Operating instructions

Daily maintenance:
1. Disconnect the elephant humidifier from the
transformer before cleaning.
2. Before cleaning, set the humidity control
switch to the Off position ( ) and unplug
the unit from the electrical outlet.
3. Lift off the tank of the humidifier.
4. Carry the base and the tank to the sink, then
drain and rinse the base and tank thoroughly
to remove any sediment or dirt. Wipe clean
and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
5. Refill the tank with cool tap water as instructed
in “Operating Instructions”. Do not over fill.
6. If moisture forms on walls or window, turn
the humidifier off.
STORAGE TIPS
If you do not plan to use your unit 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. Turn the unit off and disconnect from the
outlet. Remove the water tank, then empty
the tank and the base completely. Clean the
humidifier as instructed in the cleaning
instruction section.
2. Dry the unit thoroughly. DO NOT leave any
water in the unit when storing.
3. Pack the humidifier in its original carton and
store in a cool, dry place.
For U.K. and Ireland only:
If the plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in
your home, it can be removed and replaced by a
plug of the correct type. Please refer to
"Installation of a plug" below.
Installation of a plug
Applicable to U.K. and Ireland
The wires in the mains lead are coloured as such:
BROWN - LIVE
BLUE - NEUTRAL
Please note that the colour of these mains wires
may not correspond with the colour markings
that identify the terminals in your plug. Please
proceed as follows:
The BROWN coloured wire must be connected
to the terminal, which is marked with the letter
"L" or is coloured RED.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Power light is off.
Humidifier is not plugged in
or humidity control switch is
on the off ( ) position.
Plug into power socket and turn the
humidity control switch clockwise.
No water in tank. Humidity
control switch is on the
off ( ) position.
Fill the tank with water. Turn the humidity
control switch clockwise.
Mist has bad odour. The machine is new or the
water is not clean.
Open the water tank and place the
appliance in a cool area for 12 hours.
Wash the tank out or change the water.
Power light is on but
no mist being emitted.
The water level is too high.
Pour some of the water from the water
tank inlet and replace the tank.
Little mist being
emitted.
The humidity control has scale,
the water is dirty or has not
been changed for some time.
Wash the humidity control and change
the water.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Clean the transducer softly with a damp
cotton ball. Transducer surface is delicate,
avoid applying excessive pressure.
Scale covers the transducer.
Humidity level is set too low.
Select a humidity setting between the Min
() and Max ( ) humidity range.
Increase the humidity level by turning the
Humidity Control Knob from Min ( ) to
Max ( ).
Humidity level is set too low.
The BLUE coloured wire must be connected to
the terminal, which is marked with the letter "N"
or is coloured BLACK.
DO NOT CONNECT either of these wires to the
earth terminal in the plug. The earth terminal
plug is marked with the letter "E", or with the
earth symbol or coloured GREEN and
YELLOW.
NOTE: If the terminals in the plug are not
marked or if you are unsure or in doubt about
the installation of the plug please contact a
qualified electrician. If a 13A 3-pin plug is fitted,
it must be an ASTA approved plug, conforming
to BS1363 standard. Replacement 3A fuse
must be BSI or ASTA BS1362 approved.
GUARANTEE
PLEASE KEEP YOUR RECEIPT AS THIS WILL
BE REQUIRED FOR ANY CLAIMS UNDER
THIS GUARANTEE.
• This product is guaranteed for 2 years.
• In the unlikely event of breakdown, please
take it back to the place of purchase, with
your till receipt and a copy of this
guarantee.
• The rights and benefits under this guarantee
are additional to your statutory rights which
are not affected by this guarantee.
• Holmes Products Europe undertakes within
the specific period, to repair or replace free
of charge, any part of the appliance found
to be defective provided that
• We are promptly informed of the defect.
• The appliance has not been altered in
any way or subjected to misuse or repair
by a person other than a person
authorised by Holmes Products Europe.
• No rights are given under this guarantee to
a person acquiring the appliance second
hand or for commercial or communal uses.
• Any repaired or replaced appliance will be
guaranteed on these terms for the
remaining portion of the guarantee.
THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED TO
COMPLY WITH THE E.E.C. DIRECTIVES
2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC AND 2006/42/EC.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed
of with Household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check
on the following website for further
recycling and WEEE information:
www.bionaire.com or e-mail
[e-mail]
TM
Holmes Products (Europe) Limited
1 Francis Grove
London SW19 4DT
England
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Website address: www.bionaire.com
UK - Free phone Customer Service Helpline – 0800 052 3615
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TM
BU1500
ULTRASONIC
Elephant Humidifier
122055
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