Bionaire BCM5520RC Manual De Usuario

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.  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 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. 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.

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