How The Dehumidifier Operates; Choosing A Location; Removing Collected Water - GE AHG40 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Using the dehumidifier.
When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit continuously 3 to 4 days.

How the Dehumidifier Operates

Moist, humid air is drawn over a cold refrigerated
dehumidifying coil. Moisture in the air condenses
on this coil and drains into a bucket (or through
the bucket into a hose and drain).
Dry, clean air is drawn over the condenser where it
is actually heated several degrees and discharged
out the front grille into the room.
It is normal for the surrounding air to become slightly
warmer as the dehumidifier operates.
This warming effect further reduces the relative
humidity of the surrounding air.

Choosing a Location

The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed
area to be most effective.
Close all doors, windows and other outside openings
to the room.
Place the dehumidifier in a location that does
not restrict air flow into the rear coil or out the
front grille.
A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have
little or no effect in drying an adjacent enclosed
storage area, such as a closet, unless there is
adequate circulation of air in and out of the area.

Removing Collected Water

There are 3 ways to remove collected water:
Use the bucket. Turn the control to OFF before
removing the bucket.
Use a hose. Water can be automatically
emptied into a floor drain by attaching a water
hose to the bucket. Using a drill, make a hole
at the end of the nozzle located on the lower
left side of the bucket. Attach a water hose to
the bucket nozzle.
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Nozzle
Hose
Condenser
Evaporator
Humid air in
Drain pan
Drain connector
Compressor
Bucket
Use a floor drain. The unit can also be placed
over a floor drain. Using a drill, make a hole at
the end of the nozzle located on the lower left
side of the bucket.
Nozzle
Humidistat
Fan
Dry air out