Removing Collected Water - GE APEL50 Owner's Manual

Using the Dehumidifier
Always make sure the water bucket is locked into place on the dehumidifier.

Removing Collected Water

There are 3 ways to remove collected water:
Use the bucket. When the bucket is removed, the unit will
shut off. Empty and replace the bucket.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the hose if using the bucket to
collect water. When the hose is connected, water will flow
through it onto the floor instead of into the bucket.
NOTES:
■ Do not remove the bucket while the dehumidifier is
operating or if it has just stopped operating. This might
cause some water to drip from the drain pan.
■ The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the
dehumidifier to operate.
Use a hose. Water can be automatically emptied into a
floor drain by attaching a garden water hose (not included).
1. Remove the bucket from the front of the unit.
2. Open the drain cover on the side of the unit.
drain hose
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nozzle
3. Thread a garden hose (not supplied) onto the nozzle, cut
to length, and lead it to the floor drain.
4. Replace the bucket in the unit.
NOTE: The bucket must be in place and securely seated
for the dehumidifier to operate.
Use the internal pump. Water can be automatically
emptied into a remote location by attaching the included
pump hose.
1. Attach the pump hose to the hose connector by pushing
the tube fitting into the connector until it fits into place
(should not be able to remove the hose when pulled).
2. Position the hose discharge to the desired location.
3. Make sure the pump is activated. To activate the pump,
press and hold the Pump button for 3 seconds. The
Pump indicator light will flash then remain illuminated
once the 3 seconds are complete.
IMPORTANT: Pump will not begin removing water until
the bucket is full. After pump button has been activated by
holding for 3 seconds, the pump will remain on stand-by.
When bucket is full, pump will automatically begin removing
water and stop when bucket is emptied. This cycle will
continue until pump button is deactivated.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the condensate hose is properly
connected and is not kinked, bent or cracked as this may
cause water to flow onto the floor. The bucket must also be
fully seated for the pump to work properly. Do not operate
the machine if the room temperature is 32°F or below.
NOTES:
■ Maximum lift height is 16ft.
■ The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the
dehumidifier and pump to operate.
Make sure to install hose (included) before activating the
pump.
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