Automatic Deflost; Choosing A Location - GE AHR30 Owner's Manual

Usingthe dehumidifier, gecom
When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit continuously 24 hours.
How the Dehumidifier Operates Automatic Defrost
Moist, lmmid air is drawn over a cold refi_igerated
delmmidif)ing coil. Moisture in the air condenses
on this coil and drains into a bucket (or through
a hose and drain).
Dr,x; clean air is drawn through the condenser
where it is heated and discharged out the top grille
into the room.
It is normal for the surroundingair to become slightly
warmer as the dehumidifier operates.
&&]_en fl'ost builds up on the evaporator coils, the
compressor will Q:cle off and the tim will continue
to run until the ti'ost disappears.
_]_en the coil is defrosted, the compressor or tim
will automatically restart and dehumidifying will
I'eStllI/e.
Choosing a Location
A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have
little or no effect in
dr)ing an ac!jacent
enclosed
storage area, such as a closet, unless there is
adequate
circulation
of air in
and
out of
the area.
• Do notuseoutdoors.
• Thisdehumidifieris intendedforindoorresidential
applications only. Thisdehumidifiershould not be
used for commercial or industrial applications.
• Place the dehumidifier on a smooth, level floor
strong enoughto support the unit with a full bucket
of water.
• Allowatleast 12-18inches of airspace on allsides
of the unit for good air circulation.
• Place the dehumidifierin an area where the
temperaturewill not fall below 4I°F (5°0. Thecoils
can become covered with frost at temperatures
below 41°F,which may reduce performance.
• Use the dehumidifierin cooking,laundrg,bathing
and dishwashingareas that have excessive
moisture.NOTE:Place the dehumidifieraway
from the clothes dryer.
• Use the dehumidifierto prevent moisturedamage
anywhere books or valuablesare stored.
• Use the dehumidifierin a basementto help prevent
moisture damage.
• Thedehumidifiermust be operatedin an enclosed
area to be most effective.
• Closeall doors, windows and other outside openings
to the room.
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12 18" rain. 12 1U rain.
NOTE" Thedehumidifierhas rollers to aid placement,
but it shouldonly be rolled on smooth, flat surfaces.
Do not attempt to roll the dehumidifieron carpet or
over objects.