GE AHE40 User Manual

Dehumidifier  
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How the Dehumidifier  
Control............................................2  
Consumer  
and Cleaning  
Appliance  
Dehumidifying  
GrilleandCabinet...........................................4  
Phone Numbers ..........................7  
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2  
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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.  
Repair or  
cords that have  
immediately electric service  
or otherwise  
not use a  
shows  
or  
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  
. . . .  
grounded  
INSTRUCTIONS  
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GE  
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.  
Follow  
electrical codes or local males and  
INSURE PROPER  
GROUND  
BEFORE USE  
e
house wiring may present special  
Figure 1  
a
electrician.  
.“  
115-volt models require a  
grounded outlet protected with a  
fuse or circuit breaker.  
DO NOT,  
time delay  
(GROUND)  
CORD.  
CUT OR REMOVE_  
PRONG  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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  
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.  
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  
Dehumidifier is not turned on. Turn the Humidity to  
not enough time was  
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  
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  
Room temperature is too low. Unit  
not operate  
See the  
if the room  
Conditions.  
temperature is below  
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.  
Humidity  
the Humidity  
set at  
or “continuous”. The dehumidifier  
not turn off if  
is set at ‘continuousn.  
The dehumidifier has been turned on  
This  
or the room temperature below 65° F.  
Frost  
FROST  
ON  
due to refrigerant rushing through the  
60  
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  
Bucket may  
Bucket not hung  
be  
the way into  
bucket  
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Staple sales slip or  
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YOUR GE DEHUMIDIFIER  
here. Proof of original purchase date  
is needed to obtain  
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.  
Improper installation.  
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.  
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:  
Replacement of house fuses or  
resetting of circuit breakers.  
WARRANTOR IS  
RESPONSIBLE FOR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
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may not apply to you. This warranty gives you  
To what your legal rights are in your state, consult your  
the exclusion or  
of  
or consequential damages, so the *eve  
or exclusion  
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
or state consumer  
or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company  
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:  
Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, 40225  
Pub  
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Printed in the United States  

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