Brand: BLACK+DECKER
Category: Portable Air Conditioner
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for BPACT12WT
Uploaded: April 20, 2026, 7:56 p.m.
Warranty Information
This product has a 1-year labor and parts warranty, and a 5-year compressor warranty.
- Ensure the air conditioner is plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
- Test the LCDI plug by pressing RESET then TEST, then RESET again.
- Connect the exhaust hose to the unit and window kit for cooling, dehumidifying, and heating modes. Disconnect for FAN mode.
- Control the unit using the control panel or the remote control.
- For Wi-Fi control, download the BLACK+DECKER Home app and follow the on-screen instructions to connect the appliance.
- Regular cleaning of the cabinet and filter is recommended for efficient operation.
- Refer to the troubleshooting section for common issues.
- Drain the unit when prompted by error codes E2 or E4, or at the end of the season.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| TROUBLE | POSSIBLE CAUSE | POSSIBLE REMEDY |
| Unit does not start when pressing ON/OFF button | A. The water tank may be full if LED display indicates "E2" in COOL or DEHUMIDIFY mode, or "E4" in HEAT mode. | A. Drain the water |
| B. Reset the temperature | B. Reset the temperature | |
| Not cool enough | A. The windows or doors in the room are not closed | A. Make sure all the windows and doors are closed |
| B. There are heat sources inside the room | B. Remove the heat sources if possible | |
| C. Exhaust air duct is not connected or blocked | C. Connect the duct and make sure it can function properly | |
| D. Temperature setting is too high | D. Decrease the set temperature | |
| E. Air filter is blocked by dust | E. Clean the air filter | |
| F. The unit will take approximately 3 minutes of operation before cooling/heating occurs. | F. A micro processor control delays the compressor from operating until 3 minutes have passed. | |
| Noisy or vibration | A. The surface is not level or not flat enough | A. Place the unit on a flat, level surface if possible |
| Unit does not run and indicates "E2" in COOL or DEHUMIDIFY mode, or "E4" in HEAT mode. | A. The unit needs to be drained. | A. Refer to water drainage section. |
| LED display “EO”, “E1”, "E3" | A. EO - Room temperature sensor issue B. E1- Condenser temperature sensor C. E3- Evaporator temperature sensor | A. Contact the Customer Satisfaction Center for assistance with error code. |
| Remote is not working | A. Nothing Appears on the LED screen. | A. Press the LED button on the remote. If it does not illuminate, change batteries. |
| B. The temperature and symbols appear on the LED screen but the selection cannot be changed. | B. Make sure the remote is being pointed at the remote control receiver on the unit within 23 feet away and that there are no obstructions. |