PORTABLE DEHUMIDIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL CATALOG NUMBER BDT30WTA BDT50WT BDT70WT 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.
CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions...........................................................................................................................................3-4 Grounding Instructions..........................................................................................................................................................4 Safety Guidelines.....................................................................................................................
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.
SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The electrical requirements are a 115 volt 60 Hz, dehumidifier 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.
SET UP & USE PARTS & FEATURES Control Panel & Digital Display Water Bucket Filter Castors (4) Drain Plug Continuous Drain Kit Drain Adapter & Gasket Black, Threaded Hose Page 5
SET UP & USE CONTROL PANEL Bucket Full LED Indicator Fan Speed LED Indicators Clean FIlter LED Indicator Home Comfort Mode LED Indicators Digital Humidistat Display Power On LED Indicator Child Lock LED Indicator Timer On LED Indicator Bedroom Filter Button Fan Speed Button Increase/ Decrease Room Humidity Level Home Timer Comfort Button Mode Preset Button Power Button ERROR CODES: (Will appear in the digital humidistat display) E1: The temperature sensor on the discharge pipe may be faulty a
SET UP & USE INSTALLATION GUIDE When you open the box, you should have received: Portable dehumidifier User Guide Castors (4) Continuous Drain Kit To Install Castors: 1. Remove castors from the water collection bucket. For the 70 pint model (BDT70WT), the four castors can be taken out from the side of the bucket directly (see fig 1). For the 30 pint (BDT30WTA) and 50 pint (BDT50WT) models, check if the castors are under the lid of the bucket.
SET UP & USE BEFORE FIRST OPERATION 1. G rip each side of the bucket and pull to remove the bucket from the dehumidifier (Fig. 4). Fig. 4 2. C heck inside the bucket to make sure the float system is in the correct position. If not, place the float in the correct position (Fig. 5). Fig. 5 3. R e-insert the bucket once you have determined the float system is in the correct position (Fig. 6) Fig. 6 The float in the bucket is essential to the “bucket full” system working properly.
SET UP & USE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. W hen first operating the dehumidifier, press MODE button, select “continuous” and allow to run for 24 hours. NOTE: Unit may shut off automatically during 24 hour period if collection bucket is full (see below). If continuous drainage mode is utilized, and drain hose is connected, the unit will operate continuously (see page 12). 2. P ress the POWER button once to turn the unit on. Press POWER button again when you’re ready to turn it off. 3.
SET UP & USE NOTE: When the bucket is full or removed from the unit, the compressor will turn off but the fan will continue to run for a few minutes. This is completely normal. The dehumidifier will not be removing moisture from the air at this time. Over time, the dehumidifier will create a more stable humidity in the area it is located. The more moisture the dehumidifier removes from the air, the more often you may have to empty the bucket unless you choose to use the continuous drain option.
SET UP & USE HOME COMFORT MODE Preset humidity levels (see PRESET MODE button on control panel) allow for dehumidifier to operate at optimum performance depending on where it is placed. Continuous Dehumidfier operates continuously regardless of the room’s relative humidity. Basement Digital humidistat is preset at 45 percent relative humidity. Bedroom Digital humidistat is preset at 55 percent relative humidity.
SET UP & USE CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE Water can be automatically emptied by attaching the black, threaded hose (included) or a standard garden hose (not included) to the drain port on the back of the dehumidifier. This will allow the unit to run continuously (depending on the selected humidity level) without having to empty the unit’s water collection bucket. To use with black, threaded hose (included) 1. Place dehumidifier on a perfectly level surface. 2.
SET UP & USE To use with standard garden hose (not included) 1. Place dehumidifier on a level surface. 2. Unscrew and remove drain cap to access the garden hose nozzle threads. 3. Screw on garden hose to the now accessible nozzle threads. 4. O nce securely installed, lead the drain hose to a nearby drain lower than the height of the drain plug. (Make sure there are no kinks or knots in the hose) 5. Turn on the unit and select desired relative humidity level.
SET UP & USE GENERAL INFORMATION Recommended humidity levels: 30%-50% (Too dry, less than 15%, too humid, greater than 50%) During operation, it is normal for the exhaust coming from the side of the dehumidifier to be warm. Caused by preliminary factory testing, there may also be a small amount of water present in the bucket before using the dehumidifier for the first time, which is normal. SPECIFICATIONS BDT30WTA Dehumidifying capacity: 30 pints per day Bucket capacity: 8.
CARE & CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING GUIDE NOTE: Make sure power is off and power cord is not plugged into electrical outlet prior to performing and cleaning to the unit The water collection bucket should be cleaned every few weeks to prevent the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. Use a mild detergent to clean the bucket. Once clean, completely dry the bucket and place it back inside the humidifier.
TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE IF THE DEHUMIDIFIER FAILS TO OPERATE: A) Check to make sure that the dehumidifier 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY Troubleshoot your problem by using the chart below. If the dehumidifier still does not work properly, contact W Appliance Co. customer service center or the nearest authorized service center. Customers must never troubleshoot internal components.
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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