Ge Ahk65lkm1, Ahk50lkm1, Ahk40lkg1, Ahk30lkg1 Owner's Manual

Safety Instru_tions ........... 2, 3

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Operating Instruc_tions

About the Controls

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

Automatic Deflost .............. 5

Choosing a Location ............ 5

How the Dehumidifier Operates . . .5

Removing Collected Water ...... 6

Water Level ................... 6

Care and Cleaning

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

Water Bucket .................. 7

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

Consumer Support

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

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

_\arranty .................... 11

*ENERGY STAR _ labeled product

AHK30
AHK40
AHKSO*
AHK65*

ENERGYSTAR

As an ENERGY STAR _ partneL GE has

determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR _ 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 dehmnidifier.

220264A036

49-7557 11-06JR

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

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

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

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

[] Use this appliance only fbr its intended [] If tile receptacle does not match the plug,

purpose as described in fl_is Owner's the receptacle must be changed out by a
Man ual. qualified electrician.

[] Th[_ dehumidifier mttst be properly []

irLstalled and grounded as described
in this manual before it is ttsed.

[]

Never operate tlfis dehumidifier in an area
that is likely to accumulate standing water.

If this condition de_lops, fbr your safety

disconnect the power supply' before

stopping into the wamr.

[]

Never unplug y'our dehumidifier by pulling
on the power cord. Ahvays grip plug firmly
and pull straight out flom the receptacle.

[]

Replace immediately all electric service
cords that have become flaved or otherwise

damaged. A damaged power supply cord
nmst be replaced with a new power supply

cord obtained flom the manufi_cturer 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.

Turn the dehumidifier OFFand unplug it
before making any' repairs or cleaning.

NOTE:_% strongly recommend that any

servicing be perfbrmed by a qualified
individual.

[]

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 con tain refrigerants,

which under federal law must be removed
prior to product disposal. If you are getting

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

about what to do.

[]

Do not use outdoors.

[]

This dehumidifier is intended %r
indoor residential applications only'.

This dehumidifier should not be used
%r commercial or industrial applications.

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

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

For personal safely, this appliance must be
properly grounded.

DO NOT use an 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 flom this appliance.

Hme the wall outlet and circuit checked by a

qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is

properly grounded.

2

Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encounmred,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to haw it replaced with a properly gTounded
3-prong wall outlet.

The dehumidifier should always be
plugg>d into its own individual electrical
outlet, which has a xoltag> rating matching
the rating plato.

This provides the best per%rmance and also
prments oxerloading house wiring circuits,

which could cause a fire hazard from

ox eflleated wires.

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS

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

against the use of an extension cord.

However, if you must use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessa_ T that it be

a UL-lismd, 14 gauge, 3-wire grounding
type appliance extension cord having

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

15 amperes (minimum) and 195 volts.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

What dehumidifier do you need?

Conditionwithoutdehumidification--

Durin_lwarm andhumidoutdoorconditions 500 1000

Moderately damp--Space feels damp

and has musty odor only in humid weather. _0 AHK30

Very damp--Space always feels damp and has musty

odor. Damp spots show on walls or floor. _0 AHK30

Wet--Space feels and smells weL Walls or floor sweat,

orseepage ispresent. _0 AHK30
Extremely wet--Laundry drying, wet floor, high-load conditions _0 AHK30

Tableindicates recommended GEdehumidifier models, based on the area of the spaceto be dehumidified and the conditions that would exist in that space when a dehumidifier is not
in use. Dehumidification variables also include such other factors as climate, laundry equipment, number of family members, number of doors andwindows and degree and intensity of

area activity.

Area (in squarefeet)

1500 2000 2500 3000 3500

HK30 AHK30 AHK40 AHK40 AHK40

K30 AHK40 AHK40 AHK40 AHK50

AHK40 AHK40 AHK40 AHKS0 AHK50
AHK40 AHK40 AHK50 AHK50 AHK65

Aboutthe controlsonthe dehumidifier.

Poweron

indicatorlight

Power

\

O Power Pad

Controls

Press to turn the delmmiditier on and off.

Continuous

Select flw the delmmidflier to
operate continuously at its maMmum

dehumidification settings until the bucket is
flfll. The HumidiP,' Set Control Pads cannot

be used when (_ontin/IO/IS is Oil.

Continuous Bucketfulllight

operationon indicatesbucket

®

Continuous

needstobe

emptied

Humidity %

Highfan Normalfan

indicatorlight indicatorlight

ONormal

Fan Speed Pads

Control the tim sl)eed.

Press to select either Highor Normaltml
speed.

Set the tan control to Highfi)r maximum

moisture remowd. When the humidity

has been reduced and quiet operation is

preti_rred, set the tim control to Normal

HumiditySet ControlPads

@

Tile humidib' level can be set within a range
of 35% RH (Relative Humidity) to 80% RH

(Relative HumidiV) in 5% increments.

For drier ai_, press the • pad and set to
a lower pelvent \_due (%).

For damper ai_; press the • pad and set
to a higher percent wdue (%).

When you fi_t use the dehumidifier, set
the humidiP,' control U) 45% or 50%. Mlow
at least 24 l/otu_ tot the dehumidifier to

achieve the humidity level. If you still have
daml)er air than desired, set die humidi V

level to a lower setting or select Continuous
tot maximum dehumidification.

0 Display

Shows the set % humidit) lexel while

setting, then shows the actual (+/- 5%
accm'ac)) room % humidit_ lexel.

Error Codes

El- Humi(liw sensor error - Unl)lug the

unit and phlg it back in. If error
repeats, call for service.

E2- Temperature sensor error- Unl)lug

the unit and l)lug it back in. If error
repeats, call tot service.

PI- Unit is defl'osting - Mlow the unit time

to automatically defrost. The error will
clear after the unit self defl'osts.

P2- Water bucket is flfll - Erupt) tile water

bucket and replace. See the Removing

Collected Water section.

OtherFeatures

BUCKETFULLLight

Glows when the bucket is ready to be empded,
or when the bucket is removed or not replaced
in the proper position.

Auto Shut Off

The Water i,e\'el Control Switch shuts off the
dehumidifier when the bucket is flfll, or when
the bucket is removed or not replaced in the

proper position.

4

Auto Defrost

X'_hen frost builds up on the evaporator coils,
the compressor will cycle off and the tim will
continue to run until the fl'ost disal)pea_.

Power Outage

In the case of a power outage or interruption,
the unit will automatically re-start, in the settings
last used, after the power is restored.