Technical Specifications; Warning! This Appliance Must Be Earthed - Bionaire BW0M5075 Instruction Manual

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the Power Knob to I. In about 2-3 minutes, the position and unplug the unit from the electrical
humidifier will begin to produce moisture. outlet.
6. If the refill light remains lit, unplug the 2. Remove the water tank then unlock the misting
humidifier and wait a further 5 minutes. chamber by rotating the safety lock. Lift mist
chamber from the unit's base. Now lift the tray
IMPORTANT:
from the base.
If you do not plan to use the humidifier for two or
3. Empty water and minerals from the tray and
more days, make sure any residual water is
wash it through to remove any sediment and
drained from the water tank and base to prevent
dirt that has accumulated in the tray.
algae or bacteria growth.
NOTE: It is imperative that the tray is cleaned
Replacing the Water Purification Filter properly. The tray is dishwasher safe for easy
cleaning (Top rack of the dishwasher only).
The water purification filter is used to retain
4. Rinse out the tank out and refill with clean cool
minerals in your water and provide a clean
water.
moisture output. The filter life is determined by
5. Wipe the heating element clean with a soft
the average daily use of your humidifier and the
cloth after it has had a chance to cool.
water hardness in your area. Areas with hard
WARNING: If the misting chamber is left
water will require more frequent replacement of
the filter. It is strongly recommended that the filter assembled to the humidifier, it may take up to an
be replaced at least every 2-3 months (depending hour before the heating element is sufficiently cool
on use) or when the heating element is starting to to be touched.
gather minerals on it.
This humidifier heats the water producing a clean
moisture. Some of the impurities from the water
To Replace the Filter:
are collected in the Heating Chamber. The
1. Switch the humidifier to 0 - off and unplug. Electronic Thermal Control Heating element is
Remove the tank, drain any water from the
lined with a Teflon coating that is designed to
base, lift out the used filter, and throw it away.
provide the easiest cleaning to prolong the
2. Remove the protective bag from the new filter operating efficiency of the humidifier.
and pre-soak the filter under a cold running tap
DO NOT use any metal or hard objects to clean
for 1 minute. Place the soaked filter into the
the Heating Element. The coating can be
base (see Figure 2) and replace the tank
scratched if cleaned improperly.
allowing at least 5 minutes for the water to
Never use detergents, gasoline, kerosene, glass
pass before switching the unit ON (I).
cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner or other
Cleaning and Maintenance Instruction
household solvents to clean any part of the
humidifier.
The following maintenance procedures must be
routinely followed in order to ensure proper,
De-scaling Maintenance
efficient operation of your humidifier. The unit
WILL FAIL if it is not cleaned properly.
• Scale needs to be removed as it becomes
Regular cleaning prevents scale build-up on the noticeable. We recommend using Bionaire
heating element and tray. It also prevents micro- Clean Away - Humidifier cleaning solution.
organisms from growing on the tray and tank. This
• Apply Solution with a plastic brush to scale
ensures that maximum efficiency will be achieved.
surfaces. Let it soak until residue is softened.
We cannot over-emphasize how essential proper For cleaning the tank, mix 2 capsules of
cleaning is to the maintenance and continued use solution with 2 litres of water. Let mixture stand
of your unit and the avoidance of algae or bacteria for several minutes, swishing every few
build-up. minutes. Drain solution and THOROUGHLY
RINSE the tank.
Regular Maintenance
If not available follow these instructions:
The frequency of maintenance will depend on the
1. Repeat steps 1-3 in the Maintenance section.
average daily use of your humidifier and the water
2. Clean the tray by partially filling the tray with
hardness of your area. It is recommended that
200ml of undiluted white vinegar. If the
this procedure is carried out weekly or more
element is heavily scaled, plug the humidifier
regularly if necessary.
into an electrical socket and turn it ON for no
1. Before cleaning, set the control to 0 - off
longer than 15 seconds. After this time turn the
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humidifier OFF and unplug it from the electrical
outlet.
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.
Disinfect tank:
1. Fill tank with 1 teaspoon of bleach and 3.5
litres of water.
2. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing
every few minutes. Wet all surfaces.
3. Empty the tank after 20 minutes, and rinse well
with water until the bleach smell is gone. Dry
with some paper towel.
4. Refill the water tank with cool water; replace
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, rinse and thoroughly dry the humidifier
as directed in the De-scaling Maintenance
section. DO NOT leave any water inside the
base or tray.
2. Remove the reservoir cap. Do not store with
the reservoir cap in place.
3. Remove and throw away the filter
4. Place the humidifier in the original carton and
store in a cool, dry place.
5. Clean the humidifier before the next season
TM
begins.
6. Order a replacement filter to start the next
season.
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any
electrical or mechanical functions on this unit.
Doing so will void the warranty. The insides of
the unit contain no user serviceable parts. Only
qualified personnel should perform all
servicing.
2. Should the unit stop working, first check the
fuse in the plug (UK only) or fuse/circuit
breaker at the distribution board is operating,
before contacting the manufacturer or service
agent.
3. If you need to exchange the unit, please return
it in its original carton, with a sales receipt, to
the store where you purchased it.
4. Should your humidifier require service, please
contact your local dealer.
ACCESSORIES FOR MODEL BWM5075
• WMF-50 Water Purification Filter
• We recommend the use of a Bionaire™ /
Hygrometer/ Thermometer, model NO: BT400,
to read the indoor room temperature and
humidity level.
• Bionaire™ Cleaning Solution

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Input voltage: 220-240 V~ 50 Hz
Power consumption: 400 Watts (max)
The Holmes Group reserves the right to change
or modify any specifications without notice.
THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED TO
COMPLY WITH THE E.E.C. DIRECTIVES
73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC.
For U.K. and Ireland only:
If the plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in
your home, it can be removed and replaced by
a plug of the correct type.
Please refer to "Installation of a plug" below.
Installation of a plug Applicable to
U.K. and Ireland.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
The wires in the mains lead are coloured as such:
GREEN AND YELLOW - EARTH
BROWN - LIVE
BLUE - NEUTRAL
Please note that the colour of these mains wires
may not correspond with the colour markings
that identify the terminals in your plug.
Please proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW
must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter 'E' or by the earth symbol or
coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW.
The BROWN coloured wire must be connected
to the terminal, which is marked with the letter
"L" or is coloured RED.
The BLUE coloured wire must be connected to
the terminal, which is marked with the letter "N"
or is coloured BLACK.
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