GE AHG30LH, AHG40LH User Manual

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Safety Instruc_tions ........... 2, 3

Operating Instruc_tions

About the Controls

on the Dehumidifier . .......... 4

AutomaOc Defrost .............. 5

Choosing a LocaOon ............ 5

How the Dehumidifier Operates . . .5

Installing the V(ater Bucket ....... 6

Removing Collected _4'ater ...... 6

V(ater Level ................... 6

Care and Cleaning

Air Fiher . .................... 7

Cleaning the Coil .............. 7

Grille and Case ................ 7

VVater Bucket .................. 7

Troubleshooting Tips .......... 8

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ............ 12

Product Registration ......... 9, 10

_'arranty .................... 11

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Write the model and serial numbers here:
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You can find them on a label on the back

of the dehumidifier behind the bucket.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

When using this dehumidifier, always follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

• Use this appliance only %r 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 dex>lops, for your safety

disconnect the power supply before

stopping into the wamn

• Nexex unplug your dehumidifier by pulling

on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly
and pull straight out flom the receptacle.

• Repair or replace immediately all eleca'ic
service cords that have become flayed
or otherxvise damaged. Do not use a cord

that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either rite plug or

connector end.

• Turn the dehumidifier OFFand unplug it

before making any repairs or cleaning.

NOTE:V\:estrongly recommend that any

servicing be performed by a qualified
indix idual.

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 refligerants,

which under federal law must be remoxed
prior m product disposal. If you are getting

rid of an old product with refrigerants,
check with the company handling disposal

about what to do.

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

For personal safe_ this appliance must be
properly grounded.

The power cord of dfis appliance is equipped

with a 3q)rong (gTounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall

outlet m minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard flom this appliance.

Haxe the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.

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Where a 9-prong wall outlet is encounmred,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to haxe it replaced xvith a properly gTounded
3-piong wall outlet.

The dehumidifier should always be
plugged into its own individual electrical
oudet, which has a x_ltage rating matching
the rating plato.

This provides the best performance and also
prexents oxerloading house wiring circuits,

which cou]d cause a fire hazard flom

oxeflteated wires.

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS

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Because of potential safety hazards under
certain conditions, we strongly recommend

against the use of an extension cord.

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS

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 2-i)rong wall outlet by use of
a Ui,-lismd adapter available at most

local hardware stores.

Tlle larger slot in tlle adapter must be
aligned with tile larger slot in the wall
outlet to provide proper polarity in the
connection of the power cord.

However, if you must rise an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be

a Ui,-listed, 14 gauge, 3-wire grounding
type appliance extension cord having a

grounding type plug and outlet and that
tile electrical rating of the cord be

15 amperes (minimum) and 195 volts.

When disconnecung the power cord flom
the adapter, always hold tile adaptor in place
with one hand while pulling the power cord
plug with tile other hand. If this is not done,
tile adaptor ground mrmina] is very likely to
break with repeated use.

If tile adapter ground terminal 1)teaks,
DO NOT USE tile dehumidifier until a proper
ground has been established.

Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a waft
outlet cover screw doesnot ground the appfiance

unless the coverscrew is metal, not insulated, and
the wall outlet is grounded threugh the house wiring.

Youshould have the circuit checkedby a qualified
electrician to make sure theoutlet is properly
grounded.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe controlsonthe dehumidifier.

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BUCKET

FULL

POWER Pad

Controls0

Press to turn the delmmidifier on and off.

HUMIDITY CONTROLPads

@

The lmmidiq' level can be set within a range

of 35% RH (Relative Humidity) to 70% RH

(Relative Humidity) in 5% increments.

For drier ai_; press the • pad and set to
a lower percent ',_llue (%).

D)r damper ai_; press the • pad and set
to a higher percent wflue (%),

When you fit_t use the dehumidifier, set the
humidity control to 45% or 50%. Allow at

least 24 hou_ fi)r the dehumidifier to
achieve the humidity' level. If you still have

damper air than desired, set the humidity
level to a lower setting,

• HIGH

• LOW

POWER

O FAN SPEEDPad

()mtrols the lira speed.

Press to set to HIGHor LOWfim speed.

Set the fan control to HlGHfor m'a_mum

moisture remowfl, X*\]_en the humidity has
been reduced and quiet operation is

preferred, set the thn control to LOW.

O HUMIDITY LEVELDISPLAY

Displays percent humidit,_ lexel.
Its accuracy is (+/- 5%).

O BUCKETFULLLED

Indicates presence of bucket and its
fill level,

OtherFeatures

BUCKETFULLLight

Glows when the bucket is read)' to be emptied,
or when the btlcket is removed or not replaced

in the l)r(>per position.

Auto Shut Off

The Water I,e\'el Control Switch shuts oft 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 unit will beep 3 times.

Auto Defrost

X._]_en fi'ost builds up on the cooling coils,

the compressor will wcle off until the fl'ost
disappears. The lira continues to run.

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PowerOutage

If a I)ower outage occurred or if the unit was

unI)lugged, the unit will display its prh)r setting.
Note: If 0N is in the displa 5 the dehumidifier is

operating contintlOtlsl 5 but a specific humidity
level is not set. You will need to reset the

HUMIOIrI'CONrBOL t(> the desired level.

Auto Restart

Once power is restored after a power outage,
the unit automatically resumes operation atter

a 2 minute delay:

Usingthe dehumidifier. GEAppliances.com

When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit continuously 24 hours.

How the Dehumidifier Operates

Moist, hmnid air is drawn over a cold refrigerated
dehunfidif_'ing coil. Moisture in the air condenses

on this coil and drains into a bucket (or through
the bucket into a hose and drain).

Dry, clean air is drawn through the condenser
where it is heated and discharged out the fl'ont

grille into the room.

It is normal for the surrounding air to become slightly
warmer as the dehumidifier operates.

This wamfing effect flu'ther reduces the relative
humidit), ot the SmTotmding ai_:

Choosinga Location

A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have

little or no effect in dDing an ac!iacent enclosed

storage area, such as a closet, mfless there is
adequate circulation of air in and out of the area.

• Placethedehumidifieronasmooth,levelfloor
strongenoughto supportthe unit with a full bucket

of water.

• Allowatleast 12-18inchesof airspace on allsides
of the unitfor goodair circulation.

• Placethedehumidifier& anarea where the
temperaturewill not fallbelow 65°t:(18°C).Thecoils

can becomecoveredwith frostat temperatures
below65°F,which mayreduceperformance.

• Usethedehumidifier& cooking,laundnA,bathing
and dishwashingareas that haveexcessive

moisture.NOTE:Placethe dehumidifieraway
fromthe clothesdryer.

• Usethe dehumidifiertopreventmoisturedamage
anywherebooksor valuablesarestored.

• Usethedehumidifier& a basementto help prevent
moisturedamage.

• Thedehumidifiermustbeoperatedin an enclosed
areato be mosteffective.

• Closeall doors,windows andother outsideopenings
to the room.

GardenhoseconnectorBucket Compressor

NOTE"Thedehumidifierhas rollerstoaid placement,
but it shouldonlyberolled onsmooth,flat surfaces.

Donot attemptto roll the dehumidifieron carpet or

overobjects.

O0ndenser

Humidib/sensor

YES NO

12 18"rain.

Dry air out

Automatic Defrost

When the dehmnidifier control senses fix)st

builduI) on the ewq_orator coil, it will automatically
shut off the compressm: The tim will continue

to Hm to draw air across the coil and melt the fl'ost.

When the coil is defl'osted, the compressor Mll

automatically restart 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 "x,_hen the bucket is relnoved,

the unit will shut off. Empq and replace the
bucket.

[]

Use a floor drain. The unit can also be placed
oxer a floor drain. Using a drill, make a hole

at the end of the nozzle located on the lower
left side of the bucket,

Use a hose.Water can be automatically

[]

emptied into a floor drain by attaching a
water hose (not included) to the bucket hose

nozzle. Using a drill, make a hole at the end
of the nozzle located on the lower left side of

the bucket. Attach a water hose to the bucket
nozzle. Fasten by hand only.

Drill hole: Attach hose:

Nozzle

Hose

Installing the Water Bucket

Lift the bucket and hook the slots on each side
onto the posts on the back of the dehmnidifie_:

The bucket should lock secm'elx in place.

Drill

\

NOTE:Thenozzlecannot befixedafterpuncture.Use
an ordinarygardenhosecap (notincluded)to reclose

if necessary
NOTE:Avoidusingmechanicaltoolsto tightenthe

water hosetothe bucket nozzle.Thismaydamagethe
threadson thenozzle.

Make sm'e the bucket is locked securely in place
by pressing down on the ui)per back edge of the

bucket. It will be firefly seated when l)roperly
installed.

Post

Water Level

The dehumidifier will turn off automatically
when the bucket is flfl], or when the bucket is

removed or not replaced in the proper 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 cleaningof the dehumidifier. CEAppliances.com

Turnthe dehumidifier off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Grille and Case

To clean the case:

Use water and a mild detergent. Do not use
bleach or abrasives.

If cabinet paint chips, you can touch it up with
a good grade enamel paint to prevent rtlst.

Air Filter

The air filter is on the back of the dehumidifie_:

It should be checked and cleaned at least every
30 days or more often if necessary.

NOTE:DO NOT rinse or put the filter in an automatic

dishwasher.
CAUTION:DO NOT operate the dehumidifier without

the filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce

performance.

Toremove:

Flex the filter at the lower eight corner and
slide the upper eight side to the left. Release

all of the tabs and relnove the filter: _,_ash it in
warn/soap)' water Rinse and let the filter dry

befiwe repladng it.

Toreplace:

Hold the filter with the middle tab at the top and
place the bottom (ff the filter in the filter hook.

Slide the side filter tabs into the side slots and press
the other three tabs into their slots.

Toclean the frontgrille:

Use a vacuum am_chment or brush.

NOTE:Avoidusinga dishwashertoclean thefilter.

Cleaning the Coil

After removing the air tilte_; clean the coil
with a soft brush when the soil is soft and wet.

NOTE:Donot allow water to enterthe

electrical/machinecompartmentthrough
thecircularopeningbehind thecoil.

Donotspraythecoil with ahose.

Water Bucket

E\'et T few weeks, cinse the inside of the water
bucket with a mild detergent to prevent gro_h
of mold, mildew and bacteYia.

NOTE:Avoid using a dishwasher to clean the

water bucket

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Beforeyoucall forservice...

TroubleshootingTips

Save time and money/. Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What ToDo
Dehumidifier The dehmnidifier * Make sure the dehunfidilier's plug is pushed completely

does not start is unplugged, into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace

breaker is tripped, the flBe or reset the breaker:
Dehumidifier has reached its • The deh mnidifier automatically turns off when this

preset level or bucket is full. occm's. Empty the bucket and replace i)roperlv.

Bucket is not in the • See the Installingthe Water Bucket section.
proper position.

Dehumidifier does not Did not allow enough time • _]/en fix_t installed, allow at least 24 houi_ to maintnin

drytheairas #should to remove the moisture, the desired dryness.

Airflow is restricted. • Make stu'e there are no curt;fins, blinds or flH'nitm'e

blocking the fl'ont or back of the delmmidflie_: See the

Choosinga Locationsection.

The Hmnidfity Control may • Press the Humidity Control • pad to lower the
not be set low enough, h umidi F setting.

Doors and windows may not • Check that all (loo_, windows and other openings
be closed tightly, are securely closed.

Clothes dryer may be • Install the dehmnidifier a_m' fl'om the dryer:
blowing moisture-laden The drxer should be xented to the outside.

air into the room.

Room temperature • Moisture removal is best at higher room temperatures.
is too low. I,ower room temperatures will reduce the moisture

remowd rate. This trait is designed to be operated at
teml)eratures above 65°F (l 8°C).

Dehumidifierruns Area to be dehumidified • Rei&r to the chari below to see if the capaci_' of your
too much is too large, dehmnidifier is adequate.

Doors and windows m'e open. • Close all (loo_ and windows to the outside.

Frostappearson DehtunidJfier has been recently • This is nomml. Frost will usually disappear

the coils turned on or room temperature within 60 minutes. See the Automatic Oefrost section.

is below 65°F (18°C).

Fan noise Air is moving through • This is natural.

Water on floor Bucket drain hose • Check the hose if one is attached.

the dehumidifier.

connection may be loose.

Water bucket is not • See the Installingthe Water Bucket section.

all of the way ha.

What dehumidifier do you need?

Condition without dehumidification-- Area (in square feet)

Duringwarm and humid outdoor conditions 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000

Moderately damp--Space feels damp

and has musty odor only in humid weathe_ AHG30 AHG30 AHG30 AHG30 AHG40 AHG40

Very damp--Space always feels damp and has musty

odo_ Damp spots show on walls or floo_ AHG30 AHG30 AHG30 AHG40 AHG40 AHG40

Wet--Space feels and smells wet. Walls or floor sweat,

or seepage is present. AHG30 AHG30 AHG40 AHG40 AHG40 AHG50
Extremely wet--Laundry drying, wet floor, high-load conditions AHG30 AHG30 AHG40 AHG40 AHG50 AHG50

Tableindicates recommended GEdehumidifier models, based onthe area of the space to be dehumidified and the conditions that would exist in that space when a

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All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or

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We Will Replace:

Anypattof the dehunfidifier which fifils due to a defect in materials or workananship,
During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free ofcharge, all labor

and in-home service to replace the (lele('ti\'e part,

The compressor if it should fifil due to a defect in materials or workmanship,

During this five-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and
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• Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the
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of hnproper dehumidJfyhlg capacity, contact your dealer
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electrical, plumbing aJld other connecting facilities.

• Failure of the product resulting from modJficatimls to the

product or due to mlreasonable use including failure to
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• Dmnage to the product caused by improper power supply

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• Incidental or consequential dmnage caused by possible
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