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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*ENERGY STAR labeled product

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ENERGYSTAR

As an ENERGYSTAR¢_partner, (;E has

determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for enero"_

etticienc'_,

Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #

You can find them on a label on the back

of the dehumidifier behind the bucket.

3828A20315S 49-7504 11-04JR

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.

2

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.

jO

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: