Brand: BLACK & DECKER
Category: Portable Air Conditioner
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for BD06WT6
Uploaded: April 20, 2026, 7:59 p.m.
Warranty Information
BLACK+DECKER warrants the product to be free from defects for 1 year (12 months) for labor and parts (manufacturing defects only).
Turning the Unit ON or OFF: Press the ON/OFF button to start or stop the unit. The unit will automatically activate the Energy Saver function in Cool, Dry, and Auto modes.
Changing Temperature Settings: Use the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the temperature. The temperature is maintained between 62°F (17°C) and 86°F (30°C).
Sleep Feature: Press the Sleep button to activate a mode where the temperature gradually increases over several hours, saving energy.
Adjusting Fan Speeds: Press the Fan button to cycle through Auto, Low, Medium, and High fan speeds.
Operating Modes: Press the Mode button to select between Auto, Cool, Dry, and Fan operations. The unit may automatically engage the Energy Saver function.
Auto Feature: The unit automatically selects cooling or fan-only operation based on the selected temperature and room temperature.
Fan Only: Use for air circulation or exhausting stale air. The display shows the actual room temperature.
Dry Mode: Operates as a dehumidifier; fan speed is automatically set to Low.
Timer: Use Timer ON/OFF buttons to set auto start/stop times in 0.5-hour increments up to 10 hours, then 1-hour increments up to 24 hours.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| TROUBLE | ANALYSIS |
|---|---|
| Air conditioner does not start | • Wall plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet. • House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker. • Plug Current Device Tripped. Press the RESET button. • Power is OFF. Turn power ON. |
| Air from unit does not feel cold enough | • Room temperature below 62°F (17°C). Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above 62°F(17°C). • Temperature sensing behind air filter element touching cold coil. Keep it from the cold coil. • Set to a Lower temperature. • Compressor stopped when changing modes. Wait for 3 minutes after set to the COOL mode. |
| Air conditioner cooling, but room is too warm-ice forming on cooling coil behind decorative front. | • Outdoor temperature below 64°F (18°C). To defrost the coil, set FAN ONLY mode. • Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section. To defrost, set to FAN ONLY mode. • Thermostat set too cold for night-time cooling. To defrost the coil, set to FAN ONLY mode. Then, set temperature to a Higher setting. |
| Air conditioner cooling but room is too warm No ice forming on cooling coil behind decorative front. | • Dirty air filter-air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section. • Temperature is set too low. Set the temperature to a higher setting. 1 is the MIN setting and 7 is the coldest MAX setting. • Air directional louvers positioned improperly. Position louvers for better air distribution. • Front of units is blocked by drapes, blinds, furniture, etc. - restricts air distribution. • Clear blockage in front of unit. • An open doors, windows,or register may allow cold air to escape. Close any doors, windows, or registers. • The room may be too warm. Allow additional time to remove "Stored heat" from walls, ceiling, floor and furniture. |
| Air conditioner turns on and off rapidly | • Dirty air filter-air restricted, Clean air filter. • Outside temperature extremely hot Set FAN speed to a Higher setting to bring air past cooling coils more frequently. |
| Noise when unit is cooling | • Air movement sound. This is normal. If too loud, set to a slower FAN setting. |
| Water dripping INSIDE when unit is cooling. | • Improper installation. Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage. Refer to installation instructions - check with installer. |
| Water dripping OUTSIDE when unit is cooling. | • Unit removing large quantity of moisture from humid room. This is normal during excessively humid days. |
| Room too cold | • Temperature is set too high. Set the temperature to a lower setting. 1 is the MIN setting and 7 is the coldest MAX setting. |