Bionaire Humidifier CP0260 User Manual

WARM MOISTURE hum idifier  
MODEL CP0260  
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,  
call 1-8 0 0 -7 8 8 -5 3 5 0 in North Am erica.  
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11. Always place humidifier on a firm, flat, level surface. A  
waterproof mat or pad is recommended for 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.  
12.DO NOT allow the Outlet Grill to directly face the wall.  
Moisture could cause damage, particularly to wallpaper.  
13.Humidifier should be unplugged when not in use.  
14.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. DO NOT attempt to remove the  
water tank within 15 minutes after the humidifier is turned  
off and unplugged. Serious injury may result.  
15.This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance.  
Refer to daily and weekly cleaning procedures.  
16.NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner, furniture  
polish, paint thinner, or other household solvents to clean  
any part of the humidifier.  
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 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.  
PLEASE SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS.  
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION  
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This product is for use on 120 volts.  
The cord has a plug (A) as shown. An  
adapter (C) is available for connecting  
three-blade grounding-type plugs  
to two-slot receptacles (B). The  
green grounding plug extending from the adapter must  
be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly  
grounded outlet box. The adapter should not be used if  
a three-slot grounded receptacle is available.  
DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS  
GROUNDED PLUG IN ANY WAY.  
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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.  
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.  
Figure 1  
Removable Outlet  
Grill - Access to  
Medication Cup  
Water is fed from the  
tank into a removable  
tray in which a constant  
water level is maintained.  
This tray collects some  
of the minerals that form  
on the heating element.  
The minerals can be  
rinsed from the tray when  
the tank runs out of  
Control Panel  
Removable and  
Transparent Tank  
Air Filter  
Misting  
Chamber  
Tank Cap  
Lift-Out-And-Rinse Tray  
water (See “Cleaning and Maintenance”). Air is drawn in  
through the grill openings and air filter located on the side  
of the unit 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 unit is conveniently refilled with water by taking only the  
removable water tank to a water tap. A suitable medication  
can be placed in the medication cup and warmed.  
CONTROL PANEL  
Figure 2  
POWER Light-When illuminated,  
indicates that the power is on.  
LOW WATER INDICATOR Light  
(“EMPTY/CLEAN”) - 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.  
AUTOMATIC HUMIDISTAT Control - This control allows you to  
select the desired humidity level which will automatically  
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be maintained while the unit is in operation.  
RESET Button (“RESTART) - This control resets 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/CLEAN”  
light will remain illuminated after refilling until the “RESTART”  
button is pressed.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Place your humidifier in the desired location. A hard, level,  
waterproof surface is necessary for proper operation. Do  
not place your humidifier on any surface that could be  
damaged by water droplets.  
2. Check that the Automatic Humidistat control is in the  
“OFF” position.  
3. 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.  
4. Plug the power supply cord into the most convenient  
120V AC wall outlet.  
5. Turn your humidifier on by rotating the Automatic Humidistat  
control to your desired comfort level. For details, see the  
section titled “Setting the Automatic Humidistat Control.”  
6. When all the water in the tank has been used, the “EMPTY/CLEAN”  
light will illuminate. After refilling the tank, it is necessary to  
press the “RESTART” button to reactivate the humidifier;  
this will also extinguish the “EMPTY/CLEAN” light.  
Note: Allowing your humidifier to run out of water before  
filling the tank helps to self-clean the heating element.  
SETTING THE AUTOMATIC HUMIDISTAT CONTROL  
Adjust the Automatic Humidistat control as desired. The unit  
has been designed to operate within a range of approximately  
20% to 80% R.H. (Relative Humidity). The most favorable  
setting for home or office environments is 40% to 45% R.H.  
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 BT400 or  
BT254 Digital Humidity and Temperature Monitor.  
The Automatic Humidistat works in the following manner:  
• Whenever the humidity in the room is less than the level  
you have set, moist air is dispersed from the outlet grill.  
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• Once the humidity level is reached, the unit stops producing  
moist air, until the humidity drops below the preset level,  
at which time it once again starts to produce moist air.  
When attempting to humidify large areas with large amounts  
of air circulation, the Automatic Humidistat control can normally  
be left in the high position (control turned completely to the  
right). However, in small areas, or those which have minimal  
air circulation, a lower setting will be necessary. Your personal  
comfort will determine the best setting for you. If moisture forms  
on walls or windows, lower the setting or turn off the humidifier.  
FILLING THE WATER TANK  
Figure 3  
When the water tank is empty, the “EMPTY/CLEAN”  
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.  
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/CLEAN” light  
should extinguish and moist air will be emitted within a  
few minutes.  
Note: At maximum setting, the tank may last up to 25 hours.  
At minimum setting, the tank may last up to 50 hours. Do not  
add any additives to the water in the tank or tray.  
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.  
Figure 4  
To add medication to the vapor:  
1. Switch humidifier off and allow outlet grill  
to cool down.  
2. Lift the outlet grill using the finger grips  
on each side and remove.  
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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 into the top  
of the misting chamber.  
6. Replace the outlet grill onto the misting chamber.  
7. Switch unit on.  
8. After use, remove the cup from the unit and clean  
any residue from the cup with warm water.  
WARNING: DO NOT use any liquid medication other  
than those specifically recommended for use with a steam  
vaporizer. DO NOT pour medication directly into the outlet  
grill openings nor add it to the water in the tank or tray.  
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER  
The air intake filter will from time to time require cleaning.  
When the filter becomes clogged with particulate pollutants,  
the amount of air that passes through it is reduced. In order to  
avoid this condition, it is recommended to clean the filter on  
a regular basis. The frequency of cleaning of the filter will be  
determined by the amount of particulates in the environment  
where the unit is used. Should your filter need  
Figure 5  
to be replaced, or become damaged or lost,  
replacements may be ordered directly from  
BIONAIRE® by visiting our website at  
The filter is located behind the inlet grill cover on the side  
of the unit.  
To remove the filter for cleaning, proceed as follows (see  
Figure 5):  
1. Open the filter cover by pulling on the two finger grips on  
each side of the grill, then remove to expose the filter pad.  
2. Remove the dirty filter and wash in warm soapy water.  
Rinse well and allow to dry.  
3. Clean the filter cover with a damp cloth.  
4. Insert the clean, dry filter in the recess of the inner grill.  
5. Carefully replace the inlet grill cover so as not to dislodge  
the filter from its position by first inserting the two tabs at  
the bottom of the grill and then closing the top edge.  
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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.  
• 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:  
1. Turn the unit off and unplug it.  
2. Remove the water tank; 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  
Figure 7  
Latch  
Tray  
Misting Chamber  
3. Empty water and minerals from the tray and fill with  
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Clean-Away solution. Replace the tray and misting  
chamber in the base. (This will submerse the element in  
the cleaning solution). Soak for a minimum of 20 minutes  
to a maximum of 30 minutes.  
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.  
NOTE: DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE AIR  
OUTLET GRILL OR ANY OTHER OPENINGS.  
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5. Disinfect the water tank and 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 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  
Figure 8  
Should the output drop or the  
EMPTY/CLEAN” light illuminate with  
water remaining in the tank, it will be  
necessary to remove scale buildup  
Heating Element  
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. The harder your water, the more often this  
special maintenance will be needed.  
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.  
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.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
TROUBLE  
PROBABLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Unit not plugged in.  
Power failure.  
Plug in unit.  
Power light  
not illuminated.  
Check circuit  
breaker or fuse.  
Remove and refill.  
Remove tray and  
flush out scale  
residue.  
Press “RESTART”  
button.  
Remove scale  
from heating  
element.  
Allow unit to run  
out of water  
before refilling  
tank.  
EMPTY/CLEAN”  
light illuminated.  
Scale buildup in tray.  
Water tank empty.  
Unit not reset after  
refilling tank.  
Scale buildup on  
heating element.  
Remove tray and  
flush out scale  
residue.  
Remove scale  
from heating  
element.  
Moist air output  
low.  
Scale buildup in tray.  
Scale buildup on  
heating element.  
Remove tank cap  
and replace or  
reposition O-ring.  
Tank O-ring missing  
or improperly placed.  
Water leaks  
from unit.  
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  
1-800-788-5350 in North America for further assistance.  
4. If you have any other questions or comments, feel free  
to write to us:  
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 1-800-788-5350  
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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