Troubleshooting Tips - GE AHH50 Owner's Manual

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dehumidifier The dehumidifier * Make sure the dehumidifier's plug is pushed completely
does not start is unplugged, into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Gheck the house disc/circuit breaker box and replace
breaker is tripped, the filse or reset the breakeL
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 empty
the bucket and replace properly.
Bucket is not in the * The bucket must be in place and securely seared for the
proper position, dehumidifier m operam.
Power failure. • There is a protective
time delay (up to 3 minutes) to
prevent tripping of the compressor overload. Fox this
reason, the unit m W not start norm_d dehumidifying
for 3 minums after it is turned back on.
Dehumidifier does not
Did not allow enough time • When fixst instaUed, allow at least 24 hours m maintain
dry the air as #should to remove the moisture, file desired dxyness.
Airflow is restricted. • Make sure dlere are no curtains, blinds or filrniture
blocking die flont or back of file debumidifieL See file
Choosing a Location section.
Dirty filter.
• See die Care and Cleaning section.
The Humidity Control may • Fox drier ai_; press the • pad and set m a lower percent
not be set low enough,
value (%) or at CO (continuous)
for maximum
dehumidification.
Doors and windows may not • Check that all doors, windows and other openings
he closed tightly, are securely closed.
Clothes dryer may be • Install the dehumidifier away flom the dryeL
blowing moisture-laden The dryer should be vented to the outside.
air into the room.
Room temperature • Moisture removal is best at higher room temperatures.
is too low. Lower room temperatures will reduce the moisture
removal rate. Models are designed to be operated at
temperatures above 41°F (5°(;).
Dehumidifier
runs Area to be dehumidified • The capacity ofyoux dehumidifiex may not be adequam.
too much is too large.
Doors and windows are open. • (;lose all doors and windows to die outside.
Frost appears on
Dehumidifier has been turned • This is normal. Frost will usuaUy disappear
the coils on recently, or room temperature wifldn 60 minutes. See the Automatic Defrost secdon.
is below 41°F (5°C).
Controls cannot be set • This is normal. "Wait approximately 3 minutes and set the
fan as desired.
The compressor will turn off
and the fan will automatically
continue to run for
approximately 3 minutes at a
fixed setting.
Fan noise
Air is moving through • This is normal.
the dehumidifier.
Water on floor
Hose connection may be loose. • Gheck the hose connection.
See file Removing Collected
Water secdon.
Intended to use the bucket to
collect water, but a hose
is attached.
• Disconnect the hose if using the bucket to collect WamL
See the Removing Collected Water section.
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