GE ADER30LQ Owner's Manual

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The dehumidifier  

t
Make sure the dehumidifier’s plug is pushed completely 

 

is unplugged. 

  into the outlet.

 

The fuse is blown/circuit 

t Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace

 

breaker is tripped. 

  the fuse or reset the breaker.

 

Dehumidifier has reached its  

t 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  

t The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the 

 

  dehumidifier to operate. 

 

t 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  

t When first installed, allow at least 24 hours to maintain 

 

to remove the moisture.  

  the desired dryness.

 

Airflow is restricted.  

t Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture 

 

 

  blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier. See the  

 

 

  Choosing a Location section.

 

t See the Care and Cleaning section.

 

The Humidity Control may  

t For drier air, press the ź 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  

t Check that all doors, windows and other openings 

 

be closed tightly.  

  are securely closed.

 

Clothes dryer may be  

t Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer. 

 

blowing moisture-laden  

  The dryer should be vented to the outside. 

 

 

Room temperature  

t 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  

t The capacity of your dehumidifier may not be adequate. 

 

t Close all doors and windows to the outside. 

 

Dehumidifier has been turned  

t This is normal. Frost will usually disappear 

 

on recently, or room temperature    within 60 minutes. See the Automatic Defrost section.

t This is normal. Wait approximately 3 minutes and set the 

and the fan will automatically     fan as desired.

 

setting. 

 

Air is moving through 

t This is normal. 

 

 

Hose connection may be loose.  t Check the hose connection. See the Removing Collected 

Water section. 

 

Intended to use the bucket to  

t Disconnect the hose if using the bucket to collect water. 

 

collect water, but a hose See 

the 

Removing Collected Water section

 

t Check drain hose connection.

 

 

t Ensure the drain hose is pointed straight down to the floor 

 

 

and is not kinked in anyway.