GE ADEH50 Dehumidifier User Manual
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1. a S Consumer Support Problem Dehumidifier does not start Dehumidifier does not dry the air as it should Dehumidifier runs too much Frost appears on the coils Controls cannot be set Fan noise Water on floor Bucket Full LED light flashing and alarm sounds while drain hose is connected 8 Possible Causes The dehumidifier is unplugged Tr oubl eshooting tips Save time and money Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service What To Do e Make sure the dehumidifier s plug is pushed completely into the outlet The fuse is blown circuit breaker is tripped e Check the house fuse circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker Dehumidifier has reached its preset level or bucket is full e The dehumidifier automatically turns off when either condition occurs Change to a lower setting or empty the bucket and replace properly Bucket is not in the proper position e The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate Power failure Did not allow enough time to remove the moisture e There is a protective time delay up to 3 minutes to prevent tripping of the compressor overload For this reason the unit may not start normal dehumidifying for 3 minutes after it is turned back on e When first installed allow at least 24 hours to maintain the desired dryness Airflow is restricted2. NOTES m Do not remove the bucket while the dehumidifier is operating or if it has just stopped operating This might cause some water to drip from the drain pan m The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate Water Level The dehumidifier will turn off automatically when the bucket is full or when the bucket is removed or not replaced in the proper position 2 Use a hose Water can be automatically emptied into a floor drain by attaching a garden water hose not included 1 Remove the bucket from the front of the unit 2 Open the drain cover on the side of the unit 3 Thread a garden hose not supplied onto the nozzle cut to length and lead it to the floor drain 4 Replace the bucket in the unit NOTE The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate The bucket must be replaced in the proper position for the dehumidifier to work The light will be on and the dehumidifier will not run if the bucket is not in the proper position Care and cleaning of the dehumidifier GEAppliances com Y gt Ge Turn off the dehumidifier and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning lt A Grille and Case a To clean the case To clean the front grille Use water and a mild detergent Do not use Use a vacuum attachment or brush S bleach or abrasives Water Bucket To clean Every few weeks clean the buc
3. S Dehumiditiers GEAppliances com Safety Instructions 2 3 Owners ional Operating Instructions ADER30 About the Controls ADER4O on the Dehumidifier wo 4 ADER50 Automatic Defrost 5 Choosing a Locations 5 ADER65 How the Dehumidifier Operates 5 ADEH50 Removing Collected Water 6 Water levels 6 Care and Cleaning AI ASF ne ee 7 Grille and CSS aa nn nesonannnsss 7 Water BUCK Gb nina 7 Troubleshooting Tips 8 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Ownership Registration for Customers in Canada only 9 10 Warranty for Customers iN CANA dhines 13 Warranty for Customers N S MSA re 12 ENERGY STAR labeled product ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR partner GE has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial _ OZ ooo You can find them on a label on the back of the dehumidifier In Canada contact us at www GEAppliances ca D humidificateur Manuel d utilisation La section fran aise commence la page 14 Deshumedificador Manual del propietario La secci n en espanol empieza en la pdgina 26 49 7619 1 12 09 GE Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning a S D a S Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
4. e Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier See the Choosing a Location section Dirty filter e See the Care and Cleaning section The Humidity Control may not be set low enough e For drier air press the W pad and set to a lower percent value or at CO continuous for maximum dehumidification Doors and windows may not be closed tightly e Check that all doors windows and other openings are securely closed Clothes dryer may be blowing moisture laden air into the room e Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer The dryer should be vented to the outside Room temperature is too low Area to be dehumidified is too large e Moisture removal is best at higher room temperatures Lower room temperatures will reduce the moisture removal rate Models are designed to be operated at temperatures above 41 F 5 C e The capacity of your dehumidifier may not be adequate Doors and windows are open Dehumidifier has been turned on recently or room temperature is below 41 F 5 C The compressor will turn off and the fan will automatically continue to run for approximately 3 minutes at a fixed setting Air is moving through the dehumidifier Hose connection may be loose e Close all doors and windows to the outside e This is normal Frost will usually disappear within 60 minutes See the Automatic Defrost sec
5. level can be set within a range of 35 RH Relative Humidity to 80 RH Relative Humidity in 5 increments or at CO for continuous operation To set the unit for continuous operation press the W pad until the screen reads CO NOTE f CO Continuous is selected the dehumidifier will operate continuously at its maximum dehumidification settings if attached to a hose to drain or until the bucket is full For drier air press the W pad and set to a lower percent value For damper air press the pad and set to a higher percent value Other Features BUCKET FULL Light Glows when the bucket is ready to be emptied or when the bucket is removed or not replaced in the proper position Alarm If the bucket is full or missing for more than 3 minutes an alarm will sound for about 10 seconds to remind you to empty and replace the bucket Auto Shut Off 4 The Water Level Control Switch shuts off the dehumidifier when the bucket is full or when Care and Cleaning Aa D N S Consumer Support a About the controls on the dehumidifier a Q 4houror 2hour High Medium Clean the Filter Continuous operation on Bucket Full light indicates S delay off and Low fan indicator light indicator light bucket needs to be emptied indicator lights indicator lights or is not in place in the unit S amp S 9 N i High em Ve our Medium Continuous Bucket Full 2 hour e l Power On Low Clean the Filter Pow
6. of the dehumidifier We strongly recommend that you do not attempt to service the dehumidifier yourself For your safety do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance m All dehumidifiers contain refrigerants which under federal law must be removed prior to product disposal If you are getting rid of an old product with refrigerants check with the company handling disposal about what to do Do not use outdoors m This dehumidifier is intended for indoor residential applications only This dehumidifier should not be used for commercial or industrial applications m These R410A Dehumidifier Systems require contractors and technicians to use tools equipment and safety standards approved for use with this refrigerant DO NOT use equipment certified for R22 refrigerant only Where a 2 prong wall outlet is encountered it is your personal responsibility and obligation to For personal safety this appliance must be properly have it replaced with a properly grounded grounded DO NOT use an adapter plug with this appliance The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3 prong grounding plug which mates with a standard 3 prong grounding wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly
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8. denses on this coil and drains into a bucket or through a hose and drain Dry 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 surrounding air to become slightly warmer as the dehumidifier operates 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 Do not use outdoors m This dehumidifier is intended for indoor residential applications only This dehumidifier should not be used for commercial or industrial applications Place the dehumidifier on a smooth level floor strong enough to support the unit with a full bucket of water m Allow at least 12 18 inches of air space on all sides of the unit for good air circulation Place the dehumidifier in an area where the temperature will not fall below 41 F 5 C The coils can become covered with frost at temperatures below 41 F which may reduce performance Use the dehumidifier in cooking laundry bathing and dishwashing areas that have excessive moisture NOTE Place the dehumidifier away from the clothes dryer Use the dehumidifier to prevent moisture damage anywhere books or valuables are stored Use the dehumidifier in a basement to help prevent moisture damage The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed area to be most effect
9. ef J SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire electric shock or personal injury When using this dehumidifier always follow basic safety precautions including the following m Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual m This dehumidifier must be properly installed and grounded as described in this manual before it is used m Never operate this dehumidifier in an area that is likely to accumulate standing water If this condition develops for your safety disconnect the power supply before stepping into the water m Never unplug your dehumidifier by pulling on the power cord Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle m Replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a new power supply cord obtained from the manufacturer and not repaired Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end m f the receptacle does not match the plug the receptacle must be changed out by a qualified electrician m Turn the dehumidifier OFF and unplug it before cleaning HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord m GE does not support any servicing
10. er On indicator light Dela Fan EA Off Speed EA Reset After When you first use the dehumidifier set the humidity control to 45 or 50 Allow at least 24 hours for the dehumidifier to achieve the humidity level If you still have damper air than desired set the humidity level to a lower setting or select Continuous for maximum dehumidification O Display Shows the set humidity level while setting then shows the actual 5 accuracy room humidity level Q Fan Speed Pad Controls the fan speed Press to select either High Medium or Low fan speed Set the fan control to High for maximum moisture removal When the humidity has been reduced and quiet operation is preferred set the fan control to Medium or Low O Delay Off While the dehumidifier is in operation press this pad to set it to automatically turn off in 2 hours or 4 hours the bucket is removed or not replaced in the proper position NOTE Fan will continue to run approximately 3 minutes after bucket is removed Auto 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 Power Outage In the case of a power outage or interruption the unit will automatically restart in the settings last used after the power is restored Using the dehumidifier Moist humid air is drawn over a cold refrigerated dehumidifying coil Moisture in the air con
11. grounded 3 prong wall outlet The dehumidifier should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating matching the rating plate This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires GEAppliances com USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of potential safety hazards under However if you must use an extension certain conditions we strongly recommend cord it is absolutely necessary that it be against the use of an extension cord a UL listed 14 gauge 3 wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes minimum and 125 volts v I I READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY 6 N SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS suon nnsuj Ajajes gt g A S Q S 7 BuiueajA pue 3189 sdij Guiooysajqnosy pioddngs saumnsuoy Controls NOTE When the bucket is full or removed the controls cannot be set Operating Instructions Power Pad Press to turn the dehumidifier on and off O Filter Timer After 250 hours of operation the Clean the Filter indicator light will glow to remind you to clean the filter Remove the filter and clean it Press to turn off the Clean the Filter light See the Care and Cleaning section Humidity Set Control Pads The humidity
12. ive Close all doors windows and other outside openings to the room GEAppliances com When first using the dehumidifier operate the unit continuously for 24 hours Automatic Defrost How the Dehumidifier Operates When frost builds up on the evaporator coils the compressor will cycle off and the fan will continue to run until the frost disappears When the coil is defrosted the compressor or fan will automatically restart and dehumidifying will resume Choosing a Location 12 18 min NOTE The dehumidifier has rollers to aid placement but it should only be rolled on smooth flat surfaces Do not attempt to roll the dehumidifier on carpet or over objects suon nysuj Ajajes suonongsu Guyesadg X Q Q I Buiuea sdij Guiooysajqnosy uoddns saumnsuoy Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning a S D Q a S Consumer Support Using the dehumidifier Always make sure the water bucket is locked into place on the dehumidifier Removing Collected Water There are 2 ways to remove collected water 7 Use the bucket When the bucket is removed the unit will shut off Empty and replace the bucket NOTE Support bucket with both hands when emptying IMPORTANT Do not use the hose if using the bucket to collect water When the hose is connected water will flow through it onto the floor instead of into the bucket
13. ket to prevent growth of mold mildew and bacteria Partially fill the bucket with clean water and add a little mild detergent Swish it around in the bucket empty and rinse NOTE Do not use a dishwasher to clean the water bucket To remove Remove the bucket and pour out any water suonongsu bu neiado To replace Slide the bucket into the dehumidifier NOTE The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate y 2 Q Q I Air Filter The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every 250 hours of operation or more often if necessary TITLE Remove the bucket Grasp the filter edge and pull it NOTE Avoid using a dishwasher to clean the filter straight down and out After 250 hours of operation the Clean the Filter g indicator light will glow to remind you to clean the S filter Remove the filter and clean it Replace the filter and press the Filter Timer pad to turn off the Clean the a Filter light r 3 0 remove Q 5 To clean Clean the filter with warm soapy water Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it NOTE DO NOT rinse or put the filter in an automatic dishwasher A CAUTION DO NOT operate the dehumidifier without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance pioddng saumnsuoy Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning a S D
14. ll Replace One Year Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship From the date of the The replacement unit is warranted for the remainder of your product s original one year original purchase warranty period In Order to Make a Warranty Claim m Properly pack your unit We recommend using the m Include in the package a copy of the sales receipt or original carton and packing materials other evidence of date of original purchase Also print m Return the product to the retail location where it your name and address and a description of the defect was purchased What Is Not Covered m Customer instruction This owner s manual provides m Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit information regarding operating instructions and breakers user controls 3 m Failure due to corrosion on models not corrosion m Improper installation delivery or maintenance If you protected have an installation problem or if the dehumidifier is of improper dehumidification capacity contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing Damage to the product caused by improper power supply voltage accident fire floods or acts of God adequate electrical plumbing and other connecting m Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible facilities defects with this dehumidifier m Failure of the product resulting from modifications to Damage caused after delivery the
15. product or due to unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedy is product replacement as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Exclusion of implied warranties Except where prohibited or restricted by law there are no warranties whether express oral or statutory which extend beyond the description on the face hereof including specifically the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 12 GE Dehumidifier One Year Limited Warranty For customers in Canada Staple your receipt here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to make a warranty claim For The Period Of We Will Replace One Year From the da
16. sed by possible defects with this dehumidifier Damage caused after delivery EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedy is product replacement as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased in Canada for home use within Canada Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province To know what your legal rights are in your province consult your local or provincial consumer affairs office Exclusion of implied warranties Except where prohibited or restricted by law there are no warranties whether express oral or statutory which extend beyond the description on the face hereof including specifically the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Warrantor Mabe Canada Inc Burlington Ontario 13 suon nysuj Ajajes suonongsu bu neiado X 2 Q Q I Guiuea sdij Guiooysajqnosy uoddns saunsuo7
17. te of the original purchase warranty period In Order to Make a Warranty Claim m Properly pack your unit We recommend using the original carton and packing materials m Return the product to the retail location where it was purchased What Is Not Covered m Customer instruction This owner s manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls m Improper installation delivery or maintenance If you have an installation problem or if the dehumidifier is of improper dehumidification capacity contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical plumbing and other connecting facilities m Failure of the product resulting from modifications to the product or due to unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship The replacement unit is warranted for the remainder of your product s original one year m Include in the package a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of original purchase Also print your name and address and a description of the defect m Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers m Failure due to corrosion on models not corrosion protected m Damage to the product caused by improper power supply voltage accident fire floods or acts of God m Incidental or consequential damage cau
18. tion e This is normal Wait approximately 3 minutes and set the fan as desired e This is normal e Check the hose connection See the Removing Collected Water section Intended to use the bucket to collect water but a hose as attached Drain hose not tight on fitting e Disconnect the hose if using the bucket to collect water See the Removing Collected Water section e Check drain hose connection Drain hose is kinked e Ensure the drain hose is pointed straight down to the floor and is not kinked in anyway Please place in envelope and mail to Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P 0 BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO LAY 461 FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY Bee ee eee te te z l l 7 I OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE FICHE D INSCRIPTION DU PROPRIETAIRE 1 Please register your product to enable us to contact you Veuillez enregistrer votre produit afin de nous permettre de J inthe remote event a safety notice is issued for this product communiquer avec vous si jamais un avis de s curit concemant Z 1 andto allow for efficient communication under the terms ce produit tait mis et de communiquer facilement avec vous en i of your warranty should the need arise vertu de votre garantie si le besoin s en fait sentir i I pi REGISTER ON LINE www geappliances ca MAILTO P 0 BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA
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