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Safety Instruc_tions ...........
2, 3
aHw3ou
Operating
Instruotions
About the Controls
on the Dehumidifier
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Automatic
Deflost
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4
5
Choosing
a Location
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5
How the Dehumidifier
Operates
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Installing
the _v\ater Bucket .......
6
Removing
Collected
_Aater
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6
V\ater Level ...................
6
Care and
Air Filter
Cleaning
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7
Cleaning
the Coil ..............
Grille and Case ................
*Aater Bucket
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7
7
Troubleshooting
8
Consumer
Consumer
Warranty
*ENERGY
Tips
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Support
Support
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GE has
determined
that this product
meets the
ENERGY STAR_ guidelines
fin" energy
efticiency.
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find
of the
them
dehumidifier
on a label
behind
on the back
the
bucket.
3828A20315T
49-7532
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iMPORTANT
SAFETY
iNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONS
BEFORE
USING.
WARNING!
For your safetg the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injurg
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
When using this dehumidifier, always follow basic safe_ precautions, including the following:
[] Turn the dehumidifier
OFFand unplug
before making any' repairs or cleaning.
[] Use this appliance
only fbr its intended
purpose as described
in this Owner's
Manual.
it
[] GE does not support any servicing of
the dehumidifier.
_¢\%strongly recommend
that you do not at/erupt to seiMce the
dehumidifier
yourself.
[] Th[_ dehumidifier
mttst be properly
irLstalled and grounded as described
in this manual before it is ttsed.
[] Never operate tlfis dehumidifier
in an area
that is likely to accumulate standing water.
If this condition de_lops,
for your safety
disconnect
the power supply' before
stopping into the wamr.
[] Never unplug y'our dehumidifier
by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly
and pull straight out flom the receptacle.
[] Replace immediately all electric service
cords that have become flaved or otherwise
[] For your safety, do not store or use
combustible
materials, gasoline or other
flammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
[] All dehumidifiers
con rain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be removed
prior
rid of
check
about
to product disposal. If you are g>tting
an old product with refl_igerants,
with the company handling
disposal
what to do.
damaged. A damaged power supply cord
nmst be replaced with a new power supply
cord obtained flom the manufi_cturer
and
not repaired. Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damage along its length
or at either the plug or connector
end.
HOWTOCONNECT
ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safely, this appliance must be
properly grounded.
_]lere a 2-piong wall outlet is encounmred,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly gTounded
3-prong wall outlet.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding)
plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding)
wall
outlet to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard flom this appliance.
The dehumidifier
should always be
plugged into its own individual electrical
outlet, which has a xoltag> rating matching
the rating plato.
Hme the wall outlet and circuit
qualified
properly
2
electrician
grounded.
checked
by a
to make sure the outlet is
This provides the best per%rmance
and also
piexents oxerloading
house wiring circuits,
which could cause a fire hazard flom
ox erheated wires.
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USEOFEXTENSION
CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under
certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an extension cord.
However, if you must use an extension
cord, it is absolumly necessa_ T that it be
a Ui,-lismd, 14 gauge, 3-wire grounding
type appliance
extension
cord having a
grounding
type plug and outlet and that
the electrical
rating of the cord be
15 amperes
(minimum)
and 195 volts.
USEOFADAPTER
PLUGS
Because of potential safety hazards under
certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a temporary
connection may be made to a properly
grounded
9-i)rong wall outlet 1)y use of
a Ui,-lismd adapter
available at most
local hardware
stores.
The larger slot in the adapter
must be
aligned with the larger slot in the wall
outlet to provide proper polarity in the
connection
of the power cord.
When disconnecting
the power cord fiom
the adapter, always hold the adaptor in place
with one hand while pulling the power cord
plug with the other hand. If this is not done,
the adaptor ground
mrmina] is very likely to
break with repeated
use.
If the adapter
ground
terminal 1)reaks,
DO NOT USE the dehumidifier
until a proper
ground
has been established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a waft
outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance
unless the cover screw is metal, not insulated, and
the waft outlet is grounded through the house wiring.
Youshould have the circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
READANDFOLLOW
THISSAFETY
INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
About
on the dehumidifier.
the controls
• High
Bucket
Full
Fan
Humidity
Control
Controls
O
POWER Pad
Press to mrn the
O
dehmnidifier
on and
off,
FAN SPEEDPad
Controls
Press
HUMIDITY CONTROLPads
The
lmmidi_'
of 35%
lexel
RH
can be set within
(Relafixe
(Relatixe
Hmnidit))
For
ai_, press
Hmnidity)
tim
moisture
RH
been
in 5% increments,
a lower
percent
the
xflue
•
pad
and
damper
to a higher,
reduced
the
•
pad
and
set
24 hem5
achieve
damper
level
fin" the
the
humidity
air than
to a lower
the
the
quiet
tim
maMm
operation
control
um
hmniditv
to
has
is
LOW,
dehumidifier
level.
desired,
If you
set the
HUMIDITY LEVELDISPLAY
Displa)s
percent
Its accuracy
xal ue (%).
When
vou first use the dehumidifier;
set the
hmniditv
control
to 45% or 50%. Mlow at
least
and
set
HIGH fin"
When
(%).
ai_; press
I)ercent
....
to
speed.
set to
O
For
control
remowfl.
preferred,
drier
tim speed,
to set to HIGH or LOWfim
Set the
a range
to 70%
the
to
still have
O
hmnidit)
is (+/-
lexel.
5%).
BUCKETFULLLED
Indicates
fill lexel.
presence
of bucket
and
its
humidity
setting.
OtherFeatures
BUCKETFULLLight
Power Outage
Glows when the bucket is ready to be emptied,
or when the bucket is removed or not replaced
in the proper position.
If a power
outage
tmI)lugged,
the
Switch shuts off the
dehumidifier
when the bucket is fifll, or when
the bucket is removed or not replaced in the
proper position. Mso, when the bucket is out
of position, the refit will beep 3 times.
Auto Defrost
X4]_en frost builds up on the cooling coils,
the compressor
will cycle off' tmtil the frost
disappears.
The tim continues to run.
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or if the
in the
displa>
the
HgMIOID'CONrBOL
t,, the
refit
its prior
was
setting.
dehumidifier
operating
confinuousl
B but a specific
level is not set. You will need to reset
Auto Shut Off
The XAater I,e\'el Control
Note:If ON is
occmTed
refit will display
desired
hmnidity
the
level.
Auto Restart
Once power is restored after a power outage,
the refit automatically
resumes operation
alter
a 2 minute delay:
is
Usingthe dehumidifier,
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When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit continuously 24 hours.
How the Dehumidifier Operates
Moist, lmmid air is drawn over a cold refiigerated
delmmidif)'ing coil. Moisture in the air condenses
on this coil and drains into a bucket (or through
the bucket
into a hose and drain).
Condenser
Humidib/sensor
Humid air in E¢.,.,._,/___/._/vaporator
i
E,.,.
Dry, clean air is drawn through the condenser
where it is heated and discharged
out the ti'ont
grille into the room.
It is normal for the surrounding air to become slightly
warmer as the dehumidifier operates.
"
(Y eftect
""
"
This"S wamm%
fm'ther
reduces
humidi_ of the SmTom_ding ai_:
the
relatixe
Dry air out
Gardenhoseconnector Bucket
Compressor
Choosing a Location
A dehmnidifier
little
or
storage
oi)erating in a basement
no effect
area,
adequate
in drying
such
an a(!jacent
as a closet,
ciretflafion
tmless
of air in and
will have
YES
NO
enclosed
there
out
is
of the
area.
• Place the dehumidifier on a smooth, level floor
strong enough to support the unit with a full bucket
of water.
• Allowatleast 12-18inches of airspace on allsides
of the unit for good air circulation.
12 18" rain.
• Place the dehumidifierin an area where the
temperaturewill not fall below 65°F(18°C).Thecoils
can become covered with frost at temperatures
below 65°F,which may reduce performance.
• Use the dehumidifierin cooking,laundrg,bathing
and dishwashingareas that have excessive
moisture./VOTE:Placethe dehumidifieraway
from the clothes dryer.
• Use the dehumidifierto prevent moisturedamage
anywhere books or valuablesare stored.
NOTE"Thedehumidifierhas rollers to aid placement,
but it shouldonly be rolled on smooth, flat surfaces.
Do not attempt to roll the dehumidifieron carpet or
over objects.
• Use the dehumidifierin a basementto help prevent
moisture damage.
•
Thedehumidifiermust be operatedin an enclosed
area to be most effective.
• Closeall doors, windows and other outside openings
to the room.
Automatic Defrost
When
buildtq_
the
on
dehmnidifier
the
ewq_orator
shut off the compressor
to rtm to draw air across
control
coil,
senses
fl'ost
it will automatically
The tim will continue
the coil and melt the
fl'ost.
"X4hen the coil is defl'osted, the compressor
will
automaficall)
restrict and dehmnidif}'ing
will resume.
Usingthe dehumidifier.
Always
make sure the water bucket is locked into place on the dehumidifier.
Removing Collected Water
There are 3 ways to remove collected water'.
[]
Use the bucket. _q_en the bucket
the unit will shut off. Erupt)and
bucket.
[]
Use a hose. Water can be automatically
is remoxed,
replace the
[]
Use a floor drain. The unit can also be placed
oxer a floor drain. Using a ddll, make a hole
at the end of the nozzle located on the lower
left side of the bucket.
Drill
emptied into a floor drain by attaching a
water hose (not included)
to the bucket hose
nozzle. Using a (lcill, make a hole at the end
of the nozzle located on the lower lett side ot
the bucket. Attach a water hose to the bucket
nozzle. Fasten bv hand only.
Drill hole:
Attach hose:
NOTE."
Thenozzlecannot be fixed after puncture. Use
an ordinary garden hose cap (notincluded) to reclose
if necessan/
NOTE:Avoid using mechanicaltools to tighten the
water hoseto the bucket nozzle.Thismay damagethe
threads on the nozzle.
Nozzle
Hose NN_
Installing the Water Bucket
IJfl the bucket
and hook
the slots on each side
Make sure the bucket is locked securely in place
by pressing down on the ul)per back edge of the
bucket. It will be firefly seated when properly
installed.
onto the posts on the back of the dehumidifie_;
The bucket should lock securely in place.
_\
Post
Water Level
The dehumidifier
when the bucket
removed
will mrn off automatically
is flfll, or when the bucket
or not replaced
in the proper
is
position.
The bucket must be replaced in the proper position for
the dehumidifier to work. The light will be on and the
dehumidifier will not run if the bucket is not in the
proper position.
Careand cleaning of the dehumidifier,
Turn the dehumidifier
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off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Grille and Case
Toclean the case:
Use water and a mild detergent.
bleach or abrasives.
Do not use
To clean the front grille:
Use a w_cuum attachment
or brush.
If cabinet paint chips, you can touch it up with
a good grade enamel paint to prevent i_ust.
Air Filter
The air filter is on the back of the dehumidifiex;
It should be checked and cleaned at least every
30 days or more often if necessary.
NOTE: O0 NOT rinse or put the filter in an automatic
dishwasher.
CAUTION: DO NO T operate the dehumidifier without
the filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce
performance.
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NOTE:Avoidusinga dishwasher to clean the filter.
Toremove:
Iqex the filter at the lower fight corner and
slide the upper right side to the left. Release
all of the tabs and _emox'e the filte_; Wash it in
warn/soap)'
water Rinse and let the filter dry
befiwe repladng
it.
Toreplace:
Hold the
place the
Slide the
the other
filter with the middle tab at the top and
bottom cff the filter in the filter hook.
side filter tabs into the side slots and press
three tabs into their slots.
Cleaning the Coil
_Mter removing the air tilte_; clean the coil
with a soft brush when the soil is soft and wet.
NOTE:Do not allow water to enter the
electrical/machine compartmentthrough
the circular opening behind the coil.
Do notspray thecoil with a hose.
Water Bucket
E\'et T few wee]<% cinse the inside of the water
bucket with a mild detergent
to prevent gro\_h
of mold, mildew and bacteria.
NOTE:Avoid using a dishwasher to clean the
water bucket.
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Problem
Possible Causes
Dehumidifier
The
does
is maplugged,
not start
dehmnidifier
The
fuse
breaker
* Make
is blown/circttit
does not
itshould
has
level
reached
or bucket
Bucket
is not
proper
position,
the
• Check
is tripped,
preset
sure
into
Dehumidifier
Dehumidifier
dry the airas
What To Do
its
the
house
filse or reset
• The
dehumidifier
occm's.
fuse/circuit
the
is pushed
completely
breaker
the
bucket
turns
and
• _,_]_en fix_t installed,
the desired
dryness.
Airflow
• Make
sure
blocking
there
the
allow
are no
fl'ont
and
replace
curtains,
this
prol_erly.
section.
at least
or back
off when
replace
Installing the Water Bucket
Did not allow enough
time
to remove
the moisture,
box
breaker;
automatically
Empty
• See the
is restricted.
plug
dehunfidifier's
the
is full.
in the
the
outlet.
24 houi_
blinds
of the
to maintain
or flu'niture
dehumidifie_:
See the
Choosinga Location section.
The HmnidJty
Control
not be set low enough,
Doors
and windows
be closed tightly,
Clothes
blowing
air into
• Press the
h umidi_'
may
may
not
• Check
that
are securely
dryer may be
moisture-laden
the room.
Room
temperature
is too
Humidity Control
setting.
all (loo_,
closed.
Area
to be
is too
large,
Doors
Frostappears on
the coils
removal
• ReiFr
Air
the
Water
Bucket
65°F
m'e open.
• Close
connection
Water
bucket
to the
chart
openings
the dryer:
outside.
at higher
room
temperatures.
will reduce
the moisture
is designed
to be operated
65°F
below
other
the
at
(l 8°C).
to see
if the
capacity
of yore"
is adequate.
all (loo_
and
windo_vs
to the
outside.
• This is natural.
Frost will usually disappear
within 60 minutes.
See the Automatic Defrost section.
(18°C).
is moving
through
dehumidifier.
drain
is best
above
dehumidifier
Dehumidifier
has been recently
turned
on or room temperature
Fan noise
on floor
dehumidified
and
• Moisture
I,ower
room
temperatures
remowfl
rate. This
trait
and windows
is below
windows
dehumidifier
away fl'om
should
be xented
to the
temperatures
too much
pad to lower
• Install the
The drxer
low.
Dehumidifierruns
•
• This
hose
may
is nomml.
• Check
be
the
hose
if one
is attached.
loose.
is not
• See the
Installingthe Water Bucket section.
all of the way h_.
What dehumidifier
de you need?
Conditionwithout dehumidification-During warm and humid outdoorconditions
500
1000
Area (in square feet)
1500
2000
2500
3000
Moderately damp--Space feels damp
and has musty odor only in humid weathe_
AI_¥30
AI_¥30
AHW30
AHW30
AHH40
AHH40
Very damp--Space always feels damp and has musty
odo_ Damp spots show on walls or floo_
AHOY30
AHOY30
AHW30
AHH40
AHH40
AHH40
Wet--Space feels and smells wet. Wails or floor sweat,
or seepage is present.
AHOY30
AHOY30
AHH40
AHH40
AHH40
AHGS0
Extremely wet--Laundry
AI_¥30
AI_¥30
AHH40
AHH40
AHGS0
AHGS0
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drying, wet floor, high-load
conditions
Table indicates recommended GEdehumidifier models, based on the area of the space to be dehumidified and the conditions that would exist in that space when a
dehumidifier is net in use. Dehumidification variables also include such other factors as climate, laundryequipment, number ef family members, number of doors and
windows and degree and intensity of area activity.
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purchase date is needed to make a warranty claim.
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We Will Replace:
One }'ear
From the date of the
originalpurchase
Replacement
The
unR fi)r auy product
exchauge
warrauty
uuit
is warrauted
which
fi)r
the
fifils due
to a (leibct
relnaiuder
of your
ill inatelJals
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ofigiual
oue-vear
a copy
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In Order to Make a Warranty Claim:
• Properly
original
1 Return
was
pack your
caxton
refit.
We recommend
and packing
the product
to the
ush_g the
• Include
materials.
retail
in the
evidence
location
where
nmne
it
package
of date
and
address
of original
and
purchase.
a description
receipt
Also
or other
print your
of the defect.
purchased.
What Is Not Covered:
• Customer
instruction.
information
regaxdhlg
user controls.
• hnproper
have
h_staJlation,
ml installation
of hnproper
or hlstaller.
electrical,
• Failure
This
Owner's
operating
delivery
dehmnidJfyhlg
of the product
or due
provide
reasonable
• Replacement
of house
of circuit breakers.
mid
or maintenance.
or if the
capacity,
You are responsible
product
provides
• Failure
problem,
plumbh_g
Mmmal
hlslructions
mid
contact
your
for providing
other
restflth_g
to m_reasonable
com_ecthlg
from
dealer
adequate
modifications
failure
to corrosion
or resetting
on models
not
corrosion-protected.
is
facilities.
use including
mad necessary
If you
dehmnidJfier
due
fuses
• Dmnage
voltage,
to the product
accident,
fire,
caused
floods
by improper
power
supply
or acts of God.
• Incidental
or consequential
dmnage
defects
with this dehumidifier.
caused
by possible
to the
to
• Damage
caused
after
delivery.
maJntenm_ce.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home
use within the USA.
Some states do not aflow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your
legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General
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express, oral or statutory which extend beyond the description on the face hereof, including specifically the
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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