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HUMIDIFIER SAFETY
15.NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty unit while it is
operating. Shut off and unplug before removing the
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water reservoir and moving the unit.
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16.This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance
to operate appropriately. Refer to daily and weekly
SAFEGUARDS
cleaning procedures. Use only cleaners and additives
recommended by the manufacturer.
17.NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner,
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
solvents to clean any part of the humidifier.
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
18.Excessive humidity in a room can cause water
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
condensation on windows and some furniture. If this
2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance
happens, turn the humidifier OFF.
directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
19.Do not use humidifier in an area where humidity level is
in excess of 50%. Use a hygrometer, available at your
3. Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid fire
hazard, NEVER put the cord under rugs, near heat
local hardware store or through Bionaire, to measure
registers, radiator, stoves, or heaters.
the humidity.
4. DO NOT place humidifier near heat sources such as
20.DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void
stoves, radiators, and heaters. Do locate your
humidifier on an inside wall near an electrical outlet. The
your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user
humidifier should be at least 4 inches (10 cm) away
serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by
qualified personnel only.
from the wall for best results.
21.Never place humidifier housing under water flow or
5. NEVER place humidifier in an area where it is accessible
to children. NEVER use humidifier in a closed room,
immerse in liquids.
particularly where a child may be sleeping, resting, or
22.Do not plug in the cord with wet hands: electric shock
playing (a closed room may result in excessive humidity).
could result.
6. WARNING: Do not attempt to refill humidifier without
23.Do not pour water in any openings other than the
first unplugging the unit from its electrical outlet. Failure
water tank.
to heed this warning may cause personal injury.
24.To prevent damage to surfaces, do not place humidifier
7. NEVER place anything over moisture outlet when unit is
under overhanging surfaces.
running.
25.NEVER operate unit without water in the tank.
8. NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings.
26.Use both hands when carrying full tank of water.
9. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord
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or plug, if the appliance malfunctions, or if it has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance
INSTRUCTIONS
to manufacturer for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment, or repair.
10.Use appliance only for intended household use as
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
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. (4
inches (10 cm) from wall). A waterproof mat or pad is
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
recommended for under the humidifier. NEVER place it
on a rug or carpet, or on a finished floor that may be
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR
damaged by exposure to water or moisture.
DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.
13.DO NOT allow the moisture outlet to directly face the wall.
The length of cord used on this appliance was selected to
Moisture could cause damage, particularly to wallpaper.
reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping
14.Humidifier should be unplugged when not in use.
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 rating artwork
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.
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.
This appliance has a POLARIZED AC
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
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4. Wait 20 minutes for Automatic Shut-Off to reset.
1. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
5. After 20 minutes, plug in the unit and turn the Mode
Knob to High. The Refill Light should now be off (if not
2. Turn the Mode Knob to the High position ( II ). The
repeat steps 1 through 5). In about 10 minutes, the
Power Light will be On and the Refill Light will be Off. It
humidifier will begin to produce moisture.
is normal for the humidifier to take about 10 minutes to
warm up and begin to mist.
If the Refill Light is still on at this point, and the unit does
not begin to product moisture within a few minutes, then
3. After the unit begins misting, set the humidifier to the
desired power setting [High ( II ) or Low ( I )].
repeat Steps 1-5.
IMPORTANT: If you do not plan to use the humidifier for
RESET PROCEDURE
two or more days, make sure any residual water is drained
NOTE: When the water tank is empty and the water in the
from the water tank and base to prevent algae or bacteria
heating chamber is almost empty, the Automatic Shut Off
growth.
will activate. The Refill Light will illuminate and the unit will
WARM MIST CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
not operate again until you refill the water tank and reset
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the humidifier.
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1. Turn the Mode Knob to off (
).
The following maintenance procedures must be
2. Unplug the unit.
routinely followed in order to ensure proper,
efficient operation of your humidifier. The unit may not
3. Remove and refill the water tank, being sure to follow
operate properly without following the cleaning and
the Daily Maintenance Instructions. Replace the tank
maintenance instructions.
onto the base.
When the unit is in use, daily and weekly maintenance is
recommended. Regular weekly cleaning prevents scale
Fig 1
buildup on the heating element and tray. It also prevents
Humidifier
Control Panel
micro-organisms from growing on the tray and tank. This
Housing
ensures that maximum efficiency will be achieved.
The manufacturer cannot over-emphasize how essential
proper cleaning is to the maintenance and continued use
Tank Handle
of your unit and to the avoidance of algae or bacteria
build-up.
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Water Tank
Water Tray
Safety Lock Tab
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Allow to cool before maintenance.
1. Before cleaning, set the control to off position (
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.
Mode Knob
Dampen a cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe
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out entire tray to remove scale.
Refill Light
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.
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