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.

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Setting the timer
The timer can be set to turn off the dehumidifier after a specified period.
1. Tap the timer button once and the appliance will make a buzzing sound.
2.Adjust the time by using the left and right adjustment keys. The timer can be set
between 0–24 hours.
To change the timer, press the timer button to reset, then set the timer again.
Defrosting
When the ambient temperature is between 5–18°C, the compressor will enter a defrosting
cycle at regular intervals.
When defrosting, the compressor will not be user-functional, but the fan will still be working.
Water tank drainage
As the appliance is used, the water
tank will begin filling with
condensed water. The water level
can be tracked by looking at the
tank window. When the water tank
is full, the appliance will sound an
alarm and the water tank full
indicator light will illuminate.
To drain the water tank:
1. Using the handle and push-in handle, carry the tank to an area you wish to drain the
water.
2.Hooking under the bottom, gently pull out the water tank. Lift the drainage lid
located on the corner of the tank lid and slowly tilt the tank to empty.
3.After the water is emptied, insert it back into the appliance until it locks in place. The
water tank full indicator light will disappear.
Notes:
•If the power button is pressed before the timer has elapsed, the timer will be
cancelled.
•If the mode is changed in between the time the timer is set and when the
dehumidifier turns off, the dehumidifier will operate in the former mode when
turned back on.
Notes:
•If the water tank is pulled out at any time during operation, the water tank full
indicator light will also illuminate.
•When the water tank full indicator light is illuminated, the appliance will enter
standby and all functions except the power button will not be functional.
Lift the
drainage lid

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Continuous drainage
If the appliance is being used at very high humidity levels for extended periods, it may need
to be emptied on a more frequent basis. Using continuous draining may be more beneficial.
1. Open the water plug to reveal the drainage hole on the side of the appliance.
2.Insert one end of the provided drainage pipe into the drainage hole. The other end
should lead to the area for water to be drained out.
3.Operate the appliance normally.
Open the
water plug
Insert drainage
pipe

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Install App
Download the “Kogan SmarterHome” app from the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS).
Register
If you do not have a Kogan SmarterHome™ account, register or sign in with a verification
code sent by SMS.
To register:
1. Tap to enter the registration page.
2.The system automatically recognises your country/area. You can also select your
country code manually. Enter your email address and tap ‘Next.’
3.Alternatively, you can select ‘Register by mobile number’ and enter the verification
code sent to you by SMS.
4.Create a profile on the next page to define your location and room.
CONNECT TO SMARTERHOME™ APP

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Set device in pairing mode
When the device is first turned on, it may automatically enter pairing mode (Wi-Fi indicator
light is flashing rapidly).
If not automatically in pairing mode when powered on, you can manually set the device in
pairing mode by holding down the timer button for five seconds until the Wi-Fi indicator light
is flashing rapidly.
Add device through network
5.Once registered, tap “+” in the upper right corner of the app’s home page to add a
new device through the network.
6.Select the product type from the list of options in the app (Air Treatment >
Dehumidifiers).
7. Ensure that the device is in pairing mode, with the Wi-Fi indicator light flashing, and
tap “Confirm light is rapidly flashing”.

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8.Upon successfully confirming pairing mode, enter your Wi-Fi details. It is important
that your SmarterHome™ device and the app are connected to the same Wi-Fi
network during setup.
9.The device will commence the pairing process and connect to the app. Ensure your
Wi-Fi router, mobile phone, and the SmarterHome™ device are kept close until
connection is complete.
10. After successfully being added, you will have the option to rename the device and
assign it to a location. It will now be listed on the app’s home page. Tap the device
listing to enter its control page.
If the device cannot be connected after several attempts, use the steps on the next page to
connect the device using AP mode.
Notes:
•The device and the app have to use the same Wi-Fi network.
•The device is only compatible with 2.4Ghz networks.

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AP mode connection steps
Set device in pairing mode
Hold down the timer button for five seconds again until the Wi-Fi light indicator is flashing
slowly.
Using AP Mode to add device
1. Once registered, tap “+” in the upper right corner of the app’s home page to add a
new device through the network.
2.Select the product type from the list of options in the app (Air Treatment >
Dehumidifiers), and then select “Other Mode” from the top-right corner when asked
to reset the device.

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3.Select “AP Mode” for the set-up type.
4.Ensure that the device is in pairing mode, with the Wi-Fi light indicator flashing slowly,
and tap “Confirm light is slowly flashing”.
5.Enter your Wi-Fi details. It is important that your SmarterHome™ device and the app
are connected to the same Wi-Fi network during setup.

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6.Follow the in-app prompts to continue AP Mode connection, which will pair your
mobile phone to the device’s Wi-Fi hotspot to ensure a connection.
7. The device will commence the pairing process and connect to the app. Ensure your
Wi-Fi router, mobile phone, and the SmarterHome™ device are kept close until
connection is complete.
8.After successfully being added, you will have the option to rename the device and
assign it to a location. It will now be listed on the app’s home page. Tap the device
listing to enter its control page.
Note:
If the Wi-Fi hotspot does not appear on your phone in the list of available
networks, your device may not be set in AP Pairing Mode correctly. Try repeating
the steps outlined above to ensure your device is ready for connection.
Notes:
•The device and the app have to use the same Wi-Fi network.
•The device is only compatible with 2.4Ghz networks.

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Adding “SmarterHome” to the Google Home app
1. From the home page of the Google Home app, select the “+” icon to access the ‘Add
and manage’ page.
2.Select ‘Set up device’, then under the Works with Google banner, select ‘Have
something already set up?’
3.Select the search bar and type ‘Smarter Home’ to locate the Kogan SmarterHome™
service.
GOOGLE HOME CONTROL
Note:
You will need to have set up a Google Home account prior to linking your
Kogan SmarterHome™ device.

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4.Tap ‘Authorise’ to grant Google permission to access the SmarterHome™ app and
your devices.
5.From here, you will be prompted to sign into your SmarterHome™ account using
either your email or mobile phone number, depending on which method you used to
register your account.