Dehumidifier
Con ten ts
Adapter Plug
Air Direction
Model and Serial Numbers 2,
Problem Solver
5
6
3
5
Appliance Registration
Defrost
Repair Service
Safety Instructions
7
2
2
4
Care and Cleaning
Condenser Coils
5
6
User Maintenance Instructions
5
Back Cover
Control Settings
4,5
Water Overflow Control 5
Electrical Requirements
3
Extension Cords
Grille and Cabinet
3
6
Grounding
3
Humidity Control
4,5
Models
GE
Electrical
Read Carefully.
Use of
How to connect
electricity
cords
Use of adapter plug
units)
not recommended
Because of potential safety
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against use
of an adapter plug. However, if you
still elect to use an adapter, where
local codes permit, a
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord. However,
For personal safety, this
appliance must be properly
grounded.
The power cord of this appliance
is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with
a standard three-prong (grounding)
wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
if you
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a listed 3-wire grounding
to use an extension
maybe made to a
properly grounded {we-prong wall
type appliance extension cord having
a grounding type plug and outlet
and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and
120 volts.
outlet by use of a
listed adapter
(Fig. 2) available at most local
hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
PLUGS NOT
PR
MET
P
I
INSURE PROPER
EXISTS
BEFORE USE
ON
1
BEFORE
Fig. 2
Have the wall outlet and circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
The larger slot in the adapter must
be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the
power cord.
Where a standard two-prong
wall outlet is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
Attaching adapter
ground terminal to
outlet cover
screw does not ground appliance
unless cover screw is metal, and
not insulated, and wall outlet is
grounded through house wiring. You
should have circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.
DO NOT, UNDER
CUT
OR
THE
PRONG
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, always
hold the adapter with one hand. If
this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with
repeated use.
THE
CORD.
Should the adapter ground
terminal
DO
USE the
appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
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Dehumidifier
How it
Humidity Control
The
3 or 4 days that you have
your dehumidifier, run it at “10”
to allow it to remove large amounts
of accumulated moisture from the
room. When the room has reached
the desired humidity level, the
amount of moisture removed from
the air will be considerably less.
Rotate the Humidity Control knob
toward “l” until the dehumidifier
shuts off. The Humidity Control
will automatically maintain the
desired dryness in the room.
Moist, humid air is drawn over a
cold, refrigerated dehumidifying
coil. Moisture in the air condenses
on this coil and then drains into a
bucket (or through a hose into a
drain). Dry, clean air is then drawn
over the condenser where it is
actually heated several degrees and
discharged out the front grille into
the room. It is normal for the
surrounding air to become slightly
warmer as the dehumidifier
A Humidity Control, built into
your dehumidifier, automatically
maintains a selected humidity level.
It starts the dehumidifier when the
humidity is high and shuts it off
when the humidity is low.
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2
operates. This warming effect
When the dehumidifier is
turned on and the dehumidifying
coil is dry, a light coating of frost
will appear. This is normal. The
frost will usually disappear in 30 to
45 minutes.
FULL
further reduces the relative
OFF
CONTINUOUS
humidity of the surrounding air.
HUMIDITY CONTROL
For
If room temperature goes below
frost may accumulate on the
dehumidification
The Humidity Control has settings
dehumidifying coil, reducing the
unit’s operating efficiency. On Auto
Defrost models, the compressor
will shut off automatically until the
coil reaches the correct operating
temperature. The fan will continue
to run to aid in the defrosting. For
models without the Auto Defrost
feature, we recommend that you
turn the Humidity Control knob to
“l” to allow the coil to defrost.
Then turn it back to your desired
setting.
from “l” to
Turning the
control knob to “10” provides the
greatest amount of dehumidification,
turning it to “l” provides the least.
Even when the Humidity Control is
set at
the dehumidifier will
run continuously during particularly
humid periods due to seepage of
humid air into the room through
Re frig e ra tion
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Unit
SIDE VIEW
the
around doors and windows
and through the use of clothes dryers
and similar equipment that add
moisture to the air. The continuous
operation of the dehumidifier during
such humid periods is normal and
necessary to maintain desired
conditions.
When locating the dehumidifier,
be sure to place it where there is no
restriction to the air flow either into
the coil at the rear or from the front
grille. Good air circulation through
the appliance is essential to efficient
operation.
The Auto Defrost feature is also
designed to prevent excessive on-off
cycling, and under certain conditions
may allow the frost to remain on
the coil for some time before the
compressor shuts off and the frost
is cleared. This is not unusual.
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For
drain-off
On other models, a float rises and
activates the water overflow control
that turns the FULL light on and
stops dehumidification before the
bucket overflows.
To remove collected water
of water
Your dehumidifier has a plastic
bucket that catches the water that is
removed from the air, an automatic
water overflow control, and a
signal light that glows when the
bucket is full.
Attach a suitable length of standard
garden hose (not supplied). A male
thread is provided on the drain or
water bucket.
Before removing the bucket, move
the control cord attached to the float
to the OFF (up) position. This will
keep the float up and prevent the
dehumidifier from operating when
the bucket is not in place.
.
On some models, weight of water
in the bucket triggers a switch at the
bottom rear of the dehumidifier
that stops the unit and turns the
FULL light on when the bucket
is nearly full.
Care & Cleaning
Unplug dehumidifier before
cleaning.
Occasionally the dehumidifier will
require cleaning. Use a vacuum
cleaner attachment or brush to
clean the front grille. The best way
to clean the dehumidifying coil is
by the use of a soft brush when the
soil is soft and wet. (If allowed to
dry and harden, it will be difficult
to remove and must be soaked and
softened. )
Cord to
OFF
‘ Full
of
Water
Do not allow a lot of water to enter
the electrical/machine compartment
through the circular opening behind
the coil. Use a squirt bottle or
//
Before
empty it, turn
the bucket to
Humidity Control
/ ,
knob to “1 This will prevent the
dehumidifier from operating when
the bucket is not in place.
syringe so you can control
water.
replacing the bucket, move
the control cord to the ON (down)
position and make sure the float
hangs freely inside the bucket.
emptying the bucket, hang it
on the bucket supports on each side
and push it all the way in.
After replacing the bucket, be
sure to turn the Humidity Control
knob back to the desired setting.
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Solver
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND
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in. Plug
have been bumped
or circuit breaker may have
DOES
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Frost
room temperature dropping below
models without Auto Defrost), caused by
Humidity Control knob to “l” to allow
coil to defrost, then reset it when the room warms up.
dehumidifier was
not enough time
for it to
DEHUMIDIFIER
“DOES NOT DRY THE
SHOULD”
remove the
amount of moisture that had accumulated in the room. As long as
three or four days, with the Humidity Control knob set at
maybe
to
achieve and maintain
desired dryness.
will restrict air
reduce
efficiency.
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maybe
too
control knob to a higher setting.
closed.
and/or windows may not be
moisture-laden air into
room.
models
connection
control
dehumidifier for continuous
WATER ON FLOOR
drain-off.
.
may not be suspended freely in bucket.
into the dehumidifier.
other
Bucket not
supports. Seepage 5.
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If You Need Service
To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
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YOUR GENERAL
DEHUMIDIFIER
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Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or
check to establish warranty period.
This warranty is extended to the
original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for use in the 48
mainland states, Alaska, Hawaii
and Washington,
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor to
repair or replace
that fails because of
a manufacturing defect.
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer Care” servicers during
normal working hours.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through fifth year
from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, parts
and service labor to repair or
replace
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GENERAL ELECTRIC
SERVICE, GENERAL
SERVICE or
(the compressor, condenser,
dehumidifying
and all
tubing) that fails because of a
manufacturing defect.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
CARE@ SERVICE.
For each of the above warranties:
You must take the dehumidifier to a
General Electric Factory Service
Center or a General Electric
Customer Care” Servicer and pick
it up following service. In-home
service is also available, but you
must pay for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
. Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
● Improper installation.
WHAT IS
COVERED
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer. You
are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
●
Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
● Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
Read your Use and Care
material. If you then have any
questions about operating the
product, please contact your
dealer or our Consumer Affairs
office at the address below, or call,
toll free:
. Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
GE Answer
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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Warrantor: General Electric Company
help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
If
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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