WARM MOISTURE humidifier
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MODEL CP2550
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Instruction Leaflet
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call 1-800-253-2764 in North America.
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HUMIDIFIER SAFETY
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THESE IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
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, near heat
registers, radiator, stoves, or humidifier.
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.
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 pull by the plug and not the cord.
7. 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 or place anything over it while the unit
is operating.
8. 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.
9. 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
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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.
Figure 1
Removable Outlet
Grill-Access to
Medication Cup
Removable and
Transparent Tank
Misting Chamber
Tank Cap
Lift-Out-And-Rinse
Out Tray
Control Panel
Figure 2
HOW YOUR WARM MOISTURE HUMIDIFIER WORKS
Lack of humidity in the air, often caused by winter heating,
can dry out your nose, throat and skin. Excessive dryness can
also damage furniture, carpets and fabrics.
Warm Moisture humidifiers put moisture back into the air
you breathe to help relieve sinus and respiratory discomforts,
reduce annoying static electricity and provide a healthy
growing environment for your indoor plants.
Water is fed from the tank into a removable tray which can
be rinsed from the tray when the tank runs out of water
(see "Cleaning and Maintenance").
Air is drawn in through the grill openings and mixes with steam
in the misting chamber. The warm mist is then dispersed out
of the top of the misting chamber through the outlet grill.
The resulting sterile and mineral-free warm, moist air will
rapidly increase the moisture level in a room to a comfortable
level.
The unit is conveniently refilled with water by taking only the
removable water tank to a water tap. The automatic shut-off
valve allows the tank to be lifted out and removed without
any water spillage.
A suitable medication can be placed in the medication cup
and warmed.
POWER Light - When illuminated, indicates that the power is on.
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LOW WATER INDICATOR Light ("EMPTY") - When illuminated,
indicates that the water tank needs refilling and/or that the
tray and heating element need cleaning. See the "Cleaning
and Maintenance" section for more information.
HUMIDITY Control - This control is used to turn your unit on
or off and to set humidifying mist output to low or high levels.
RESTART Button - This control restarts the humidifier after it
has shut down due to an empty water tank or after it has been
cleaned. The "RESTART” button needs to be pressed after
each filling/cleaning. The “EMPTY” light will remain illuminated
after refilling until the “RESTART” button is pressed.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place your Warm Moisture humidifier in the desired
location. A hard, level, water-resistant surface is
necessary for proper operation.
2. Remove the water tank and fill it with water as directed
under the heading “Filling the Water Tank”. Make sure that
the removable tray is in place and the misting chamber is
latched. Place the water tank back in the unit and allow
one minute for the water to fill the tray.
3. Plug the power supply cord into the most convenient
120V AC wall outlet.
4. Turn your humidifier on by sliding the Humidity Control to
the "LO" or "HI" position. The green "ON" light will illuminate
at this time. It may take up to 5 minutes before full mist
output is obtained.
5. When all the water in the tank has been used, the “EMPTY”
light will illuminate. After refilling the tank, it is necessary
to press the “RESTART” button to reactivate the humidifier;
this will also extinguish the refill light.
Note: Allowing your humidifier to run out of water before
filling the tank helps to self-clean the heating element.
SETTING THE HUMIDITY CONTROL
Choose the desired humidifying output by adjusting the
Humidity Control to "HI" or "LO". In a very dry room, the "HI"
setting may be used to rapidly establish a comfortable level
of humidity. Once the room is comfortable, you may set the
control to the intensity level appropriate to the size of the
room. If moisture forms on the walls or windows, lower the
setting or turn off the humidifier. Please note that when the
"LO" setting is used, there is still out put even though the
"mist" may not be visible.
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To monitor the actual humidity level in a room, we recommend
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the use of a humidity meter such as the BIONAIRE Digital
Humidity and Temperature Monitor BT400 or BT254, which
can be purchased by calling our Consumer Service Dept.
at 1-800-253-2764.
Figure 3
FILLING THE WATER TANK
When the water tank is empty, the “EMPTY”
light will illuminate and no moist air will be
produced until the water tank is refilled.
1. Switch the humidifier off.
2. Lift out the tank and carry it to a water tap.
3. Twist the tank cap counter-clockwise approximately
1/4 turn. The cap should now lift away.
4. Fill the tank with cool tap water.
5. Replace the tank cap, making sure the large O-ring is
in its correct position. Occasionally apply a thin coat of
petroleum jelly to the O-ring to ensure easy removal of
the tank cap.
6. Carry the full tank with both hands and carefully replace it
into your humidifier. Wait a few minutes for the tray to refill.
7. Turn the unit back on.
8. Press the “RESTART” button. The “EMPTY” light should
extinguish and moist air will be emitted within a few minutes.
Note: At "HI" setting, the tank may last up to 28 hours.
At "LO" setting, a full tank may last up to 56 hours.
WARNING: All cleaning agents must be thoroughly rinsed
away after use and before the unit is returned to service.
USING THE MEDICATION CUP
A medicated vapor can be distributed with the "mist" output.
To add medication to the vapor:
1. Switch humidifier off and allow removable
cover - outlet grill to cool down.
Figure 4
2. Lift the removable cover off (Figure 4)
to access the medication cup.
3. Remove the medication cup
from the misting chamber.
4. Carefully add liquid medication;
do not fill cup more than half full.
5. Carefully place the medication cup
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into the top of the misting chamber.
6. Replace the removable cover back on to the unit.
7. Switch unit on and press RESTART BUTTON if power
light does not illuminate.
8. After use, remove the cup from the unit and clean
any residue from the cup with warm water.
Note: Do not add medication while the unit is in operation.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning, please note the following:
• DO NOT use soap, detergents, abrasives, gasoline, glass
or furniture polish, or boiling water to clean any part of your
humidifier. These will interfere with the proper operation of
your humidifier.
• DO NOT use sharp or metal objects to clean mineral
deposits in the tray or element. Contact with sharp objects
can result in damage to the plastic and the element.
• We recommend that the tray be rinsed daily and that the
unit be allowed to run out of water every second day.
• Mineral deposits should be soaked in BIONAIRE’s
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Clean-Away solution or plain vinegar. DO NOT operate
unit while it is soaking!
• DO NOT clean any part of your humidifier in the dish washer.
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• NEVER mix bleach and Clean-Away solution!
Cleaning instructions:
Figure 5
1.Turn the unit off and unplug it.
2.Remove the water tank (Figure 5);
then, unlock the misting chamber
by rotating the latch (Figure 6)
and lift it from the unit’s base.
Now lift the tray from the base
(Figure 7).
Figure 6
3. Empty water and minerals
Misting Chamber
from the tray and fill with
Clean-Away® solution.
Replace the tray and
misting chamber in the
base. (This will submerse
Figure 7
the element in the cleaning
Latch
solution). Soak for a minimum
of 20 minutes to a maximum
of 30 minutes.
Tray
4. Rinse the tray and heating element with clean warm water.
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All traces of Clean-Away® on both the element and the tray
must be thoroughly rinsed off before disinfecting. Inspect
the heating element (see Figure 8) for scale buildup. If
present, please see "Special Maintenance - Heating
Element" for further cleaning instructions.
DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE AIR OUTLET
GRILL OR ANY OTHER OPENINGS.
5. Disinfect the water tank and
Figure 6
tray using a solution of one
teaspoon of chlorine bleach
in 1 gallon of water. Let
solution soak for 20 minutes,
swishing every few minutes
to wet all surfaces. Empty
the tank and tray; rinse
Heating Element
thoroughly until bleach smell is gone. Replace the tray
in the base (Figure 7), then replace the misting chamber
in the unit, making sure that the latch has been locked
in position. Fill the tank with fresh water and replace it
into the unit.
6. Resume normal use.
SPECIAL MAINTENANCE HEATING ELEMENT
Should the output drop or the "EMPTY" light illuminate with
water remaining in the tank, it will be necessary to remove
scale buildup on the heating element. Remove the misting
chamber by rotating the latch and lift it from the unit’s base.
Place the misting chamber on its side. The heating element
will now be visible (Figure 8). Using a non-metallic brush,
scrape away the scale buildup on the element. Follow steps
3-6 to complete cleaning.
Note: The above special maintenance is required due
to water hardness.
AFTER SEASON CARE
If you do not plan to use your humidifier for an extended
period of time (i.e. during the summer months), it is important
that you follow these instructions to help prevent stagnation
of water in the unit.
1. Clean your humidifier as instructed in the section titled
“Cleaning and Maintenance.”
2. Make sure all water is emptied from the tank and tray.
3. Dry your unit thoroughly.
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4. Leave the tank cap off allowing the tank to be exposed
to air.
5. Store humidifier in a cool, dry location. Bionaire®
recommends storing the unit in its original box.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLE
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
☛ Unit not plugged in ✔ Plug in unit
Power light
not illuminated
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☛ Power failure
✔ Check circuit
breaker or fuse
☛ Scale buildup in tray ✔ Remove and refill
“EMPTY CLEAN”
light illuminated
☛ Water tank empty
☛ Unit not reset after
refilling tank
☛ Scale buildup on
heating element
✔ Remove tray and
flush out scale
residue
✔ Press “RESTART”
button
✔ Remove scale from
heating element
☛ Scale buildup in tray ✔ Remove tray and
☛ Scale buildup on
flush out scale
Moist air output low
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heating equipment ✔ Remove scale from
heating element
☛ Tank O-ring missing ✔ Remove tank cap
Water leaks from unit
or improperly placed
and replace or
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reposition O-ring
HUMIDIFIER 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. Only qualified personnel should perform servicing.
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:
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PO Box 400
Milford, MA 01757
USA
Canada
6385 Shawson Drive
Mississauga, Ontario,
Canada, L5T 1S7
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WARRANTY
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Bionaire warrants to the first 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.
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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.
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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 1-800-253-2764
in North America.
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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.
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