GE ADER40 User Manual

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Dehumidifier  

The dehumidifier  

Make sure the dehumidifier’s plug is pushed completely 

does not start 

is unplugged. 

  into the outlet.

 

The fuse is blown/circuit 

 Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace

 

breaker is tripped. 

  the fuse or reset the breaker.

 

Dehumidifier has reached its   • 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  

 The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the 

 

  dehumidifier to operate. 

 

 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  

 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.  

 Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture 

 

 

  blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier. See the  

 

 

  Choosing a Location section.

 

 See the Care and Cleaning section.

 

The Humidity Control may  

 For drier air, press the 

▼ 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  

 Check that all doors, windows and other openings 

 

be closed tightly.  

  are securely closed.

 

Clothes dryer may be  

 Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer. 

 

blowing moisture-laden   

The dryer should be vented to the outside. 

 

 

Room temperature  

 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).

Dehumidifier runs 

Area to be dehumidified  

 The capacity of your dehumidifier may not be adequate. 

too much 

 Close all doors and windows to the outside. 

Frost appears on  

Dehumidifier has been turned  

 This is normal. Frost will usually disappear 

the coils 

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

 This is normal. Wait approximately 3 minutes and set the 

and the fan will automatically   fan as desired.

 

fixed setting. 

Fan noise  

Air is moving through 

 This is normal. 

 

Water on floor 

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

  Water section. 

 

Intended to use the bucket to  

 Disconnect the hose if using the bucket to collect water. 

 

collect water, but a hose 

See the Removing Collected Water section

 

Bucket Full LED light  

 Check drain hose connection.

flashing and alarm   

sounds while drain hose   

 Ensure the drain hose is pointed straight down to the floor 

is connected 

 

and is not kinked in anyway.