Bionaire QuieTech BDQ24 Instruction Manual
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Instruction Leaflet
INFO-LINE
If after having read this leaflet, you have any
questions or comments on your de
humidifier
,
call
1-800-253-2764
in North America.
☎
QuieTech
™
Dehumidifier
MODEL
BDQ24
DEHUMIDIFIER SAFETY
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
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
appliance by pulling on the plug and not the cord.
14.NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner,
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
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void
your warranty. The inside of this dehumidifier contains
no serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed
by qualified personnel only.
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.
PLEASE SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
HOW YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER WORKS
Your Bionaire
®
QuieTech
™
dehumidifier draws moisture
laden air through the intake grill on the back of 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.
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.
Fig. 1
A. Mode Button
B. LED Display
C. Power Indicator
D. Full Indicato
r
A
B
C
D
Trouble Shooting
Trouble
• Display is not illuminated.
• Full light illuminated.
• Appliance cycles on/off.
• Appliance runs
continuously.
• E1 Code on Display.
• E2 Code on Display.
• Warm air coming from
outlet grill.
• Reserve tank leaks
Probable Cause
☛
Unit not plugged in.
☛
Power failure.
☛
Reservoir is full
☛
Float mechanism is stuck.
☛
Tank is not fitting into
appliance.
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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).
☛
Room humidity is very
high.
☛
Dehumidifier is set to
continuous setting.
☛
Room temperature is not
within operating range
(below 40 degrees or
above 100 degrees F).
☛
Room humidity is not
within operating range
(below 10% or above
98%)
☛
Heat exchange while the
compressor is on.
☛
Tank float is not safely in
place
Solution
✔
Plug unit in.
✔
Check circuit breaker or
outlet.
✔
Follow emptying
instruction in this manual.
✔
Remove reservoir and
adjust float, making sure
that it can move freely.
✔
Make sure tank is seated
in the appliance correctly.
✔
The dehumidifier will run
until humidity level is
reduced and reaches
your desired setting.
✔
Select one of the other
settings on the dehumid-
ifier (see operating
instructions).
✔
Wait until room tempera-
ture is within safe operat-
ing temperature.
✔
Relocate your dehumidi-
fier to another room and
operate normally.
✔
If below 10% you do not
need to run your dehu-
midifier at this time. If
above 98%, select to run
continuously.
✔
Relocate your dehumidi-
fier to another room and
operate normally.
✔
This is normal operation.
✔
Make sure the inside pin
on the tank float is
snapped fully into the
notch on the tank.
2 YEAR WARRANTY
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer
Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited
doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”)
warrants that for a period of two years from the date of purchase,
this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship.
JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any compo-
nent of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or
component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may
be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your
exclusive warranty. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of
initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales
receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.
JCS dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do
not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and
conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage
resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the
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
limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights that vary from province to province, state to state or
jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A.
If you have any questions regarding your product, this warranty,
or would like to obtain warranty service please visit our website
at www.bionaire.com or call 1 800-253-2764 and a convenient
service center address will be provided to you.
In Canada
If you have any questions regarding your product, this warranty,
or would like to obtain warranty service please visit our website
at www.bionaire.com or call 1 800-253-2764 and a convenient
service center address will be provided to you.
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc.
doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located in Boca
Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by
Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as
Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street,
Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have any other problem
or claim in connection with this product, please write out
Consumer Service Department
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF
THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE
© 2007 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden
Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved. Distributed by Sunbeam
Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca
Raton, Florida 33431.
ENERGY STAR is a mark owned by the U.S. Government.
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5. The final push of the MODE (
) button will turn the
compressor and fan off. The display will remain illuminated
to show current room humidity level. The dehumidifier
may run for a few seconds before the dehumidifier
stops operating.
EMPTYING THE WATER RESERVOIR
When the dehumidifier water reservoir
is full, the full light (D) will illuminate and
there will be 3 beeps.
Though the
dehumidifier is not collecting any
more water, the fan will continue
to run.
1. Using two hands, grip the reservoir
on either side. See Figure 2.
2. Carefully carry the reservoir to a
nearby sink or tub and dispose of
the water.
3. Replace the empty reservoir. Be
sure the float mechanism is
positioned properly.
4. The dehumidifier will automatically
resume operating at the previously
selected mode.
CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE/HOSE
ATTACHMENT
Your dehumidifier is equipped with a
reservoir bypass, which is located on
the back of the unit. A standard hose
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 the plug located on
the back of the unit. See Figure 3.
Step 2: Cut the hose to expose a bare
piece of rubber with no faucet connector attached.
Step 3: Insert the hose around the bypass port located
within this open area. Be sure the hose is completely
inserted around this bypass port by inserting it as far as it
can be attached.
Step 4: Direct the opposite end of the hose to a sump
pump or outside of your home far enough away from the
foundation to ensure proper drainage. The unit will now
direct water from the bypass port into the hose rather than
into the water reservoir. See Figure 4.
NOTE: The drain hose must be below the drain plug in order
for the unit to drain properly.
.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your QuieTech
™
dehumidifier is equipped with
SmartTouch
™
electronic humidity sensor which allows you
to set and maintain your desired humidity level by pressing
one button. Scroll through the presets of the electronic
humidistat until you reach your desired comfort or power
setting. The ideal humidity for a comfortable room is
between 40% and 60%. The dehumidifier will beep when
scrolling through or changing modes. This is normal.
Your dehumidifier also comes with a LED display panel.
This panel will assist you during operation with LED
indicators that illuminate to indicate the mode that the unit
has been set to.
1. Push the MODE (
) button (A) once to operate the
dehumidifier on the economy setting. This is the lowest
energy-use setting on the dehumidifier. The appliance
will turn on automatically when the humidity level is
above 65% and run until the humidity is reduced to
64%.
N
NO
OT
TE
E::
The dehumidifier uses electronic circuitry
designed to protect the compressor from damage
during start-up. This delays the start of the compressor
until the appliance has been running several minutes.
This delayed start is normal.
2. Push the button again to operate the dehumidifier on
the continuous mode. In this setting the appliance will
not turn off until the water reservoir needs to be
emptied or until the appliance is turned off.
3. Push the button once more for a preset humidity
setting of 45% - 55%. The appliance will monitor the
room humidity and automatically turn on and off to
achieve and maintain this desired setting.
4. Push the button again for a preset humidity setting of
55% - 65%. Again, the dehumidifier will automatically
sense the humidity and turn on and off to maintain your
desired comfort level.
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
Fig. 3
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 lifting straight up on the filter tray at
the rear 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 filter 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 rear of the dehumidifier.
Replacement Carbon Odor Filter (Model HAPF36) is
available by calling 1-800-253-2764.
CLEANING AND MAINTAINANCE
1. Turn the dehumidifier to standby mode (
) and
unplug it from the electrical outlet.
2. Carry the water reservoir to a sink or tub and rinse 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.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
At the end of the season, please follow these instructions
to properly store your dehumidifier for use next season.
1. Turn the dehumidifier to standby mode (
) and
unplug it from the electrical outlet.
2. Clean and dry the dehumidifier thoroughly as per the
cleaning instructions above.
3. Make sure all parts are dry before storing. Do not store
the appliance with any water in the reservoir.
4. If you are using a carbon odor filter, dispose of it at this
time. Do not store the appliance with the carbon odor
filter in place.
5. Store upright in a cool, dry location.
6. Order your new (HAPF36) filter so you will be prepared
for next season.
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If you have any questions regarding your
product or would like to learn more about other
Bionaire product, please contact our Consumer
Service Department at 1-800-253-2764 or visit
our website at www.bionaire.com.