Bionaire Humidifier BCM5520RC User Manual

dig ital COOL MIST hum idifier  
MODEL BCM5520RC  
Read instructions before operating. Retain for future reference.  
Instruction Leaflet  
IN FO-LIN E  
If after having read this leaflet, you have any questions  
or com m ents on your hum idifier,  
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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 the  
manufacturer may cause hazards.  
HUMIDIFIER SAFETY  
PLEASE READ AND SAVE  
THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
11.DO NOT use outdoors.  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
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.  
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.  
13.DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly face the  
wall. Moisture could cause damage, particularly to  
wall paper.  
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.  
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. If you have a warm  
mist humidifier, DO NOT attempt to remove the water  
tank within 15 minutes after the humidifier is turned  
off and unplugged. Serious injury may result.  
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” away from the wall  
for best results.  
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. Never use  
gasoline, glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner,  
or other household solvents to clean any part of the  
humidifier.  
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.  
17.Excessive humidity in a room can cause water  
condensation on windows and some furniture. If this  
happens, turn the humidifier OFF.  
18.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.  
7. Never place anything over moisture outlet when the unit  
is running.  
19.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.  
8. NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings. DO  
NOT place hands, face or body directly over or near  
Moisture Outlet while unit is in operation. DO NOT  
cover Moisture Outlet while the unit is operating.  
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.  
20.Never place housing under water flow, or immerse in  
liquids.  
21.DO NOT plug in the cord with wet hands, electric  
shock could result.  
22.DO NOT pour water in any openings other than the  
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water tank.  
back into the room from the top air grill.  
23.If you have a warm mist humidifier, allow unit to cool  
before refilling water tank or maintenance as the heater  
bulb is hot.  
Tip: This humidification system provides a cool, invisible  
moisture output. It is normal not to see the mist.  
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
24.To prevent damage to surfaces, do not place humidifier  
under overhanging surfaces.  
1. Be sure the humidifier is switched off and disconnected  
from the electrical outlet.  
25.NEVER operate unit without water in the tank.  
2. Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat surface,  
about 4" away from the wall. Do not place your  
humidifier on furniture, a floor location that will not be  
26.Do not move unit after it has been used until unit cools  
completely.  
27.Use both hands when carrying full tank of water.  
damaged by moisture is best.  
Fig 1  
Filter Monitor  
Housing  
Control Panel  
3. Remove the water reservoir, by  
holding the reservoir handle  
and lifting straight upwards.  
Reservoir Handle  
PLEASE SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
FILLING THE WATER  
RESERVOIR  
Wick Holder  
Water  
Reservoir  
1. Twist off the water reservoir  
cap located on the bottom of  
the water reservoir by turning  
counter clockwise and fill the  
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.  
Base  
Wick  
water reservoir with cool fresh water. Do not fill with  
warm water as this may cause leaking.  
2. After filling the water reservoir, replace the water reservoir  
cap by firmly turning clockwise and then replace the  
water reservoir onto the base.The water reservoir will  
immediately begin to empty into the base.  
DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS  
POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY.  
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 from 30% and 65% relative humidity.  
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.  
MANUAL MODE INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Plug the humidifier into a 120V AC electrical outlet.  
2. The display will show the current room humidity.  
HOW YOUR COOL MOISTURE HUMIDIFIER WORKS  
3. To start the unit, push the MODE button once for the  
HIGH (3) manual setting.  
Your Bionaire® Cool Moisture humidifier draws dry air  
through the rear air intake grill area. This air is then passed  
through 4 moisture–laden wick filters which retains the  
minerals and deposits. The resulting moist air is directed  
4. Press the button again for the MEDIUM (2) manual  
setting and again for LOW (1). After the selection is  
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made, the display will return to show the current room  
humidity.  
4. After setting the timer, the display will return to show the  
current room temperature. The Timer light will illuminate  
to show that the timer is activated.  
5. To stop the unit, press and hold the button for two  
seconds, or keep pressing the button until the display  
reads OF.  
5. After the predetermined length of time has passed, the  
humidifier will automatically shut off.  
Setting the On Timer:  
HUMIDISTAT INSTRUCTIONS  
1. While the humidifier is off, press and hold the up and  
down buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds.  
To take advantage of the Digital Humidistat, press the  
MODE 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.  
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.  
Humidity will increase in increments  
Fig 2  
3. The humidifier will continue to run on Auto Mode (HI) at  
45% until the user shuts it off.  
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.  
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REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS  
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B
1. Insert 2 AAA batteries into back of remote control.  
2. Press the Mode button on remote to begin operation.  
3. Use the remote to control the same features as the base  
unit.  
NOTE: Allow up to 30 minutes for  
the filter to fully absorb water and for  
the unit to produce moisture.  
A. Control Panel  
C. UP/DOWN Buttons  
B. Mode/Off Button D. Timer Light LED Display  
NOTE: The timer function can only be activated on the  
base unit. It cannot be activated via the remote control.  
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.  
NOTE: The remote will not shut off the humidifier by  
holding the remote button for 2 seconds. The user needs  
to scroll to “OF” to shut off the humidifier with the remote  
control.  
If you do not plan to use the humidifier for two or more  
days, make sure any residual water is drained from the  
water reservoir, base and wick filters to prevent algae or  
bacteria growth.  
NOTE: Do not mix new and old batteries. Do not mix  
alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-  
cadmium) batteries.  
USING THE PROGRAMMABLE TIMER  
Replacing the Wick  
The 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.  
Through normal use, waterborne minerals and sediment  
become trapped in the wick filter. The harder your water,  
the greater amount of minerals in the water, and the more  
often you will need to change your wick filter. Using the  
Filter Monitor located on the top grill, you will be able to  
check the life of the wick filter in your humidifier. When the  
unit is turned off the Filter Monitor needle will read  
“change”. After the needle reads change for 60 minutes,  
the filter replacement is recommended. Regular filter  
replacement is necessary to ensure optimal humidifier  
performance.  
Setting the Off Timer:  
1. Select 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.  
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DAILY MAINTENANCE  
To replace the wick filter, follow the steps below.  
1. Be sure the unit is OFF and is disconnected from the  
electrical outlet.  
1. Turn the unit off and disconnect from the electrical outlet.  
2. Remove the reservoir and main housing to access the  
base tray.  
2. Remove the housing and the reservoir from the  
humidifier and place in sink or tub.  
3. Remove the wick frame from the base of the humidifier.  
3. Carry the base of the unit to the sink, remove the wick  
frame and 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.  
NOTE: the base and wick frame are dishwasher safe TOP  
RACK ONLY.  
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 basket  
making sure the rivet attaches to the wick basket securely.  
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  
7. Do not use wicks without rivets as this will not produce  
the units intended output.  
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.  
8. Replace the wick frame into the base and replace main  
housing and then tank.  
9. Repeat Operating Instructions steps.  
6. Follow Operating Instructions.  
It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach  
maximum output.  
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE  
Remove Scale:  
You can obtain a new filter by calling 1-800-788-5350 in  
North America or by visiting your nearest retailer or  
authorized service center. This humidifier takes 4 model  
BWF100 replacement filters.  
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-Awayby  
Bionaire®. Let solution stand 20 minutes, cleaning all  
interior surfaces with a soft brush. Dampen a cloth with  
undiluted white vinegar and wipe out entire base to  
remove scale.  
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.  
3. Rinse with clean warm water to remove scale and the  
white vinegar solution before beginning to disinfect the  
reservoir.  
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 reservoir. 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.  
DISINFECT HUMIDIFIER BASE AND RESERVOIR:  
1. Fill humidifier base with 1/4 gallon of water and 1/2  
teaspoon of chlorine bleach.  
2. Fill the reservoir 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 reservoir after 20 minutes,  
and rinse with water until you cannot detect any bleach  
smell. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.  
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Fig 3  
5. Check the Filter Monitor to see if it is time to replace  
the filters. Depending on water hardness in your area,  
it may be necessary to change the filter every 1-2  
months. Re-insert the wick filters into the wick frame.  
Trouble Shooting for your Cool Mist Humidifier  
Probable Cause  
Trouble  
Solution  
Unit not plugged in.  
Power failure.  
• LED not illuminated.  
Plug in unit.  
Check circuit breaker or  
6. Refill the water tank as directed with cool tap water,  
replace the humidifier housing, and turn the unit on.  
outlet.  
Filter has not  
absorbed water.  
• Mist output minimal to  
none.  
Wait 15 minutes before  
starting humidifier.  
Mineral buildup in base.  
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  
1-800-788-5350, or visit  
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.  
Humidistat is set too low.  
1. Clean and dry the humidifier thoroughly as per the  
Weekly Maintenance” instructions.  
Wick Filter needs  
to be replaced.  
2. Let the humidifier dry completely before storing. Do not  
store with water inside the base or water reservoir.  
Normal operation.  
Mist is invisible.  
Check to see if inlet or  
outlet grills are blocked  
3. Remove the reservoir cap. Do not store with the reservoir  
cap in place.  
Rubber O-ring is missing  
or improperly placed.  
Water leaks from water  
reservoir.  
Remove reservoir  
cap then replace  
or reposition ring.  
Tighten the  
4. Throw away the wick filters. Do not leave a wick filters  
inside the humidifier.  
Reservoir Cap not  
tight enough.  
reservoir cap.  
Your filter needs  
to be changed.  
Water Filter turns brown.  
Replace your wick filter  
(BWF100) by calling  
1-800-788-5350, or visit  
Use Clean-AwayTM  
Solution (DMS216), to  
order call  
5. Store in a cool dry location.  
6. Order your new filters so they will be ready for next  
season.  
In areas with particular  
hard water your wick  
filter will need to be  
changed frequently.  
1-800-788-5350, or visit  
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.  
Mineral deposits cause  
film on tank to build up.  
• Film on water reservoir.  
Water cloudy.  
Replace your wick filter  
(BWF100) by calling  
1-800-788-5350, or visit  
Filter needs  
Refill using cool water.  
to be replaced.  
Using warm water  
to refill reservoir.  
Set the humidistat to a  
higher or lower setting.  
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.  
Humidifier is reacting  
to room humidity level.  
• Humidistat cycles on/off.  
Very tight reservoir cap.  
Over tightened.  
Add liquid soap or  
petroleum jelly to cap  
gasket to ease opening.  
3. Should your humidifier require service, please call  
1-800-788-5350 in North America for further assistance.  
4. If you have any other questions or comments, feel free to  
The Holmes Group, Inc.  
Consumer Service Department  
32B Spur Drive  
El Paso, TX 79906  
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WARRANTY  
Bionaire® warrants to the original retail purchaser, for TWO  
(2) YEARS from the date of original purchase, either to  
repair or replace at its option, without charge (parts and  
labor), any supplied or manufactured part of this humidifier  
which, upon inspection by an authorized service center,  
proves to have failed in normal use due to defects in  
material or workmanship, or, at its option, to replace the  
unit.  
Operation under conditions other than those  
recommended or at voltages other than the voltage  
indicated on the unit, or any attempts by unauthorized  
personnel to service the unit or modify it, will render the  
guarantee void.  
Bionaire® shall not be liable for any personal injury, property  
damage or any incidental or consequential damages of  
any kind (including water damage), resulting from defects,  
malfunctions, misuse, improper installation or alteration of  
the product.  
BIONAIRE® EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL  
RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES OR INCIDENTAL LOSSES CAUSED  
BY USE OF THIS PRODUCT.  
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 and to the extent that any such provision purports  
to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties or  
other rights or remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to  
be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith.  
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE, PLEASE CALL  
1-800-788-5350 IN NORTH AMERICA.  
A Bionaire® consumer service representative will help  
determine which is the best procedure in order for your  
humidifier to be repaired.  
KEEP THIS NUMBER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
Bionaire®, the Bionaire logoTM, and Clean-AwayTM are trademarks of The Holmes  
Group, Inc. or its subsidiaries.  
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