Bionaire QuieTech BDQ25 Manuel D'instructions

DEHUMIDIFIER SAFETY
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QuieTech ™
THESE IMPORTANT
Dehumidifier
SAFEGUARDS
BDQ25
MODEL
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 dehumidifier near heat sources such as
stoves, radiators, and heaters. Locate your dehumidifier
on an inside wall near an electrical outlet. The
dehumidifier should be at least 4" away from the wall
for best results.
5. NEVER place dehumidifier in an area where it is
accessible to children.
6. Never place anything over the grill when the
unit is running.
7. NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10.DO NOT use outdoors.
11.Always place dehumidifier on a firm, flat, level surface.
12.Dehumidifier should be unplugged when not in use.
13.NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty unit while it is
operating. Shut off and unplug before cleaning or
moving the dehumidifier. Be sure to unplug the
Read instructions before operating.
appliance by pulling on the plug and not the cord.
Retain for future reference.
14.NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner,
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furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household
¤ solvents to clean any part of the dehumidifier.
15.DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
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mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void
If after having read this leaflet, you have any
your warranty. The inside of this dehumidifier contains
questions or comments on your dehumidifier,
no user serviceable parts. All servicing should be
call 1-800-253-2764 in North America.
performed by qualified personnel only.
Step 2: Cut the hose to expose a STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Figure. 5
bare piece of rubber with no
At the end of the season, please follow these instructions
faucet connector attached.
to properly store your dehumidifier for use next season.
Step 3: Insert the hose around the
1. Turn the dehumidifier to standby mode (
bypass port located within this
unplug it from the electrical outlet.
open area. Be sure the hose is
2. Clean and dry the dehumidifier thoroughly as per the
completely inserted around this
cleaning instructions above.
bypass port by inserting it as far as
3. Make sure all parts are dry before storing. Do not
it can be attached. (See Figure 5)
store the appliance with any water in the reservoir.
Step 4: Direct the opposite end of the hose to a sump
4. If you are using a carbon odor filter, dispose of it at
pump or outside of your home far enough away from the
this time. Do not store the appliance with the carbon
foundation to ensure proper drainage. The unit will now
odor filter in place.
direct water from the bypass port, rather than into the
5. Store upright in a cool, dry location.
water reservoir. (See Figure 5)
6. Order your new (HAPF36) filter so you will be pre-
NOTE: The drain hose must be below the drain plug
pared for next season.
in order for the unit to drain properly.
NOTE: To help prevent leakage, you should use a
marker to denote the location where the hose
meets the housing on the rear of the unit.
Periodically check to make sure this indicator has
not moved away from the housing to ensure that
your hose will not leak. Leakage inside the unit will fall
into the water reservoir. If this happens you can empty
the water reservoir by following the instructions above in
the "Emptying the Water Reservoir" section.
CLEANING THE NYLON FILTER
1. Turn the dehumidifier to standby mode ( ) and
disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the filter by pulling out the filter tray at the
side of the dehumidifier.
3. If you are using a carbon odor filter it needs to be
removed and discarded. NOTE: Carbon odor filters
used in this appliance will last approximately 30 days.
4. Rinse the screen thoroughly with cool water.
5. If you choose, insert a new carbon odor filter into the
filter frame.
6. Replace the filter tray by sliding it into the opening at
the side of the dehumidifier.
Replacement Carbon Odor Filter (Model HAPF36) is
available by calling 1-800-253-2764.
CLE NING ND M INT IN NCE
1. Turn the dehumidifier to standby mode ( ) and
unplug it from the electrical outlet.
2. Carry the water reservoir to a sink or tub. Remove the
cover on the water reservoir and rinse reservoir with
warm water. Before operating again be sure the float
mechanism is positioned properly.
3. Wipe the reservoir and appliance dry with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
16. Never place housing under water flow or immerse in liquids.
17.Do not plug in the cord with wet hands: electric shock
could result.
18.NEVER operate the dehumidifier without the water
reservoir in place.
19.Use both hands when carrying the water reservoir.
RADIO FREQUENCY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may
void user's authority to operate this device.
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 recepta-
cles (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 avail-
able.
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HOW YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER WORKS
Your Bionaire ® QuieTech ™ dehumidifier draws moisture laden air
through the intake grills on the appliance. Humid air passes
through refrigerated coils where the moisture is removed and
collected in the water reservoir. This model is specially designed
to be ultra quiet and can be used in any room in the house.
NOTE: When the dehumidifier is plugged in the display will
read the current room humidity level. The unit will remain in
standby mode until an operating mode is selected.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Select a location for your dehumidifier, on a flat/level
surface, about 4" away from the wall.
2. If you choose to use an active carbon odor filter, pull
out the filter tray from the back of the dehumidifier.
Unpack the carbon odor filter, fit it into the frame and
replace the tray into the appliance.
3. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
NOTE: The display will indicate the current room
humidity level when plugged in.
Trouble Shooting
Trouble Probable Cause Solution
• Display is not illuminated.  Unit not plugged in. Plug unit in.
) and
 Power failure. Check circuit breaker or
outlet.
• Full light illuminated.  Reservoir is full Follow emptying
instruction in this manual.
 Float mechanism is stuck. Remove reservoir and
adjust float, making sure
that it can move freely.
 Tank is not fitting into Make sure tank is seated
appliance. in the appliance correctly.
• Appliance cycles on/off.  This is normal operation
when using the preset for
Economy or indicated
humidity settings. The
humidistat within the
appliance adjusts to
maintain your desired
comfort level. To run
continuously, select the
continuous mode (see
operating instructions).
• Appliance runs  Room humidity is very The dehumidifier will run
continuously. high. until humidity level is
reduced and reaches
your desired setting.
 Dehumidifier is set to Select one of the other
continuous setting. settings on the dehumid-
ifier (see operating
instructions).
• E1 Code on Display.  Room temperature is not Wait until room tempera-
within operating range ture is within safe operat-
(below 40 degrees [4 °C] ing temperature.
or above 100 degrees F
Relocate your dehumidi-
[38 °C]). fier to another room and
operate normally.
• E2 Code on Display.  Room humidity is not If below 10% you do not
within operating range need to run your dehu-
(below 10% or above midifier at this time. If
98%)
above 98%, select to run
continuously.
Relocate your dehumidi-
fier to another room and
operate normally.
• Warm air coming from  Heat exchange while the This is normal operation.
compressor is on.
outlet grill.
• Reserve tank leaks  Tank float -is not safely in Make sure the inside pin
place on the tank float is
snapped fully into the
notch on the tank.
If you have any questions regarding your
product or would like to learn more about other
ionaire product, please contact our Consumer
Service Department at 1-800-253-2764 or visit
our website at www.bionaire.com.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
USING THE PORTABLE STATUS INDICATOR
Your QuieTech ™ dehumidifier is equipped with SmartTouch TM
Your Dehumidifier is equipped with a Portable Status
electronic humidity sensor which allows you to set and
Indicator. This will allow you to place the indicator at a
maintain your desired humidity level by pressing one button.
convenient location within the home, up to 30 feet from the
Scroll through the presets of the electronic humidistat until
Dehumidifier, to determine the operating status of the
you reach your desired comfort or power setting. The ideal
Dehumidifier as well as whether or not the Reservoir tank is
humidity for a comfortable room is between 40% and
full and needs to be emptied. Your Portable Status
60%. The dehumidifier will beep when scrolling through or
Indicator requires 4 "AAA" batteries (included).
changing modes. This is normal.
Your dehumidifier also comes with a LED display panel.
1. Push the Mode button (mode / ) once to operate the
This panel will assist you during operation with LED
dehumidifier on the economy setting. This is the lowest
indicators that illuminate to indicate the mode that the unit
energy-use setting on the dehumidifier. The appliance
has been set to.
will turn on automatically when the humidity level is
Initializing the Portable Status Indicator
above 65% and run until the humidity is reduced to
64%. NOTE: The dehumidifier uses electronic circuitry
To set up your Portable Status Indicator prior to initial use,
designed to protect the compressor from damage
please follow these instructions. Refer to Figure 2 for details.
during start-up. This delays the start of the compressor
1. Be sure the 4 "AAA" batteries are properly installed
until the appliance has been running several minutes.
This delayed start is normal.
2. Hold the "Mode" button on the Dehumidifier control
panel and the Backlight button (A) of the portable unit
2. Push the button again to operate the dehumidifier on
at the same time for 3 seconds. Doing so will
the continuous mode. In this setting the appliance will
synchronize the unit.
not turn off until the water reservoir needs to be
emptied or until the appliance is turned off.
3. Release both buttons after 3 seconds.
3. Push the button once more for a preset humidity
Your Portable Status Indicator is now functional.
setting of 45% - 55%. The appliance will monitor the
The Portable Status Indicator will display the humidity of
room humidity and automatically turn on and off to
the room where the Dehumidifier is located. (Refer to letter
achieve and maintain this desired setting.
C in Figure 2)
4. Push the button again for a preset humidity setting of
55% - 65%. Again, the dehumidifier will automatically It will also display the desired room humidity setting that
sense the humidity and turn on and off to maintain your you initially programmed for the Dehumidifier.
desired comfort level.
An audible alarm will sound for a few seconds when the
5. The final push of the Mode button (mode / ) will turn
Reservoir Tank is full and needs to be emptied. The "Tank
the compressor and fan off. The display and the back-
Full" icon (
light will remain illuminated to show current room
at this time until the reservoir is emptied. (Refer to letter E
humidity level. The compressor will turn off but the
in Figure 2)
dehumidifier fan will continue to run for a few seconds
to cool the unit down prior to turning off. The "Low Battery" icon (
will flash when the batteries need to be replaced. (Refer to
letter F in Figure 2)
Figure 1
Figure 2
A. Backlight Button
A
A. Mode Button mode /
B. LED Display
B. LED Display
C. Room Humidity Display
C. Full Indicato r economy
B
D. Dehumidifier Setting Display
continuous
D. Dehumidifier
45-55%
E. Tank Full Indicator
Setting Display
56-65% full
F. Low Battery Indicator
D
C
Using the Backlight Button (
Your Portable Status Indicator is equipped with a Backlight
How to Obtain Warranty Service
2 YEAR WARRANTY
In the U.S.A.
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer
Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited
If you have any questions regarding your product, this warranty,
doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively "JCS")
or would like to obtain warranty service please visit our website
warrants that for a period of two years from the date of purchase,
at www.bionaire.com or call 1 800-253-2764 and a convenient
this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. service center address will be provided to you.
JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any compo-
In Canada
nent of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
If you have any questions regarding your product, this warranty,
Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or
or would like to obtain warranty service please visit our website
component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may
at www.bionaire.com or call 1 800-253-2764 and a convenient
be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your
service center address will be provided to you.
exclusive warranty. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc.
mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.
doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located in Boca
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of
Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by
initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales
Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as
receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.
Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street,
JCS dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do
Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have any other problem
not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and
or claim in connection with this product, please write out
conditions of this warranty.
Consumer Service Department
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF
resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the
THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE
product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the
operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone
other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the
warranty does not cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood,
hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are the limits on JCS's Liability?
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
caused by the breach of any express, implied or statutory warranty
or condition.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied
warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations,
express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from
the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use the product
including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss
of profits, or for any breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or
for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.
Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
© 2007 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as
limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on
Jarden Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved.
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden
exclusion may not apply to you. Consumer Solutions,Boca Raton, Florida 33431.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights that vary from province to province, state to state or ENERGY STAR is a mark owned by the U.S. Government.
jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
to aid in viewing the status of the Dehumidifier. To activate
the backlight, press the Backlight button (
The backlight will automatically turn off after 5 seconds.
Replacing The Batteries
Your Remote Status Indicator is equipped with a Low Battery
signal. (Refer to letter F in Figure 2) When this is flashing
you must replace the batteries. To replace the batteries,
follow these simple instructions.
1. Remove the battery cover located on the back of the
Portable Status Indicator.
2. Remove the batteries. Discard of these batteries properly.
3. Insert 4 new "AAA" batteries in the orientation listed on
the Remote Status Indicator. Be sure to use new
batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do
not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon-Zinc), or
rechargeable (Nickel-Cadmium) batteries.
4. Replace the battery compartment door.
EMPTYING THE WATER RESERVOIR
When the dehumidifier water reservoir is full the full light will
illuminate and there will be 5 beeps. Though the
dehumidifier is not collecting any more water the fan
will continue to operate even though the compressor
is turned off to cool the unit before
it shuts off.
1. Grip the reservoir drawer on the
front and pull out from the
Dehumidifier as shown in Figure 3.
Use your other hand to support the
reservoir once you've pulled it out.
2. Carefully carry the reservoir to a
nearby sink or tub and dispose of
) on the Portable Status Indicator will flash
the water.
3. Replace the empty reservoir.
Be sure the float mechanism is
) on the Portable Status Icon
positioned properly. See Figure 3.
4. The dehumidifier will automatically
resume operating at the previously
selected mode.
A B C
CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE/HOSE
ATTACHMENT
Your dehumidifier is equipped with a
F
reservoir bypass, which is located on
the back of the unit. A standard hose
D
E
of 1/2" (12.5mm) Internal Diameter
can be hooked up to the bypass port
to direct water outside or to a sump
pump. (Hose not included)
)
Step 1:Remove plug located on the back of the unit.
(See Figure 4)
Printed in China
) (A) once.
Figure 3
Figure 4