Contents
Dehumidifier
Adapter Plug
Air Direction
Appliance Registration
Auto Defrost
Care and Cleaning
Condenser Coils
Control Settings
Electrical Requirements
Extension Cords
Grille and Cabinet
Grounding
Humidity Control 4,5
4,5 Water Overflow Control 5
Models AHD15
AHD24
AHD38
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4 Safety Instructions
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Model and Serial Numbers 2, 5
Problem Solver
Repair Service
User Maintenance Instructions 5
Warrantv Back Cover
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Before
dehumidifier, read this
book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new dehumidifier
properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label in front
of the bucket at the back of the
dehumidifier. See page 5.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your dehumidifier. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
usiW
your
Use these model and serial
numbers in any correspondence or
semice
dehumidifier.
If you received a
calls concerning your
dam~ed
dehumidifier...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
dehumidifier.
Save time and money.
Before you request
service . . .
Check the Problem Solver on
page 7. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
Imtrudiom
Read W instruction before
us@ this apphnce.
When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
●
Use thk appliance only for its
intended purpose
this Use and Care Guide.
●
This
dehumiWler
properly
used. See
on page 3.
●
Never operate this appliance
in an area that
accumulate standing water.
condition develops, for your safety
disconnect the power supply before
stepping into the water.
●
Never unplug your
by
Always grip plug
straight out
●
Repair
all electric service cords that
have become frayed or otherwise
damaged.
shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
pu~g
@unded
grounding instructions
on the power cord.
horn
or
replace
Do not use a cord that
as described in
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Electrical
Safety—IMPORT~T...pleaSe
Read Carefully.
How to connect
electricity
For personal safety, this
appliance must be properly
grounded.
The power cord of this appliance
is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with
a standard three-prong (grounding)
wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
PREFERRED ,
METHOD
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BEFORE USE
Use of adapter plug
(~-volt
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against use
of an adapter plug. However, if you
still elect to use an adapter, where
local codes permit, a
CONNE~ION
properly grounded {we-prong wall
outlet by use of a
(Fig. 2) available at most local
hardware stores.
units)
TEM~WY
maybe made to a
UL
listed adapter
TEMPORARY METHOD
(AOAPTER
PLUGS NOT
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Fig. 2
BEFORE
USE
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Use of
etinsion
cords
not recommended
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord. However,
if you
sti elect
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a
UL
type appliance extension cord having
a grounding type plug and outlet
and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and
120 volts.
to use an extension
listed 3-wire grounding
Have the wall outlet and circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
Where a standard two-prong
wall outlet is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
DO NOT, UNDER
C~C~ST~CES,
-0~
OR
(GROW)
THE
PRONG
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WY
CUT
THE
T~RD
CORD.
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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.
~~ON:
ground terminal to
screw does not ground appliance
unless cover screw is metal, and
not insulated, and wall outlet is
grounded through house wiring. You
should have circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter,
hold the adapter with one hand. If
this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with
repeated use.
Should the adapter ground
terminal
appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
Attaching an adapter
~all
outlet cover
always
b-,
DO
N~
USE the
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OpemtingYour
Dehumidifier
How it work
Moist, humid air is drawn over a
cold, refrigerated dehumidifying
coil. Moisture in the air condenses
on this coil and then drains into a
bucket (or through a hose into a
drain). Dry, clean air is then drawn
over the condenser where it is
actually heated several degrees and
discharged out the front grille into
the room. It is normal for the
surrounding air to become slightly
warmer as the dehumidifier
operates. This warming effect
further reduces the relative
humidity of the surrounding air.
Refrigeration
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Unit
When locating the dehumidifier,
be sure to place it where there is no
restriction to the air flow either into
the coil at the rear or from the front
grille. Good air circulation through
the appliance is essential to efficient
operation.
SIDE VIEW
Humidity Control
A Humidity Control, built into
your dehumidifier, automatically
maintains a selected humidity level.
It starts the dehumidifier when the
humidity is high and shuts it off
when the humidity is low.
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FULL
CONTINUOUS
OFF
HUMIDITY CONTROL
For
mafimum
dehumidification
The Humidity Control has settings
from “l” to
control knob to “10” provides the
greatest amount of dehumidification,
turning it to “l” provides the least.
Even when the Humidity Control is
set at
run continuously during particularly
humid periods due to seepage of
humid air into the room through
the
tis,
and through the use of clothes dryers
and similar equipment that add
moisture to the air. The continuous
operation of the dehumidifier during
such humid periods is normal and
necessary to maintain desired
conditions.
“10~’
Turning the
“10~’
the dehumidifier will
around doors and windows
The
first
3 or 4 days that you have
your dehumidifier, run it at “10”
to allow it to remove large amounts
of accumulated moisture from the
room. When the room has reached
the desired humidity level, the
amount of moisture removed from
the air will be considerably less.
Rotate the Humidity Control knob
toward “l” until the dehumidifier
shuts off. The Humidity Control
will automatically maintain the
desired dryness in the room.
When the dehumidifier is
turned on
and the dehumidifying
first
coil is dry, a light coating of frost
will appear. This is normal. The
frost will usually disappear in 30 to
45 minutes.
If room temperature goes below
65°F.,
frost may accumulate on the
dehumidifying coil, reducing the
unit’s operating efficiency. On Auto
Defrost models, the compressor
will shut off automatically until the
coil reaches the correct operating
temperature. The fan will continue
to run to aid in the defrosting. For
models without the Auto Defrost
feature, we recommend that you
turn the Humidity Control knob to
“l” to allow the coil to defrost.
Then turn it back to your desired
setting.
The Auto Defrost feature is also
designed to prevent excessive on-off
cycling, and under certain conditions
may allow the frost to remain on
the coil for some time before the
compressor shuts off and the frost
is cleared. This is not unusual.
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To remove collected water
Your dehumidifier has a plastic
bucket that catches the water that is
removed from the air, an automatic
water overflow control, and a
signal light that glows when the
bucket is full.
On some models, weight of water
in the bucket triggers a switch at the
bottom rear of the dehumidifier
that stops the unit and turns the
FULL light on when the bucket
is nearly full.
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Before
empty it, turn
knob to “1
dehumidifier from operating when
the bucket is not in place.
Afier emptying the bucket, hang it
on the bucket supports on each side
and push it all the way in.
removing
the bucket to
tie
Humidity Control
~’
This will prevent the
On other models, a float rises and
activates the water overflow control
that turns the FULL light on and
stops dehumidification before the
bucket overflows.
Before removing the bucket, move
the control cord attached to the float
to the OFF (up) position. This will
keep the float up and prevent the
dehumidifier from operating when
the bucket is not in place.
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Afier replacing the bucket, move
the control cord to the ON (down)
position and make sure the float
hangs freely inside the bucket.
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Cord to
OFF
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For
continuom
drain-off
of water
Attach a suitable length of standard
garden hose (not supplied). A male
thread is provided on the drain or
water bucket.
Care & Cleaning
Unplug dehumidifier before
cleaning.
Occasionally the dehumidifier will
require cleaning. Use a vacuum
cleaner attachment or brush to
clean the front grille. The best way
to clean the dehumidifying coil is
by the use of a soft brush when the
soil is soft and wet. (If allowed to
dry and harden, it will be difficult
to remove and must be soaked and
softened. )
Do not allow a lot of water to enter
the electrical/machine compartment
through the circular opening behind
the coil. Use a squirt bottle or
syringe so you can control
tie
water.
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After replacing the bucket, be
sure to turn the Humidity Control
knob back to the desired setting.
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models without Auto Defrost), caused by
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If You Need Service
To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Wacker
Drive
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YOUR GENERAL
ELE~RIC
DEHUMIDIFIER
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or
WHAT IS COVERED
WARRAN~
cancelled
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor to
repair or replace
dehumidifier
a manufacturing defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through fifth year
from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, parts
and service labor to repair or
replace
sysfarn
(the compressor, condenser,
dehumidifying
tubing) that fails because of a
manufacturing defect.
For each of the above warranties:
You
must take the dehumidifier to a
General Electric Factory Service
Center or a General Electric
Customer Care” Servicer and pick
it up following service. In-home
service is also available, but you
must pay for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
from date of original
any
pan of
that fails because of
anyparf of the
mil
sealed
and all
mnnecting
check to establish warranty period.
the
This warranty is extended to the
original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for use in the 48
mainland states, Alaska, Hawaii
and Washington,
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer Care” servicers during
normal working hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GENERAL ELECTRIC
SERVICE, GENERAL
H~POINT FA~RY
GENERAL ELECTRIC
CARE@ SERVICE.
D.C.
COMPANY
FA~RY
ELECTRIC-
SERVICE or
CU~MER
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WHAT IS N~ COVERED
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Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care
material. If you then have any
questions about operating the
product, please contact your
dealer or our Consumer Affairs
office at the address below, or call,
toll free:
GE Answer
800.626.2000
consumer information service
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
Cente@
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your
futiher
If
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer. You
are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
. Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
l~al
or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
. Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
●
Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTOR IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
othar
rights which vary from state to state.
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