The provided document is an owner's manual for the "SLIM 3" bidet, manufactured by Bio Bidet by BEMIS. This manual outlines the product's features, installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and warranty information.
The SLIM 3 is an electronic bidet toilet seat designed to enhance personal hygiene with various washing and drying functions. It is available in both elongated and round types to fit different toilet bowl shapes.
Function Description:
The SLIM 3 bidet offers a range of cleansing and comfort features:
- Wash Function: Provides a standard posterior wash for one minute.
- Bidet Function: Offers a feminine wash for one minute.
- Turbo Function: A specialized water spray designed to help relieve constipation, also lasting one minute.
- Massage Function: Activates a pulsating effect during wash, bidet, or turbo operations for enhanced cleansing.
- Nozzle Position Control: Allows users to adjust the nozzle's position after a wash has been activated.
- Water Pressure Control: Enables adjustment of water pressure during cleansing functions.
- Dry Function: A three-minute warm air dryer with adjustable temperature settings.
- Heated Seat: Provides a comfortable warm seat with adjustable temperature levels (off/low/mid/high).
- Water Temperature Control: Allows users to set the water temperature for washing (off/low/mid/high).
- Nozzle Cleaning: Activates three rinse cycles for the nozzle, extending it for manual cleaning.
- Night Light: An integrated light that can be turned on or off, useful for nighttime use without bright bathroom lights.
- Child Function: A safety mode that automatically extends the nozzle, activates a low-pressure, low-temperature wash, and is suitable for children.
- Sitz Bath: A five-minute low-pressure wash activated by pressing the nozzle cleaning button after selecting a cleansing function.
- Automatic Tank Draining: The bidet's water tank automatically drains and refills if the seat is not used for 48 hours, preventing stagnant water. This feature can be turned on/off.
- User Preset: Allows two users to preset and store their preferred nozzle position, water pressure, and temperature settings.
- Seat Sensor Bypass: A feature that allows the bidet to be used without being occupied, activated by holding the massage button for three seconds.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Rated Voltage: AC 120V, 60Hz.
- Max. Power Consumption: 870W.
- Power Cord Length: 1.2 m.
- Recommended Inlet Water Pressure: 99-106.6 psi.
- Wash Volume: 0.13-0.21 gal/min.
- Heater Capacity (Wash): 800W.
- Temperature Control (Heated Seat): 4 levels (off-low-middle-high).
- Heater Capacity (Heated Seat): 55W.
- Temperature Control (Dry): Room temp. - 122°F.
- Heater Capacity (Dry): 250W.
- Feed Water Temp. Tolerance Range: 37-95°F (recommended 54-95°F).
- Usage Room Temp. Tolerance Range: 37-104°F (recommended 50-95°F).
- Dimensions (Elongated): 15.9" (406mm) x 20.8" (528mm) x 7.0" (178mm).
- Dimensions (Round): 15.9" (406mm) x 19.5" (496mm) x 7.0" (178mm).
- Net Weight (Elongated): 10.5 lb (15.2 kg).
- Net Weight (Round): 10.2 lb (14.9 kg).
Usage Features:
- Remote Control: The bidet is operated via a wireless remote control, which features dedicated buttons for wash, bidet, turbo, dry, massage, nozzle cleaning, water temperature, seat temperature, energy saving, child mode, and user presets.
- Side Control Panel: A simplified control panel is located on the side of the bidet seat for basic operations.
- Safety Precautions: Emphasizes the importance of proper grounding, GFCI outlet use (15 Amp, 1 ft above floor), and avoiding installation in narrow or wet areas. It also warns against using damaged cords or plugs.
- Energy Saving Function: Offers two modes:
- ECO 1 (Yellow): Maintains seat and water temperature at 89°F until occupied.
- ECO 2 (Green): Turns off seat and water heaters until occupied.
- "Off/OFF" deactivates energy saving.
- Stop Function: Stops all operations, with a three-second hold to turn off the unit.
- Reset Function: A factory reset can be performed by holding the stop button on the side control panel for five seconds.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning Instructions: Recommends using a damp cloth or neutral cleaning solution and avoiding harsh cleaners to preserve the plastic material. It also advises against splashing water onto the power plug.
- Screen Filter Cleaning: Involves closing the water valve, disconnecting the water supply hose, removing and cleaning the screen filter with a soft brush, and then reassembling.
- Draining of Tank: Essential for extended periods of non-use. This involves removing the power plug, closing the water valve, detaching the unit from the catch plate, and using a flat-head screwdriver to open the drain plug.
- Inline Carbon Filter: Recommended for areas with hard water issues. It must be replaced every three months. The manual specifies that only Bio Bidet DIB water filters should be used, as other filters may void the warranty.
Troubleshooting & Warranty:
The manual includes a troubleshooting guide for common issues such as the unit being completely out of order, water not spraying, low water pressure, insufficient water or seat warmth, intermittently drained water tank, and water leakage. For each issue, a checklist of potential causes and solutions is provided.
The SLIM 3 comes with a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase, covering manufacturing defects under normal use and service. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. Contact information for Bio Bidet customer support is provided for any questions or repair requests.