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MINI
REFRIGERATOR
3.3 Cubic Feet
Before using your Mini Refrigerator, please read this manual.

Important Safety Instructions 6-7
Parts Description 8
Operation 9
Maintenance 10
Troubleshooting 10-11
Warranty 11
Manufacturing Info 12
Warning 12
Contact Us 12
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE FIRST USE:
To prevent any internal damage, it is very important to
keep refrigeration units (like this one) upright throughout
their journey. Please leave it standing upright and outside
the box for 24 HOURS before plugging it in.

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• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep ventilation openings that are located in and around the appliance clear of any obstructions.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not store explosive substances, such as aerosol cans with ammable propellant, in this appliance.
• Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two-prong) adapters.
• This appliance is intended to be used in households and similar applications, such as staff kitchen areas in
shops, ofces and other working environments; hotels, motels, and other residential type environments; bed
and breakfast type environments; and catering and similar non-retail applications.
• Do not pull the power cord when pulling the power plug of the mini refrigerator. Please rmly grasp the
plug and pull it out from the socket directly.
• Do not damage the power cord under any condition. Do not use the power cord when it is damaged or worn.
• Please use a dedicated, three-hole power socket, which is not shared with other electrical appliances.
• Please ensure that the grounding electrode of the power socket is equipped with a reliable grounding line.
• In case of leaking gas, turn off the leaking valve and open your doors and windows. Do not unplug the
refrigerator yourself as it may cause a re. Contact customer support.
• For your safety, do not place electric devices on top of the refrigerator.
• Do not disassemble the refrigerator or damage the refrigerant circuit.
• To prevent injury, be careful not to get your ngers between the refrigerator door and body.
• Keep the refrigerator out of moist, damp, or humid environments and situations, so as not to damage
the electrical insulation.
• Do not use the base, refrigerator door, etc. as a pedal or support.
• To prevent accidental damage or injury, do not place heavy objects on top of the refrigerator.
• In order to avoid frostbite, when the refrigerator is running, do not grab foods or containers, especially
metal containers, in the freezing chamber with wet hands.
• To prevent accidents or damage to the product, do not put ammable, explosive, volatile, or highly corrosive
items in the refrigerator.
• Do not place ammable items near the refrigerator to avoid a re hazard.
• This refrigerator is intended for household use, mainly for the storage of foods. It shall not be used for other
purposes, such as storage of blood, drugs, and biological products.
• Do not store beer, beverage or other uid contained in bottles or enclosed containers in the freezing chamber
of the refrigerator; otherwise, the bottles or enclosed containers may crack due to freezing and cause damages.
• Do not cover or close the ventilation and exhaust holes.
Warning: Risk of re or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used.
Do not puncture the refrigerant tubing of this appliance.
WARNINGS RELATED TO USE
WARNINGS RELATED TO ELECTRICITY
WARNINGS RELATED TO PLACEMENT
• Before using the refrigerator, remove all packaging materials, including bottom cushions, foam pads, and tape
inside the refrigerator. Tear off the protective lm on the door and the refrigerator body.
• Make sure the refrigerator is placed in a well-ventilated, indoor environment on at and sturdy ground.
• Do not spray or wash the refrigerator. To protect the electrical insulation properties of the refrigerator, do not
put the refrigerator in moist places.
• Avoid putting the refrigerator in direct sunlight or too close to a heat source. If it can’t be avoided, keep a safe
distance of at least 30 cm between the refrigerator and a stove or furnace. In that case, we also advise applying
an insulation board.
• The top space of the refrigerator shall be greater than 30 cm. Keep a circulation space of at least 10 cm on both
sides of the refrigerator to facilitate heat dissipation.
PLACEMENT
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• The refrigerator may not operate consistently when used for an extended period of time below the
low-temperature range for which the refrigerator is designed.
• Do not exceed the storage time recommended by the food manufacturers for any kind of food, particularly
quick-frozen food in the freezer.
• To prevent an unexpected rise in the temperature of the frozen food while defrosting the refrigerator, wrap
the frozen food in several layers of paper.
• A rise in temperature of the frozen food during manual defrosting, maintenance or cleaning could shorten
the storage life.
• The refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used for the refrigerator are ammable. To prevent
damage to the environment or any other harm, it is important that when this refrigerator is no longer of
use, dispose of it properly, away from any re sources and handled by a special and authorized company
with the corresponding qualications.
• When the refrigerator is disposed of, disassemble the door and remove the gasket of door and shelves. Put the
door and shelves in a proper place to prevent the trapping of children.
WARNINGS RELATED TO DISPOSAL
WARNINGS RELATED TO ENERGY

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OPERATION
Energy Conservation
• The refrigerator should be placed in a room that is dry and ventilated. The refrigerator cannot be placed under
direct sunlight or next to a heat source (such as a radiator, stove, etc.), and a suitable insulation board must
be applied if necessary.
• Try to shorten the time the refrigerator’s door is open.
• Avoid putting warm beverages in the refrigerator.
PROPER USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR
INTRODUCTION TO FUNCTIONS
• The refrigerating chamber is suitable for the storage of a variety of fruits, vegetables, beverages and other food
consumed in the short term.
• Have food cool to room temperature before putting it into the refrigerator.
• Food is recommended to be sealed up before putting it into the refrigerator.
• The glass shelves can be adjusted up or down for a proper storage space at your choice.
• To lower the internal temperature of the refrigerator, turn the temperature control knob to MAX
(recommended on hot summer days).
• To raise the internal temperature of the refrigerator, turn the temperature control knob to MIN.
• When the thermostat control knob is set to OFF, the refrigerator will not be running.
• It is the recommended to set the thermostat knob to MED for initial use.
NOTE:
• Storage of too much food after the initial connection to power may affect the freezing effect of the refrigerator.
Replacing The Bulb (Optional)
1. P
ower off the refrigerator.
2. Hold and remove the light bulb cover.
3. Disassemble the old bulb by screwing counterclockwise. Replace with a new bulb (max. 15W) by screwing
it clockwise, and make sure it is xed in the bulb holder tightly.
4. Assemble the light cover and re-connec
t your fridge to the power supply.
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
Door Orientation Change
Follow the steps below if you want to change the door orientation from left-hinge to right-hinge:
1. Power off the refrigerator.
2. Fix the door with tape.
3. Use a screwdriver to remove upper and lower left hinge (triangle with 3 screws).
4. Transfer the hinge to the right of the refrigerator and attach to the right side of the door.
Leveling Feet
1. Turn the feet clockwise to raise the refrigerator.
2. Turn the feet counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator.
3. Adjust the right and left feet based on the procedures above to a horizontal level.
Thermostat
Small Door
Thermostat
Shelf
Drain Tray
Upper Hinge Cover Upper Hinge Cover
Upper Hinge
Upper Hinge
1.-2. 3. 4.

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Refrigerator isn’t
cool enough.
Refrigerator does
not work.
Surface condensation.
The door is being opened too often.
The refrigerator is too full.
The power is off or the refrigerator isn’t
plugged in.
Condensation on the exterior surface and
door seal of the refrigerator is normal
when the ambient humidity is too high.
Reduce the frequency of opening the door
and give it 4-5 hours in between openings.
Reduce the food inside the refrigerator.
Make sure that the refrigerator is plugged
in. Check whether there is a power failure.
Wipe away any drops of water with
a clean towel.
DISCONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
PROBLEM
Unplug the power plug from the socket before cleaning or defrosting.
NOTE: Do not use hard brushes, wire brushes, abrasives, organic solvents, boiling water, acid, or alkaline items for
cleaning or defrosting as this may damage the surface and interior of the unit.
Dusting behind the refrigerator and on the ground will improve the cooling effect and save energy. The interior of the
refrigerator should be cleaned to avoid any odor. Follow the cleaning procedure below:
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Wipe the door seal with warm water.
3. Use soap and warm water to clean the refrigerator.
4. Reconnect the refrigerator when the refrigerator is clean and dry.
WARRANTY
hOme™offers a limited two-year warranty (“warranty period”) on all of our products purchased new and unused
from hOme Technologies, LLC or an authorized reseller, with an original proof of purchase and where a defect has
arisen, wholly or substantially, as a result of faulty manufacturing, parts or workmanship during the warranty period.
The warranty does not apply where damage is caused by other factors, including but without limitation: (a) normal
wear and tear; (b) abuse, mishandling, accident, or failure to follow operating instructions; (c) exposure to liquid or
inltration of foreign particles; (d) servicing or modications of the product other than by hOme™; (e) commercial or
non-household use.
The hOme™warranty covers all costs related to restoring the proven defective product through repair or replacement
of any defective part and necessary labor so that it conforms to its original specications.
A receipt indicating the purchase date is required for any claim, so please keep all receipts in a safe place. We recommend
that you register your product on our website, homelabs.com/reg. Although greatly appreciated, the product registration is
not required to activate any warranty and product registration does not eliminate the need for the original proof of purchase.
The warranty becomes void if attempts at repair are made by non-authorized third parties and/or if spare parts, other
than those provided by hOme™, are used.
You may also arrange for service after the warranty expires at an additional cost.
These are our general terms for warranty service, but we always urge our customers to reach out to us with any issue,
regardless of warranty terms. If you have an issue with a hOme™product, please contact us at 1-800-898-3002, and we
will do our best to resolve it for you.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may have other legal rights which vary from state to state, country
to country or province to province. The customer may assert any such rights at their sole discretion.
DEFROSTING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Remove the food from the refrigerator and place it properly to prevent food from melting.
3. Clear the drain pipe with a soft cloth. Prepare the water container for defrosting. Pay attention when cleaning
the compressor compartment water draining tray. Avoid overow to the ground.
4. You can defrost naturally at room temperature, or use a plastic or wooden ice shovel to eliminate the frost.
5. You can also use the appropriate amount of hot water to speed up the defrosting. Use a dry towel to clean the
water after defrosting.
6. After defrosting, store the foods back in the cabinet.
7. Power on the refrigerator.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The door cannot be
properly or tightly closed.
Odor.
Loud noise.
Casing feels hot.
The door is stuck due to food or bottles.
The refrigerator is tilted.
Odorous or rotten food has been placed
inside the refrigerator.
The refrigerator is tilted.
The ambient temperature is high
or too much food is placed inside
the refrigerator.
Reduce or properly arrange the food inside.
Level the feet to make it horizontal.
Clean the door seal.
Odorous food shall be tightly wrapped.
Check whether there is any rotten food.
Clean the inside of the refrigerator.
Check whether the refrigerator is placed
on a stable surface.
It is normal on hot summer weather.
Reduce the food inside the refrigerator.
POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
PROBLEM

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Keep all plastic bags away from children.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
THIS PRODUCT COULD CONTAIN ONE OR MORE CHEMICALS, WHICH ARE KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
Manufacturer, distributor, importer, and seller are not liable for ANY damage caused by improper use, storage, care or
failure to follow warnings associated with this product.
This manual is to be used with all items with the model number
HME030210N
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SKU# : HME030210N
PART#: HME030210MNL
RATING: 115 V, 60 Hz, 72 WATTS, AC ONLY

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