GE ahr50lm Owners Manual - Page 8

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Troubleshooting tips...Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Dehumidifier does not start Dehumidifier does not dry the air as it should Dehumidifier runs too much Frost appears on the coils Controls cannot be set Fan noise Water on floor Possible Causes What To Do The dehumidifier is unplugged. • Make sure the dehumidifier's plug is pushed completely into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker. Dehumidifier has reached its preset level or bucket is full. • The dehumidifier automatically turns off when either condition occurs. Change to a lower setting or empty the bucket and replace properly. Bucket is not in the proper position. • The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate. Power failure. • 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. Did not allow enough time to remove the moisture. • When first installed, allow at least 24 hours to maintain the desired dryness. Airflow is restricted. • 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. • See the Care and Cleaning section. The Humidity Control may not be set low enough. • For drier air, press the ▼ pad and set to a lower percent value (%) or at CO (continuous) for maximum dehumidification. Doors and windows may not be closed tightly. • Check that all doors, windows and other openings are securely closed. Clothes dryer may be blowing moisture-laden air into the room. • Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer. The dryer should be vented to the outside. Room temperature is too low. • Moisture removal is best at higher room temperatures. Lower room temperatures will reduce the moisture removal rate. Models are designed to be operated at temperatures above 41°F (5°C). Area to be dehumidified is too large. • The capacity of your dehumidifier may not be adequate. Doors and windows are open. • Close all doors and windows to the outside. Dehumidifier has been turned • This is normal. Frost will usually disappear on recently, or room temperature within 60 minutes. See the Automatic Defrost section. is below 41°F (5°C). The compressor will turn off and the fan will automatically continue to run for approximately 3 minutes at a fixed setting. • This is normal. Wait approximately 3 minutes and set the fan as desired. Air is moving through the dehumidifier. • This is normal. Hose connection may be loose. • Check the hose connection. See the Removing Collected Water section. Intended to use the bucket to collect water, but a hose is attached. • Disconnect the hose if using the bucket to collect water. See the Removing Collected Water section. 8