About The Controls On The Dehumidifier - GE APEH70 Owner's Manual

About the controls on the dehumidifier.

Controls
NOTE: When the bucket is full or removed, the controls cannot be
set.
Power Pad
Press to turn the dehumidifier on and off.
Filter Reset/Timer
After 250 hours of operation, the Clean the Filter indicator
light will glow to remind you to clean the filter. Refer to the
Care and Cleaning section of this manual for instructions on
how to clean the filter.
After cleaning the filter press the filter reset to turn off the
Clean the Filter light.
Humidity Set Control Pads
The humidity level can be set within a range of 35%
RH (Relative Humidity) to 80% RH (Relative Humidity) in
5% increments or at CO for continuous operation. To set
the unit for continuous operation, press the - pad until the
screen reads CO.
NOTE: If CO (Continuous) is selected, the dehumidifier will
operate continuously at its maximum dehumidification
settings if attached to a hose to drain or until the bucket is
full.
For drier air, press the - pad and set to a lower percent
value (%).
For damper air, press the + pad and set to a higher percent
value (%).
Other Features
BUCKET FULL Light
Glows when the bucket is ready to be emptied, or when the bucket
is removed or not replaced in the proper position.
Alarm
If the bucket is full or missing for more than 3 minutes, an alarm will
sound for about 10 seconds to remind you to empty and replace the
bucket.
4
High and Low
fan indicator
lights
Internal
Pump On
Pump
On/Off
Hold 3 Sec
Requires Hose
NOTE: The internal pump will only operate when the pump
indicator light is ON AND the bucket is full of water. The pump
will not empty the bucket completely.
Auto Shut Off
The Water Level Control Switch shuts off the dehumidifier when the
bucket is full, or when the bucket is removed or not replaced in the
proper position. NOTE: Fan will continue to run approximately 3
minutes after bucket is removed.
Auto Defrost
When frost builds up on the evaporator coils, the compressor will
cycle off and the fan will continue to run until the frost disappears.
Power Outage
In the case of a power outage or interruption, the unit will
automatically restart, in the settings last used, after the power is
restored.
Clean the Filter
Continuous operation
indicator light on indicator light
Filter
Reset
When you first use the dehumidifier, set the humidity control
to 45% or 50%. Allow at least 24 hours for the dehumidifier
to achieve the humidity level. If you still have damper air
than desired, set the humidity level to a lower setting or
select Continuous for maximum dehumidification.
Display
Shows the set % humidity level while setting, then shows
the actual (+/– 5% accuracy) room % humidity level.
Fan Speed Pad
Controls the fan speed.
Press to select either High or Low fan speed.
Set the fan control to High for maximum moisture
removal. When the humidity has been reduced and quiet
operation is preferred, set the fan control to Low.
Pump On/Off
Activates the internal pump function.
Press for 3 seconds to active the internal pump for
automatic removal of condensate. The Internal Pump On
indicator light will flash then remain illuminated once the
3 seconds are complete.
Press to deactivate the pump.
Bucket Full light indicates
bucket needs to be emptied
or is not in place in the unit
Power On
indicator light