GE AHW30 Usingthe dehumidifier, gecom, How the Dehumidifier, Operates, Automatic Defrost, Yesno

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Usingthe dehumidifier,

Usingthe dehumidifier,

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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

&&]_en

fl'ost

builds

up on

the

evaporator

coils,

the

delmmidif)ing

coil. Moisture in the

air condenses

compressor

will Q:cle off and

the tim will continue

on

this

coil and

drains

into

a bucket

 

(or

through

to run

until

the

ti'ost disappears.

 

 

a hose and drain).

 

 

 

 

 

 

_]_en

the coil is

defrosted,

the compressor

or tim

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr,x; clean air

is drawn

through

the

condenser

will automatically

restart

and

dehumidifying

will

where

it is heated

and

discharged

out

the

top grille

I'eStllI/e.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

into

the room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is normal for the surroundingair to become slightly warmer as the dehumidifier operates.

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.

Do notuseoutdoors.

Thisdehumidifieris intendedforindoorresidential applications only. Thisdehumidifiershould not be used for commercial or industrial applications.

Place the dehumidifier on a smooth, level floor strong enoughto support the unit with a full bucket of water.

Allowatleast 12-18inches of airspace on allsides of the unit for good air circulation.

Place the dehumidifierin an area where the temperaturewill not fall below 4I°F (5°0. Thecoils can become covered with frost at temperatures below 41°F,which may reduce performance.

Use the dehumidifierin cooking,laundrg,bathing and dishwashingareas that have excessive moisture.NOTE:Place the dehumidifieraway from the clothes dryer.

Use the dehumidifierto prevent moisturedamage anywhere books or valuablesare stored.

Use the dehumidifierin a basementto help prevent moisture damage.

Thedehumidifiermust be operatedin an enclosed area to be most effective.

Closeall doors, windows and other outside openings to the room.

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12 18" rain.

12 1U rain.

NOTE"Thedehumidifierhas rollers to aid placement, but it shouldonly be rolled on smooth, flat surfaces. Do not attempt to roll the dehumidifieron carpet or over objects.

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GE AHW30 Usingthe dehumidifier, gecom, How the Dehumidifier, Operates, Automatic Defrost, Choosing a Location, Yesno