Bionaire BCM 3600: U.K. and IRELAND

and not the cord.

PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Fill each tank with cool, fresh tap water.

U.K. and IRELAND

• NEVER drop or insert any object into any

Please note that this is an electrical

Replace the cap on each tank FIRMLY.

openings. DO NOT place hands, face, or body

appliance, and requires attention when

2. When full, carry each tank to the humidifier and

CONGRATULATIONS

directly over or near Moisture Outlet while unit

in use.

place onto the base (use both hands when

is in operation. DO NOT cover Moisture Outlet or

carrying each tank). Each tank holds 6 litres

By choosing a Bionaire™ humidifier, you have chosen

place anything over it while the unit is operating.

HOW YOUR COOL MIST HUMIDIFIER

of water, and the base holds 0.9 litre of water.

one of the finest humidifiers on the market today.

• DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged

WORKS

3. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE

cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions,

Your Bionaire™ Cool Mist humidifier draws dry

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS.

or if it has been dropped or damaged in any

air through the rear air intake grill area. This air

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Before reading these instructions,

manner. Return appliance to manufacturer for

is then passed through a moisture–laden wick

With housing placed properly onto the base, the

please refer to the corresponding illustrations

examination, electrical or mechanical

filter, which retains the minerals and deposits in

filter installed correctly, the tanks filled and the

adjustment, or repair.

the water. The resulting moist air is directed back

plug correctly inserted in the outlet, you are now

DESCRIPTIONS (SEE FIG 1)

• Use appliance only for intended household

into the room from the top air grill.

ready to operate the humidifier.

A.Water Tanks

use as described in this manual. Any other

NOTE: This humidification system provides a

NOTE: The BCM3600 produces clean, cool,

B.Humidistat

use not recommended by the manufacturer

cool, invisible moisture output. It is normal not to

INVISIBLE moisture.It is normal not to see the

C.Refill Light

may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to

see the mist.

moisture.

persons. The use of attachments not

D.Moisture Exhaust Grills

NOTE: A humidity level below 20% can be

1. Turn the Control Knob to the HI position and

recommended or sold by The Holmes Group,

unhealthy and uncomfortable.

turn the Humidistat to HI.

E.Power Light

may cause hazards.

The recommended humidity level is between

2. Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully

F. Filter Monitor™ Indicator

• DO NOT use outdoors.

40%-50%.

absorb water and the unit to produce the

G.Air Intake Grills

• Always place humidifier on a firm, flat, level

maximum moisture output.

H.Humidifier Base

surface. A waterproof mat or pad is

PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3. Adjust the 3-speed Humidity Control Knob and

I. Humidifier Housing

recommended for under the humidifier.

1. Be sure the Control Knob is in the OFF position

the Humidistat as desired.

J. Control Knob

NEVER place it on a surface that may

and the unit is disconnected from the electrical

4. The Automatic Humidistat Control is designed

become damaged by exposure to water and

outlet.

to operate between 25% and 60% Relative

WHEEL INSTALLATION (FIG. 2)

moisture (i.e. finished floor).

2. Remove housing, filter and tanks.

Humidity range. The recommended setting is

A.Stationary Wheels

• DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly

3. TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MOBILITY AND

between 40% and 50%. When the humidity

B.Swivel Wheels

face the wall. Moisture could cause damage,

CONVENIENCE TO YOUR CONSOLE

level in the room is below the level you have

C.Under-Side of Humidifier Base

particularly to wallpaper.

HUMIDIFIER, install the wheels. Remove the

set, the humidifier will operate to produce

• Humidifier should be unplugged when not in use.

four wheels located in a small pouch in the box.

moisture. When the set humidity level in the

FIG. 3

• NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty unit

Turn the base upside down, and locate the holes

room is reached, the humidifier will stop.

A.Circular Extended Life Filter

while it is operating. Shut off and unplug before

at each of the four corners on the underside.

When the humidity again drops below the set

B.Circular Filter Support

removing the water tank and moving the unit.

NOTE: You will notice that there are two

level, the unit will automatically start and produce

C.Float Switch

DO NOT attempt to remove the water tank

different shaped wheels. Two of the 4 wheels

moisture again.

within 15 minutes after the humidifier is turned

are stationary wheels and two are swivel type

D.Humidifier Base

NOTE: We recommend the use of the

off and unplugged. Serious injury may result.

wheels.

hygrometer which reads the actual humidity

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• This humidifier requires regular maintenance

The stationary wheels are identified by a flat

level in your room. A humidity level below

When using electrical appliances, basic safety

to operate appropriately. Refer to cleaning

top surface, while the swivel type are curved

20% can be unhealthy and uncomfortable. The

and maintenance procedures.

and include a small plastic piece on the shaft.

precautions should always be followed to reduce

recommended humidity level is between 40%

See figure 2 for installation location for each

the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons,

• NEVER use detergents, petrol, glass cleaner,

and 50%.

type of wheel. DO NOT use any tools to install

including the following:

furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household

5. When the water level is low, the refill light will

the wheel because tools may damage the base

• Read all instructions before using the appliance.

solvents to clean any part of the humidifier.

illuminate to indicate the unit needs refilling.

of the unit. Return the base to the upright position.

•To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance

• Excessive humidity in a room can cause water

Shut off and unplug the unit.

4. Replace filter, housing and tanks.

directly into an electrical outlet and fully insert

condensation on windows and some furniture.

NOTE: THE FAN WILL CONTINUE TO RUN

If this happens, turn the humidifier OFF.

5. Choose a location out of reach of children.

the plug.

TO ALLOW THE HUMIDIFIER TO DRY OUT

DO NOT place the humidifier on a finished

• Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas.

• Do not use humidifier in an area where

AND PREVENT ALGAE GROWTH.

floor or near furniture which can be damaged

To avoid fire hazard, NEVER put the cord

humidity level is in excess of 55%.

6. Before refilling, follow Daily Maintenance

by moisture or water.

under rugs, or near radiator, stoves, or heaters.

• DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any

Instructions and check to see if the filter needs

• DO NOT place humidifier near heat sources

electrical or mechanical functions on this unit.

Filling the Water Tank

replacing by comparing it to the Color-Coded

such as stoves, radiators, and heaters.

The inside of the unit contains no user

NOTE: This humidifier holds about 13 litres of

Filter Monitor (located on the side of the

Do locate your humidifier on an inside wall near

serviceable parts. All servicing should be

water in the tank and humidifier base. The humidifier

humidifier housing) with the filter wear.

an electrical outlet. The humidifier should be

performed by qualified personnel only.

will produce up to 34 litres of moisture over a

7. Refill water tanks.

at least 10cm/4" away from the wall for best

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

24-hour period.

8. Plug into the electrical outlet. Turn the Humidity

results.

replaced by the manufacturer or its service

1. Remove the two tanks from the base of the

Control Knob to the HI ( III ), MED ( II ), or

• WARNING: Do not attempt to refill humidifier

agent or a similarly qualified person.

humidifier and bring each tank to the faucet.

LOW ( I ) setting.

without first unplugging the unit from it's

Turn the tanks upside down and twist off the

NOTE: If moisture forms on the walls or

electrical outlet. Be sure to pull by the plug

tank caps by turning counter-clockwise.

windows, turn off the humidifier.

2

3

USING THE HUMIDISTAT

3. Discard the old filter and follow weekly cleaning

Remove base scale by wiping the base with a

1. Dispose of the filter. DO NOT leave in unit.

The Humidistat feature allows you to set and

instructions.

cloth dampened with undiluted white vinegar.

2. Clean, rinse and thoroughly dry the humidifier

maintain the humidity level you wish for your room

4. Insert a new filter into the filter support in the

3. Rinse with clean warm water to remove the

as directed in weekly maintenance. DO NOT

to maintain. The Humidistat setting is designed to

base.

cleaning solution before disinfecting the tank.

leave any water in the unit when storing.

operate between 25% and 65% relative humidity

5. Replace the main housing and then the tank.

Leaving water in the unit may render the unit

To Disinfect Humidifier Base Tanks

range. The recommended setting is 40-50%.

6. Repeat Operating Instruction steps.

in-operable for the following season.

1. Fill Humidifier Base with 2 gallons of water and

Turn the Humidistat clockwise as far as it will turn

It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to

3. Place the humidifier in the original carton and

1/2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach.

to achieve the highest setting. In this setting, the

reach maximum output.

store in a cool, dry place.

humidifier will run constantly, and produce the

2. Fill each tank 1/2 full with water and 1 teaspoon

You can obtain a new filter by calling 0870 759 9000

4. Order your Bionaire™ replacement filter

greatest amount of moisture.

of chlorine bleach.

(in UK). This humidifier takes model BWF75-I

(BWF-75-I) for next year’s use.

To lower your desired humidity level, simply turn

3. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing

replacement filter.

the Humidistat counterclockwise to choose your

every few minutes. Wet all surfaces.

SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

setting.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

4. Carefully empty the Base and Tanks after 20

1. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical

When the humidity in the room is less than the

INSTRUCTIONS

minutes, and rinse with water until you cannot

or mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so

level you have set, the humidifier will continue to

detect any bleach smell. Dry with a clean cloth

Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture

will void the warranty. The insides of the unit

produce moisture. Once the set humidity level

or paper towel.

to dry, heated indoor air.

contain no user serviceable parts. Only qualified

has been achieved, the fan will turn off. When

To benefit most from the humidifier and avoid

5. Check the Filter Monitor Indicator to see if it is

personnel should perform all servicing.

the room humidity drops below your set level,

product mis-use, follow all instructions carefully.

time to replace the filter. Depending on the

2. Should the unit stop working, first check the fuse

the unit will automatically begin producing

Please note that this is an electrical appliance

water hardness in your area, it may be necessary

in the plug (UK only) or fuse/circuit breaker at

moisture again.

and requires attention when in use.

to change the filter every 1-2 months. Re-insert

the wick filter into the filter support.

the distribution board is operating, before

Depending on the size of your room and your

In addition, if you do not follow the recommended

contacting the manufacturer or service agent.

personal comfort, you will set your humidistat at

care and maintenance guidelines, micro-organisms

6. Refill the water tanks as directed with cool tap

different levels. If condensation forms on your

water, replace the humidifier housing, and turn

3. If you need to exchange the unit, please return

may be able to grow in the water within the Water

windows or walls, or your measured room humidity

Tank. You must routinely follow the cleaning

the Control Knob to ON.

it in its original carton, with a sales receipt,

reads above 50% by use of a hygrometer, turn

procedures that follow in order to ensure proper,

to the store where you purchased it.

If not available follow these instructions

off your humidifier, or lower your Humidistat level.

efficient operation of your humidifier. Proper

4. Should your humidifier require service, please

1. Repeat steps 1-3 in the Maintenance section.

maintenance and cleaning is essential to the

contact your local dealer.

REPLACING THE FILTER

continued performance of your unit and the

2. Clean the tray by partially filling the tray with

Through normal use, waterborne minerals and

avoidance of algae or bacteria build-up.

200ml of undiluted white vinegar. If the element

ACCESSORIES FOR MODEL BCM3600

sediment become trapped in the wick filter. The

is heavily scaled, plug the humidifier into an

• BWF75-I Wick filter.

harder your water, the greater the amount of

DAILY MAINTENANCE

electrical socket and turn it ON for no longer

• Bionaire™ Cleaning Solution

minerals in the water, and the more often you

1. Before cleaning, turn the Control Knob off and

than 15 seconds. After this time turn the humidifier

will need to change your filter.

unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.

OFF and unplug it from the electrical outlet.

For U.K. and Ireland only:

You will be able to monitor the life of the filter in

2. Remove the housing and the tanks from the

Let solution stand 20 minutes, cleaning all interior

If the plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in

your humidifier by checking the Filter Monitor

humidifier and place them in sink or tub.

surfaces with a soft brush. Dampen a cloth with

your home, it can be removed and replaced by

Indicator. When the unit is off, the Filter Monitor

a plug of the correct type. Please refer to

3. Carry the base of the unit to the sink, remove

undiluted white vinegar and wipe out entire tray

Indicator will read in the O position. After 60 minutes

"Installation of a plug" below.

the wick filter, place in sink, drain any remaining

to remove scale.

of use, Filter Monitor Indicator (refer to fig. 4 for

water and rinse thoroughly to remove any

3. Rinse with clean warm water to remove scale

Installation of a plug

close-up of indicator) will move from the O position

sediment or dirt. Wipe clean, and dry with a

and the white vinegar solution before beginning

and indicate your filter condition.

Applicable to U.K. and Ireland

clean cloth or paper towel.

A brand new filter will register in the blue section

to disinfect the tank.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured as such:

4. Drain the water from the tanks into the sink

reading OK filter. After frequent use of your

4. Wipe the heating element clean with a soft cloth

and rinse each tank thoroughly. Wipe clean,

BROWN - LIVE

humidifier, the Filter Monitor Indicator will let

after it has had a chance to cool.

and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.

BLUE - NEUTRAL

you know when the filter needs to be changed.

5. Put filter back in the filter supports, replace

Disinfect tank

Please note that the colour of these mains wires

When the needle is in the red ( ) section, this

the housing, then refill the tanks with cool tap

1. Fill tank with 1 teaspoon of bleach and 3.5 litres

may not correspond with the colour markings that

means the proper amount of moisture is not

water as instructed earlier in the Filling

of water.

identify the terminals in your plug. Please proceed

getting into your air due to the excessive minerals

Instructions. Do not overfill.

as follows:

and sediment that have become trapped on your

2. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing

6. Follow Operating Instructions.

every few minutes. Wet all surfaces.

The BROWN coloured wire must be connected

filter. At this point, you should replace your filter.

to the terminal, which is marked with the letter

It is important to change your filter as indicated

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE

3. Empty the tank after 20 minutes, and rinse well

"L" or is coloured RED.

to obtain stated performance level.

with water until the bleach smell is gone.

To Remove Scale:

The BLUE coloured wire must be connected to

To replace the filter, follow the steps

Dry with some paper towel.

1. Repeat steps 1-4 above.

the terminal, which is marked with the letter "N"

below.

4. Refill the water tank with cool water; replace

or is coloured BLACK.

2. Partially fill the base with Bionaire™ Cleaning

1. Be sure the Control Knob is in the OFF position

the water tank. Repeat Operating Instructions.

Solution as instructed on bottle, or with two 8

DO NOT CONNECT either of these wires to the

and the unit is disconnected from the electrical

oz. cups of undiluted white vinegar. Leave this

outlet.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

earth terminal in the plug. The earth terminal plug

solution in the base for 20 minutes, while

is marked with the letter "E", or with the earth

2. Remove the tank and main housing to access

When not using your humidifier for an extended

cleaning all interior surfaces with a soft brush.

symbol or coloured GREEN, or GREEN and

the base tray.

period of time:

YELLOW.

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