Operates - GE AHM30 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 refrigerated
delmmidif)ing coil. Moisture in the air condenses
on this coil and drains into a bucket (or through
a hose and drain).
Dr}; 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
humidi_' el the surrom_ding ai_:
&,_]_enfl'ost builds up on the evaporator coils, the
compressor will Q:cle off and the tim will continue
to rtm tmtil the ti'ost disappears.
_,_]_en the coil is defl'osted, the compressor or tim
(depending on model) will automaticallv restart
and dehmnidif)_ng will resume.
Choosing a Location
A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have
little or no effect in drying an ac!jacent enclosed
storage area, such as a closet, mfless there is
adequate circulation of air in and out of the area.
• Do not useoutdoors.
• rhisdehumidifieris 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 dehumidifier in an area where the
temperaturewill not fall below 4 I°F (5°C).Thecoils
can become covered with frost at temperatures
below 41°F,which may reduce performance.
• Use the dehumidifier& cooking,laundry, bathing
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." T hedehumidifierhas rollers to aid placement,
but it shouldonly be rolled on smooth, flat surfaces.
Do not attempt to roll the dehumidifieron carpet or
over objects.