GE AHK30LKG1 User Manual DEHUMIDIFIER Manuals And Guides LR707501
GE Dehumidifier Manual LR707501 GE Dehumidifier Owner's Manual, GE Dehumidifier installation guides
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ge.com Safety Instru_tions Operating ........... 2, 3 AHK30 Instruc_tions About the Controls on the Dehumidifier Automatic Deflost AHK40 . .......... .............. 4 5 AHKSO* AHK65* Choosing a Location ............ 5 How the Dehumidifier Operates . . .5 Removing Collected Water ...... 6 Water Level ................... 6 Care and Cleaning Grille Water and Case ................ Bucket .................. Troubleshooting Consumer Tips 7 7 .......... Support Consumer Support ............ Product Registration ......... _\arranty .................... *ENERGY 8 STAR _ labeled 12 9, 10 11 product ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR _ partneL determined that this ENERGY STAR _ guidelines product for GE has meets the energy efficiency. Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # Serial # You can find them on a label on the back of the dehmnidifier. 220264A036 49-7557 11-06JR iMPORTANT SAFETY iNFORMATiON. READALLiNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safetg the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injurg SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using this dehumidifier, always follow basic safe_ precautions, including the following: [] Use this appliance only fbr its intended purpose as described in fl_is Owner's Man ual. [] If tile receptacle does not match the plug, the receptacle must be changed out by a qualified electrician. [] Th[_ dehumidifier mttst be properly irLstalled and grounded as described in this manual before it is ttsed. [] Turn the dehumidifier OFFand unplug before making any' repairs or cleaning. [] Never operate tlfis dehumidifier in an area that is likely to accumulate standing water. If this condition de_lops, fbr your safety disconnect the power supply' before stopping into the wamr. [] Never unplug y'our dehumidifier by pulling on the power cord. Ahvays grip plug firmly and pull straight out flom the receptacle. [] Replace immediately all electric service cords that have become flaved or otherwise damaged. A damaged power supply cord nmst be replaced with a new power supply cord obtained flom the manufi_cturer and not repaired. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end. it NOTE:_% strongly recommend that any servicing be perfbrmed by a qualified individual. [] For your safety, do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. [] All dehumidifiers con tain refrigerants, which under federal law must be removed prior rid of check about to product disposal. If you are getting an old product with ,efi_igerants, with the company handling disposal what to do. [] Do not use outdoors. [] This dehumidifier indoor residential This dehumidifier %r commercial is intended %r applications only'. should not be used or industrial applications. HOWTOCONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safely, this appliance must be properly grounded. Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encounmred, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to haw it replaced with a properly gTounded 3-prong wall outlet. DO NOT use an adapter plug with this appliance. The dehumidifier should always be plugg>d into its own individual electrical outlet, which has a xoltag> rating matching the rating plato. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard flom this appliance. Hme the wall outlet and circuit qualified properly 2 electrician grounded. checked by a to make sure the outlet is This provides the best per%rmance and also prments oxerloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from ox eflleated wires. ge.com USEOFEXTENSION CORDS Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessa_ T that it be a UL-lismd, 14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 195 volts. READANDFOLLOW THISSAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS What dehumidifier do you need? Conditionwithout dehumidification-Durin_lwarm and humid outdoorconditions Area (in squarefeet) 500 2500 3000 3500 AHK30 AHK40 AHK40 AHK40 K30 AHK40 AHK40 AHK40 AHK50 AHK30 AHK40 AHK40 AHK40 AHKS0 AHK50 AHK30 AHK40 AHK40 AHK50 AHK50 AHK65 1000 1500 Moderately damp--Space feels damp and has musty odor only in humid weather. _0 AHK30 HK30 Very damp--Space always feels damp and has musty odor. Damp spots show on walls or floor. _0 AHK30 Wet--Space feels and smells weL Walls or floor sweat, orseepage ispresent. _0 Extremely wet--Laundry drying, wet floor, high-load conditions _0 2000 Table indicates recommended GEdehumidifier models, based on the area of the space to be dehumidified and the conditions that would exist in that space when a dehumidifier is not in use. Dehumidification variables also include such other factors as climate, laundry equipment, number of family members, number of doors and windows and degree and intensity of area activity. About the controlson the dehumidifier. Poweron indicatorlight Power Continuous Bucketfull light operationon indicatesbucket needsto be emptied ® ONormal Continuous \ Humidity O Power Controls Press to Highfan Normalfan indicatorlight indicatorlight % Pad turn the delmmiditier on and Fan Speed Pads off. Control Press Continuous Select flw the operate delmmidflier dehumidification flfll. The HumidiP,' @ tim sl)eed. Highor Normaltml either speed. continuously be used when the to select to Set the moisture at its maMmum settings until Set Control (_ontin/IO/IS is the bucket is Pads cannot has been Humidity Set ControlPads 0 to Highfi)r maximum When the humidity control remowd. and reduced preti_rred, Oil. set the quiet tim operation control is Normal to Display Shows Tile humidib' level can be set within a range of 35% RH (Relative Humidity) to 80% RH (Relative HumidiV) in 5% increments. the setting, set then % humidit) shows room accm'ac)) the lexel actual % humidit_ while (+/- 5% lexel. Error Codes For drier ai_, press the • pad and set to a lower pelvent \_due (%). El- For damper ai_; press the • pad and set to a higher percent wdue (%). When you fi_t use the dehumidifier, the humidiP,' control U) 45% or 50%. at least 24 l/otu_ tot the dehumidifier achieve the humidity level. If you still tan Humi(liw sensor error - Unl)lug unit and phlg it back in. If error repeats, call for service. the E2- Temperature sensor errorUnl)lug the unit and l)lug it back in. If error repeats, call tot service. set Mlow to have PI- daml)er air than desired, set die humidi V level to a lower setting or select Continuous tot maximum dehumidification. Unit is defl'osting - Mlow the unit time to automatically defrost. The error will clear after the unit self defl'osts. P2- Water bucket is flfll - Erupt) tile water bucket and replace. See the Removing Collected Water section. OtherFeatures 4 BUCKETFULLLight Auto Defrost Glows when the bucket is ready to be empded, or when the bucket is removed or not replaced in the proper position. X'_hen Auto Shut Off Power Outage The Water i,e\'el Control Switch shuts off the dehumidifier when the bucket is flfll, or when the bucket is removed or not replaced in the proper position. In the case of a power outage or interruption, the unit will automatically re-start, in the settings last used, after the power is restored. the frost builds compressor continue up on the will cycle to run until the evaporator off and fl'ost coils, the tim will disal)pea_. Usingthe dehumidifier, gecom When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit continuously 24 hours. How the Dehumidifier Operates Moist, lmmid air is drawn over a cold Automatic Defrost refrigerated delmmidif)ing coil. Moisture in the air condenses on this coil and drains into a bucket (or through a hose and drain). Dr}; clean air is drawn through the condenser where it is heated and discharged out the fl'ont grille into the room, &,_]_enfl'ost builds up on the evaporator coils, the compressor will Q:cle off and the tim will continue to rtm tmtil the ti'ost disappears. _,_]_en the coil is defl'osted, the compressor or tim (depending on model) will automaticallv restart and dehmnidif)_ng will resume. It is normal for the surrounding air to become slightly warmer as the dehumidifier operates. This wamfing effect flu'ther humidi_' el the surrom_ding reduces ai_: the relative Choosing a Location A dehumidifier little operating in a basement or no effect storage adequate area, such circulation in drying an ac!jacent as a closet, mfless of air in and will have there out YES NO enclosed is of the area. • Do not useoutdoors. • rhisdehumidifieris 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 dehumidifier in an area where the temperaturewill not fall below 4 I°F (5°C).Thecoils can become covered with frost at temperatures below 41°F,which may reduce performance. • Use the dehumidifier& cooking,laundry, bathing and dishwashingareas that have excessive moisture.NOTE:Placethe dehumidifieraway from the clothes dryer. • Use the dehumidifierto prevent moisturedamage anywhere books or valuablesare stored. • Use the dehumidifier& 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. 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. Usingthe dehumidifier. Always make sure the water bucket is locked into place on the dehumidifier. Removing Collected Water There are 2 ways to remove collected water." [] Use the bucket _,_hen the bucket is removed, the unit will shut off. Emp_ and replace the bucket. 4. Secure the nozzle to the back of the unit with the two screws proxided. Backof unit NOTE:Supportbucketwith bothhandswhen emptying. IMPORTANT" Do not use the drain tube ff usingthe bucket to collect water Whenthe drain tube is connected, water will flow throughit onto the floor instead of into the bucket. NOTES: • Do not remove the bucket while the dehumidifieris operatingor if it hasjust stopped operating. Thismight cause some water to drip from the drain pan. • Thebucket mustbe in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate. [] Use a hose. Water can be autonladcally emptied into a floor drain b) attaching the unit's drain robe with nozzle and a garden water hose (not included). 1. Remove the bucket ti'om the ti'ont of the unit. 5. (;tit (as needed) and thread a garden hose (not supplied) onto the nozzle and lead it to the floor drain. Backof unit 6. Replace the bucket in the unit. NOTE: The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate. 2. Remoxe the plug coxer fl'om the back of the unit and store it in a sate location. 3. Insert tile robe through the hole in the back of the unit and securely press it onto the connector on the fl'ont of the unit. Push the robe around the fl'ont connector until the nozzle is flush with the back ot the unit. Inserttubethrougl_ holein backof unit. Backof unit Firrnlypressthe tube ontotile frontconnectoE Frontof unit Water Level The delmmiditier when the bucket remoxed will turn off aut(nnaticall_ is fllll, or when the bucket' is or not replaced in the proper position. Thebucket must be replaced in the proper position for the dehumidifierto work. Thelight will be on and the dehumidifierwill not run ff the bucketis not in the proper position. Careand cleaning of the dehumidifier, Turn the dehumidifier ge.com off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning. Grille and Case Toclean the case: Toclean the frontgrille: Use water and a mild detergent. bleach or abrasives. Use a w_cuum attachment Do not use or brush. If cabinet paint chips, you can touch it up with a good grade enamel paint to prevent rust. Water Bucket Toclean: Every ti_w week% clean the bucket to prevent growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. Partially fill the bucket with clean water and add a little mild detergent. and rinse. Swish it arotmd in the bucket, empb' NOTE: Do not use a dishwasher to clean the water bucket. Toremove: Remove the bucket and pour any water out. Toreplace: Slide the bucket into the dehumidifier NOTE:Thebucket must be in place and securelyseated for the dehumidifier to operate. Air Filter The air filter behind the fl'ont grille should be checked and cleaned at least evecv 30 (lm_s or more often if necessary: NOTE"O0 NOT rinse or put the filter in an automatic dishwasher. To remove: (;rasp the filter edge and Clean the filter with wmm, let the filmr dry before the filter in a dishwasher, pull it out soapy replacing the water: side. Rinse it. Do not and clean NOTE:Avoid usinga dishwasher to clean the filter. CAUTION:DoNor operate tbe debumidifier without a filter becausedirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance. 7 Troubleshootingtips...S e imeondmoney!Reviewthe belowfirst you ot eed tocall forservice, Problem Possible Causes Dehumidifier The does notstart is unplugged, What To Do dehmnidifier The fuse breaker * Make into is blown/circuit • Check is tripped, Dehumidifier preset has level is not proper position, Power reached its is full. in the • The dehunfidifier's house the bucket • There is pushed completely breaker the must box and replace breaker: automatically Empty dehumidifier failure. plug fllse/circuit or reset delmmidifier occm's. • The the outlet. the the fllse or bucket Bucket sure the bucket tm'ns and be in place off when _'eplace and this properly. secm'elv seated tot the to operate. is a protective time delay (up to 3 minutes) to prevent tripping of the compressor overload. For this reason, the refit may not stnrt nomml dehmnidif_'ing tot 3 minutes alter it is tin'ned back on. Dehumidifierdoesnot dry the airas #should Did not allow enough time • \4qaen to remove the moisture, Airflow fi_t installed, allow at least 24 hotu_ to maintnin the desired dryness. is restricted. • Make stu'e blocking there the are no fl'ont cm'tnins, or back blinds of the or tm'nitm'e dehmnidifieL See the Choosinga Location section. The Humidity Conlrol not be set low enough. Doors and windows be dosed Clothes blowing air into Room is too may may not tightly, • For drier aiI; press \_due (%) or press deh mnidification. • Check that all (loo_, • ]nst;dl the The drxer runs Area dehumidified • Refer is too large, Doors and windows dehmnidifier away should be _ented'to fl'om the to the dehmnidifier axe open. Frost appears on DehmnidJfier has been recently the coils turned on, or room is below 41°F (5°C). Fan cannotbe turnedoff and the Normal or High fan speed pads cannot be set The dehumidifier is ha the automatic fan mode. When temperature • Close aim and "Moistm'e removal is best i,ower room temperatm'es temperature low. to be pad set to a lower i)ercent fiw maximmn other openings closed. remowd rate. temperatm'es Dehumidifier toomuch • Continuous pad windows are secm'elv dryer may be moisture-laden the room. the the Models above all (h)m_ and at higher room teml)eratures. will reduce the moisture are 41°F chart below is adequate, the drveL omside. designed (5°C). to see win(hm:s to be if the to the operated capacity at of yotu" outside. • This is nomml. Frost will usually disapl)ear within 60 inilmtes. See the Automatic Defrost section. • This is nomml. Wait al)l)roximately 3 ininutes and set the tim to Normalor Highas desired. the set room humidity level is reached, the compressor will turn off and the fan will automatically continue to run for approximately 3 minutes at a fixed setting. Fan noise Mr the Water Tube on floor is moving through dehumidifier. or hose loose. EL EZ Pt or ,°2 appear in the display 8 to connector cmmection * This or nozzle may be • Check is nmmal. the colmecfions. tube to colmector See the and the nozzle to hose Removing Collected Water section. Intend to use the bucket to collect water, but the dxaJn nozzle is attached. • Disconnect the drain nozzle if using the bucket water See the Removing Collected Watersection. These are error codes. • See the About the controls on the dehumidifier section. to collect GE Service Protection Plus 'M GE, a name recognized worldwide fbr quality and dependability, Service Protection Plus'_'--comprehensive protection on all yore No Matter What Brand! 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Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warrantg in materials this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, related se_'ice to replace the (lefecti\'e or wor!unanship. free of charge, all labor part, What Is Not Covered: • Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the • Replacement breakers. product. • hnproper have h_staJlation, ml installation of hnproper • Failure or maintenance. problem, dehumidJfyhlg or hlstaJler. electrical, delivery or if the dehmnidJfier capacity, You are responsible plumbh_g mid of the product product or due provide reasonable • In commerciaJ other com_ecthlg from to mlreasonable locations labor to the failure to move for service • Dmnage voltage, or resetting on models not of circuit corrosion- to the product accident, fire, caused floods by improper power supply or acts of God. • Incidental or consequentiaJ dmnage defects with this dehumidifier. caused by possible to maJntenm_ce. necessary to a location where it is accessible hldJviduaJ teclnficima. adequate modifications to corrosion fuses protected. dealer facilities. use including necessary is your for providing resulting and contact • FaAlure due If you of house the unit • Damage caused • Product not after accessible delivery. to provide required service. by an EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repa# as provided in this Limited Warranty. 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