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Safety Instructions .........................2,3
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Operating Instructions
About the Controls
on the Dehumidifier ....................................4
Automatic Defrost .........................................5
Choosing a Location ....................................5
How the Dehumidifier Operates ............5
Removing Collected Water ....................6
Water Level ......................................................6
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter .............................................................7
Grille and Case ................................................7
Water Bucket ...................................................7
Troubleshooting Tips .........................8
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ...................Back Cover
Ownership Registration for
Customers in Canada only ................9, 10
Warranty for Customers
in Canada ........................................................13
Warranty for Customers
in the U.S.A......................................................12
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ADEL70
D6humidificateur
La section franqaise commence 8 la page 14
Deshumedificador
ENERGY STAR(R) labeled aroduct
ENERGYSTAR
AS an ENERGY STAR(R) partner, GE has
determined that this product meets the
ENERGYSTAR(R)guidelines for energy efficiency.
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on the back
of the dehumidifier.
In Canada, contact us at:
www. GEApplian ces.ca
Lo seccidn en espahol empieza en la pdgina 26
49-7707 09-12GE
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iMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using this dehumidifier, always follow basic safety
[] Use this appliance only for its intended []
purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
[]
This dehumidifier must be properly installed
and grounded as described
in this manual before it is used.
[]
Never operate this dehumidifier in an area
that is likely to accumulate standing water.
If this condition develops, for your safety
disconnect the power supply before stepping
into the water.
[]
Never unplug your dehumidifier by pulling on
the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and
pull straight out from the receptacle.
[]
Replace immediately all electric service
cords that have become frayed or otherwise []
damaged. A damaged power supply cord []
must be replaced with a new power supply
cord obtained from the manufacturer 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. []
[]
If the receptacle does not match the plug,
the receptacle must be changed out by a
qualified electrician
precautions, including the following:
GE does not support any servicing of
the dehumidifier. We strongly recommend
that you do not attempt to service the
dehumidifier yourself.
[]
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 contain refrigerants, which
under federal law must be removed prior to
product disposal. If you are getting rid of an
old product with refrigerants, check with the
company handling disposal about what to
do.
Do not use outdoors.
This dehumidifier is intended for
indoor residential applications only.
This dehumidifier should not be used
for commercial or industrial applications.
These R410A Dehumidifier Systems require
contractors and technicians to use tools,
equipment and safety standards approved
for use with this refrigerant. DO NOT use
equipment certified for R22 refrigerant only.
[] Turn the dehumidifier OFFand unplug it
before cleaning.
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly
grounded.
DO NOT usean adapter plug with this appliance.
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 from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
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Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it isyour personal responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
The dehumidifier should always be
plugged into its own individual electrical
outlet, which has a voltage rating matching
the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits, which
could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
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WARNING!
USEOF EXTENSION CORD5
RISK OF F/RE. Could cause serious injury or
death.
,, DO NOT use an extension cord with this
Dehumidifier.
,, DO NOT use surge protectors or multi-outlet
adaptors with this Dehumidifier.
flEAOANO,FOLLOWTills SAFETY/NFOflMATION6AflEFULLY.
SAlie THESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthecontrolsonthedehumidifier.
4houror2hour High,Medium
delayoff andLowfan
indicatorlights indicatorlights
4 hour
2 hour
High
Mediul
Low
Controls
NOTE:When the bucket is full or removed, the
controls cannot be set.
Power Pad
Pressto turn the dehumidifier on and off.
Filter Timer
After 250 hoursof operation,the CleantheFilter
indicGtorlightwill glow to remindyou to clean
the filter. Removethe filter and cleanit.
Pressto turn off the Cleanthe Filterlight.See
the CareandCleaningsection.
Humidity Set Control Pads
Thehumidity level can be set within a range of
35% RH(RelativeHumidity)to 80% RH(Relative
Humidity) in 5% increments or at COlor
continuous operation. Toset the unit for
continuous operation, pressthe T pad until
the screen reads CO.
NOTE:If CO(Continuous)isselected,the
dehumidifier will operate continuously at
its maximum dehumidification settings if
attached to a hoseto drain or until the bucket
isfull.
Fordrier air,pressthe V pad and set to
a lower percent value (%).
Fordamper air, pressthe A pad and set
to a higher percent value (%).
CleantheFilter Continuousoperationon
indicatorlight indicatorlight
Humiditg %
o-
Continuous
Cteen the Filter
When you first usethe dehumidifier, set
the humidity control to 45% or 50%.Allow at
least 24 hours for the dehumidifier to achieve
the humidity level.Ifyou still have dumper air
than desired,set the humidity level to a lower
setting or select Continuousfor maximum
dehumidification.
Display
Shows the set % humidity levelwhile setting,
then shows the actual (+/- 5% accuracy)
room % humidity level.
Fan Speed Pad
Controls the fan speed.
Pressto select either High,Medium or Lewfan
speed.
Setthe fan control to Highfor maximum
moisture removal. When the humidity
has been reduced and quiet operation is
preferred, set the fan control to Medium
or Low.
Delay Off
While the dehumidifier is in operation, press
this pad to set it to automatically turn off in 2
hours or 4 hours.
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Bucket Full
Power On
BucketFulllightindicates
bucketneedstobeemptied
orisnot inplaceinthe unit
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PowerOn
indicatorlight
Other,Features
BUCKETFULLLight
Glowswhen the bucket isready to be emptied, or
when the bucket isremoved or not replaced in the
proper position.
Alarm
Ifthe bucket isfull or missingfor morethan 3
minutes,an alarmwill soundfor about 10seconds
to remindyou to empty and replacethe bucket.
AutoShutOff
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TheWater LevelControl Switchshuts off the
dehumidifier when the bucket isfull, or when
the bucket isremoved or not replaced in the
proper position. NOTE: Fan will continue to run
approximately 3 minutes after bucket isremoved.
AutoDefrost
When frost builds up on the evaporator coils,the
compressor will cycle off and the fan will continue
to run until the frost disappears.
Power Outage
Inthe case of a power outage or interruption, the
unit will automatically restart, in the settings last
used,after the power is restored.
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Usingthedehumidifier, c rplia,oos.oom
When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit continuously for 24 hours.
How the Behumidifier Operates Automatic Defrost
Hoist, humid air isdrawn over a cold refrigerated
dehumidifying coil. Hoisture in the air condenseson
this coil and drains into a bucket (orthrough
a hoseand drain).
Dry,clean air is drawn through the condenser where
it is heated and discharged out the top grille into the
room.
It is normalfor thesurroundingairtobecomeslightly
warmerasthe dehumidifieroperates.
Choosing a Location
A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have little
or no effect in drying an adjacent enclosed storage
area,such asa closet, unlessthere isadequate
circulation of air in and out of the area.
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DOnotuseoutdoors.
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Thisdehumidifieris intendedfor indoorresidential
appficationsonly.Thbdehumidifiershouldnot be
usedfor commercialorindustrial appfications.
[] Placethe dehumidifierona smooth,levelfloorstrong
enoughto supportthe unitwith a furlbucketof water.
[] Allow at least 12-18inchesof airspace on allsidesof
theunitforgood air circulation.
[] Placethe dehumidifierin anarea where the
temperaturewill not fallbelow 41°F(5°C).Thecoils
canbecomecovered with frost attemperatures
below 41°F,which mayreduceperformance.
[] Usethedehumidifierin cooking,laundry,bathing
anddishwashingareasthathaveexcessivemoisture.
NOTE'.Placethe dehumidifieraway
fromthe clothesdryer.
[] Usethedehumidifiertopreventmoisture damage
anywherebooksorvaluablesarestored.
[] Usethedehumidifierin a basementtohelpprevent
moisturedamage.
[] Thedehumidifiermust be operatedinan enclosed
areato bemost effective.
Closeall doors,windowsandotheroutsideopenings
totheroom.
When frost buildsup on the evaporator coils,the
compressor will cycleoff and the fan will continue to
run until the frost disappears.
When the coil is defrosted, the compressor or fan will
automatically restart and dehumidifying will resume.
YES NO
12"-18" rnin. 12"-18" rain.
NOTE:Thedehumidifierhas rollersto aidplacement,
butit shouldonlybe rolled onsmooth,flatsurfaces.
Donot attempttoroll thedehumidifieron carpet or
overobjects.
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Usingthedehumidifier.
Alwaysmakesure the water bucketis lockedintoplaceonthe dehumidifier.
Removing Collected Water
Thereare2 ways toremove collectedwater:
E_] use the bucket.When the bucket isremoved,
the unit will shut off. Empty and replace
the bucket.
NOTE:Supportbucketwith
bothhandswhenemptying.
IMPORTANT"Donot usethehoseff using
thebuckettocollect water. Whenthehose
is connected,waterwill flow throughit onto
thefloorinsteadofinto thebucket.
NOTES:
[] Donotremove thebucket whilethe
dehumidifierisoperatingorflit hasjust stopped
operating.Thismightcausesomewater to drip
fromthedrain pan.
[] Thebucket mustbe in place andsecurely
seatedforthe dehumidifiertooperate.
[] Usea hose.Water can be automatically
emptied into a floor drain by attaching
a garden water hose (not included).
1. Removethe bucket from the front of
the unit.
2.Open the drain cover on the side of
the unit.
3.Threada garden hose (notsupplied)
onto the nozzle,cut to length, and lead it
to the floor drain.
Sideofunit
4. Replacethe bucket in the unit.
NOTE:Thebucket mustbe inplace andsecurely
seatedfor the dehumidifiertooperate.
Water Level
Thedehumidifier will turn off automatically
when the bucket isfull,or when the bucket is
removed or not replacedin the proper position.
Bucket Operation
DONOTremove the foam piece in the bucket
assembly. If removedthe Dehumidifier will not work
properly.
Thebucket mustbe replacedin the properposition
for thedehumidifierto work.Thelight will be on
and thedehumidifierwill notrun ff thebucket b not
in theproperposition.
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Careandcleaningofthedehumidifier. C .pliances.com
Turn offthe dehumidifier and remove the plug from the waft outlet before cleaning.
Grille and Case
Toclean thecase:
Usewoter ond o mild detergent. Do not use
bleoch or obrosives.
Water Bucket
Toclean:
Everyfew weeks,cleon the bucket to prevent growth
of mold, mildew ond bucteriu. Portiullyfill the bucket
with cleon woter ond odd o little mild detergent.
Swish it oround in the bucket,empty ond rinse.
NOTE:Do notuse a dishwashertocleanthe
waterbucket.
Toremove:
Removethe bucket ond pour out ony woter.
Toreplace:
Slidethe bucket into the dehumidifier.
Tocleanthefrontgrifle:
Use o vocuum ottochment or brush.
NOTE:Thebucket mustbe in placeandsecurely seated
for thedehumidifiertooperate.
Air Filter
Theair filter behind the front grille should
be checked ond cleoned ot leost every250 hours
of operotion or more often if necessory.
After 250 hours of operotion, the Cleanthe Filter
indicotor lightwill glow to remind you to cleon the
filter. Removethe filter ond cleon it. Replacethe filter
ond press the FilterTimerpod to turn off the Cleanthe
Filterlight.
Toremove:
Removethe bucket. Grosp the filter edge,ond pull it
stroight down ond out.
_c_a_
Cleonthe filter with worm, soupy woter. Rinse
ond let the filter dry before replocing it.
NOTE:DONOTrinse or put thefilter in anautomatic
dishwasher.
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NOTE:Avoidusinga dishwasherto cleanthe filter.
A CAUTION:
O0NOToperatethedehumidifierwithoutafilterbecause
dirtandlint willclogit andreduceperformance.
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Troubleshootingtips...s b o firstyo. to for
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dehumidifier The dehumidifier • Hake surethe dehumidifier's plug is pushed completely
doesnotstart isunplugged, into the outlet.
The fuse isblown/circuit , Checkthe housefuse/circuit breaker box and replace
breaker istripped, the fuse or resetthe breaker.
Dehumidifier has reached its • The dehumidifier automatically turns off when either
preset level or bucket isfull. condition occurs. Change to a lower setting or empty
the bucket and replace properly.
Bucket is not in the • Thebucket must be in place and securelyseated for the
proper position, dehumidifier to operate.
Power failure. • There isa protective time delay (upto 3 minutes)to
prevent tripping of the compressor overload. Forthis
reason,the unit may not start normal dehumidifying
for 3 minutes after it isturned back on.
Dehumidifierdoesnot Did not allow enough time ,,When first installed,allow at least 24 hoursto maintain
drytheairas #should to remove the moisture, the desired dryness.
Airflow isrestricted. • Hake surethere are no curtains, blinds or furniture
blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier. Seethe
Choosinga Locationsection.
Dirty filter. , Seethe CareandCleaningsection.
The Humidity Control may • For drier air, pressthe T pad and set to a lower percent
not be set low enough, value (%)or at CO(continuous)for maximum
dehumidification.
Doors end windows may not • Check that all doors,windows and other openings
be closed tightly, are securely closed.
Clothes dryer may be • Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer.
blowing moisture-laden Thedryer should be vented to the outside.
air into the room.
Room temperature • Moisture removal is best at higher room temperatures.
is too low. Lower room temperatures will reduce the moisture
removal rate. Models are designed to be operated at
temperatures above 41°F (5°C).
Dehumidifier runs Area to be dehumidified * Thecapacity ofyour dehumidifier may not be adequate.
toomuch istoo large.
Doors and windows are open. * Closealldoors and windows to the outside.
Frostappearson Dehumidifier has been turned * Thisisnormal. Frostwill usually disappear
the coils on recently, or room temperature within 60 minutes. Seethe Automatic Defrostsection.
isbelow 41°F(5°C).
Controls cannot be set
Fannoise Air is moving through "This is normal.
Water on floor Hose connection may be loose. • Checkthe hoseconnection. Seethe RemovingCollected
The compressor will turn off
and the fan will automatically
continue to run for
approximately 3 minutes at o
fixed setting.
the dehumidifier.
• This is normal. Wait approximately 3 minutes and set the
fan as desired.
Watersection.
BucketFullLEDlight
flashing andalarm
soundswhile drainhose
is connected
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Intended to usethe bucket to • Disconnect the hose if using the bucket to collect water.
collect water, but a hose Seethe RemovingCollected Water section
as attached.
Drain hose not tight on fitting * Checkdrain hoseconnection.
Drain hose is kinked
• Ensurethe drain hose ispointed straight down to the floor
and isnot kinked in anyway.
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