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SmartTouch™
Cool Moisture
Humidifier
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
BCM7203
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
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1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
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2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance
directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
3. Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid fire
hazard, NEVER put the cord under rugs, near heat
registers, radiator, stoves, or heaters.
4. DO NOT place humidifier near heat sources such as
stoves, radiators, and heaters. Do locate your
humidifier on an inside wall near an electrical outlet. The
humidifier should be at least 4 inches (10 cm) away
from the wall for best results.
5. NEVER place humidifier in an area where it is accessible
to children. NEVER use humidifier in a closed room,
particularly where a child may be sleeping, resting, or
playing (a closed room may result in excessive humidity).
6. WARNING: Do not attempt to refill humidifier without
first unplugging the unit from its electrical outlet. Failure
to heed this warning may cause personal injury.
7. NEVER place anything over moisture outlet when unit is
running.
8. NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings.
9. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug, if the appliance malfunctions, or if it has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to manufacturer for examination, electrical
or mechanical adjustment, or repair.
10.Use appliance only for intended household use as
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 Bionaire
may cause hazards.
11.DO NOT use outdoors.
Read instructions before operating.
12.Always place humidifier on a firm, flat, level surface.
Retain for future reference.
(4 inches from wall).A waterproof mat or pad is
recommended for under the humidifier. NEVER place it
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on a rug or carpet, or on a finished floor that may be
damaged by exposure to water or moisture.
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13.DO NOT allow the moisture outlet to directly face the wall.
If after having read this leaflet, you have any
Moisture could cause damage, particularly to wallpaper.
questions or comments on your humidifier,
14.Humidifier should be unplugged when not in use.
call 1-800-253-2764 in North America.
15.NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty unit while it is
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operating. Shut off and unplug before removing the
When not using your humidifier for an extended period of
1. Before cleaning, push the SmartTouch™ button for 2
seconds to turn the unit OFF and disconnect from the
time:
electrical outlet.
1. Dispose of the filters. DO NOT leave in unit.
2. Remove the housing and the tank from the humidifier
2. Clean, rinse and thoroughly dry the humidifier as
and place in sink or tub.
directed in weekly maintenance. DO NOT leave any
3. Carry the base of the unit to the sink, remove the wick
water in the unit when storing. Leaving water in the unit
holder and wicks, place in sink, drain any remaining
may render the unit inoperable for the following season.
water and rinse thoroughly to remove any sediment or
3. Place the humidifier in the original carton and store in a
dirt. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper
cool, dry place.
towel.
the base and wick holder are dishwasher
4. Order your replacement filters for next year's use.
safe TOP RACK ONLY.
4. Drain the water from the tank into the sink and rinse
tank thoroughly. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth
To order the replacement accessories you can do any of
or paper towel
the following:
5. Put filters back in wick holder, replace on base, replace
the housing, then refill tank with cool tap water as
• Visit your local retailer.
instructed earlier in the Filling Instructions. Do not
• Call consumer service at 1-800-253-2764.
overfill.
6. Follow Operating Instructions.
If you have any questions regarding your product or
would like to learn more about other Bionaire
please contact our Consumer Service Department at
1-800-253-2764 or visit our website at www.bionaire.com.
1. Repeat steps 1-4 above.
2. Clean the base by partially filling the base with one 8-oz
cups of undiluted white vinegar, or by using
Cleanse Clean
TM
solution (Model S1710) by the
manufacturer. Leave this solution in the base for 20
minutes, while cleaning the all interior surfaces with a
soft brush. Remove base scale by wiping the base with
a cloth dampened with undiluted white vinegar.
3. Rinse with clean warm water to remove the cleaning
solution before disinfecting the tank.
1. Fill humidifier base with 1/4 gallon of water and 1/2
teaspoon of chlorine bleach.
2. Fill the tank 1/2 full with water and 1/2 teaspoon of
chlorine bleach.
3. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every
few minutes. Wet all surfaces.
4. Carefully empty the base and tank after 20 minutes,
and rinse with water until you cannot detect any bleach
smell. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
5. Check the FilterCheck
TM
Indicator to see if it is time to
replace the filters. Depending on water hardness in your
area, it may be necessary to change the filters every
1-2 months. Re-insert the wick filters into the wick
holder.
6. Refill the water tank as directed with cool tap water,
replace the humidifier housing, and turn the unit on.
water reservoir and moving the unit.
rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater
than the rating of the humidifier. Care must be taken to
16.This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance
to operate appropriately. Refer to daily and weekly
arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the
cleaning procedures. Use only cleaners and additives
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
recommended by the manufacturer.
children or accidentally tripped over.
17.NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner,
furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household
solvents to clean any part of the humidifier.
18.Excessive humidity in a room can cause water
condensation on windows and some furniture. If this
happens, turn the humidifier OFF.
19.Do not use humidifier in an area where humidity level is
in excess of 50%. Use a hygrometer, available at your
local hardware store or through Bionaire, to measure
the humidity.
attention when in use.
20.DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void
room, turn off the humidifier. The room already has plenty
your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user
of humidity and additional moisture may cause damage.
serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by
qualified personnel only.
21.Never place humidifier housing under water flow or
immerse in liquids.
22.Do not plug in the cord with wet hands: electric shock
Your Bionaire
could result.
the rear air intake grill area. This air is then passed through
23.Do not pour water in any openings other than the water
2 moisture-laden wick filters, which retains the minerals
tank.
and deposits in the water. The resulting moist air is
24.To prevent damage to surfaces, do not place humidifier
directed back into the room from the top air grill.
under overhanging surfaces.
25.NEVER operate unit without water in the tank.
moisture output. It is normal not to see the mist.
26.Use both hands when carrying full tank of water.
27.Do not move unit after it has been used until unit cools
completely.
uncomfortable. The recommended humidity level is
between 40%-50%.
1. Be sure the humidifier is switched to OFF and the unit
2. Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat surface,
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
1. Remove the tank from the base of the humidifier and
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install the proper outlet.
2. When full, carry tank to the humidifier and place onto
The length of cord used on this appliance was selected to
reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping
over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary an
approved extension cord may be used. The electrical
Troubleshooting
Trouble
Probable Cause
Solution
☛ Water spilled in humidistat.
✔ Drain water from base
• Unit does not turn on.
• What are the variables that
and allow unit to dry for
affect run time?
30 minutes.
☛ Circuit breaker has been
✔ Check circuit breaker.
tripped.
☛ Filter has not absorbed
✔ Wait 30 minutes before
• Mist output minimal to none.
water.
starting humidifier.
☛ Mineral buildup in tray.
✔ See Weekly Maintenance
under Cleaning and
Maintenance Instructions.
Regular cleaning is
recommended to keep the
unit functioning properly.
☛ Humidistat is set too low.
✔ Raise the level of humidity
by adjusting the
humidistat (see Operating
• How do I remove film on
Instructions).
water tank?
☛ Filter needs to be
✔ Replace your filter
(BWF100) by calling
replaced.
• How can I extend the run
1-800-253-2764, or visit
time?
www.bionaire.com.
• Water leaks from reservoir.
☛ Rubber reservoir ring is
✔ Remove reservoir cap
missing or improperly
then replace or reposition
placed.
ring.
☛ Cap not tight enough.
✔ Tighten the cap.
®
products,
• Filter turns brown.
☛ The filter needs to be
✔ Replace your filter
replaced.
(BWF100) by calling
1-800-253-2764, or visit
www.bionaire.com.
☛ Short filter life.
✔ In areas with hard water
the filter will need to be
changed more frequently.
☛ Mineral deposits cause
✔ See Daily Maintenance
• Film on water reservoir.
film on reservoir to build
under Cleaning and
up.
Maintenance instructions.
Regular cleaning is recom
mended to keep the unit
functioning properly.To order
Clean Away™ (DMS216),
call 1-800-253-2764, or
visit www.bionaire.com.
☛ Filter needs to be
✔ Replace your filter
• Water in reservoir appears
cloudy.
replaced.
(BWF100) by calling
1-800-253-2764 or visit
www.bionaire.com.
☛ Water reservoir filled with
✔ Use cool water to fill the
warm water.
water reservoir – and only
use Bionaire
®
products
recommended in this
manual.
☛ Humidifier is reacting to
✔ Set the digital Humidistat
• Unit cycles on/off.
room.
to a higher or lower
desired setting.
☛ Reservoir cap over
✔ Add liquid soap to cap
• Very tight reservoir cap.
tightened.
gasket to ease opening.
• FilterCheck™ is not
☛ Takes 60 minutes to
✔ Allow the humidifier to
working.
register.
run continuously for 60
minutes for the
FilterCheck™ Indicator to
reflect the filter condition.
3. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
Figure 1
B
A
A. Water Tank
B. Carry Handle
This is an electrical appliance and requires
C. Filtercheck
TM
Indicator
D. Humidifier Housing
If moisture forms on the walls or windows of the
Your humidifier is equipped with a technologically
DO NOT block air inlet or outlet.
advanced SmartTouch™ Electronic Humidistat. You can
set the humidifier to run continuously in manual mode or
set the SmartTouch™ Electronic Humidistat to your desired
®
Cool Mist humidifier draws dry air through
humidity setting. The SmartTouch™ Electronic Humidistat
will automatically turn the humidifier ON or OFF, depending
on the preset comfort level. The comfort level ranges
between 35% and 55% relative humidity.
This humidification system provides a cool, invisible
1. Plug the humidifier into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
2. To start the unit, push the MODE/OFF button once for
A humidity level below 20% can be unhealthy and
the HIGH manual setting. (See figure 2.)
3. Press the button again for the LOW manual setting.
(See figure 2.)
4. To stop the unit, press and hold the button for two
seconds, or keep pressing the button until all the
humidity indicators are OFF.
is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
In Manual Mode, only the LOW or HIGH power
light will be lit.
about 4 inch (10 cm) 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.
To take advantage of the SmartTouch™ Electronic
Humidistat, press the MODE/OFF button until the speed is
set in either the HIGH or LOW setting, and the desired
Humidity is set. When the humidity level rises above the
bring to the faucet. Turn the tank upside down and
set humidity, the humidifier will stop. When the humidity
twist off the tank cap by turning counter clockwise. Fill
level drops below the set humidity, the humidifier will turn
tank with cool, fresh tap water. DO NOT fill with warm
on automatically.
water as this may cause leaking. Replace the cap on
When the SmartTouch™ Electronic Humidistat is
tank FIRMLY.
set, either the HIGH or LOW power light and the percent
humidity light will remain lit during operation. (See figure 2.)
the base. The tank holds 3/4 gallons of water and the
base holds 1/4 gallon of water. The tank will
Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb
immediately begin to empty into base.
water and for the unit to produce moisture.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden
Question
ANSWER
Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation
☛ The estimated run time for this humidifier is based on
(Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer
average room conditions. The actual run time of your
humidifier is dependent on numerous variables such
Solutions (collectively "JCS") warrants that for a period of six
as:
years from the date of purchase, this product will be free
1. Air exchange in the room where the humidifier is
placed.
from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option,
2. Room construction where the humidifier is placed.
will repair or replace this product or any component of the
3. Temperature of the room where the humidifier is
placed.
product found to be defective during the warranty period.
4. Humidity levels in the room where the humidifier is
Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured
placed.
5. Movement of occupants and the opening and closing
product or component. If the product is no longer available,
of doors in the room where the humidifier is placed.
replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or
6. Home furnishings in the room where the humidifier is
placed.
greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT
attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical
☛ See Daily Maintenance instructions. Regular cleaning
is recommended.
functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.
☛ Run your unit on the lowest setting.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the
☛ If your unit has electronics, set it to your desired
date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep
humidity level. The unit will turn on and off, which will
extend the run time.
the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to
☛ Fill the tank all the way full, place it on the base, let
obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers, service centers,
the water empty into the base until it stops bubbling,
then refill the tank full again. This ensures maximum
or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to
water capacity and will extend run time.
alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of
this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or
damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or
misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current,
use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair
or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS
service center. Further, the warranty does not cover: Acts of
God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential
damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or
statutory warranty or condition.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any
implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the
duration of the above warranty.
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or
representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind
resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to
use the product including incidental, special, consequential
or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of
contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim
brought against purchaser by any other party.
Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights that vary from province to province,
state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
The SmartTouch™ 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.
C
If you do not plan to use the humidifier for two or more
D
days, make sure any residual water is drained from the
water tank, base and wick filter to prevent algae or
E
bacteria growth.
Figure 2
F
B
A
E. SmartTouch™
C
Control Panel
F. Humidifier Base
A. Set Humidity Lights
B. Speed Setting Lights
B
C. Mode/Off Button
1. Insert 2 AAA batteries into back of remote control.
2. Press the SmartTouch™ button on remote to begin
operation.
3. Use the remote to control the same features as the
base unit.
Do not mix new and old batteries. Do not mix
alkaline,standard (carbon-zine), or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries.
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 need to change your filters.
You will be able to monitor the life of the filters in your
humidifier by checking the FilterCheck
TM
Indicator. The
FilterCheck
TM
Indicator will only read the filter condition
when the humidifier is in operation.
Figure 3
It may take up to 60 minutes of
operation for the FilterCheck
TM
Indicator
to reflect the filter condition. New filters
will register in the section reading Good
filter. After frequent use of your humidifier,
the FilterCheck
TM
Indicator will let you
know when the filters need to be
changed, see Figure 3.
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
In the U.S.A.
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would
like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-253-2764
and a convenient service center address will be provided
to you.
In Canada
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would
like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-253-2764
and a convenient service center address will be provided
to you.
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam
Products, Inc. doing business Jarden Consumer Solutions
located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this
warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada)
Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions,
located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y
0M1. If you have any other problem or claim in connection
with this product, please write our Consumer Service
Department.
© 2008 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as
Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved.
Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as
Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.
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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.
1. Push the SmartTouch™ button (MODE/OFF) for 2
seconds to turn the unit OFF and disconnect from the
electrical outlet.
2. Remove the tank and main housing to access the
base.
3. Remove the wick holder from the base of the humidifier.
4. Remove each individual wick and discard. Do not
remove rivet, replacement wicks come equipped with
rivets for easy replacement.
5. Follow the weekly cleaning instructions.
6. Insert new filters into each section of the wick holder
making sure the rivet attaches to the wick holder
securely.
7. Do not use wicks without rivets as they will not produce
the unit's intended output.
8. Replace the wick holder into the base (it can only go in
by following the arrow indicator) and replace main
housing and then tank.
9. Repeat Operating Instructions steps.
It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach
maximum output.
You can purchase replacement filters (Model BWF100) by
calling 1-800-253-2764 or by visiting www.bionaire.com.
It is recommended that a replacement filter is purchased
for uninterrupted use.
Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry,
heated indoor air. To benefit most from the humidifier and
avoid product misuse, follow all instructions carefully.
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 guidelines, micro-organisms may be able to
grow in the water within the 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.

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  • Page 1 50%. Use a hygrometer, available at your B. Carry Handle Control Panel directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet. local hardware store or through Bionaire, to measure rivets for easy replacement. This is an electrical appliance and requires C. Filtercheck Indicator F.
  • Page 2 ☛ Si votre unité fonctionne à l’électronique, le régler au le temps de fonction vous procurer des filtres de rechange (modèle BWF100) en voulez en savoir plus sur d’autres produits Bionaire visitez www.bionaire.com d’altérer, de modifier ou de changer de toute autre manière les cette garantie est offerte par Sunbeam Corporation ☛...

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