet grill and into the room. water tray (I) is 2/3 full of water. If not, replace the
NOTE: A humidity level below 30% can be
water tank and wait a further 5 minutes until the
water reaches the desired level.
unhealthy and uncomfortable. The recommended
humidity level is between 45%-55%.
DO NOT switch on the humidifier until the water
tray is 2/3 full of water.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn the power knob to the I position. It is
1. Be sure the humidifier is disconnected from
normal for the humidifier to take about 2-3
the electrical outlet and the power knob is in
minutes to warm up and begin to mist.
the 0 - off position.
2. The Medicine Cup (B) is located on the top of
2. Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat
the Mist Chamber (A). To use, pour designated
surface, about 10cm away from the wall. Do
humidifier medication into the groove.
not place your humidifier on furniture. A floor
DO NOT add medication to the water tank
location that will not be damaged by moisture
DO NOT add medication to the medicine cup
is best.
when the unit is already operating.
3. Remove the water tank (see Figure 1). Remove
Nightlight
the Water Purification Filter, and hold it under a
1. To activate nightlight( ), move the knob to the
cold running tap for at least 1 minute to ensure
on (I) position.
it is thoroughly wet. Then replace it in the water
2. To maximize bulb life, turn the nightlight ( )
tray.
off (O) during the day.
4. Make sure the water tray is free of foreign
RESET PROCEDURE
objects by removing the Mist Chamber. To
remove this stack you must move the Safety
NOTE: When the water tank is empty and the
Lock (M) that secures both parts in place.
water in the Heating Chamber is almost empty,
(Replace the Mist Chamber over the heating
the re-fill light (red) will illuminate and the
element and make sure that the Safety Lock
Automatic Shut-off will activate. The unit will not
knob is in the "Lock" position).
operate again until you refill the water tank and
Filling the Water Tank
reset the humidifier.
NOTE: This humidifier holds about 5.5 litres of
1. Turn the power knob anti-clockwise on to
RESET( ) .
water in the tank and humidifier base. The
2. Unplug the unit.
humidifier will produce up to 11.5 litres of moisture
over a 24-hour period. 3. Remove and refill the water tank.Replace the
tank onto the base.
1. Be sure the humidifier is disconnected from
4. Wait 5 minutes for the Automatic Shut-Off to reset.
the electrical outlet and the power knob is in
the 0 - off position. Remove the water tank. 5. After the 5 minutes, plug in the unit and turn
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