Black and decker 14000 btu portable air conditioner manual

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  2,000 & 14,000 BTU PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER INSTRUCTION MANUAL CATALOG NUMBER BPACT12** BPACT14** Thank you for choosing BLACK+DECKER! PLEASE READ BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON. If you have a question or experience a problem with your BLACK+DECKER purchase, go to www.blackanddecker.com/instantanswers If you can’t find the answer or do not have access to the Internet, call 844-299-0879 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST Mon. - Fri. to speak with an agent.

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  CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions...........................................................................................................................................3-4 Grounding Instructions.......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Safety Guidelines....................................................................................................................

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  SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER DANGER - Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death WARNING WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death CAUTION CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following 1.

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  SAFETY INFORMATION HANDLING ALKALINE BATTERIES WARNING When handling alkaline batteries, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Should fluid from the battery accidentally get into your eyes, there is a threat of loss of eyesight, do not rub them. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean tap water and then consult a physician immediately. Do not put the battery in a fire, expose it to heat, dismantle or modify it.

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  SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The electrical requirements are a 115 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the product be provided. The product is equipped with a 3-wire cord having a 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded. This appliance must be grounded.

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  SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY GUIDELINES To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage. ALWAYS DO THIS • Your air conditioner should be used in such a way that it is protected from moisture. e.g. condensation, splashed water, etc. Do not place or store your air conditioner where it can fall or be pulled into water or any other liquid. Unplug immediately.

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  SAFETY INFORMATION POWER CORD OPERATION The power supply cord contains a current device that senses damage to the power cord. To test your supply cord follow these steps: 1. Plug in the Air Conditioner. 2. The power supply cord head has two buttons, a TEST button and a RESET button. Press the TEST button and notice a click as the RESET button pops out. 3. Press the RESET button. Once again notice a click as the button engages. 4. The power supply cord will now supply electricity to the unit.

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  SET UP & USE PARTS & FEATURES Control Panel and Remote Control Sensor Air Outlet Grill Filter Handles Air Exhaust Hose Housing Intake Grill Condensation Drain Castors (4) Plug Air Exhaust Hose Hose Outlet Hose Inlet Castor Locks Metal Locking Screw Metal Locking Screw Drip Pan Window Bracket / Air Exhaust Hose Connector Window Bracket Drain Hose Remote Control Foam Seal Page 8

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  SET UP & USE SPECIFICATIONS BPACT12 / BPACT14 • Unit Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.1” x 13.8” x 28.1” • Unit Weight: Approx. 59.5 lbs. / 68.3 lbs. • Electric Requirements: 115V ~ 60Hz INSTALLATION GUIDE LOCATION • T he air conditioner should be placed on a firm floor to minimize noise and vibration. For safe and secure positioning, place the unit on a smooth, level floor strong enough to support the unit. • T he unit has casters to aid placement, but it should be rolled on smooth, flat surfaces.

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  SET UP & USE WINDOW SLIDER KIT INSTALLATION Your window slider kit has been designed to fit most standard “Vertical” and “Horizontal” window applications; however, it may be necessary for you to improvise/modify some aspect of the installation procedures for certain types of window. Minimum and maximum window openings: MAXIMUM : 59” (145 cm) NOTE: · A plastic locking pin is holding the window slider kit together during shipment.

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  SET UP & USE EXHAUST HOSE INSTALLATION The air exhaust hose and hose inlet must be installed or removed from the portable air conditioner in accordance with the way it is being used: COOL, AUTO, DEHUMIDIFY: Air exhaust hose and hose inlet should be connected to the portable air conditioner. FAN: A ir exhaust hose and hose inlet should be disconnected from the portable air conditioner. To install: 1. Connect hose inlet to one end of air exhaust hose.

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  SET UP & USE CONTROL PANEL Display Area Fan Speed Indicator Light Selected Mode Indicator Light Mode Selection Button Decrease Temp/Time Button Fan Speed Selection Button ON/OFF Increase Temp/Time Button Pictures are for illustration purpose only. Your model may or may not have all the features. OPERATING FROM THE CONTROL PANEL The Control Panel enables you to manage all the main functions of the appliance, but to fully exploit its potential, you must use the remote control unit. Fig.

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  SET UP & USE COOL MODE FAN MODE Ideal for hot muggy weather when you need to cool and dehumidify the room. To set Fig. 7 operation of the appliance correctly, press the or buttons until the desired temperature is displayed. (See Fig. 7) Adjust fan speed by pressing the Fan Speed button as described for the cool mode. 26 Then select the fan speed by pressing the Fan Speed Button until the light corresponding to the required fan speed lights up: Fig. 9 In this mode, AUTO fan cannot be selected.

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  SET UP & USE CONTROL PANEL ON REMOTE CONTROL Sleep Indicator Max Indicator Mode Indicator Timer On/Off Indicator Increase Decrease Fan Speed Button ˚C / ˚F Selector Fan Indicator Power Button Mode Button Timer Button Sleep Button Air Swing Button Max Button CORRECT USE Point the remote control at the receiver on the appliance. The remote control must be no more than 7 meters away from the appliance (without obstacle between the remote control and the receiver).

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  SET UP & USE OPERATING FROM THE REMOTE CONTROL The first part of the controls on the remote control are the same as those on the control panel of the appliance. You should therefore refer to the instructions in the chapter Operating from the Control Panel to turn the appliance on and select the operating mode (Cool, Dry, Fan, Heat) and the fan speed. The following section describes the additional functions corresponding to the controls on the bottom part of the remote control.

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  SET UP & USE MAX FUNCTION - Ideal for the summer to cool rooms rapidly. - Activate by simply pressing the MAX button ( ). -T he appliance operates in cool mode at fan speed auto. While this function is selected, it is not possible to set the temperature or change fan speed. - Display on the control panel: It is at max function when the display is in constant motion (see above). SLEEP OPERATION The selected temperature will increase (cooling) by 1˚F/1˚C for the first 60 minutes.

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  SET UP & USE PROGRAMMED SHUTDOWN -W ith the appliance on, press the TIMER button, the TIMER is displayed under the . -S et the time when you want the appliance to switch off using the (from 30 minutes to 24 hours). buttons -D uring the first ten hours you can select half intervals. For times longer than ten hours, one hour intervals can be selected. - Press the TIMER button again to confirm the setting. The TIMER symbol light on remote control panel will light up to indicate the timer is activated.

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  SET UP & USE WATER DRAINAGE METHOD This air conditioner is equipped with the very latest MIST technology which means the water tank nearly never fills, hence water drainage will generally only be required at the end of the season (see START-END OF SEASON OPERATIONS in page 19. However the MIST technology does not operate when the unit is in HEAT mode. Thus the tank may still require emptying in HEAT mode.

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  SET UP & USE CLEANING Before cleaning or maintenance, turn the appliance off by pressing the button on the control panel or button on the remote control. Wait for a few minutes then unplug from the electrical outlet. CLEANING THE CABINET You should clean the appliance with a slightly damp cloth then dry with a dry cloth. • Never wash the air conditioner with water. It could be dangerous/ • Never use petrol, alcohol or solvents to clean the appliance.

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  TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE IF THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILS TO OPERATE: A) Check to make sure that the air conditioner is plugged in securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely. B) C heck for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. If these seem to be operating properly, test the outlet with another appliance. IF NONE OF THE ABOVE SOLVES THE PROBLEM, CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

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  TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY Troubleshoot your problem by using the chart below. If the air conditioner still does not work properly, contact W Appliance Co. customer service center or the nearest authorized service center. Customers must never troubleshoot internal components. TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Unit does not start when pressing ON/OFF button A. F T appears in the display window B. Room temperature is lower than set temperature (cooling mode) A.

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  TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Any repair, replacement, or warranty service, and all questions about this product should be directed to W Appliance Co. at 844-299-0879 from the USA or Puerto Rico. W Appliance Co. warrants to the original purchaser that the product will be free from defects in material, parts and workmanship for the period designated for this product.

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  BLACK & DECKER, BLACK+DECKER, the BLACK & DECKER and BLACK+DECKER logos and product names and the orange and black color scheme are trademarks of The Black & Decker Corporation, used under license. All rights reserved. Product in this box may differ slightly from that pictured. Does not affect function. Not all accessories shown in photography are included in this package. Imported by W Appliance, Inc.