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Dehumidifying
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Never operate this dehumidifier
area that is
using this dehumidifier, always follow basic
including the
to
standing water. this rendition
safety
develops, for your safety
the power supply
before stepping into the water.
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Repair or
cords that have
immediately electric service
or otherwise
not use a
shows
or
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Use this
for its intended purpose as
this Use and Guide.
abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug
or end
dehumidifier
before it is See grounding instructions in the
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grounded
INSTRUCTIONS
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Appearance may vary
How It
denser
humid air is drawn over a
Moisture in the condenses on this
refrigerated dehumidifying
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
into the room. It is
as the
humidity of the surrounding air.
heated several degrees and discharged out the front
for the surrounding air to
operates. This warming effect further
warmer
the relative
Selecting a
A dehumidifier
in a
1. Place the dehumidifier in a
2. The dehumidifier must be operated 3.
in an enclosed area to be most
basement
have
or no
that does not restrict air flow into
the rear
in drying an
area, such as a
adequate circulation of air in and out
of the area. It maybe necessary to
enclosed storage
there is
effective.
doors, windows
or out the front grill.
and other outside openings to the
room. The effectiveness of the
dehumidifier depends on the rate
at which new moisture laden air
enters the room.
a
dehumidifier in the
area for satisfactory drying.
For
Dehumidification
the dehumidifier is
turned on and the
Humidity
is set at “10,” the
dehumidifying
This is
within 60 minutes.
is dry, a light coating of frost
will usually run continuously during rally humid
This is due to humid air seeping into the room through the
walls, around doors and windows and through the use of
clothes dryers and other equipment that add moisture to
the air. This continuous operation is
The frost will usually disappear
If room temperature goes below
accumulate on the dehumidifying coil, reducing the unit’s
operating efficiency. The Auto Defrost control will shut
the compressor off
the correct operating temperature. The fan will continue
to run to aid in the defrosting.
frost may
3
or 4 days that you have your
the coil reaches
set the Humidity Control at “10” and the Fan Control
This
allow it to remove large amounts of
moisture
the set humidity level,
the air
knob toward “l”
The Humidity
desired dryness the room.
in the room.
the room has reached
amount of moisture removed
The Auto Defrost
is
designed to prevent
be considerably less. Turn the Humidity
on-off cycling, and under
may allow the frost to remain on the
before the compressor shuts off and the frost is cleared.
This is not unusual.
renditions
for some time
the
shuts off.
maintain the
T
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Remove
Water (appearance may
Your
has an open or closed bucket that catches the water that
is removed from the air, an automatic water
light that glows when the bucket is
control, and a
Both the open and closed bucket models are
switch which stops the unit before the bucket
again after the bucket is emptied and
with an Auto Shut Off
and turns the unit on
After emptying the bucket, hang it on the bucket supports on each side.
For continuous drain-off of water, drill a 3/16” to 3/8” hole in the center
of the bucket hose connection and attach a standard garden hose (not
supplied). A
thread is provided on the water bucket.
To
the hose connection on the bucket, use any standard hose end cap.
fan motor has been permanently
Unplug dehumidifier before cleaning.
the dehumidifier will require cleaning.
lubricated.
Dust the outer cabinet with an oil-free cloth or wash
with warm water. Use a vacuum cleaner attachment or
brush to clean the front grille.
the dehumidifying coil is by the use of a soft brush
when the is soft and wet. (If to dry and
best way to clean
harden, it will be difficult to remove and must be
soaked and softened.)
Do not allow a lot of water to enter the
electrical/machine compartment through the circular
opening behind the
Use a squirt bottle or syringe
so you
control the water. Do not spray the coil
with a hose.
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OWNER: Keep these instructions for future
Electrical
Please Read
If the
you
a
personal safety, this dehumidifier
must be properly grounded.
PREFERRED
plan to use is
prong outlet, it is your
personal responsibility
to have it replaced with
a properly grounded
prong
Electrical Requirements
Do not change the plug on the power cord of this
dehumidifier.
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Follow
electrical codes or local males and
INSURE PROPER
GROUND
BEFORE USE
e
house wiring may present special
Figure 1
a
electrician.
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115-volt models require a
grounded outlet protected with a
fuse or circuit breaker.
DO NOT,
time delay
(GROUND)
CORD.
CUT OR REMOVE_
PRONG
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plug
mates with a standard 3-prong
es the
of electric
1).
from the
shock
Use of Adapter Plug (115-volt models
the power
always hold the adapter with one hand
plug with the other hand. this is not done, the adapter
from the adapter,
of potential safety
under
the
renditions, we
adapter plug. However,
a temporary
permit. Use a
hardware stores and make sure the 2-prong
properly
checked by a
is properly grounded
recommend against use of an
elect to use an
may be made where
adapter, at most
ground
is likely to break with repeated use.
the adapter DO NOT
a proper ground has
codes
USE
2). You
have the circuit
been
electrician to make sure the
Use of Extension Cords
you put the adapter plug into the
make
provides
of
conditions, we strongly
an cord. However,
safety
under
against the use of
sure the
prong goes into the larger slot.
the proper
in the
of the power cord. For
screw the adapter to the
screw.
elect to use an
proper grounding, you must
using the
it is absolutely necessary that it be a
3-wire grounding type
rating of the
to or greater than the branch circuit
rating nameplate of the dehumidifier.
cord.
in amperes must be
shown on the
PLUGS NOT
INSURE PROPER-GROUND AND FIRM
CONNECTION BEFORE USE
2
Screwing the adapter to the cover screw
the dehumidifier
not ground
1. The
wiring;
is
grounded through the
2.
cover screw is
not
USE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped loose.
fuse
have blown or circuit breaker may have tripped
Bucket may not be pushed
the way into the dehumidifier.
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The dryness level you selected has been reached. The dehumidifier
shuts off when selected amount of moisture has been removed from the air. If you
want to remove more moisture, turn the Humidity
“10”. After the
dehumidifier starts, reset the control to the desired setting.
“Water in the bucket (on some models) has reached its preset level. Dehumidifier
Empty bucket and return bucket to position.
turns off when this
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Dehumidifier is not turned on. Turn the Humidity to
not enough time was
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When the dehumidifier was
for it to
the room. As long
maybe required
remove the large amount of moisture that had
as three four days, with the Humidity
to achieve and maintain the desired dryness.
NOT DRY THE
SHOULD”
knob set at
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Objects blocking front or back of
restrict air flow and reduce efficiency.
Humidity
Doors
may be set too low. Turn control knob to a higher setting.
windows may not be closed
dryer may be blowing moisture-laden air into the
has a low fan speed move it to
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Room temperature is too low. Unit
not operate
See the
if the room
Conditions.
temperature is below
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Area to dehumidified is too large.
is adequate.
Windows or doors near dehumidifier are open to
with your alder to see if capacity
windows or
to outside.
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Humidity
the Humidity
set at
or “continuous”. The dehumidifier
not turn off if
is set at ‘continuousn.
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The dehumidifier has been turned on
This
or the room temperature below 65° F.
Frost
FROST
ON
due to refrigerant rushing through the
60
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Air is moving through the dehumidifier. This is a
sound
continuous
NOISE IS
A FAN
may be loose if hose is attached to
ON FLOOR
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Bucket may
Bucket not hung
be
the way into
bucket
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under
LIMITED ONE-YEAR
This warranty is
to
WHAT IS COVERED
the original purchaser and any
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
succeeding owner for products
charge,
and
labor to
of the
‘or ‘se ‘n ‘he 48
states, Alaska, Hawaii
repair or replace
and Washington,
dehumidifier that fails because of
a manufacturing defect.
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory
Centers or by our authorized
Customer
normal working hours.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
servicers during
For
second through fifth year
from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge,
Should your appliance need
during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
and service labor to repair or
replace any
of
system (the compressor,
condenser, dehumidifying coil
and all connecting tubing) that fails
of a manufacturing defect.
For each of the above warranties:
You must take the dehumidifier to
a General Electric Factory
Center or a General Electric
Customer
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.
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Improper installation.
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Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended
purpose or used
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
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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
your dealer or our Consumer
Affairs office at the address below,
or call, toll free:
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Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
WARRANTOR IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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