GE APE08AK Support Question
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Question posted by ursamajor0672 on July 4th, 2015
Why Won't My Ape08ak Dehumidify Anymore?
Ive had this GE APE08AK for a couple years but when started using it this year, i will no longer dehumidify and drain water from the rear constant flow or into the removable collection container. Can I clean it to make this work again?
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on July 4th, 2015 9:46 PM
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While cleaning may help resolve things, it may sadly not be the only attention needful for your unit. Do see the tutorials linked to below
1. http://www.ehow.com/how_112425_fix-dehumidifier.html
2. http://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/Dehumidifier-Repair-Help
Related GE APE08AK Manual Pages
Owners Manual - Page 1
ge.com
Safety Instruotions ...........
2, 3
©
Operating Instruc_tions About the Controls
on the Air Conditioner . ....... 4, 5
Drain Hose
6
Remora Control
4-6
*Ahter Bucket
6
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter
7
Cleaning the Coil
7
Grille and Case
7
_\hter Bucket
7
Installation Ins*ruc_ions ..... 8-13
Troubleshooting Tips .........
14
Consumer Support
Consumer...
Owners Manual - Page 2
... from ox erheated wires.
2
OFFand
[] GE does not support any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the manufi_cntrer and
not repaired. For personal safety, this appliance. The device should always be plugged into its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
[] This portable air conditioner must be properly installed as described...
Owners Manual - Page 3
...Attaching the adapter gmund terminal to break with repeamd use. If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOTUSE the air conditioner until a
proper ground has been established. READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIOCNAREFULLY....a qualified electrician to provide proper polarity in the adapter must use an extension cord, it is properly grounded. ge.com
However, if you must be 15 amperes (minimum)...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... show a tin/e.
The display will also show E4 and the refit
will signal when the water bucket is set, the set to operate. be O Display
set the timer in increments....the remote control,
touch Power to operate air conditioner
settings.)
O MUsoe dteo set the air conditioner
to run fi)r
1/9 to set the air conditioner DRYand AUTOm ()de. O Timer On Use on and off or the Timer ON
pad...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...
automatically
provide optimum
and tim speed to maintain the room
temperature.
the Using the portable air conditioner
FAN Mode
Use the FAN at least 3 minutesbefore switching back to a COOLsetting.
The compressor runs in the display when using the ORYmode,
detach the exhaust hose fl'om the refit and remove
the window slider or seal the opening window exhaust...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... portable air conditioner. To emi)ty the water bucket betore it is not in the up position water will show E4 tmtil the water bucket has been emptied. Always make sure that # is not going to a
floor drain.
the hose is connected and that the drain connector is in the
up position and that it straight to collect into...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... the
bottom of the air conditioner,
Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug from the wall ...air conditioner without the filter because dirt and lint will clog it in warm soapy water;
NOTE:Do not allow water to prevent growth ot mold, mildew and bacteria. ge.com
Water Bucket E\'et T few weeks, cinse the inside of the air conditionex; Do not use
Toclean the front grille: Use...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... will not stay engaged, discontinue use ) from the window slider
and rain deflector to roll the portable air conditioner on all sides of the exhaust adapter.
[] INSTALL RAIN DEFLECTOR TO OUTSIDE OF ADJUSTABLE WINDOW SLIDER
• Remove the appropriate plugs (save for sliding window installations
Outside
Outside
[] INSTALL WATER BUCKET COVER
[] Remove the shipping of the window...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...the slider. Third piece of slider l__
for the width of the window, attach and use the third piece of its holes using two large wood screws.
10 If you have a sliding window, see instructions on ... to make it the same height as stool)
Stool __,)
I Inside
[] If the window slider is longer than the
width of the window. If the two-piece window slider is needed. Attach securely with nails ...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...to the back of the unit and to
the exhaust adapter, and exhausted to the outside when using the unit in the COOL mode by sliding it down in position. • Attach the unit...foam between the glass and the window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room.
[] ATTACH EXHAUST HOSE
[] Insert the round end of the air conditioner. Back of bends exhaust hose may compromise cooling ...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... slider is shorter than the height of the window, cut the slider arm to the window
face using two large wood screws. 12
Inside
Third piece of slider for extra long windows
[] Cut the window... window. If the two-piece window slider is longer than the
height of the window, pull the sliding arm out to the inner window sliding face using a large wood screw through one large wood screw...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... place. Back of the unit and to
the exhaust adapter, and exhausted to the outside when using the unit in the COOL mode by sliding it in the exhaust hose may compromise the cooling ...to lock it down in position. • Attach the unit end of the exhaust hose to the back of the air conditioner.
The minimum length of the exhaust hose is 20" (50 cm) and the maximum length of the exhaust hose ...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... utes to restart the air c(nlditi(mer to the air conditionec
• Remove the ob.iect,
• Remove water fi'om tile water bucket and push the water bucket back ill place.
• Place unit ()n a fiat, lex el surihce.
14 The room may not
be dead. See tile Care and cleaning
section.
• _\]Jen the air conditioner is not blocked...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...GE will, at its sole discretion,
replace the i)roduct with this air conditioner.
!i_:Dmnage caused after delivery. Also prhlt your nmne m_d address mad a description of the defect.
::Ji:R: epair of the same or comparable
flmctionali V and quali V or
reftmd the original retail price.
::JiP::roperly pack your i)roduct's original one-year... purchased for home use , contact your receipt...
Owners Manual - Page 16
...numbe_;
YOu can be used by
people (ff all ages, sizes and capabilities. Tr) the GE Appliances \'\ ebsite 24 hom_ a day,
_ da_ of the air conditioner. We recognize the need...ge.com Have a question or need to service the air conditioner yourself
ContactUs
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If you do not attempt to design tar a wide range of physical and
mental abilities and impaim_ents. Instructions contained...
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