GE AHR40 Dehumidifier User Manual


 
Usingthe dehumidifier, gecom
When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit continuously 24 hours.
How the Dehumidifier Operates Automatic Defrost
Moist, lmmid air is drawn over a cold refi_igerated
delmmidif)ing coil. Moisture in the air condenses
on this coil and drains into a bucket (or through
a hose and drain).
Dr,x; clean air is drawn through the condenser
where it is heated and discharged out the top grille
into the room.
It isnormalforthe surroundingair to becomeslightly
warmeras thedehumidifieroperates.
&&]_en fl'ost builds up on the evaporator coils, the
compressor will Q:cle off and the tim will continue
to run until the ti'ost disappears.
_]_en the coil is defrosted, the compressor or tim
will automatically restart and dehumidifying will
I'eStllI/e.
Choosing a Location
A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have
little or no effect in dr)ing an ac!jacent enclosed
storage area, such as a closet, unless there is
adequate circulation of air in and out of the area.
Donotuseoutdoors.
Thisdehumidifieris intendedforindoorresidential
applicationsonly.Thisdehumidifiershouldnotbe
usedfor commercialor industrialapplications.
Placethedehumidifierona smooth,levelfloor
strong enoughto supporttheunit with a full bucket
of water.
Allowatleast 12-18inchesof airspace onallsides
of theunitfor goodair circulation.
Placethedehumidifierin anarea where the
temperaturewill not fallbelow 4I°F (5°0. Thecoils
can becomecoveredwith frostat temperatures
below41°F,which mayreduceperformance.
Usethedehumidifierin cooking,laundrg,bathing
and dishwashingareasthat haveexcessive
moisture.NOTE:Placethedehumidifieraway
fromthe clothesdryer.
Usethe dehumidifiertoprevent moisturedamage
anywherebooks or valuablesare stored.
Usethedehumidifierin a basementto help prevent
moisturedamage.
Thedehumidifiermustbe operatedin an enclosed
areato be mosteffective.
Closeall doors,windows and otheroutsideopenings
tothe room.
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12 18"rain. 12 1U rain.
NOTE"Thedehumidifierhas rollerstoaid placement,
but it shouldonlybe rolled onsmooth,flat surfaces.
Donot attempttoroll the dehumidifieron carpet or
overobjects.