Usingthe dehumidifier, | ge.com |
When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit continuously 24 hours.
How the Dehumidifier Operates
Moist, lmmid air is drawn | over a cold refiigerated | Condenser | ||||
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delmmidif)'ing | coil. Moisture in the | air | condenses | Humid air in E¢.,.,._,/___/._/vaporatori E,.,. | ||
on this coil and drains | into | a bucket | (or | through |
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the bucket into | a hose | and | drain). |
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Dry, clean air is drawn through the condenser
where it is heated and discharged out the ti'ont
grille into the room.
It is normal for the surrounding air to become slightly
warmer as the dehumidifier operates.
This"S wamm%" (Y eftect"" fm'ther"reduces the relatixe
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Dry air out
Gardenhoseconnector Bucket Compressor
Choosing a Location
A dehmnidifier oi)erating in a basement will have
little or no effect in drying an a(!jacent enclosed
storage area, such as a closet, tmless there is
adequate ciretflafion of air in and out of the area.
•Place the dehumidifier on a smooth, level floor strong enough to support the unit with a full bucket of water.
•Allowatleast
•Place the dehumidifierin an area where the temperaturewill not fall below 65°F(18°C).Thecoils can become covered with frost at temperatures below 65°F,which may reduce performance.
•Use the dehumidifierin cooking,laundrg,bathing and dishwashingareas that have excessive moisture./VOTE:Placethe 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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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.
Automatic Defrost
When the dehmnidifier control senses fl'ost
buildtq_ on the ewq_orator coil, it will automatically
shut off the compressor The tim will continue
to rtm to draw air across the coil and melt the fl'ost.
"X4hen the coil is defl'osted, the compressor will
automaficall) restrict and dehmnidif}'ing will resume.
