GE AHK30, AHK40, AHKSO, AHK65 Series, AHK5O Series Owner's Manual

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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 ............ 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Do not use outdoors.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Usingthe dehumidifier, gecom
When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit continuously 24hours.
How the Dehumidifier Operates Automatic Defrost
Moist, lmmid air is drawn over a cold refrigerated
delmmidif)ing coil. Moisture in the air condenses on this coil and drains into a bucket (or through
a hose and drain).
Dr}; 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 humidi_' el the surrom_ding ai_:
Choosinga Location
A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have
little or no effect in drying an ac!jacent enclosed storage area, such as a closet, mfless there is
adequate circulation of air in and out of the area.
Donotuseoutdoors.
rhisdehumidifieris intendedforindoorresidential applicationsonly.Thisdehumidifiershouldnotbe
usedfor commercialor industrialapplications.
Placethe dehumidifierona smooth,levelfloor strong enoughto supportthe unit with a full bucket
of water.
Allowatleast 12-18inchesof airspace on allsides of the unitfor goodair circulation.
Placethe dehumidifierin anarea where the temperaturewill notfall below4I°F (5°C).Thecoils
can becomecoveredwith frost at temperatures below41°F,which mayreduceperformance.
Usethedehumidifier& cooking,laundry,bathing and dishwashingareas thathaveexcessive
moisture.NOTE:Placethe dehumidifieraway from theclothes dryer.
Usethe dehumidifierto prevent moisturedamage anywherebooks or valuablesare stored.
Usethe dehumidifier& abasementtohelpprevent moisturedamage.
Thedehumidifiermustbeoperatedin an enclosed areato be most effective.
Closeall doors,windows andother outsideopenings to the room.
&,_]_enfl'ost builds up on the evaporator coils, the compressor will Q:cle off and the tim will continue to rtm tmtil the ti'ost disappears.
_,_]_en the coil is defl'osted, the compressor or tim
(depending on model) will automaticallv restart
and dehmnidif)_ng will resume.
YES NO
NOTE."Thedehumidifierhas rollerstoaid placement, but it shouldonlybe rolled onsmooth,flat surfaces.
Donot attemptto roll thedehumidifieroncarpetor
overobjects.
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Usingthe dehumidifier.
Always make sure the water bucket is locked into place on the dehumidifier.
Removing Collected Water
There are 2 ways to remove collected water."
[] Use the bucket _,_hen the bucket is removed,
the unit will shut off. Emp_ and replace the bucket.
NOTE:Supportbucketwith bothhandswhen emptying.
IMPORTANT"Donot usethedrain tubeffusingthe bucketto collect water Whenthedraintubeis
connected,water will flow throughit onto the floorinsteadof intothe bucket.
NOTES:
Donot removethebucket whilethe dehumidifieris operatingor if it hasjust
stoppedoperating.Thismight causesome water todripfromthedrainpan.
Thebucketmustbe in place andsecurely seatedfor the dehumidifiertooperate.
Use a hose. Water can be autonladcally
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emptied into a floor drain b) attaching the
unit's drain robe with nozzle and a garden
water hose (not included).
1. Remove the bucket ti'om the ti'ont of
the unit.
2. Remoxe the plug coxer fl'om the back of
the unit and store it in a sate location.
3. Insert tile robe through the hole in the back of the unit and securely press it onto
the connector on the fl'ont of the unit. Push the robe around the fl'ont connector until
the nozzle is flush with the back ot the unit.
4. Secure the nozzle to the back of the unit with the two screws proxided.
Backofunit
5. (;tit (as needed) and thread a garden hose
(not supplied) onto the nozzle and lead it
to the floor drain.
Backofunit
6. Replace the bucket in the unit.
NOTE: The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate.
Inserttubethrougl_ holeinbackof unit.
Backofunit
Firrnlypressthe tube ontotile frontconnectoE
Water Level
The delmmiditier will turn off aut(nnaticall_ when the bucket is fllll, or when the bucket' is
remoxed or not replaced in the proper position.
Frontofunit
Thebucket mustbe replaced inthe properpositionfor thedehumidifierto work. Thelight will be on and the dehumidifierwill not runff the bucketis notinthe
proper position.
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Careand cleaning ofthe dehumidifier, ge.com
Turn the dehumidifier off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Grille and Case
Toclean 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 rust.
Water Bucket
Toclean:
Every ti_w week% clean the bucket to prevent growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. Partially fill
the bucket with clean water and add a little mild detergent. Swish it arotmd in the bucket, empb'
and rinse.
NOTE:Do not use a dishwasher to clean the
water bucket.
Toremove:
Remove the bucket and pour any water out.
Toreplace:
Slide the bucket into the dehumidifier
NOTE:Thebucket mustbe inplace and securelyseated for the dehumidifierto operate.
Toclean the frontgrille:
Use a w_cuum attachment or brush.
Air Filter
The air filter behind the fl'ont grille should be checked and cleaned at least evecv 30 (lm_s or
more often if necessary:
NOTE"O0NOTrinseorput the filter in anautomatic
dishwasher.
To remove:
(;rasp the filter edge and pull it out the side.
Clean the filter with wmm, soapy water: Rinse and let the filmr dry before replacing it. Do not clean
the filter in a dishwasher,
CAUTION:DoNoroperatetbedebumidifier
without a filter becausedirt andlint will clog it and reduce
performance.
NOTE:Avoidusinga dishwasher toclean the filter.
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Troubleshootingtips...S e imeondmoney!Reviewthebelowfirstyou ot eedtocallforservice,
Problem Possible Causes What ToDo
Dehumidifier The dehmnidifier * Make sure the dehunfidifier's plug is pushed completely does notstart is unplugged, into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit Check the house fllse/circuit breaker box and replace breaker is tripped, the fllse or reset the breaker:
Dehumidifier has reached its The delmmidifier automatically tm'ns off when this preset level or bucket is full. occm's. Empty the bucket and _'eplace properly.
Bucket is not in the The bucket must be in place and secm'elv seated tot the proper position, dehumidifier to operate.
Power failure. There is a protective time delay (up to 3 minutes) to
prevent tripping of the compressor overload. For this reason, the refit may not stnrt nomml dehmnidif_'ing
tot 3 minutes alter it is tin'ned back on.
Dehumidifierdoesnot Did not allow enough time \4qaen fi_t installed, allow at least 24 hotu_ to maintnin
dry the airas #should to remove the moisture, the desired dryness.
Airflow is restricted. Make stu'e there are no cm'tnins, blinds or tm'nitm'e
blocking the fl'ont or back of the dehmnidifieL See the
Choosinga Locationsection.
The Humidity Conlrol may For drier aiI; press the pad aim set to a lower i)ercent not be set low enough. \_due (%) or press the Continuouspad fiw maximmn
deh mnidification.
Doors and windows may not Check that all (loo_, windows and other openings be dosed tightly, are secm'elv closed.
Clothes dryer may be ]nst;dl the dehmnidifier away fl'om the drveL blowing moisture-laden The drxer should be _ented'to the omside. air into the room.
Room temperature "Moistm'e removal is best at higher room teml)eratures. is too low. i,ower room temperatm'es will reduce the moisture
remowd rate. Models are designed to be operated at temperatm'es above 41°F (5°C).
Dehumidifier runs Area to be dehumidified Refer to the chart below to see if the capacity of yotu"
toomuch is too large, dehmnidifier is adequate,
Doors and windows axe open. Close all (h)m_ and win(hm:s to the outside.
Frost appears on DehmnidJfier has been recently This is nomml. Frost will usually disapl)ear
the coils turned on, or room temperature within 60 inilmtes. See the Automatic Defrost section.
is below 41°F (5°C).
Fancannotbe turnedoff and theNormal orHigh
fanspeed padscannot be set
Fan noise Mr is moving through * This is nmmal.
Water on floor Tube to connector or nozzle Check the tube to colmector and the nozzle to hose
The dehumidifier is ha the automatic fan mode. When
the set room humidity level is reached, the compressor
will turn off and the fan will automatically continue
to run for approximately 3 minutes at a fixed setting.
the dehumidifier.
or hose cmmection may be colmecfions. See the Removing Collected Water section. loose.
This is nomml. Wait al)l)roximately 3 ininutes and set the
tim to Normalor Highas desired.
Intend to use the bucket to Disconnect the drain nozzle if using the bucket to collect collect water, but the dxaJn nozzle water See the Removing Collected Watersection. is attached.
EL EZ Pt or ,°2 appear These are error codes. See the About the controls on the dehumidifier section.
in thedisplay
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During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge,all labor
and related se_'ice to replace the (lefecti\'e part,
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of hnproper dehumidJfyhlg capacity, contact your dealer or hlstaJler. You are responsible for providing adequate
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Failure of the product resulting from modifications to the product or due to mlreasonable use including failure to
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In commerciaJ locations labor necessary to move the unit
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FaAlure due to corrosion on models not corrosion- protected.
Dmnage to the product caused by improper power supply
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Incidental or consequentiaJ dmnage caused by possible defects with this dehumidifier.
Damage caused after delivery.
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