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Customer Service

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Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Customer Service

Troubleshooting T

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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Customer Service

Troubleshooting T

ips

Care and Cleaning

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Using the dehumidifier.

When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit continuously 3 to 4 days.

Removing Collected Water

There are 3 ways to remove collected water:

Use the bucket.

Turn the control to

OFF

before

removing the bucket.

Use a hose.

Water can be automatically

emptied into a floor drain by attaching a water
hose to the bucket. Using a drill, make a hole
at the end of the nozzle located on the lower
left side of the bucket. Attach a water hose to
the bucket nozzle.

Use a floor drain.

The unit can also be placed

over a floor drain. Using a drill, make a hole at
the end of the nozzle located on the lower left
side of the bucket. 

Choosing a Location

The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed
area to be most effective. 

Close all doors, windows and other outside openings
to the room. 

Place the dehumidifier in a location that does 
not restrict air flow into the rear coil or out the 
front grille.

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. 

How the Dehumidifier Operates

Moist, humid air is drawn over a cold refrigerated
dehumidifying 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 over the condenser where it 
is actually heated several degrees and discharged
out the front grille into the room. 

It is normal for the surrounding air to become slightly
warmer as the dehumidifier operates. 

This warming effect further reduces the relative
humidity of the surrounding air.

Evaporator

Condenser

Humid air in

Drain pan

Drain connector

Bucket

Nozzle

Nozzle

Hose

Compressor

Fan

Humidistat

Dry air out

Summary of Contents for AHG40

Page 1: ...ng the Water Bucket 7 Adjusting the Water Level 7 Care and Cleaning Grille and Case 8 Air Filter 8 Cleaning Inside the Unit 8 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 9 Customer Service Produc...

Page 2: ...money over the life of your dehumidifier READ THIS MANUAL IF YOU NEED SERVICE You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Trouble...

Page 3: ...or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance When using this dehumidifier always follow basic safety precautions including the following SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 Cu...

Page 4: ...d If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use If the adapter ground terminal breaks DO NOT USE the dehumidifier until a proper ground has been established...

Page 5: ...setting Use the dehumidifier as long as excess moisture is present Fan Speed on some models The fan control adjusts the fan speed Set the fan control to HIGH for maximum moisture removal When the humi...

Page 6: ...ng a Location The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed area to be most effective Close all doors windows and other outside openings to the room Place the dehumidifier in a location that does n...

Page 7: ...in the proper position for the Water Level Control Switch to work The Water Level Control Switch will automatically turn off the dehumidifier at the fill level you have selected Loosen the screw to ch...

Page 8: ...n the grille Use a vacuum attachment or brush Air Filter The air filter is on the back of the dehumidifier It should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or more often if necessary To remove...

Page 9: ...ture blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier The control may not Turn the Humidity Control knob to a higher number be set high enough Doors and windows may not Check that all doors windows and...

Page 10: ...ubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Sa...

Page 11: ...Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Notes 11...

Page 12: ...ubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Sa...

Page 13: ...tection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more...

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Page 15: ...trical plumbing and other connecting facilities Failure of the product resulting from modifications to the product or due to unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable and necessary main...

Page 16: ...Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly t...

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