If Something Goes Wrong; Before You Call For Service - GE AHF45 Owner's Manual

Problem
Dehumidifier
Doesn't Start
Dehumidifier Doesn't
Dry the Air
Dehumidifier Runs
Too Much
Frost Appears on the
Coils or Bucket
Fan Noise
Water on Floor
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If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call for Service

Possible Causes
The dehumidifier
is unplugged
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
Water has reached its
preset level
Did not allow enough time
to remove the moisture
Airflow is restricted
The control may
not be set high enough
Doors and windows may
not be closed tightly
Clothes dryer may be blowing
moisture-laden air into the room
Room temperature is
too low
Area to be dehumidified is
too large
Doors and windows are open
Dehumidifier has been
recently turned on or room
temperature is below 65°F.
Air is moving through
the dehumidifier
Connection may be loose
Bucket not all the way in
What to Do
• Make sure the plug is pushed completely
into the outlet.
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker
box and replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• The dehumidifier automatically turns off
when this occurs. Empty the bucket.
• When first installed, allow at least 3 or 4 days
to maintain the desired dryness.
• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds
or furniture blocking the front or back of
the dehumidifier.
• Turn the knob to a higher number.
• Check that all doors, windows and other
openings are securely closed.
• Install the dehumidifier away from the
dryer. Dryer should be vented to the outside.
• The unit will not operate satisfactorily if
the room temperature is below 65°F. (18°C).
• Check with your dealer to see if the
capacity is adequate.
• Close all doors and windows to the outside.
• This is normal. Frost will usually disappear
within 60 minutes.
• This is normal.
• Check the hose if one is attached.
• Push the bucket all the way in and make
sure the float is hanging inside the bucket.