Kogan SMARTERHOME KASMDHM20LA User manual

KOGAN SMARTERHOME™
SMART DEHUMIDIFIER
20L
KASMDHM20LA

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Safety & Warnings 3
Components List 6
Overview 6
Operation 9
Connect to the SmarterHome™ App 13
Google Home Control 19
Amazon Alexa Control 22
Cleaning & Care 25
Maintenance 26
Troubleshooting 32
Specifications 33
Notes 34

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Ensure to read all instructions and warnings in this user guide prior to first use. Retain this
user guide for future reference.
This appliance contains flammable R290 refrigerant. Qualified technicians must
be used if handling the refrigerant, with local regulations followed.
•This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Do not allow children to play with the appliance.
•Adult supervision is required if children are cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
•This appliance is for indoor use only.
•This appliance can only be used for indoor dehumidification and air purification only.
When it is used in a basement or storage room, sufficient air circulation must be
ensured otherwise it will be less efficient when dehumidifying and have a weaker
effect.
•Do not place the appliance on uneven surfaces.
•Keep ventilation openings clear of obstructions.
•This appliance supports voltages between 220–240V. Ensure the socket used
matches this.
•This appliance has an operating temperature range between 5–35°C.
•Do not tilt the appliance as it may cause damage to the compressor.
•If the appliance is accidentally tilted, dumped, or has been in long-distance transport,
it must be placed upright for four hours before turning on.
•Do not operate this appliance with wet hands or flush it directly with water.
•Do not put your hands into the air outlet.
•Do not place heavy weights on the air outlet of this appliance or sit directly in front of
the air outlet.
•Do not throw or place any objects into the dehumidifier.
•Do not place flammable and explosive gases near the dehumidifier.
•Do not insert anything into the air outlet. Take special care to warn children of these
dangers.
•Ensure the power cord is plugged into a grounded outlet.
•Do not use the appliance with a socket under repairs or not installed properly.
SAFETY & WARNINGS

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•Do not turn off the appliance directly from the socket.
•Do not use the appliance in the following areas:
•Near sources of fire or any other heat sources
•In areas where oil is likely to splash
•Areas exposed to direct sunlight
•Near water sources (for example, a bath, laundry, shower, or swimming pool).
•Unplug the appliance if strange sounds, smells, or smoke comes from it. Contact
help.Kogan.com for assistance.
•If the appliance or power cord is damaged, stop use immediately and contact
help.Kogan.com for assistance.
•Maintenance, cleaning. and service should only be performed by technicians properly
trained and qualified in the use of summable refrigerants.
•The power supply must be cut off during thunderstorms.
•Do not replace the power cord with any third-party plugs.
•Do not cut and connect this power cord with another.
•Do not use this appliance on the same outlet as other high-power electrical
appliances.
•Do not disassemble, modify, or repair the appliance yourself. Contact
help.Kogan.com or a qualified service technician for assistance.
•If the appliance is being moved, cleaned, or maintained, ensure it is turned off and
unplugged.
•If the appliance will not be used for an extended period, ensure to turn off the socket
and unplug the power cord.
•Do not use any means to accelerate the defrosting process or cleaning.
•Do not pierce or bum refrigerant tubing. Be aware that refrigerants may not contain
an odour.
•Care should be taken to avoid damage to the refrigerant tubing.
•Do not clean the internals of the appliance yourself.
•Do not drill holes into the appliance.
•Details of type and rating of fuses: T, 250V AC,6.3A.
•Do not pull, deform. or modify the power cord.
•Do not immerse the appliance or power cord in water.
•Do not operate/stop the appliance by inserting/pulling the power cord as it may
cause electric shock or fire.
•Pulling and the general misuse of the power cord can result in damage to the
appliance and cause electrical shock.
•If the appliance is powered by a power strip or other bases, ensure that such devices
conform to national safety regulations.

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•Compliance with national gas regulations shall be observed.
•Any person who is involved with working on or breaking into a refrigerant circuit
should hold a current valid certificate from an industry-accredited assessment
authority, which authorises their competence to handle refrigerants safely in
accordance with an industry recognised assessment specification.
•Servicing shall only be performed as recommended by a qualified service technician.
Maintenance and repair requiring the assistance of other skilled personnel shall be
carried out under the supervision of a person competent in the use of flammable
refrigerants.
•Attention is drawn to the fact that additional transportation regulations may exist
with respect to equipment containing flammable gas. The maximum number of
pieces of equipment or the configuration of the equipment permitted to be
transported together will be determined by the applicable transport regulations.

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•Dehumidifier
•1m drainage pipe
•User guide
Front view
OVERVIEW
COMPONENTS LIST
Tank window
Handle
Castors

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Side view
Air inlet cover
Push-in handle
Power cord
Control panel
Handle
Drainage hole
Water tank
Castors
Air outlet mesh

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Control panel
Left and right adjustment keys
Comfort mode button
Humidistat button
Timer button
Fan speed button
Power button
Indicator lights
Display
Wi-Fi indicator light
Water tank full indicator light
Child lock indicator light

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Placement
Ensuring there are no obstructions around, place the appliance on a flat surface.
Powering on/off
Tap the power button to turn on the dehumidifier. The power indicator light will then turn
on. If used before, the dehumidifier will operate in the mode before it was last turned off.
To turn it off, tap the power button again.
Display
When the appliance is operating, the display will show the current level of relative ambient
humidity.
The display will show numbers between 40–80 when the humidity level is between
40–80%. If the humidity level is lower than 40%, the display will show ‘LO’. If the humidity
level is above 80%, the display will show ‘HI’.
Adjusting the fan speed
This dehumidifier has three fan speeds (High, Medium, and Low). Press this button to adjust
the speed.
•Three indicator lights will illuminate when the fan speed is High.
•Two indicator lights will illuminate when the fan speed is Medium.
•One indicator light will illuminate when the fan speed is Low.
Child lock
The child lock prevents buttons from being functional and prevents the appliance from
being turned off.
•Press and hold the fan speed button for three seconds to activate the child lock. The
child lock indicator light will then illuminate.
•Press and hold the fan speed button for three seconds again to deactivate the child
lock. The child lock indicator light will disappear.
OPERATION
Note:
If you are restarting the dehumidifier after it was turned off, wait for 3 minutes before
restarting.

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Modes
This appliance features three modes:
•Continuous dehumidification
•Comfort
•Custom
Continuous dehumidification mode
Once the appliance is turned on, if no buttons are pressed, it automatically operates in
continuous dehumidification mode. The appliance will dehumidify the area until it is turned
off, or the setting is changed.
Comfort mode
In this mode, the humidity level will be controlled between 45–55%.
•To activate this mode, press the comfort mode button. The appliance will make a
buzzing sound and the relevant indicator light will then illuminate.
•To turn this mode off, press the comfort mode button again. The appliance will make
a buzzing sound and the relevant indicator light will disappear.
Custom mode
The humidistat controls the level of humidity in an area. The default setting is 40%. When
the appliance enters custom mode, the level of humidity can be changed. To change the
level of humidity:
1. Tap the humidistat button. The left and right adjustment keys will then illuminate
and start flashing.
2.The display will show ‘40’ to indicate the current set level of humidity. Tap the left
and right adjustment keys to adjust the level of humidity.
Each press will change the set humidity by 5%, and this will be reflected on the
display. Once set, wait for three seconds then the left and right adjustment keys will
dim, and the display will return to show the current humidity level.