GE AHG40LH Dehumidifier User Manual


 
Usingthe dehumidifier. GEAppliances.com
When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit continuously 24 hours.
How the Dehumidifier Operates
Moist, hmnid air is drawn over a cold refrigerated
dehunfidif_'ing coil. Moisture in the air condenses
on this coil and drains into a bucket (or through
the bucket into a hose and drain).
Dry, clean air is drawn through the condenser
where it is heated and discharged out the fl'ont
grille into the room.
It is normal for the surrounding air to become slightly
warmer as the dehumidifier operates.
This wamfing effect flu'ther reduces the relative
humidit), ot the SmTotmding ai_:
O0ndenser
GardenhoseconnectorBucket Compressor
Humidib/sensor
Dry air out
Choosing a Location
A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have
little or no effect in dDing an ac!iacent enclosed
storage area, such as a closet, mfless there is
adequate circulation of air in and out of the area.
Placethedehumidifieronasmooth,levelfloor
strongenoughto supporttheunit with a full bucket
of water.
Allowatleast 12-18inchesof airspace on allsides
of theunitfor goodair circulation.
Placethedehumidifier& anarea where the
temperaturewill not fallbelow 65°t:(18°C).Thecoils
can becomecoveredwith frostat temperatures
below65°F,which mayreduceperformance.
Usethedehumidifier& cooking,laundnA,bathing
and dishwashingareasthathaveexcessive
moisture.NOTE:Placethe dehumidifieraway
fromthe clothesdryer.
Usethe dehumidifiertoprevent moisturedamage
anywherebooksor valuablesare stored.
Usethedehumidifier& a basementto help prevent
moisturedamage.
Thedehumidifiermustbe operatedin an enclosed
areato be mosteffective.
Closeall doors,windows andother outsideopenings
to theroom.
YES NO
12 18"rain.
NOTE"Thedehumidifierhas rollerstoaid placement,
but it shouldonlyberolled onsmooth,flatsurfaces.
Donot attempttoroll thedehumidifieron carpet or
overobjects.
Automatic Defrost
When the dehmnidifier control senses fix)st
builduI) on the ewq_orator coil, it will automatically
shut off the compressm: The tim will continue
to Hm to draw air across the coil and melt the fl'ost.
When the coil is defl'osted, the compressor Mll
automatically restart and dehmnidif_ing will resume.