8. NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings. 9. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, if 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. 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 by the manufacturer may cause hazards. 11.DO NOT use outdoors. 12.Always place humidifier on a firm, flat, level surface. (4 inches (10 cm) from wall). 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. 13.DO NOT allow the moisture outlet to directly face the wall. Moisture could cause damage, particularly to wallpaper. 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 reservoir and moving the unit. 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. 17.NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier. 18.Excessive humidity in a room can cause water condensation on windows and some furniture. If this happens, turn the humidifier OFF. 19.Do not use humidifier in an area where humidity level is in excess of 50%. Use a hygrometer, available at your local hardware store or through Bionaire, to measure the humidity. 20.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. 21.Never place humidifier housing under water flow or immerse in liquids. 22.Do not plug in the cord with wet hands: electric shock could result. 23.Do not pour water in any openings other than the water tank. 24.To prevent damage to surfaces, do not place humidifier under overhanging surfaces. 25.NEVER operate unit without water in the tank. 26.Use both hands when carrying full tank of water. PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION This appliance has a POLARIZED AC PLUG (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY. 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 (refer to rating artwork placed on 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 Your Bionaire® Warm Moisture humidifier is designed to allow the proper amounts of water to flow out of the tank. Air is drawn in through the grill openings and mixed with steam in the misting chamber. The warm mist is then dispersed out of the top of the misting chamber through the outlet grill and into the room. 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. PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Be sure the humidifier is switched off and disconnected from the electrical outlet. 2. Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat surface, about 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall. Do not place your humidifier on furniture, a floor location that will not be damaged by moisture is best. 3. Remove the water tank by holding the tank handle and lifting straight upwards. FILLING THE WATER TANK 1. Twist off the water tank cap located on the bottom of the water tank by turning counter clockwise and fill the water tank with cool fresh water. Do not fill with warm water as this may cause leaking. 2. After filling the water tank, replace the water tank cap by firmly turning clockwise and then replace the water tank onto the base. The water tank will immediately begin to empty into the base. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet. 2. Turn the Mode Knob to the High posit...