homelabs HME020030N User manual

ENERGY STAR RATED
DEHUMIDIFIER
22, 35 and 50 Pint* Capacity Models
HME020030N
HME020006N
HME020031N
HME020391N
Thank you for purchasing our quality appliance. Please be sure to read the entirety of this user manual carefully prior to use of the product. If you have any questions regarding the use of this product, please call 1-800-898-3002.

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.
In the event this product malfunctions or customer
believes it is defective, the customer should contact
Customer Service and retain the defective product
pending further instructions. Defective product should be
clearly marked or stored where it cannot be used again by
mistake. Failure to retain the product may impede hOme™’s
ability to correct any legitimate problem and may limit the
extent to which hOme™may provide recourse.

Important Safety Instructions
Parts Description
Operation
Care & Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Warning
Contact Us
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed when using
the dehumidier. Incorrect operation due to disregard of instructions may cause harm or damage.
1. Do not exceed the rating of the power outlet or connection device.
2. Do not operate or turn off the dehumidier by plugging in or unplugging the device. Use the control panel instead.
3. Do not use if the power cord is broken or damaged.
4. Do not modify the power cord length or share the outlet with other appliances.
5. Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
6. Do not install the dehumidier in a location that may be exposed to combustible gas.
7. Do not place the dehumidier near a heat source.
8. Disconnect the power if strange sounds, smell, or smoke comes from the dehumidier.
9. You should never try to take apart or repair the dehumidier by yourself.
10. Make sure to turn off and unplug the dehumidier before cleaning.
11. Do not use the dehumidier near ammable gas or combustibles, such as gasoline, benzene, thinner, etc.
12. Do not drink or use the water drained from the dehumidier.
13. Do not take the water bucket out while the dehumidier is working.
14. Do not use the dehumidier in small spaces.
15. Do not place the dehumidier in places where it may be splashed by water.
16. Place the dehumidier on a level, sturdy section of the oor.
17. Do not cover the intake or exhaust openings of the dehumidier with cloths or towels.
18. Do not clean the appliance with any chemicals or organic solvent, e.g. Ethyl acetate, gasoline.
19. This appliance is not intended for locations near to ammable or combustible gas.
20. Care should be taken when using the dehumidier in a room with the following persons: infants, children and the elderly.
21. For people who are sensitive to humidity, do not set the humidity level too low on the dehumidier.
22. Never insert your nger or other foreign objects into grills or openings. Take special care to warn children of these
dangers.
23. Do not place a heavy object on the power cord and make sure that the cord is not compressed.
24. Do not climb on or sit on the dehumidier.
25. Always insert the lters securely. Make sure to clean the lter once every month.
26. If water enters the dehumidier, turn the dehumidier off and disconnect the power, contact Customer Service in order to
avoid a hazard.
27. Do not place ower vases or other water containers on top of the dehumidier.
Important Safety Instructions
PLEASE NOTE:
This dehumidier defaults to
CONTINUOUS MODE, disabling
use of the LEFT/RIGHT buttons.
To regain use of the buttons, conrm
CONTINUOUS MODE is turned off.
TURN ON
DEHUMIDIFIER
TURN OFF
CONTINUOUS MODE
BEGIN USING
LEFT/RIGHT BUTTONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS / FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR FIRST TIME USE

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- The hOme™ nameplate is located on the rear panel of the dehumidier and contains
electrical and other technical data specic to this dehumidier.
- Be sure the dehumidier is properly grounded. To minimize shock and re hazards,
proper grounding is important. This power cord is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug for protection against shock hazards.
- Your dehumidier must be used in a properly grounded wall socket. If your wall
socket is not adequately grounded or protected by a time delay
fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualied electrician install the proper socket.
- Avoid re hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. Do
not remove any prong from the/power cord.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Important Safety Instructions
- This dehumidier can only be used by children 8 years or older and person with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge with supervision or instruction concerning use of the
dehumidier. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children without supervision.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by qualied personnel. Please contact Customer Service in order
to avoid hazard.
- Prior to cleaning or other maintenance, the dehumidier must be disconnected from the supply mains.
- Do not install the dehumidier in a location that may be exposed to combustible gas.
- If combustible gas accumulates around the dehumidier, it may cause re.
- If the dehumidier is knocked over during use, turn off the dehumidier and unplug it from the main power supply
immediately. Visually inspect the dehumidier to ensure there is no damage. If you suspect the dehumidier has been
damaged, contact Customer Service for repair or replacement.
- During a thunderstorm, the power must be cut off to avoid damage to the dehumidier due to lightning.
- Do not run the cord under carpeting. Do not cover the cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route
the cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange the cord away from trafc area and where it will not be tripped over.
- To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not use this dehumidier with any solid-state speed control device.
- The dehumidier shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
- Contact Customer Service for repair or maintenance of this dehumidier.
CAUTION

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Parts Description
Control Panel
FRONT
ACCESSORIES
(placed in the bucket of the dehumidier)
REAR
Panel
Bucket
Caster
Pump Drain Hose ( 1pc )
(Only for the dehumidier with pump feature) Power Cord Storage Bracket ( 1pc )
Water Level Window
Handle
(both sides)
Air intake Grille/Air Filter
Continuous drain
Hose Outlet
Power Cord
Storage Bracket
Pump drain hose outlet
(Only applicable to
HME020391N)
Power Cord
Pump drain hose
Power Plug
Air Outlet Grille

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- Auto Shut Off
When the bucket is full and/or the humidity setting is
reached, the dehumidier will automatically shut off.
- Power on Delay
To avoid any damage to the dehumidier, the
dehumidier will not start operation following a
complete cycle until after three (3) minutes. Operation
will automatically start after three (3) minutes.
- This unit may have been tilted or placed upside down during
shipping. To ensure this device works properly, please ensure
this unit is upright for at least 24 hours before initial use.
- This dehumidier is designed to operate with a working
environment between 41°F (5°C) and 90°F (32°C).
Casters (Installed at four points on the bottom of the dehumidier)
- Do not force casters to move over carpet, or move
the dehumidier with water in the bucket.
(The dehumidier may tip over and spill water.)
Operation
PLACEMENT
SMART FUNCTIONS
- Auto Defrost
When frost builds up on the evaporator coils, the
compressor will cycle off and the fan will continue to run
until the frost disappears.
- Auto-Restart
If the dehumidier shuts off unexpectedly due to power
being cut, the dehumidier will restart with the previous
function setting automatically when the power resumes.
- Bucket Full Indicator Light
The Full indicator glows when the bucket is ready to be
emptied.
NOTE:
All the illustrations in the manual are for explanation purpose only. Your dehumidier may be slightly different. The
actual shape shall prevail. The design and specications are subject to change without prior notice for product
improvement. Consult Customer Service for details.
more than 7.9in (20cm)
more than 7.9in (20cm)
more than 7.9in (20cm)
more than 15.7in (40cm)
more than 15.75in (40cm)

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Operation
CONTROL PANEL

The check lter feature is a reminder to clean the
Air Filter for more efcient operation. The Filter
light (clean lter light) will ash after 250 hours of
operation. To reset after cleaning the lter, press
the lter button and the light will go off.
Note: Press or button, the COMFORT mode
will be canceled, and the humidity level can be
adjusted.

Press this button to turn the comfort function
on/off. Under this mode, the humidity cannot
be adjusted manually but will be preset to a
recommended comfortable level based on the
ambient temperature. The level will be controlled
as per below table:
Ambient
Temperature <65 ˚F 65 -77 ˚F >77 ˚F
Relative
Humidity 55 % 50 % 45 %

Press to set an Auto on or an Auto off timer (0 - 24
hours) in conjunction with the and buttons. The
timer runs only one cycle, thus remember to set a
timer before next time’s use.
• After plugging in the appliance, press TIMER
button, the TIMER OFF indicator will light up,
meaning the Auto off timer setting is activated.
Use and buttons to set the value of time
you want to shut down the appliance. The one-off
Auto off timer setting is nished.
• Press TIMER button again, the TIMER ON indicator
will light up, meaning the Auto on timer setting is
activated. Use and buttons to set the value
of time you want to turn on the appliance next
time. The one-off Auto off timer setting is nished.
• To change the timer settings, repeat the above
operations.
• Press or hold and buttons to change the
Auto time by 0.5 hour increments, up to 10 hours,
then at 1 hour increments up to 24 hours. The
control will count down the time remaining until
start.
• The selected time will register in 5 seconds and
the system will automatically revert back to
display the previous humidity setting.
• To cancel a timer, adjust the timer value to 0.0.
The corresponding timer indicator will light off,
meaning the timer is canceled. Another way to
cancel a timer is restart the appliance, the one-
off timer will also become invalid.
• When the bucket is full, the screen displays “P2”
error code, the appliance will then shut down
automatically. Both the Auto on/ Auto off timer
will be canceled.

Press to activate the pump operation.
Note: Before starting pump, make sure the
pump drain hose is attached, the continuous
drain hose is removed and the plastic cover of
the continuous drain hose outlet is replaced
tightly. When the bucket is full, the pump starts
to work. Refer to the next pages for removing
the collected water.
Note: It needs time before water was pumped
at the beginning.

Controls the fan speed. Press to select either High
or Normal fan speed. Set the fan control to High for
maximum moisture removal. When the humidity
has been reduced and quiet operation is preferred,
set the fan control to Normal.

Press to activate the continuous dehumidifying
operation. The appliance will work continuously
and will not stop except that the bucket is full. In
continuous mode, the and buttons are locked.

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
NOTE: When the dehumidier is rst turned on, it will
go on Continuous mode by default. This will disable
use of the LEFT/RIGHT buttons. Make sure to turn off
Continuous mode to regain function in these buttons.

• The humidity level can be set within a range of
35%RH (Relative Humidity) to 85%RH (Relative
Humidity) in 5% increments.
• For drier air, press the button and set to a lower
percent value (%).
For damper air, press the button and set a
higher percent value (%).

• Press to initiate the auto start and auto stop
feature, in conjunction with the and buttons.
Indicator Lights
• ON ..................... Timer ON light
• OFF ................... Timer OFF light
• FULL ................. The water tank is full and should be
emptied
• DEFROST ......... The appliance is on Defrost mode
Operation


Shows the set % humidity level from 35% to 85% or
auto start/stop time (0~24) while setting, then shows
the actual (±5% accuracy) room % humidity level
in a range of 30% RH (Relative Humidity) to 90%RH
(Relative Humidity).
Error Codes:
AS - Humidity sensor error
ES - Temperature sensor error
Protection Codes:
P2 - Bucket is full or bucket is not in right position.
Empty the bucket and replace it in the right
position.
Eb - Bucket is removed or not in right position.
Replace the bucket in the right position. (Only
applicable to the unit with pump feature.)
Note: When one of the above malfunctions occurs, turn off the dehumidier, and check for any obstructions. Restart
the dehumidier, if the malfunction is still present, turn off the dehumidier and unplug the power cord. Contact
Customer Service for repair and/or replacement.

Press to turn the dehumidier on and off.

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Operation
REMOVING THE COLLECTED WATER

When the bucket is full, remove the bucket and empty it.

Water can be automatically be emptied into a oor
drain by attaching the dehumidier to a water hose with
a female threaded end. (NOTE: On some models, the
female threaded end is not included)
Note: Do not use continuous draining when the
outdoor temperature is equal to or less than 32°F
(0°C), otherwise the water will freeze, causing the
water hose to block up and the dehumidier may
be damaged.
water outlet
Remove the
plastic cover
by counter-
clockwise
rotation
Female
threaded
end
Water
hose
Note:
- Make sure the connection is tight and there is no
leaking.
- Lead the water hose to the oor drain or a
suitable drainage facility, the drainage facility
should be lower than the drain outlet of the
dehumidier.
- Be sure to run the water hose sloping downward
to let the water ow out smoothly.
- When the continuous drain feature is not being
used, remove the drain hose from the outlet and
replace the plastic cover of the continuous drain
hose outlet tightly.
Press the power
cord storage
bracket into the
rear cover.

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
- Remove the continuous drain hose from the unit.
Replace the plastic cover of the continuous drain hose
outlet tightly.
- Attach the pump drain hose (Outer diameter: 1/4”;
length: 16.4 ft) to the pump drain hose outlet. The
insert depth should not be less than 0.59 inch.
Lead the drain hose to the oor drain or a suitable
drainage facility.
Reinstall the
plastic cover
Pump drain hose outlet
(Only applicable to
HME020391N)
Pump drain hose
- Press  button to pump the water. When the
bucket is full, the pump will start to work. It is normal
that the pump makes loud noises at rst 3~5 minutes
of work.

Note:
- Make sure the connection is tight and there is
no leaking.
- If the pump hose drops when removing the
bucket, you must install the pump hose to the
unit before replacing the bucket into the unit.
- The maximum pumping elevation is 16.4 ft.
Note: Do not use the pump when the outdoor
temperature is equal to or less than 32°F (0°C),
otherwise the water will freeze, causing the water
hose to block up and the dehumidier may be
damaged.
Operation
Pump hose drops Reinstall pump
hose properly

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Care & Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING OF THE DEHUMIDIFIER
WARNING: Turn the dehumidier off and remove the plug
from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Clean the dehumidier with water and mild detergent.
Do not use bleach or abrasives.

- Do not splash water directly onto the main unit. Doing
so may cause an electrical shock, cause the insulation to
deteriorate, or cause the unit to rust.
- The air intake and outlet grilles get soiled easily. Use a
vacuum attachment or brush to clean.

Clean the bucket with water and mild detergent every
two weeks.

Clean the lter with potable water at least once every
30days.

Store the dehumidier when it will not be used for a long
time.
- After turning off the dehumidier, wait one day until all
water in the internal of the dehumidier ows into the
bucket, and then empty the bucket.
- Clean the main dehumidier, bucket and air lter.
- Wrap the cord and bundle it with the band.
- Cover the dehumidier with a plastic bag.
- Store the dehumidier upright in a dry, well-
ventilated place.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the
dehumidier without a lter
because dirt and lint will clog
it and reduce performance.

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Troubleshooting
Before contacting customer service, reviewing this list can save time. This list includes the most common occurrences
that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this dehumidier.
CAUSE/SOLUTION
PROBLEM
Dehumidier does
not start
Dehumidier does not dry
the air as it should
The dehumidier makes
a loud noise when
operating
Frost appears on the coils
Water on oor
Water does not drain from
the hose
The pump indicator
blinks. (Only applicable to
HME020391N)
Contact Customer Service if dehumidier operates abnormally or does not operate, and the solutions above are not useful.
- Make sure the dehumidier’s plug is inserted completely into the outlet.
- Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box.
- Dehumidier has reached its preset level or bucket is full.
- Bucket is not in the proper position.
- Make sure allow enough time to remove the moisture.
- Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture blocking the front or back of
the dehumidier.
- The humidity level may not be set low enough.
- Check that all doors, windows and other openings are securely closed.
- Room temperature is too low, below 41°F (5°C).
- There is a kerosene heater or something giving off water vapor in the room.
- The air lter is clogged.
- The dehumidier is tilted instead of upright as it should be.
- The oor surface is not level.
- This is normal. The dehumidier has Auto defrost feature.
- The dehumidier was placed on uneven oor.
- Hose to connector or hose connection may be loose.
- Intend to use the bucket to collect water, but the back drain plug is removed.
- Hoses more than 5 feet long may not drain properly. It is recommended to keep the
hose as short as possible for proper draining. The hose must be placed lower than the
bottom of the dehumidier, and be kept at and smooth without kinks.
- The lter is dirty. Refer to the Cleaning and Maintenance section to clean the lter.
- The pump drain hose is not attached to the rear of the dehumidier.
- The bucket is not in right position. Place the bucket properly.
- The pump hose drops. Reinstall the pump hose. If the error repeats, call customer
service.

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Warranty
hOme™offers a limited one-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 manufacture, parts or workmanship during the warranty period. The warranty
does not apply where damage is caused by other factors, including 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 replacement product may
be provided instead of repairing a defective product. hOme™’s exclusive obligation under this warranty is limited to such
repair or replacement.
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.
Warning
This manual is to be used with all items with the model numbers
WARNING: Keep all plastic bags away from children.
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.
HME020030N
HME020006N
HME020031N
HME020391N
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