GE AHW50LLG1, AHW40LLG1, AHW30LLG1, AHR40LLG1 Owner’s Manual

Safety Instruc_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 tile Dehumidifier Operates . . .5

Remoxing Collected Water . ..... 6

Water Lmel .................... 6

Care and Cleaning

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

_A'ater Bucket .................... 7

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

Consumer Support

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

Warranty ..................... 11

ENERGY STAR ® labeled product

AHR30
AHW30
AHH40
AHR40
AHW40
AHRSO
AHWSO
AHR65
AHW65

ENERGYSTAR

As an ENERGY STAR ® partner, (;E has

determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for enero_

efliciencx.

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

You can find them on a label on the back

of the dehmnidifier.

49-7589 12-07JR

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 thefollowing:

• Use this appliance only for its intended • Turn tile dehumidifier OFFandunI)lug it

i)urpose as described in this Owner's
Mannal.

This dehumidifier must be properly
installed and grounded as described

in this manual before it is used.

before cleaning.
GE does not support any servicing of

the dehumidifier. VVestrongly recommend
that you do ,lot attempt to serxdce the

dehumidifier yourself.

Never operate this dehmnidifier in an area
that is likely to accumulate standing water.

If this condition dex>lops, for your safbrv

disconnect the power supply befose

stepping into the water.
Nexer unplug your dehumidifier 1)ypulling

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

Replace immediately all elecedc service
cords that haw become flaved or odserwise
damaged. A damaged power supply cord
must be replaced with a new power supply

cord obtained flom the mannfact/5ier and

not repaired. Do not use a cord flint shows
cracks or abrasion damag_ along its length
or at eiflser rise plug or connector end.

If the receptacle does not match tile plug,

the receptacle must be changed out by a

qualified electrician.

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

For your safety, do not store 05 use
combnsdble materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids ill the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.

All dehumidifiers contain refiigerants,

which under federal law must be remox>d
prior m product disposal. If you are g_tdng

rid of all old product with refrigerants,
check with tile company handling disposal

about what to do.

Do not ttse outdoors.

This dehumidifier is intended %5
indoor residential applications only.

This dehumidifier should not be used
for commercial or industrial applications.

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

For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded.

DO NOT use an adapterplug with this appliance.

Tile power cosd of dfis appliance is equipped
with a 3q)rong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall

outlet to minimize tile possil)iligv of electric

shock hazard fiom this appliance.

Haxe the wall outlet and circuit checked 1)v a

qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is

properly grounded.

_411eie a 2-plong wall outlet is encounmred,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to haxe it 5ei)laced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.

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

This proxqdes the best performance and also
piexents oxerloading house wiring circuits,

which could cause a fire hazard flom
oxerheated 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

Aboutthe controlsonthe dehumidifier.

4houror2 hour High,Medklm

delayoff andLowfan

indicatorlights indicatorlights

4 hour

2 hour

/VOTE'._'_hen the bucket is tull or removed, the

conti'ols cannot be set.

Controls

O Power Pad

Press to turn the dehumidifier on and oil

O Filter Timer

After 250 hours of operation, the Cleanthe

Filterindicator light MII gl()_ to remind you to

clean the filtei: Remove the filter and clean it.
Press to turn off the Clean the Filterlight. See

the Care and Cleaning section.

Humidity Set Control Pads

@

The humidiff level can be set within a range
of 35% RH (Relative Humidity) to 80% RH

(Relative Humidity) in 5% increments or at

COfi)r continuous operation.

/VOTE'.If CO (Continuous) is selected, the

dehumidifier will operate continuously at
its maMm um dehumidification settings if

attached to a hose to drain or until the
bucket is flfll.

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

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

CleantheFilter Continuousoperationon

indicatorlight indicatorlight

Humidity %

'u m

Conti ous Bucket Full

Clean the Filter indicatorlight

ling

When you fi_st use the dehumidifie_; set
the humidity control to 45% or 50%. Mlow
at least 24 l_otu_ fi)r the dehumidifier to

achieve the humidity level. If you still have
damper air than desired, set t'he humidiQ'

level to a lower setting or select ContintlOtlS
for maximum dehumidification.

0 Display

Sho_s the set % humidity level _dfile
setting, then shows the actual (+/- 5%

accm'ac)) room % humidity lmel.

Fan Speed Pad

O

Controls the tim speed.
Press to select either High, Medium or Low

fan speed.
Set the tim control to Highfor maximum

moisture remowfl. When the humidity
has been reduced and quiet operation is

preferred, set the fan control to Medium
or Low.

Delay Off

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%hile the dehumidifier is in operation,
press this pad to set it to automatically mrn

off in 2 hom_ or 4 hom_.

BucketFulllightindicates

bucketneedstobeemptied

orisnotinplaceintheunit

PowerOn

OtherFeatures

BUCKETFULLLight

(;lows when the bucket is ready to be emptied,
or when the bucket is removed or not replaced

in the proper position.

Alarm

]f the bucket is fifll or missing tbr more than three

minutes, an alarm will sound filr about l 0 seconds
to remind you to erupt} and replace the bucket.

Auto Shut Off

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The Water I,evel Control Switch shuts off' the

dehumidifier when the bucket is fifll, or when

the bucket is removed or not replaced in the
proper position.

Auto Defrost

%l_en fix)st builds up on the evaporator coils,
the compressor will cycle off and the tim will

continue to rtm until the fi'ost disappears.

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.

Usingthe dehumidifier, gecom

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

How the Dehumidifier Operates Automatic Defrost

Moist, lmmid air is drawn over a cold refi_igerated

delmmidif)ing coil. Moisture in the air condenses
on this coil and drains into a bucket (or through

a hose and drain).

Dr,x; clean air is drawn through the condenser
where it is heated and discharged out the top grille

into the room.

It isnormalfor the surroundingairto becomeslightly
warmeras thedehumidifieroperates.

Choosinga Location

A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have

little or no effect in dr)ing an ac!jacent enclosed
storage area, such as a closet, unless there is

adequate circulation of air in and out of the area.

• Donotuseoutdoors.

• Thisdehumidifieris intendedforindoorresidential
applicationsonly.Thisdehumidifiershouldnotbe

usedfor commercialorindustrialapplications.

• Placethedehumidifierona smooth,levelfloor
strong enoughto supporttheunit with a full bucket
of water.

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

• Placethedehumidifierin anareawhere the
temperaturewill not fallbelow 4I°F (5°0. Thecoils

can becomecoveredwith frostat temperatures
below41°F,which mayreduceperformance.

• Usethedehumidifierin cooking,laundrg,bathing
and dishwashingareas that haveexcessive

moisture.NOTE:Placethedehumidifieraway
fromthe clothesdryer.

• Usethe dehumidifiertoprevent moisturedamage
anywherebooksor valuablesare stored.

• Usethedehumidifierin a basementto help prevent
moisturedamage.

• Thedehumidifiermustbeoperatedinan enclosed
areato be mosteffective.

• Closeall doors,windows and other outsideopenings
tothe room.

&&]_en fl'ost builds up on the evaporator coils, the

compressor will Q:cle off and the tim will continue
to run until the ti'ost disappears.

_]_en the coil is defrosted, the compressor or tim

will automatically restart and dehumidifying will

I'eStllI/e.

YES NO

12 18" rain. 12 1U rain.

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

Donot attempttoroll the dehumidifieron carpet or

overobjects.

Usingthe dehumidifier.

Always make sure the water bucket is locked into place on the dehumidifier.

Removing Collected Water

Thereare2 ways toremovecollected water."

[] Usethebucket"_&hen the bucket isremoxed,

the unit will shut off. Erupt' and replace the

bucket.

NOTE:Supportbucketwith
bothhandswhen empHing.

IMPORTANT"Do not use thehoseif usingthe
buckettocollect water. Whenthe hoseis

connected,waterwill flow throughit ontothe
floorinsteadof into thebucket.

NOTES:

• Donotremovethebucket whilethe
dehumidifieris operatingorif it hasjust

stoppedoperating.Thismightcausesome
water to drip fromthe drainpan.

• Thebucketmustbe in place andsecurely
seatedfor thedehumidifiertooperate.

[]

Use a hose. _&'ater can be automaticall_
emptied into a floor drain by attaching

a garden water hose (not included).

1. Remove tile bucket fl'om tile fl'ont of
tile unit.

2. Open tile drain cover on tile side of
tile unit.

3. Thread a garden hose (not supplied) onto
tile nozzle, cut to length, and lead it to tile

floor drain.

Sideofunit

4. Replace tile bucket in tile unit.

NOTE:Thebucketmustbein place andsecurely
seatedfor thedehumidifiertooperate.

Water Level

The deh tunidifier will tui'n off a utomaticall_
when tile bucket is fldl, or when tile bucke{ is

remoxed or not replaced in tile proper position.

Thebucket mustbe replacedin the properpositionfor
thedehumidifierto work. Thelightwill be on and the
dehumidifierwill not runff thebucketis notin the

proper position.

Careand cleaning of the 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.

Water Bucket

Toclean'.

Every few week_, clean the bucket to prevent
growth of mold, mildew and bacmria. Partially fill

the bucket with clean water and add a little mild
detergent. Swish it around in the bucket, empty

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 fi'ont grille should be
checked and cleaned at least eve_' 250 hom_ of

()l)eI';Itioll or I//oI'e oJ[[en if necess}lI "V,

_Mier 250 houi_ ot operation, the Clean the Filter

indicator light will glow to remind you to clean the
film_: Remove the filter and clean it. Replace the

filter and press the Filter Timerpad to turn off the

Clean the Filter light.
Toremove:

Remove the bucket. Grasp the filter edge, and pull
it straight down and out.

Toclean:

Clean the filter with wamL soapy water: Rinse and
let the filter dry beti)re replacing it.

NOTE."DONOT rinse orput the filter in an automatic

dishwasher

CAUTION:DoNoroperatetbedebumidifier

without afilter becausedirt and lint will clog it and reduce

performance.

NOTE:Avoidusinga dishwasherto cleanthe filter

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Troubleshootingtips...S e ime,,,money!Reviewthechartbelowfirstandyoumaynotneedtocallforservice,

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Dehumidifier The dehmnidifier • Make sure the delmmidifier's plug is i)ushed 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 filse or reset the breaker:

Dehumidifier has reached its "The dehumidifier automatically turns off when either
preset level or bucket is full. condition occurs. Change to a lower setting or erupt)'

the bucket and replace prol)erly:

Bucket is not in the • The bucket Inust be in place and securely seated fin" the
proper position, dehumidifier to operate.

Power failure. • There is a protective tilne delay (up to 3 Ininutes) to

prevent tripping of the compressor overload. For this
reason, the unit may not start n/mnal dehtuniclil_ng

fin" 3 minutes alter it is turned back on.

Dehumidifier does not Did not allow enough time "X._q/en f]ist installed, allow at least 24 l_otus to maintain
dry the airas #should to remove the moisture, the desired dryness.

Airflow is restricted. • Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or flu'niture

blocking the front ()r back of the dehumidilie_: See the

Choosing a Location section.
Dirty f'dter. • See the Care and Cleaning section.
The HmnidJty Con_ol may • For drier ai_; press the • pad and set to a lower percent

not be set low enough. \:llue (%) OI" lit CO (con[intlOtlS) toI" Ill}lXillltlll]

deh umidilication.

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

Clothes dryer may be • Install the dehumidifier away fl'om the (lrve_:
blowing moisture-laden The dryer should be xented'to the outside.
air into the room.

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

remowll rate. Models are designed to be operated at
temperatures al)ove 41°F (5°C).

Dehumidifier runs Area to be dehumidified "The capacib roI your dehumidifier may not be adequate.
too much is too large.

Doors and windows axe open. • Close all do(n_ and windows 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 minutes. See the Automatic Defrost section.

is below 41°F (5°C).

Controls cannot be set The compressor will turn off "This is nomml. Wait approximately 3 minutes and set the

mad the fan will automatically tim as desired.
continue to run for

approximately 3 minutes at a
fLxed setting.

Fan noise Air is moving through • This is nomml.

Water on floor Hose connection may be loose. • Check the hose c(mnecfion. See the Removing Collected

the dehumidifier.

Intend to use the bucket to
collect water, but a hose

is attached.

Water section.

"Discomaect the hose if using the bucket to collect water:

See the Removing Collected Watersection.

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