Bionaire BWM401 Instruction Manual page 2

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BWM401
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Filling the Water Tank
ENGLISH
NOTE: This humidifier holds about 4.2 litres of
water in the tank and humidifier base. The
humidifier will produce up to 11 litres of moisture
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
over a 24-hour period, depending on the room
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS.
humidity and temperature.
NOTE: Before reading these instructions,
1. If not already removed, remove the Tank
please unfold the back page for the
from the base of the Humidifier and take it to
corresponding illustrations
the cold water tap. Turn the Tank upside
DESCRIPTION down and twist off the Tank Cap by turning
counter clockwise. Fill Tank with cool, fresh
Fig.1
tap water. DO NOT fill with warm water as
A. Lid this may cause leaking. Replace the Cap on
the Tank FIRMLY but do not overtighten.
B. Medication cup
2. When full, carry Tank to the Humidifier and
C. Moisture Outlet
place onto the Base. The water will
D. Handle
immediately begin to flow into Base.
E. Water Tank
3. Please wait for five minutes for water
F. Air Inlet (Not Shown)
chamber to fill with water from water tank.
G. Control Panel
4. Plug the power cord into a convenient 220/
H. Base
240V AC electrical outlet.
I. Misting Chamber
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (SEE
Fig.2
FIGS.1 - 2)
J. Display Lens
Your Humidifier is equipped with a
K. Humidity Set Button
technologically advanced AccuSet™ Digital
L. Mode/Off Button Humidistat. You can set the Humidifier to run
M. Refill Light continuously in manual mode or set the
AccuSet™ Digital Humidistat to your desired
N. Power Light
E
humidity setting. The AccuSet™ Digital
HOW YOUR WARM MIST HUMIDIFIER
Humidistat will automatically turn the humidifier
WORKS
ON or OFF, depending on the preset comfort
level. The comfort level ranges from 35% to
Your Bionaire™ Warm Mist Humidifier is designed
65% relative humidity.
to allow the proper amount of water to flow out
of the tank and into the Heating Chamber where
MANUAL MODE
the Electronic Thermal Control Heating Element
NOTE: After starting the unit from cold, it will
warms the water. Air is drawn in through the grill
take 5–10 minutes before any noticeable steam
openings located in the back of the unit and
is emitted from the Outlet Grill.
mixed with steam in the misting chamber. The
warm mist is then dispersed out of the top of the 1. When plugged in, the Display will show the
misting chamber through the outlet grill and into current room humidity.
the room.
2. To start the unit, press the MODE/OFF
I
NOTE: A humidity level below 20% can be
Button for the HIGH (HI) manual setting.
unhealthy and uncomfortable. The recommended
3. Press the Button again for the LOW (LO)
humidity level is between 40%-50%.
manual setting.
J
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(SEE 4. To stop the unit, keep pressing the Button
FIGS.1 - 2) until the Display reads OFF (OF).
ACCUSET™ HUMIDISTAT MODE
1. Be sure the Humidifier is switched to OFF
and the unit is disconnected from the
To take advantage of the AccuSet™ Digital
L electrical outlet.
Humidistat:
2. Select a location for your Humidifier, on a flat
1. Press the MODE/OFF button until you reach
surface, about 10cm (4") away from the wall.
AU (Automatic) Accuset.
DO NOT place the Humidifier on a finished
floor on or near furniture which can be
damaged by moisture or water. Place on a
moisture-resistant surface.
2. Adjust the set humidity by using the Regular cleaning prevents scale build-up on the
Humidity Set Button. The Display will show a heating element and tray. It also prevents
setting in the range 35% – 65% and the microorganisms from growing on the tray and
humidity can be increased/decreased in tank. This ensures that maximum efficiency will
increments of 5%. When the room humidity be achieved. We cannot over-emphasize how
level rises above the set humidity, the essential proper cleaning is to the maintenance
Humidifier will stop. When the humidity level and continued use of your unit and the
drops below the set humidity, the Humidifier avoidance of algae or bacteria build-up.
will turn on automatically.
Regular Maintenance
NOTE: The AccuSet™ Humidifier has memory.
1. Be sure the unit is OFF and is disconnected
This means that when you turn the unit back on
from the electrical outlet.
to AccuSet™ mode, it will remain at the setting
2. Remove the Water Tank.
the Humidifier was previously set at, unless the
3. Empty water and minerals from the Base.
unit has been unplugged.
4. Drain the water from the Tank into the sink
REFILL PROCEDURE
and rinse tank thoroughly. Leave to dry.
NOTE: When the Water Tank is empty and the
5. Wipe the Heating Element clean with a soft
water in the Heating Chamber is almost empty,
cloth after it has had a chance to cool. The
the Red REFILL light will illuminate, the panel
Electronic Thermal Control Heating Element
will display "FILL" and the Automatic Shut Off
is lined with a non stick coating that is
will activate.
designed to provide the easiest cleaning and
The unit will not operate again until you refill the prolong the operating efficiency of the
Humidifier. DO NOT use any metal or hard
Water Tank and reset the Humidifier as follows.
objects to clean the Heating Element
1. Remove and refill the Water Tank, being
6. Re-place the tank and lid onto the base.
sure to follow the Maintenance Instructions.
Replace the Tank onto the Base. 7. Follow Operating Instructions.
NOTE: Never use detergents, gasoline,
2. After 5 minutes, turn the unit on. The
REFILL light should now be off (if not repeat kerosene, glass cleaner, furniture polish,
steps 1 through to 2)). In about 5 minutes, paint thinner or and other household solvent
the Humidifier will begin to produce to clean any part of the Humidifier.
moisture. De-scaling Maintenance
3. If you do not plan to use the Humidifier for
Scale needs to be removed as it becomes
two or more days, make sure any residual
noticeable. We recommend using Bionaire™.
water is drained from the Water Tank and
Clean Away - Humidifier cleaning solution. Apply
Base to prevent algae or bacteria growth.
Solution with a plastic brush to scale surfaces.
AUTO SAFETY SHUT OFF Let it soak until residue is softened. For cleaning
the tank, mix 2 capsules of solution with 2 litres
This humidifier is equipped with a
of water. Let mixture stand for several minutes,
technologically advanced, safety system that
swishing every few minutes. Drain solution and
requires the user to reset the humidifier if there
THOROUGHLY RINSE the tank.
is a potential overheat situation. When a
1. Repeat steps 1-3 in the Maintenance section.
potential overheat temperature is reached, the
2. Clean the water chamber in the base by
system will automatically shut the humidifier off.
adding 200ml of undiluted white vinegar,
It can only resume operation when the user
then use a soft cloth to clean this part. If the
resets the unit.
element is heavily scaled, add the vinegar
To reset the humidifier
as explained above and plug the humidifier
1. Unplug unit, wait 15 minutes.
into an electrical socket and turn it ON for no
2. Press the reset button on the bottom of the longer than 15 seconds. After this time turn
unit. the humidifier OFF and unplug it from the
electrical outlet.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Disinfect tank:
INSTRUCTION
The following maintenance procedures 1. Fill tank with 1 teaspoon of bleach and 3.5
must be routinely followed in order to litres of water.
ensure proper, efficient operation of your
2. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, shaking
humidifier. The unit WILL FAIL if it is not
every few minutes. Wet all surfaces.
cleaned properly.
6. WARNING: Do not attempt to refill
3. Empty the tank after 20 minutes, and rinse
well with water until the bleach smell is humidifier without first unplugging the unit
gone. Leave to dry from its electrical outlet. Failure to heed this
warning may cause personal injury. Be sure
4. Refill the water tank with cool water; replace
to pull by the plug and not the cord.
the water tank. Repeat Operating Instructions.
7. NEVER drop or insert any object into any
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
openings. DO NOT place hands, face, or
If your humidifier will not be in use for two days
body directly over or near Moisture Outlet
or more, or at the end of the season follow
while unit is in operation. DO NOT cover
these instructions.
Moisture Outlet or place anything over it
1. Clean, rinse and thoroughly dry the while the unit is operating.
humidifier as directed in the De-scaling
8. DO NOT operate any appliance with a
Maintenance section. DO NOT leave any
damaged cord or plug, after the appliance
water inside the base.
malfunctions, or if it has been dropped or
2. Remove the tank cap. Do not store with the damaged in any manner. Return appliance
tank cap in place. to manufacturer for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment, or repair.
3. Place the humidifier in the original carton
and store in a cool, dry place. 9. Use appliance only for intended household
use as described in this manual. Any other
4. Clean the humidifier before the next season
use not recommended by the manufacturer
begins.
may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
persons. The use of attachments not
recommended or sold by the manufacturer,
1. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any
may cause hazards.
electrical or mechanical functions on this
unit. Doing so will void the warranty. The 10. DO NOT use outdoors.
insides of the unit contain no user 11. Always place humidifier on a firm, flat, level
serviceable parts. Only qualified personnel surface. A waterproof mat or pad is
should perform all servicing. recommended for use under the humidifier.
NEVER place it on a surface that may
2. If you need to exchange the unit, please
return it in its original carton, with a sales become damaged by exposure to water and
receipt, to the store where you purchased it. moisture (i.e. finished floor).
12. DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
face the wall. Moisture could cause damage,
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
particularly to wallpaper.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
13. Humidifier should be unplugged when not in
precautions should always be followed to
use.
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury
14. NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty unit
to 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
2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the water tank within 15 minutes after the
appliance directly into an electrical outlet and humidifier is turned off and unplugged.
fully insert the plug. Serious injury may result because of the
3. Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To high temperature of the water.
avoid fire hazard, NEVER put the cord under
15. This humidifier requires daily and weekly
rugs, or near radiator, stoves, or heaters.
maintenance to operate appropriately. Refer
4. DO NOT place humidifier near heat sources to daily and weekly cleaning procedures.
such as stoves, radiators, and heaters. The
16. NEVER use detergents, petrol, glass
humidifier should be at least 10cm/4" away from
cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner, or
the wall for best results.
other household solvents to clean any part
5. WARNING: This humidifier produces hot
of the humidifier.
steam and therefore should not be placed in
17. Excessive humidity in a room can cause
an area where it is accessible to children.
water condensation on windows and some
Never use a humidifier in a closed room.
furniture. If this happens, turn the humidifier
(i.e.: doors and windows closed) as it may
OFF.
result in dew locate your humidifier on an
inside wall near excessive humidity.