Black & Decker BPC14CJ Owner’s Manual

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Record Your M_e! and Serlal Number.

Attach the sales receipt to thisguide and keep for future reference. Model and serial number can be obtained from the serial label, which is on your air conditioner. Foral! your service calls during the warran_ period, the bllowing information will be needed:

Model Number: ...............................................................................................................

Serial Number: ..................................................................................................................

Date of Purchase:............................................................................................................

Dealer's Name: ..............................................................................................................

Dealer's Address: ............................................................................................................

Dealer's Phone Number: ..................................................................................................

Read all of the instructionsbefore using this appliance. When using

WARN|NG:

this appliance, always exercise basic safe_ precautions, including the following:

_lk 1) Air conditioner must be connected to proper electrical outlet with the correct electrical

supply,

Proper grounding must be ensured to reduce the risk of shock and fire. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG. If you do not have a thre_prong electric receptacle

outlet in the wall, have a certified electrician installthe proper receptacle. The wall receptacle

MUST be properly grounded.

Do not operate the air conditioner if the power cord is frayed or otherwise damaged. Avoid using it if there are cracks or abrasion damage along the length, plug connector or if the unit

malfunctions or is damaged in any manner. Contact an authorized service technician for examination, repairs or adiustments.

4) DO NOT USEAN ADAPTEROR AN EXTENSION CORD.

5) Do not block airflow around the air conditioner. The exhaust hose should be free of any obstructions.

6) Always unplug the air conditioner before servicing it or moving it.

7) Do not install or use the air conditioner in any area where the atmosphere contains combustible gases or where the atmosphere isoily or sulphurous. Avoid any chemicals coming

in contact with your air conditioner.

8) Do not place any obiect on the top of the unit.

9) Never operate the air conditioner without the filters in place.

"10)Do not use the air conditioner near a bathtub, shower or wash basin.

_UT|ON! If the air conditioner has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of

time, wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in.

• Please keep this manual in a safe place. e Do not use liquid or a spray to clean this product. Use a damp cloth.

• Do not place the product in an insecure or ebvated place as it may fall and cause damage or

iniury.

• Never spill Jiquid on the control panel; it may cause electrical shock to the ebctronic parts inside and disable them or cause them to function improperly.

• Never try to dismantle the product by ,€ourselfas this will void the warranty: Unsupervised

dismantling and incorrect reassembly of the inside of the back cover may damage the electrical circuit and affect itsperbrmance. When maintenance is required, please contact the local service

center or local distributor.

1. This model iseasy to operate. The electronic contrd panel has a timer, thermostat, three coding

speeds, three fan speeds and one speed dehumidification function.

2. In cooling mode, this portable air conditioner does not require water to be removed. The unit has a unique design which continuously evaporates the water.

3. An easy-to-install window kit is included, which consists of the exhaust hose, 2 hose nozzles, the

window panel kit, exhaust hose conn_tor and cover for the exhaust hose connector.

4. Full directional casters are included to help move the unit as needed.

5. The filter screen is designed for easy accessibility of the filter.

6. Portable air conditioners are easy to store when not in use.

Accessories Include

1. Plastic panel - from 20" up to 46" ... 3 Pieces

2. Window panel adaptor .................. 2 piece

3. Screws ............................................ 4 pieces

4. Exhaust hose connector .................. 4 pieces

5. Exhaust hose .................................. 2 piece

6. Cover ........................................... 2 piece

1. Adjust the plastic panel to the width or height of your window and tighten the 2 screws that are attached to the panel.

2. Push the round window panel adapter through the rear of the plastic panel. Line up the holes and tighten the adapter with 4 screws that are

included in the kit (tighten screws from the front).

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3. Install the window plastic panel into the window. If necessary, use duct tape to better secure the panel.

4. Connect the exhaust hose to the unit by inserting the hose connector that is attached to the hose into the exhaust.

5. Move the unit to the window, extend the hose and attach the other end of the hose to the window. Align the tabs on the hose and window

panel adapters and fasten them together.

6. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet to prepare for operation.

® Hose Connector ® Exhaust Hose Q Hose Connector

1_Air Outlet

2. Contrd Panel

3. Magnetic Remote Control Storage

4. Casters

5. Air FiLter

6. Handle

7. Water Drain 8, Power Cord

POWERCORD

_$?: When his button ispressedor when there isa current bak, the unit

wiff not operate_

HSET: After resolving the problem, press the reset button to resume

operation.

NOTE: Wait 24 hours before turning on the air conditioner if the unit has been tilted for any reason.

This allows the oils and the coolants to settle and bvel off.

BFFORE USE

1. Use an 115V, 15Amp outlet for the air conditioner. Do not use any other electrical appliances on

thisline or you may trip the fuse. Use a dedicated line for thisair conditioner.

2. Do not place the air conditioner in direct sunlight or close to any heating appliances (ie., baseboard heaters, stoves, etc.)

3. Opera_ on a fiat surface onky.

4. Keep the unit free of any obstructions such as drapes, curtains, blinds, etc.

5. Keep unit at least 1 foot away from the wall.

DURING USE

1. When turning on the unit for the first time after plugging it into an electrical outlet, the unit wilt start in a high fan cooling mode. The temperature display on the LEDwilt show the current room

temperature_ When turning on the unit during regular usage, it will remember the last setting used. if you want to operate the air conditioner as a dehumidifier, then adiust to dehumidification mode.

2_ After a normal shut down, wait for 3 minutes before restarting the unit so as to complete the

compressor cycb.

3. in cooJing mode, this portabb air conditioner does not require water to be removed. The unit has a unique design which continuously evaporates the water. In heating mode, or when the unit is operated in high humidity conditions, you may need to empty the water pan periodically, since the

auto-evaporation function does not operate in heat mode. The unit will shut down automatically

when the water pan is full and the "Tank Full" warning light will turn on.

Emptying the water tank: Place a shallow pan below the drain plug located on the back of the unit (near the bottom of the air conditioner), remove plug, and drain the water pan compbteJy.

Reinsert the drain plug. You will then be abJe to restart your portable air conditioner.

Check and clean the filter once every week for highest efficiency. NOTE: Do not operate unit without filter.

AFTER USE

i. If the unit is not being used for a long period of time, remove the plug from the water drain and

drain out any condensed water. Please see the "Storage" section on page 10 for more

information.

Power On / Off

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Mode: Press this button to change the operation mode. Cool: BLue LED lights when in cooling mode.

Dehumidification:Yellow LED lights when in dehumidification mode.

Fan: Green LED lights when in fan mode. Fan Speeds: There are 3 speeds in the coot and fan

modes: Low, Medium, High. In the dehumidification mode, the fan will only operate at low speed.

On / _ Timer: The timer can be used to automatically turn on or off the air conditioner. To automatically turn on the air conditioner, set the timer while the power control is in

the OFF position.

1. Turn off the air conditioner.

2. Press the Timer button.

3. Press the (,L) or{T) button to change the delay start time from 1 to 24 hours.

4. The delay start time will display on the control panel. To automatically turn off the air conditioner, set the timer while the power control is in the

ON position.

1. Turn on the air conditioner.

2. Press the _mer button.

3. Press the (A) or(T)button to change the delay stop time from 1 to 24 hours.

4. The delay stop time will display on the control panel

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To clear the timer setting:

1. The power control can be either in the on or off position.

2. Press the _mer button.

3. Press and hold the (T)button until the timer display has been cleared.

_me / ?em_tahsre Set Control: The (A) and (T)buttons can be used for adiusting the timer and temperature settings.

To set the timer: See "On / Off Timer" instructions above. To set the temperature: While in the Cool mode, press the (A) or (T)button to raise or lower the

temperature. The set temperature is displayed and may be adiusted. The temperature can be set

between 61 ° F and 89 ° F. After 15 seconds the display wilt revert back to the room temperature. NOTE: The temperature cannot be adiusted in the fan or dehumidification modes.

When the red indicator (on the right top side beside LED display) flashes, the internal water tank has filled with condensed water and the air conditioner will turn off

automatically. See the "Storage" section on page 10 for directions on draining the water from the air conditioner.

Power On / Mode

C_|: Blue LED lights when in cooling mode. Dehumldlflcatlon:Yellow LED lights when in dehumidification mode.

Fan: Green LED lights when in fan mode.

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Fan $pe_s There are 3 adiustabb speeds in the cool and fan mode: Low, Medium and High. In dehumidification mode, and room temperature isgreater

than 77°F, fan speed can be adiusted; otherwise fan speed isfixed to "low."

_ On / _: Timer

To set the Timer for a | _ 24-hour delay until the air conditioner turns off:

1. When you use thetimersetting button while the unit isoperating, you can preset a time for the unit to turn off.

2_ When you use the timer se_ing buttonwhile the unit is on standby, you can presenta time

for the unit to turn on.

3. If you press the "ON/OFF" button, the preset timer function will be cancelled.

4. Timer setting range is 1~24 hours. To dear Timer De|ay p_m:

NOTE: Air conditioner can be either on or off.

1. Pressthe Timer button.

2. Pressand hold the minus button until the timer display has cleared. To change the remaining time (in hours):

1. Pressthe Timer button.

2. Pressthe plus or minus button to change the delay time from 1 to 24 hours.

3. The new delay time will display. _--= '® oNto_ J

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To set the temperature, press the_i/or _ key to _ TEMP_TIME

raise or lower the temperature. The _o_:° temperature can be raised or lowered in the cool

mode. The temperature cannot be adiusted in fan F TEMPIT_ME_6_ or dehumidification mode. °°

NOTE: The temperature can be set between

61 °Fto 89°F.

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_WARN|NG: Batteries can explode, or leak, and can cause iniury or re.

To reduce the risk:

Carefully follow all instructionsand warnings on the battery label and packaging.

Always insert batteries correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -)marked on the

battery and the equipment. Do not short battery terminals_

Do not charge batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries_

Replace all of them at the same time with new batteries of the same brand and type. Remove dead batteries immediately and dispose of per local codes. Do not dispose of batteries in re.

Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Remove batteries if the device will not be usedfor several months.

* Always unplug your air conditioner before cleaning.

• Air filter needs to be cleaned at least once a week for your unit to operate at optimum efficiency. Slide out the filter from the back by pulling on the tab. The filter

may be washed or vacuumed. Remove the excesswater from the filter by

gently shaking the filter. This will remove dust and particles trapped in the filter. After cleaning, reinstall the filter. DO NOT useyour air conditioner without the air

filter in place.

* To clean the cabinet, _ NOT use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine,

bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents or metal scouring pads. Some of these

chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your air conditioner.

• Always use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild soap and water solution to wipe the front of the cabinet. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.

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