GE AHD40 Use and Care Guide

Use

&Care

Dehumidifier

Guide

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Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating

Auto Defrost..

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

How the Dehumidifier Works ......................3

Humidity Control ............................................4

Care and

Adapter Plug

Condenser Coils ..............................................5

Grille and Cabinet ...........................................5

Instructions

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CIeaning............................5

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Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Extension Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Appliance Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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Model and Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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Models:

AHD25

AHD40

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YOU

Before using your
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
behind the bucket at the back

of the dehumidifier.
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

Serial Number

Use these model and serial numbers
in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your dehumidifier.

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YOU NEED SERVICE

If you received a damaged
dehumidifier...

Immediately contact the
dealer (or builder) that sold
you the dehumidifier.

Save time and money.
Before you request
service...

Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. It lists causes of

minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.

To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the

back 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, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is
not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

Drive

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When using this appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the following:

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This dehumidifier must be properly

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with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.

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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose

as described in this Use and Care Guide.

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This dehumidifier must be properly grounded

before it is used. See

grounding instructions in

the Installation section.

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Never operate this appliance 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

P“lling on the

power

cord. Always gfip

plug firmly and pull straight out from the
receptacle.

●

Repair or replace immediately all electric

service cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged.

Do not use a cord that

shows cracks or abrasion damage along its

length or at either the plug or connector end.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

How it works

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
normal
warmer as the dehumidifier operates. This warming
effect further reduces the relative humidity of the
surrounding air.

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.

for

the surrounding air to become slightly

grille

into the room. It is

Dehumidifying Coil

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Air In

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Drain —

Bucket

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Condenser

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Dry
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