Automaoc Defrost; Choosing A Locaoon; How The Dehumidifier Operates - GE AHG30LH Owner's Manual

Usingthe dehumidifier. GEAppliances.com
When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit continuously 24 hours.
How the Dehumidifier Operates
Moist, hmnid air is drawn over a cold refrigerated
dehunfidif_'ing 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 through the condenser
where it is heated and discharged out the fl'ont
grille into the room.
It is normal for the surrounding air to become slightly
warmer as the dehumidifier operates.
This wamfing effect flu'ther reduces the relative
humidit), ot the SmTotmding ai_:
O0ndenser
Gardenhoseconnector Bucket Compressor
Humidib/sensor
Dry air out
Choosing a Location
A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have
little
or no effect
in dDing an ac!iacent enclosed
storage area, such as a closet, mfless there is
adequate circulation of air in and out of the area.
• Place the dehumidifier on a smooth, level floor
strong enough to 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 dehumidifier& an area where the
temperaturewill not fall below 65°t:(18°C). T hecoils
can become covered with frost at temperatures
below 65°F, w hich may reduce performance.
• Use the dehumidifier& cooking,laundnA, b athing
and dishwashingareas that have excessive
moisture.NOTE:Placethe dehumidifieraway
from the clothes dryer.
• Use the dehumidifierto prevent moisturedamage
anywhere books or valuablesare stored.
• Use the dehumidifier& 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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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.
Automatic Defrost
When the dehmnidifier control senses fix)st
builduI) on the ewq_orator coil, it will automatically
shut off the compressm: The tim will continue
to Hm to draw air across the coil and melt the fl'ost.
When the coil is defl'osted, the compressor Mll
automatically restart and dehmnidif_ing will resume.