How The Dehumidifier Operates; Automatic Defrost; Choosing A Location - GE ADEW20 Owner's Manual

Using the Dehumidifier
When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit continuously for 24 hours.

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 a hose and drain).
heated and discharged out the top grille into the room.

Automatic 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.

Choosing a Location

A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have little or no
effect in drying an adjacent enclosed storage area, such as
out of the area.
for commercial or industrial applications.
enough to support the unit with a full bucket of water.
unit for good air circulation.
coils can become covered with frost at temperatures
NOTE:
dryer.
anywhere books or valuables are stored.
moisture damage.
to be most effective.
the room.
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It is normal for the surrounding air to become slightly
warmer as the dehumidifier operates.
When the coil is defrosted, the compressor or fan will
automatically restart and dehumidifying will resume.
Correct
Above
41 °F
(5 °C)
NOTE:
but it should only be rolled on smooth, flat surfaces.
over objects.
Wrong
Below
41 °F
(5 °C)
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