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Electrical 

 Read Carefully.

How to connect
electricity

For personal safety, this
appliance must be properly
grounded.

The power cord of this appliance
is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with
a standard three-prong (grounding)
wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the

possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.

PREFERRED ,
METHOD

 

 

INSURE PROPER

 EXISTS

BEFORE USE

 

 1 

Have the wall outlet and circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.

Where a standard two-prong
wall outlet is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.

DO NOT, UNDER 

 CUT

OR 

 THE 

 PRONG 

THE 

 CORD.

Use of adapter plug

 units)

Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against use
of an adapter plug. However, if you
still elect to use an adapter, where
local codes permit, a 

 maybe made to a

properly grounded {we-prong wall
outlet by use of a 

 listed adapter

(Fig. 2) available at most local
hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

 

 PLUGS NOT

P

I

ON

Fig. 2

BEFORE 

The larger slot in the adapter must
be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the
power cord.

 Attaching   adapter

ground terminal to 

 outlet cover

screw does not ground appliance
unless cover screw is metal, and
not insulated, and wall outlet is
grounded through house wiring. You
should have circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, 
always
hold the adapter with one hand. If
this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with
repeated use.

Should the adapter ground
terminal 

 DO 

 USE the

appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.

3

Use of 

 cords

not recommended

Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord. However,
if you 

 

 to use an extension

cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a 

 listed 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

120 volts.

Summary of Contents for AHD15

Page 1: ...ce 7 Auto Defrost 4 Safety Instructions 2 Care and Cleaning 5 User Maintenance Instructions 5 Condenser Coils 6 Warrantv Back Cover Control Settings 4 5 Water Overflow Control 5 Electrical Requirements 3 Extension Cords 3 Grille and Cabinet 6 Grounding 3 GEAmwer CenteP Humidity Control 4 5 8W U62W Models AHD15 AHD24 AHD38 GE Qual Pmduti ...

Page 2: ...t sold you the dehumidifier Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver on page 7 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself hportant Safety Imtrudiom Read W instruction before us this apphnce When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following Use thk appliance only for its intended purpose as descri...

Page 3: ... UL listed adapter Fig 2 available at most local hardware stores TEMPORARY METHOD PERMITTEOINCANADA AOAPTER PLUGS NOT P I ON Fig 2 BEFORE USE The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord ON Attaching an adapter ground terminal to all outlet cover screw does not ground appliance unless cover scr...

Page 4: ... the room through the tis around doors and windows and through the use of clothes dryers and similar equipment that add moisture to the air The continuous operation of the dehumidifier during such humid periods is normal and necessary to maintain desired conditions The first 3 or 4 days that you have your dehumidifier run it at 10 to allow it to remove large amounts of accumulated moisture from th...

Page 5: ...ket overflows Before removing the bucket move the control cord attached to the float to the OFF up position This will keep the float up and prevent the dehumidifier from operating when the bucket is not in place k H M ve Cord to OFF Full of Water t m I L Afier replacing the bucket move the control cord to the ON down position and make sure the float hangs freely inside the bucket For continuom dra...

Page 6: ...S SHOULD three or four days with the Humidity Control knob set at 10 maybe quired to achieve and maintain the desired dryness o obj fi bloc ng front d or back ofdehu difi r will restrict air flOW md reduce efficiency Hu Control maybe Wt too 10W Turn control knob to a higher setting Doom and or windows may not be tightiy closed o Clothes d er may b blming moisture laden air into the room WATER ON F...

Page 7: ...urther help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20...

Page 8: ...ges of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FA RY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC H POINT FA RY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CU MER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS N COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office...

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