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Safety Instructions ............ 2, 3

Operating Instructions

About the Controls

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

Automatic Defrost ............... 5

Choosing a i,ocation ............. 5

How the Dehumidifier Operates ...5

Removing Collected Water ....... 6

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

Care and Cleaning

Air Filter ...................... 7

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

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

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

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Serial #

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

For your safety, 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 for its intended

purpose as described in this Owner's
Manual.

• Th_ dehumidifier must be properly

irtstalled and grounded as described
in this manual before it Lsused.

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

If this condition develops, for your s_ety
disconnect the power supply betbre
stopping into the water

Never unplug your dehumidifier by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.

Replace immediately all dectfic service
cords that have become flayed or otherwise

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

cord obtained from the manufacturer 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
befbre cleaning.

GE does not support any servicing of
the dehumidifier. We strongly recommend
that you do not attempt to service the
dehumidifier yourself.

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 refiigerants,

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

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

about what to do.
Do not use outdoor.
This dehumidifier is intended for

indoor residential applications only.
This dehumidifier should not be used

for commercial or industrial applications.

If the receptacle does not match the plug,
the receptacle must be changed out by a
qualified electrician.

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

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 NOTusean 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 fiom this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician m make sure the outlet is
properly _ounded.

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Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encounmred,

it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.

The dehumidifier should always be
plugged into its own individual electrical
outlet, which has a voltage rating matching
the rating plate.

This provides the best perfbrmance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits,

which could cause a fire hazard fiom
overheamd 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 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 the electrical rating of the cord be
15 amperes (minimum) and 195 volts.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe controlsonthe dehumidifier.

4houror2 hour High,Medium

detayoff andLow fan

indicatorbights indicatorbights

4 hour

2 hour

NOTE:_¥hen the bucket is full or removed, the

Contro/s

controls cannot be set.

O Power Pad

Press to turn the dehumidifier on and off:

High
Nediul

Low

O Filter Timer

After 250 hours of operation, the Clean the

Filter indicator light will glox_ to remind you to

clean the filtel: Remove the filter and clean it.

Press to turn off the Clean the Filterlight. See
the CareandCleaningsection.

Humidity Set Control Pads

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

(Relative Humidity) in 5% increments or at

COfor continuous operation.

NOTE: If CO (Continuous) is selected, the
dehumidifier will operate continuously at

its maximum dehumidification settings if

attached m a hose m drain or undl the

bucket is flfll.

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

For damper aix; press tim • pad and set
to a higher percent value (%).

CleantheFilter

indicatorlight

Humidity %

Continuousoperationon

indicatorlight

Continuous

Cteen the Filter

When you first use the dehumidifiei; set
the humidit T conuol m 45% or 50%. Aflow

at least 24 hours for the dehumidifier to
achieve file humidity level. If you still have

damper mr titan desired, set the humidity
level to a lower setting or select Continuous

for maximum dehumidification.

Display

Shows the set % humidity level while
setting, then shows the actual (+/- 5%
accuracy) room % humidity level.

Fan Speed Pad

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Controls the fan speed.
Press to select either High, Mediumor Low

fan speed.
Set the fan control to High for maximum

moisture removal. 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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While the dehumidifier is in operation,

press this pad to set it to automatically turn
off in 2 hours or 4 hours.

Bucket Full

BucketFulllightindicates
bucketneedstobeemptied
orisnotinplaceintheunit

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PowerOn

indicator light

OtherFeatures

BUCKETFULLLight

Glowswhen the bucket is ready to be emptied,
or when the bucket isremoved or not replaced

in the proper position.

Alarm

If the bucket is full or missing for more than 3
mintttes, m_alarm _dll sotmd for abottt 10 seconds

to remind you to empty mad replace the bucket.

AutoShutOff

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The Water Level Control Switch shuts off the

dehumidifier when the bucket is full, or when

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

AutoDefrost

When frost builds up on file evaporator coils,

the compressor will cycle off and the fan will
continue m run until the frost disappears.

PowerOutage

In the case of a power outage or interruption,
the unit will automa6cally restart, in the settings

last used, after the power isrestored.

Usingthe dehumidifier, geoom

When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit continuously for24 hours.

How the Dehumidifier Operates Automatic Defrost

Moist, humid air is drawn over a cold refligerated
dehumidifying coil. Moisulre in the air condenses

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

DD,, clean air is drawn through the condenser

where it is heated and discharged out the top grille

into the room.

It isnormalfor thesurroundingair to becomeslightly

warmeras thedehumidifieroperates.

Choosing a Location

A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have

litde or no effbct in &Ting an adjacent enclosed
storage area, such as a closet, unless there is

adequate circulation of air in and out of the area.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Thisdehumidifieris intendedforindoorresidential
applicationsonly.Thisdehumidifiershouldnot be

usedfor commercialor industrialapplications.

• Placethedehumidifieron asmooth,levelfloorstrong
enoughtosupport theunit with a full bucket ofwater.

• Allow atleast 12-18inches of air space onallsides
of theunit for goodair circulation.

• Placethedehumidifierin an area wherethe
temperaturewillnot failbelow 41°F(5°C).Thecoils

can becomecoveredwith frostat temperatures
below41°F,which mayreduce performance.

• Usethe dehumidifierin cooking,laundry,bathing
and dishwashingareasthathave excessive

moisture.NOTE:Placethedehumidifieraway
from theclothesdryer.

• Usethe dehumidifierto prevent moisturedamage
anywherebooksor valuablesarestored.

• Usethe dehumidifierin abasementto help prevent
moisturedamage.

• Thedehumidifiermustbe operatedin an enclosed
area tobe most effective.

• Closeall doors,windowsandotheroutsideopenings
to theroom.

x_qlen flost builds up on the evaporator coils, the

compressor will cycle off" and the fan will continue
to run un61 the frost disappears.

X_qmn the coil is deflosted, the compressor or fan
will automatically restart and dehumidifying will

restllile.

YES NO

12" 18" rain.

12" 18" rain.

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NOTE:Thedehumidifierhasrollers toaid placement,
but itshould onlybe rolledonsmooth,flat surfaces.

Donot attempttoroll thedehumidifieroncarpet or
over objects.

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Usingthe dehumidifier.

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

Removing Collected Water

Thereare2 waystoremovecollected water.

[_ Usethebucket._When the bucket is iemoved,

the unit will shut off: Empty and replace
the bucket.

NOTE:Supportbucketwith
bothhandswhenemptying.

IMPORTANT'.Donot usethehoseif using

thebucketto collect water.Whenthe hose

is connected,water will flow through # onto

thefloorinsteadof intothe bucket.

NOTES:

• Donotremove the bucketwhile the
dehumidifieris operatingorif #hasjust

stoppedoperating.Thismight causesome
water todrip from thedrainpan.

• Thebucketmustbein place andsecurely
seatedfor thedehumidifiertooperate.

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Use a hose. X_rateI can be automatically

emptied into a floor drain by attaching
a garden water hose (not included).

1. Remove the bucket flom the flont of
the unit.

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

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

to the floor drain.

Sideofunit

4. Replace the bucket in the unit.

NOTE:Thebucketmustbeinplace andsecurely
seatedfor thedehumidifiertooperate.

Water Level

The dehumidifiei will tmn off automatically

when the bucket is flfll, or when the bucket is

removed or not replaced in the proper position.

Thebucket mustbe replaced in the properposition

for thedehumidifierto work. Thelight will beon
and thedehumidifierwill notrun if thebucketis not

in theproper position.

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Careand cleaning ofthe dehumidifier, ge.com

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

Grille and Case

Tocleanthecase:

Use water and a mild detergent. Do not use

bleach or abrasives.

Water Bucket

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Eve U few weeks, clean the bucket m prevent

growth of mold, mildew and bactelJa. Partially fill
the bucket with clean water and add a little mild

demrgent. Swish it around in the bucket, empty
and rinse.

NOTE:Donot useadishwashertocleanthe

water bucket.

Toremove:

Remove the bucket and pour out any wateI.

Toreplace:

Slide the bucket into the dehumidifieL

Tocleanthefrontgrille:

Use a vacuunl attachment or brush.

NOTE:Thebucketmustbeinplace andsecurely seated
for the dehumidifierto operate.

A# Filter

The air filmr behind file flont grille should
be checked and cleaned at least eveI y 250 hours

of operation or more often if necessm y.

Aider 250 hems of operation, the CleantheFilter

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

filter and press the Filter 77merpad m mrn off the

CleantheFilterlight.

Toremove:

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

Toclean'.

Clean file filter wifll warm, soapy wami. Rinse
and let the filter di y before replacing it.

NOTE:DONOTrinseorput the filterin an automatic
dishwasher.

NOTE:Avoidusinga dishwashertoclean thefilter.

CAUTION:DoNoropere,e,hedehumidifier

withoutafilterbecausedirtandlintwill clogit andreduce

performance.

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Troubleshootingtips...Savetimeandmoney:Reviewthecha belowhrstandyoumaynotneedtoca,forservice.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dehumidifier The dehumidifier * Make sure the dehumidifier's plug is pushed completely

does not start is unplugged, into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit • Gheck the house disc/circuit breaker box and replace
breaker is tripped, the filse or reset the breakeL

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 empty

the bucket and replace properly.

Bucket is not in the * The bucket must be in place and securely seared for the
proper position, dehumidifier m operam.

Power failure. • There is a protective time delay (up to 3 minutes) to

prevent tripping of the compressor overload. Fox this
reason, the unit m W not start norm_d dehumidifying

for 3 minums after it is turned back on.

Dehumidifier does not Did not allow enough time • When fixst instaUed, allow at least 24 hours m maintain

dry the air as #should to remove the moisture, file desired dxyness.

Airflow is restricted. • Make sure dlere are no curtains, blinds or filrniture

blocking die flont or back of file debumidifieL See file

Choosing a Location section.

Dirty filter. • See die Care and Cleaning section.
The Humidity Control may • Fox drier ai_; press the • pad and set m a lower percent

not be set low enough, value (%) or at CO (continuous) for maximum

dehumidification.

Doors and windows may not • Check that all doors, windows and other openings
he closed tightly, are securely closed.

Clothes dryer may be • Install the dehumidifier away flom the dryeL
blowing moisture-laden The dryer should be vented to the outside.

air into the room.

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

removal rate. Models are designed to be operated at
temperatures above 41°F (5°(;).

Dehumidifierruns Area to be dehumidified • The capacity ofyoux dehumidifiex may not be adequam.

toomuch is too large.

Doors and windows are open. • (;lose all doors and windows to die outside.

Frost appears on Dehumidifier has been turned • This is normal. Frost will usuaUy disappear
the coils on recently, or room temperature wifldn 60 minutes. See the Automatic Defrost secdon.

is below 41°F (5°C).

Controls cannot be set • This is normal. "Wait approximately 3 minutes and set the

Fan noise Air is moving through • This is normal.

The compressor will turn off
and the fan will automatically

continue to run for
approximately 3 minutes at a

fixed setting.

the dehumidifier.

fan as desired.

Water onfloor Hose connection may be loose. • Gheck the hose connection. See file Removing Collected

Water secdon.

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

is attached.

• Disconnect the hose if using the bucket to collect WamL

See the Removing Collected Water section.

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