Troubleshooting Tips - GE AHR30 Owner's Manual

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dehumidifier The dehmnidifier • Make sure the delmmidifier's plug is i)ushed completely
does notstart is unplugged, into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit "Check the house fllse/circuit breaker box and replace
breaker is tripped, the filse or reset the breaker:
Dehumidifier has reached its
"The
dehumidifier automatically turns off when either
preset level or bucket is full. condition occurs. Change to a lower setting or erupt)'
the bucket and replace prol)erly:
Bucket is not in the • The bucket Inust be in place and securely seated fin" the
proper position, dehumidifier to operate.
Power failure. • There is a protective tilne delay (up to 3 Ininutes) to
prevent tripping of the compressor overload. For this
reason, the unit may not start n/mnal dehtuniclil_ng
fin" 3 minutes alter it is turned back on.
Dehumidifier does not Did not allow enough time "X._q/en f]ist installed, allow at least 24 l_otus to maintain
dry the airas #should to remove the moisture, the desired dryness.
Airflow is restricted. • Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or flu'niture
blocking the front ()r back of the dehumidilie_: See the
Choosing a Location section.
Dirty f'dter.
• See the Care and Cleaning section.
The HmnidJty Con_ol may • For drier ai_; press the • pad and set to a lower percent
not be set
low enough.
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deh umidilication.
Doors and windows may not • Check that all (loo_s, windows and other openings
be dosed tightly, are securely closed.
Clothes dryer may be • Install the dehumidifier away fl'om the (lrve_:
blowing moisture-laden The dryer should be xented'to the outside.
air into the room.
Room temperature • Moisture remowll is best at higher room temperatures.
is too low. I,ower room teml)eratures will reduce the moisture
remowll rate. Models are designed to be operated at
temperatures al)ove 41°F (5°C).
Dehumidifier
runs Area to be dehumidified "The capacib roI your dehumidifier may not be adequate.
too much is
too large.
Doors and windows axe open. • Close all do(n_ and windows to the outside.
Frost appears on DehmnidJfier has been recently "This is nomml. Frost will usually disapl)ear
the coils
turned on, or room temperature within 60 minutes. See the Automatic Defrost section.
is below 41°F (5°C).
Controls cannot be set The compressor will turn off "This is nomml. Wait approximately 3 minutes and set the
mad the fan will automatically tim as desired.
continue to run for
approximately 3 minutes at a
fLxed setting.
Fan noise Air is moving through • This is nomml.
the dehumidifier.
Water on floor Hose connection may be loose. • Check the hose c(mnecfion. See the Removing Collected
Water section.
Intend to use the bucket to
collect water, but a hose
is attached.
"Discomaect the hose if using the bucket to collect water:
See the Removing Collected Watersection.
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