GEAppliances ADEH50, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting tips…
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dehumidifier The dehumidifier
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Make sure the dehumidifier’s plug is pushed completely
does not start is unplugged. into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
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Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
breaker is tripped. the fuse or reset the breaker.
Dehumidifier has reached its
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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
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The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the
proper position. dehumidifier to operate.
Power failure.
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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.
Dehumidifier does not Did not allow enough time
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When first installed, allow at least 24 hours to maintain
dry the air as it should to remove the moisture. the desired dryness.
Airflow is restricted.
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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.
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See the Care and Cleaning section.
The Humidity Control may
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For drier air, press the
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pad and set to a lower percent
not be set low enough. value (%) or at CO (continuous) for maximum
dehumidification.
Doors and windows may not
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Check that all doors, windows and other openings
be closed tightly. are securely closed.
Clothes dryer may be
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Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer.
blowing moisture-laden The dryer should be vented to the outside.
air into the room.
Room temperature
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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°C).
Dehumidifier runs Area to be dehumidified
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The capacity of your dehumidifier may not be adequate.
too much is too large.
Doors and windows are open.
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Close all doors and windows to the outside.
Frost appears on Dehumidifier has been turned
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This is normal. Frost will usually disappear
the coils on recently, or room temperature within 60 minutes. See the Automatic Defrost section.
is below 41°F (5°C).
Controls cannot be set The compressor will turn off
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This is normal. Wait approximately 3 minutes and set the
and the fan will automatically fan as desired.
continue to run for
approximately 3 minutes at a
fixed setting.
Fan noise Air is moving through
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This is normal.
the dehumidifier.
Water on floor Hose connection may be loose.
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Check the hose connection. See the Removing Collected
Water section.
Intended to use the bucket to
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Disconnect the hose if using the bucket to collect water.
collect water, but a hose See the Removing Collected Water section
as attached.
Bucket Full LED light Drain hose not tight on fitting
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Check drain hose connection.
flashing and alarm
sounds while drain hose Drain hose is kinked
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Ensure the drain hose is pointed straight down to the floor
is connected and is not kinked in anyway.