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PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTE: Before reading these instructions,
please unfold the back page for the
corresponding illustrations
DESCRIPTION
Fig.1
A. Lid
B. Medication cup
C. Moisture Outlet
D. Handle
E. Water Tank
F. Air Inlet (Not Shown)
G. Control Panel
H. Base
D I. Misting Chamber
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J. Display Lens
K. Humidity Set Button
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L. Mode/Off Button
M. Refill Light
N. Power Light
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HOW YOUR WARM MIST HUMIDIFIER
WORKS
Your Bionaire ® Warm Mist Humidifier is designed
to allow the proper amount of water to flow out
of the tank and into the Heating Chamber where
the Electronic Thermal Control Heating Element
warms the water. Air is drawn in through the grill
openings located in the back of the unit 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.
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NOTE: A humidity level below 20% can be
unhealthy and uncomfortable. The recommended
humidity level is between 40%-50%.
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PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(SEE
FIGS.1 - 2)
1. Be sure the Humidifier is switched to OFF
and the unit is disconnected from the
L electrical outlet.
2. Select a location for your Humidifier, on a flat
surface, about 10cm (4") away from the wall.
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.
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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
over a 24-hour period, depending on the room
humidity and temperature.
1. If not already removed, remove the Tank
from the base of the Humidifier and take it to
the cold water tap. Turn the Tank upside
down and twist off the Tank Cap by turning
counter clockwise. Fill Tank with cool, fresh
tap water. DO NOT fill with warm water as
this may cause leaking. Replace the Cap on
the Tank FIRMLY but do not overtighten.
2. When full, carry Tank to the Humidifier and
place onto the Base. The water will
immediately begin to flow into Base.
3. Please wait for five minutes for water
chamber to fill with water from water tank.
4. Plug the power cord into a convenient 220/
240V AC electrical outlet.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (SEE
FIGS.1 - 2)
Your Humidifier is equipped with a
technologically advanced AccuSet™ Digital
Humidistat. You can set the Humidifier to run
continuously in manual mode or set the
AccuSet™ Digital Humidistat to your desired
humidity setting. The AccuSet™ Digital
Humidistat will automatically turn the humidifier
ON or OFF, depending on the preset comfort
level. The comfort level ranges from 35% to 65%
relative humidity.
MANUAL MODE
NOTE: After starting the unit from cold, it will
take 5–10 minutes before any noticeable steam
is emitted from the Outlet Grill.
1. When plugged in, the Display will show the
current room humidity.
2. To start the unit, press the MODE/OFF
Button for the HIGH (HI) manual setting.
3. Press the Button again for the LOW (LO)
manual setting.
4. To stop the unit, keep pressing the Button
until the Display reads OFF (OF).
ACCUSET™ HUMIDISTAT MODE
To take advantage of the AccuSet™ Digital
Humidistat:
1. Press the MODE/OFF button until you reach
AU (Automatic) Accuset.
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2. Adjust the set humidity by using the Humidity Regular cleaning prevents scale build-up on the
Set Button. The Display will show a setting in heating element and tray. It also prevents
the range 35% – 65% and the humidity can microorganisms from growing on the tray and
be increased/decreased in increments of tank. This ensures that maximum efficiency will
5%. When the room humidity level rises be achieved. We cannot over-emphasize how
above the set humidity, the Humidifier will essential proper cleaning is to the maintenance
stop. When the humidity level drops below and continued use of your unit and the
the set humidity, the Humidifier will turn on avoidance of algae or bacteria build-up.
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 sure
6. Re-place the tank and lid onto the base.
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 steps 1 kerosene, glass cleaner, furniture polish,
through to 2)). In about 5 minutes, the paint thinner or and other household solvent
Humidifier will begin to produce moisture. to clean any part of the Humidifier.
3. If you do not plan to use the Humidifier for De-scaling Maintenance
two or more days, make sure any residual
Scale needs to be removed as it becomes
water is drained from the Water Tank and
noticeable. We recommend using Bionaire
Base to prevent algae or bacteria growth.
Clean Away - Humidifier cleaning solution. Apply
AUTO SAFETY SHUT OFF Solution with a plastic brush to scale surfaces.
Let it soak until residue is softened. For cleaning
This humidifier is equipped with a
the tank, mix 2 capsules of solution with 2 litres
technologically advanced, safety system that
of water. Let mixture stand for several minutes,
requires the user to reset the humidifier if there
swishing every few minutes. Drain solution and
is a potential overheat situation. When a
THOROUGHLY RINSE the tank.
potential overheat temperature is reached, the
1. Repeat steps 1-3 in the Maintenance section.
system will automatically shut the humidifier off.
2. Clean the water chamber in the base by
It can only resume operation when the user
adding 200ml of undiluted white vinegar,
resets the unit.
then use a soft cloth to clean this part. If the
To reset the humidifier
element is heavily scaled, add the vinegar as
1. Unplug unit, wait 15 minutes.
explained above and plug the humidifier into
2. Press the reset button on the bottom an electrical socket and turn it ON for no
of the unit. longer than 15 seconds. After this time turn
the humidifier OFF and unplug it from the
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
electrical outlet.
INSTRUCTION
Disinfect tank:
The following maintenance procedures
must be routinely followed in order to 1. Fill tank with 1 teaspoon of bleach and 3.5
ensure proper, efficient operation of your
litres of water.
humidifier. The unit WILL FAIL if it is not
2. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, shaking
cleaned properly.
every few minutes. Wet all surfaces.
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