cool moisture
TOWER
humidifier
MODEL
BCM630
13.DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly face the wall.
Moisture could cause damage, particularly to wall paper.
14.Humidifier should be unplugged when not in use.
15.NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty unit while it is
operating. Shut off and unplug before removing the
water tank and moving the unit.
16.This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance
to operate appropriately. Refer to daily and weekly
cleaning procedures. Use only cleaners and additives
recommended by the manufacturer.
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 retailer or through the manufacturer, to measure
the humidity.
20.DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void
your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user
serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by
qualified personnel only.
21.Never place housing under water flow or immerse in liquids.
22.Do not plug in the cord with wet hands: electric shock
could result.
23.Do not pour water in any openings other than the water
tank.
24.To prevent damage to surfaces, do not place humidifier
under overhanging surfaces.
25.NEVER operate unit without water in the tank.
26.Use both hands when carrying full tank of water.
27.Never unplug unit while it is running as arcing may
occur and cause injury. Use power switch to turn off
unit before unplugging.
HUMIDIFIER SAFETY
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
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 or near heat
registers.
4. DO NOT place humidifier near heat sources such as
stoves, radiators, and heaters. Locate your humidifier
on an inside wall near an electrical outlet. The humidifier
should be at least 4” 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.
Be sure to unplug the unit by pulling on the plug and
not the cord.
7. Never place anything over moisture outlet when the unit
is running.
8. NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings
unless instructed in this manual.
9. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug, after 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 the manufacturer may cause hazards.
11.DO NOT use outdoors.
12.Always place humidifier on a firm, flat, level surface.
A waterproof mat or pad is recommended for use
under the humidifier. NEVER place it on a rug or carpet,
or on a finished floor that may be damaged by exposure
to water or moisture.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Be sure the humidifier is switched to OFF and the unit
is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
2. Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat surface,
about 4” 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.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
1. Remove the tank from the housing of the humidifier by
grabbing the handle of the tank and pulling forward.
Lift the tank out of the housing and bring to the faucet.
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 tank FIRMLY.
2. When full, carry the tank to the humidifier and place it
into the housing. There is a tab located on the tank
base for easy guidance. The tank holds 1.3 gallons of
water. The tank will immediately begin to empty into
the base.
3. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your humidifier is equipped with a technologically
advanced Digital Humidistat. You can set the humidifier to
run continuously in manual mode or set the Digital
Humidistat to your desired humidity setting. The Digital
Humidistat will automatically turn the humidifier ON or OFF,
depending on the preset comfort level. The comfort level
ranges between 35% and 65% relative humidity.
MANUAL MODE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Plug the humidifier into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
2. The display will show the current room humidity.
3. To start the unit, push the MODE/OFF button once for
the HIGH (3) manual setting.
4. Press the button again for the MEDIUM (2) manual
setting and again for LOW (1). After the selection is
made, the display will return to show the current room
humidity.
5. To stop the unit, press and hold the button for two
seconds, or keep pressing the button until the display
reads OFF (OF).
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED
WITH A POLARIZED PLUG
(a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will fit
into the power outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully
into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact qualified personnel to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS
POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY
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 rating of the extension cord
must be equal to or greater than the rating of 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.
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
HOW COOL MIST WORKS
Your Bionaire
®
Cool Mist humidifier draws dry air through
the rear air intake grill area. This air is then passed
through a moisture–laden wick filter, which retains the
minerals and deposits in the water. The resulting moist air
is directed back into the room from the top air grill.
NOTE:
This humidification system provides a cool, invisible
moisture output. It is normal not to see the mist.
NOTE:
A humidity level below 20% can be unhealthy and
uncomfortable. The recommended humidity level is
between 40%-50%.
SETTING THE ON TIMER
1. While the humidifier is off, press and hold the up and
down buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds.
2. By pressing the up and down buttons, program the
humidifier to turn on up to 16 hours in advance in
increments of 1 hour.
3. After the preset length of time has passed, the humidifier
will automatically turn on Auto Mode HI at 45% for a
preset time of 2 hours.
REPLACING THE FILTERS
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 be able to monitor the life of your
filters in your humidifier.
You will be able to monitor the life of the filters in your
humidifier by checking the Filter Monitor Indicator. After
60 minutes of use, Filter Monitor Indicator will move and
indicate your filters condition. New filters will register in
the section reading GOOD filter. After frequent use of
your humidifier, the Filter Monitor Indicator will let you
know when the filters need to be changed (see Figure 2).
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 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.
TO REPLACE THE FILTER, FOLLOW THE STEPS
BELOW
1. Turn the unit off and disconnect from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the tank from the housing.
3. Unlock the housing from the base by turning the lock
knob to the unlocked position
4. Lift the housing straight up and place to the side
DIGITAL HUMIDISTAT INSTRUCTIONS
To take advantage of the Digital Humidistat, press the
MODE/OFF button until the speed is set in either the auto
HIGH (A3), auto MEDIUM (A2) or auto LOW (A1) setting.
Then adjust the set humidity by using the up and down
buttons. Humidity will increase or decrease in increments
of 5%. When the humidity level is set, the display will
return to show the current room humidity. When the
room humidity level rises above the set humidity, the
humidifier will stop. When the humidity level drops below
the set humidity, the humidifier will turn on automatically.
NOTE:
Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb
water and for the unit to produce moisture.
NOTE:
The Digital Humidistat 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.
If you do not plan to use the humidifier for two or more
days, make sure any residual water is drained from the
water tank, base and wick filter to prevent algae or bacteria
growth.
EXTENDED RUN TIME SETTING
By setting you humidifier to a specific humidity level, you
are actually also extending the run time. Since the unit will
turn on and off to maintain the set humidity level, less
water will be used, so you will need to fill the unit less
than you would on manual setting.
USING THE PROGRAMMABLE TIMER
Digital Humidistat allows the user to program the
humidifier to come on at a preset time, or turn off after a
set amount of time.
SETTING THE OFF TIMER
1. Set the mode and/or humidity you wish the humidifier
to run in.
2. While the humidifier is running, press and hold the up
and down buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds. The
display will flash “00”.
3. By pressing the up and down buttons, program the
humidifier to turn off up to 16 hours later in increments
of 1 hour.
4. After setting the timer, the display will return to show
the current room humidity. The timer light will illuminate
to show that the timer is activated.
5. After the predetermined length of time has passed, the
humidifier will automatically shut off.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
Remove scale:
1. Repeat steps 1-4 above.
2. Clean the base by partially filling the base with one 8-oz
cup of undiluted white vinegar, or use Clean-Away
TM
by
Bionaire
®
. Let solution stand 20 minutes, cleaning all the
interior surfaces with a soft brush. Dampen a cloth with
undiluted white vinegar and wipe out entire base to
remove scale.
3. Rinse with clean warm water to remove scale and the white
vinegar solution before beginning to disinfect the tank.
Disinfect TANK:
1. Fill water tank with 1 teaspoon of chlorine bleach and 1
gallon of water.
2. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every few
minutes. Wet all surfaces.
3. Empty the reservoir after 20 minutes, and rinse well with
water until the bleach smell is gone. Dry with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
4. Check to see if it is time to change the wick filter.
5. Refill the water tank with cool water, replace the humidifier
housing and the water tank. Repeat Operating Instructions.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
If your humidifier will not be in use for two days or more,
or at the end of the season follow these instructions.
1. Clean and dry the humidifier thoroughly as per the
“Weekly Maintenance” instructions.
2. Let the humidifier dry completely before storing. Do not
store with water inside the base or water tank.
3. Remove the tank cap. Do not store with the tank cap in
place.
4. Store in a cool dry location.
5. Unlock the wick holder from the base by turning the
lock knob to the unlocked position.
6. Remove the wicks from the wick holder.
7. Follow the weekly cleaning instructions.
8. Insert new filters into the wick holder and lock the wick
holder back onto the base.
9. Replace the housing onto the base and lock it into place.
10.Fill the tank and place back into housing.
11.Repeat Operating Instructions
It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach
maximum output.
You can purchase replacement filters (model
BWF100/HF235 – 2 filters) at your local retailer, by calling
1-800-253-2764, filling out the accessory card, or by
visiting www.bionaire.com. It is recommended that a
replacement filter is purchased for uninterrupted use.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry,
heated indoor air. To get the most benefit from the
humidifier and avoid product misuse, follow all instructions
carefully, specifically the operation, care and maintenance
guidelines. 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 instructions, micro-organisms may be
able to grow in the water within the humidifier’s 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.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1. Be sure the unit is OFF and is disconnected from the
electrical outlet.
2. Remove the housing and the reservoir from the
humidifier and place in sink or tub.
3. Carry the base of the unit to the sink, remove the
wicks, place in sink, drain any remaining water and
rinse thoroughly to remove any sediment or dirt.
Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
4. Drain the water from the tank into the sink and rinse
tank thoroughly. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth
or paper towel.
5. Put filters back in wick frame, replace on base, replace
the housing, then refill tank with cool tap water as
instructed earlier in the Filling Instructions. Do not overfill.
6. Follow Operating Instructions.
NOTE:
The Tray is dishwasher safe (TOP RACK ONLY)
for easy cleaning.
Read instructions before operating.
Retain for future reference.
Instruction Leaflet
INFO-LINE
If after having read this leaflet, you have any questions
or comments on your humidifier,
call
1-800-253-2764
in North America.
☎
9100020005059
Trouble Shooting for your Cool Mist Humidifier
Trouble
• LED not illuminated.
• Mist output minimal to
none.
• Water leaks from water
reservoir.
• Water Filter turns brown.
• Film on water reservoir.
• Water cloudy.
• Humidistat cycles on/off.
• Very tight reservoir cap.
Probable Cause
☛
Unit not plugged in.
☛
Power failure.
☛
Filter has not
absorbed water.
☛
Mineral buildup in base.
☛
Humidistat is set too low.
☛
Wick Filter needs
to be replaced.
☛
Normal operation.
☛
Rubber O-ring is missing
or improperly placed.
☛
Reservoir Cap not
tight enough.
☛
Your filter needs
to be changed.
☛
In areas with particular
hard water your wick
filter will need to be
changed frequently.
☛
Mineral deposits cause
film on tank to build up.
☛
Filter needs
to be replaced.
☛
Using warm water
to refill reservoir.
☛
Humidifier is reacting
to room humidity level.
☛
Over tightened.
Solution
✔
Plug in unit.
✔
Check circuit breaker or
outlet.
✔
Wait 15 minutes before
starting humidifier.
✔
Regular cleaning of tray
after each use will help
keep the unit functioning
properly.
✔
Set the humidistat to
high.
✔
Replace your wick filter
(BWF100) by calling
1-800-253-2764, or visit
www.bionaire.com.
✔
Mist is invisible.
✔
Check to see if inlet or
outlet grills are blocked
✔
Remove reservoir
cap then replace
or reposition ring.
✔
Tighten the
reservoir cap.
✔
Replace your wick filter
(BWF100) by calling
1-800-253-2764, or visit
www.bionaire.com.
✔
Use Clean-Away
TM
Solution (DMS216), to
order call
1-800-253-2764, or visit
www.bionaire.com.
✔
Replace your wick filter
(BWF100) by calling
1-800-253-2764, or visit
www.bionaire.com.
✔
Refill using cool water.
✔
Set the humidistat to a
higher or lower setting.
✔
Add liquid soap or
petroleum jelly to cap
gasket to ease opening.
Figure 1
A. Tank
B. Tank Handle
C. Base
D. Humidifier
Housing
E. Control Panel
F. Filter Monitor
D
B
A
E
F
C
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question
•
What are the variables that
affect run time?
•
How do I remove film on
water tank?
•
How can I extend the run
time?
Answer
✔
The estimated run time for this humidifier is based on
average room conditions. The actual run time of your
humidifier is dependent on numerous variables such as:
✔
Air exchange in the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔
Room construction of the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔
Temperature of the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔
Humidity levels in the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔
Movement of occupants and the opening and closing of
doors in the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔
Home furnishings in the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔
See Daily Maintenance instructions. Regular cleaning is
recommended.
✔
Run your unit on the lowest setting.
✔
If your unit has electronics, set it to your desired humidity
level. The unit will turn on and off, which will extend the run
time.
✔
Fill the tank all the way full, place it on the base, let the
water empty into the base until it stops bubbling, then refill
the tank full again. This ensures maximum water capacity
and will extend run time.
Figure 2
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void the
Warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user serviceable
parts. All servicing should be performed by qualified
personnel only.
2. 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. If you are returning the unit more than
30 days after the date of purchase, please see the
enclosed Warranty.
3. Should your humidifier require service, please call
1-800-253-2764
in North America for further
assistance.
4.
☛
If you have any other questions or comments, feel
free to write to us or
visit our website
www.bionaire.com
Bionaire
®
JCS/THG, LLC
303 Nelson Avenue
Neosho, MO 64850
TWO (2) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
SAVE THIS WARRANTY INFORMATION
A. This Warranty applies only to the original purchaser of
this product.
B. This Warranty applies ONLY to repair or replacement of
any supplied or manufactured parts of this product that,
upon inspection by JCS/THG, LLC authorized
personnel, is shown to have failed in normal use due to
defects in material or workmanship. JCS/THG, LLC will
determine whether to repair or replace the unit. This
Warranty does not apply to installation expenses.
C. Operating this unit under conditions other than those
recommended or at voltages other than the voltage
indicated on the unit, or attempting to service or modify
the unit, will render this WARRANTY VOID.
D. Unless otherwise proscribed by law, JCS/THG,
LLC shall not be liable for any personal injury,
property or any incidental or consequential
damage of any kind resulting from malfunctions,
defects, misuse, improper installation or alteration
of this product.
E. All parts of this product excluding filters, which are
covered under separate warranty, are guaranteed for a
period of 2 years as follows:
1. Within the first 30 days from date of purchase, the
store from which you purchased your product
should replace this product if it is defective in
material or workmanship (provided the store has in-
stock replacement.) If you intend to assert any claim
in connection with the product, please follow the
instructions in paragraph F.
2. Within the first 24 months from date of purchase,
JCS/THG, LLC will repair or replace the product if it
is defective in material or workmanship, subject to
the conditions in paragraph G.
F. If you have any other problem or claim in connection
with this product, please write to our Consumer Service
Department.
G. IMPORTANT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS. Your Warranty
depends on your following these instructions if you are
returning the unit to JCS/THG, LLC:
1. Carefully pack the item in its original carton or other
suitable box to avoid damage in shipping.
2. Before packing your unit for return, be sure to
enclose:
a) Your name, full address with zip code and
telephone number
b) A dated sales receipt or PROOF OF
PURCHASE,
c) Your $12.50 check for return shipping and
handling, and
d) The model number of the unit and the problem
you are having. (Enclose in an envelope and tape
directly to the unit before the box is sealed.)
3. JCS/THG, LLC recommends you ship the package
U.P.S. ground service for tracking purposes.
4. All shipping charges must be prepaid by you.
5. Mark the outside of your package:
Bionaire
®
JCS/THG, LLC
303 Nelson Avenue
Neosho, MO 64850
SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES: $12.50 (USD)
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
have other rights which vary from state to state. The
provisions of this Warranty are in addition to, and not a
modification of, or subtraction from, the statutory
warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any
applicable legislation. To the extent that any provision of
this Warranty is inconsistent with any applicable law, such
provision shall be deemed voided or amended, as
necessary, to comply with such law.
© 2006 JCS/THG, LLC
Bionaire
®
, the Bionaire logo
®
and Clean-Away™ are
trademarks of JCS/THG, LLC.
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