Technical Specifications; Warning! This Appliance Must Be Earthed - Bionaire BWM5075 - MANUAL 2 Instruction Manual

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5. After the 5 minutes, plug in the unit and turn 2. Remove the water tank then unlock the
the Power Dial to I. In about 2-3 minutes, the misting chamber by rotating the safety lock.
humidifier will begin to produce moisture. Lift mist chamber from the unit's base. Now
lift the tray from the base.
6. If the refill light remains lit, unplug the
humidifier and wait a further 5 minutes. 3. Empty water and minerals from the tray and
wash it through to remove any sediment and
IMPORTANT:
dirt that has accumulated in the tray.
NOTE: It is imperative that the tray is cleaned
If you do not plan to use the humidifier for two or
more days, make sure any residual water is
properly. The tray is dishwasher safe for easy
drained from the water tank and base to prevent
cleaning (Top rack of the dishwasher only).
algae or bacteria growth.
4. Rinse out the tank out and refill with clean
Replacing the Water Purification Filter
cool water.
5. Wipe the heating element clean with a soft
The water purification filter is used to retain
cloth after it has had a chance to cool.
minerals in your water and provide a clean
WARNING: If the misting chamber is left
moisture output. The filter life is determined by
the average daily use of your humidifier and the assembled to the humidifier, it may take up to an
water hardness in your area. Areas with hard
hour before the heating element is sufficiently
water will require more frequent replacement of cool to be touched.
the filter. It is strongly recommended that the
This humidifier heats the water producing a
filter be replaced at least every 2-3 months
clean moisture. Some of the impurities from the
(depending on use) or when the heating
water are collected in the Heating Chamber. The
element is starting to gather minerals on it.
Electronic Thermal Control Heating element is
To Replace the Filter:
lined with a Teflon coating that is designed to
provide the easiest cleaning to prolong the
1. Switch the humidifier to 0 - off and unplug.
operating efficiency of the humidifier.
Remove the tank, drain any water from the
DO NOT use any metal or hard objects to clean
base, lift out the used filter, and throw it
the Heating Element. The coating can be
away.
scratched if cleaned improperly.
2. Remove the protective bag from the new
Never use detergents, gasoline, kerosene, glass
filter and pre-soak the Water Purification
cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner or other
Filter thoroughly by immersing filter in water
household solvents to clean any part of the
for 5 minutes. Then replace in the water tray
humidifier.
and wait 15 minutes for water to pass
De-scaling Maintenance
through the filter before turning on the unit.
Cleaning and Maintenance Instruction
• Scale needs to be removed as it becomes
noticeable. We recommend using Bionaire
The following maintenance procedures must be
Clean Away - Humidifier cleaning solution.
routinely followed in order to ensure proper,
• Apply Solution with a plastic brush to scale
efficient operation of your humidifier. The unit
surfaces. Let it soak until residue is softened.
WILL FAIL if it is not cleaned properly.
For cleaning the tank, mix 2 capsules of
Regular cleaning prevents scale build-up on the
solution with 2 litres of water. Let mixture
heating element and tray. It also prevents micro-
stand for several minutes, swishing every few
organisms from growing on the tray and tank.
minutes. Drain solution and THOROUGHLY
This ensures that maximum efficiency will be
RINSE the tank.
achieved.
If not available follow these instructions:
We cannot over-emphasize how essential
proper cleaning is to the maintenance and
1. Repeat steps 1-3 in the Maintenance section.
continued use of your unit and the avoidance of
2. Clean the tray by partially filling the tray with
algae or bacteria build-up.
200ml of undiluted white vinegar. If the
Regular Maintenance
element is heavily scaled, plug the humidifier
into an electrical socket and turn it ON for no
The frequency of maintenance will depend on
longer than 15 seconds. After this time turn
the average daily use of your humidifier and the
the humidifier OFF and unplug it from the
water hardness of your area. It is recommended
electrical outlet.
that this procedure is carried out weekly or more
Let solution stand 20 minutes, cleaning all
regularly if necessary.
interior surfaces with a soft brush. Dampen
1. Before cleaning, set the control to 0 - off
a cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe
position and unplug the unit from the
out entire tray to remove scale.
electrical outlet.
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ACCESSORIES FOR MODEL BWM5075
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.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing
Input voltage:
every few minutes. Wet all surfaces.
Power consumption:
3. Empty the tank after 20 minutes, and rinse
JCS/THG, LLC reserves the right to change or
well with water until the bleach smell is gone.
modify any specifications without notice.
Dry with some paper towel.
For U.K. and Ireland only:
4. Refill the water tank with cool water; replace
the water tank. Repeat Operating Instructions.
If the plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in
Storage Instructions your home, it can be removed and replaced by a
plug of the correct type.
If your humidifier will not be in use for two days
Please refer to "Installation of a plug" below.
or more, or at the end of the season follow
Installation of a plug Applicable to U.K.
these instructions.
and Ireland.
1. Clean, rinse and thoroughly dry the
humidifier as directed in the De-scaling
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
Maintenance section. DO NOT leave any
EARTHED
water inside the base or tray.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured as such:
2. Remove the reservoir cap. Do not store with
GREEN AND YELLOW
the reservoir cap in place.
BROWN
3. Remove and throw away the filter
4. Place the humidifier in the original carton BLUE
and store in a cool, dry place.
Please note that the colour of these mains wires
may not correspond with the colour markings
5. Clean the humidifier before the next season
that identify the terminals in your plug.
begins.
Please proceed as follows:
6. Order a replacement filter to start the next
season. The wire which is coloured GREEN AND
YELLOW must be connected to the terminal
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
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which is marked with the letter 'E' or by the
1. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any
earth symbol
electrical or mechanical functions on this
GREEN AND YELLOW.
unit. Doing so will void the warranty. The
The BROWN coloured wire must be connected
insides of the unit contain no user
to the terminal, which is marked with the letter
serviceable parts. Only qualified personnel
"L" or is coloured RED.
should perform all servicing.
The BLUE coloured wire must be connected to
2. Should the unit stop working, first check the
the terminal, which is marked with the letter "N"
fuse in the plug (UK only) or fuse/circuit
or is coloured BLACK.
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.
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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
220-240 V~ 50 Hz
400 Watts (max)
- EARTH
- LIVE
- NEUTRAL
or coloured GREEN or