Home Dehumidifier
HD163A
Please read the manual carefully
before using the product
USER MANUAL
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Thank you for purchasing our dehumidifier.
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user manual for future reference in case of unexpected problems.
Please read this user manual carefully to ensure proper use of the dehumidifier.
This dehumidifier is perfect for reducing humidity in family bedrooms,
bathrooms, basements, offices, storage rooms and more.
Yaufey dehumidifiers reduce the room humidity efficiently, creating a more
healthy and comfortable environment for you and your family.
If there are any problems of the product, please contact Yaufey Customer Service
at with your Purchase Order ID. We’ll help you solve the support@yaufey.com
problems as soon as possible.
FOR CUSTOMERS
REQUESTING CUSTOMER SERVICE
BEFORE FIRST USE:
To protect the product from any internal damages, please keep
the product in the upright position throughout its journey.
Please take out the product and leave it standing in the upright
position for before plugging it in. 24 HOURS
Important Safety Instructions..............................................1
Parts Description ..................................................................3
Operations.............................................................................4
Care & Cleaning..................................................................10
Troubleshooting..................................................................11
Specifications .....................................................................14
Warranty & Contact Us.......................................................15
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
To prevent any injuries to the user or other people, please follow the
instruction below when using the dehumidifier. Any incorrect operations
may cause harms or damages. This dehumidifier is for indoor use only.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR FIRST USE
● Make sure to turn off and unplug the dehumidifier before cleaning.
● Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
● Do not operate or turn off the dehumidifier by plugging in or unplugging the device. Use
the control panel instead.
● Be sure to run the water hose slowly downward to let the water flow out smoothly.
● Do not use the dehumidifier it if the power cord is broken or damaged.
● Do not place the n places where it may be splashed by water. dehumidifier i
● Do not place the dehumidifier near a heat source.
● Do not install the dehumidifier in a location that may be exposed to combustible gas.
● Do not use the dehumidifier near flammable gas or combustibles, such as gasoline,
benzene, thinner, and more.
● Do not use the dehumidifier it in areas where chemicals are handled.
● Do not climb on or place objects on the dehumidifier.
● Do not place a heavy object on the power cord and make sure that the cord is not
compressed.
● Place the dehumidifier on a level, sturdy section of the floor, and avoid placing on
uneven or tilted sections.
● Disconnect the power if strange sounds, smell, or smoke comes from the dehumidifier.
● Do not take the water bucket out while the dehumidifier is working.
● Do not cover the intake or exhaust openings with clothes or towels.
● Care should be taken when using the dehumidifier in a room with the following people:
infants, children, the elderly and people not sensitive to humidity.
● Never insert your finger or other foreign objects into grills or openings. Take special
care to warn children of these dangers.
● Never try to take it apart or repair the dehumidifier by yourself.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
● Do not drink or use the water drained from the dehumidifier.
● Always insert the filters securely. Make sure to clean the filter once every month.
● Do not use the dehumidifier in very small spaces.
● If water enters the dehumidifier, please turn the dehumidifier off and disconnect the
power, contact Yaufey Customer Service at in order to avoid a support@yaufey.com
hazard.
● Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
● 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.
CAUTIONS
1. If the dehumidifier is knocked over during use, please turn off the dehumidifier and
unplug it from the main power supply immediately. Visually inspect the dehumidifier
to make sure there is no damage. If you suspect the dehumidifier has been damaged,
please contact Yaufey Customer Service at for repair or support@yaufey.com
replacement.
2. Do not operate dehumidifier with a damaged cord or plug. Please contact Yaufey
Customer Service at for repair or replacement.support@yaufey.com
3. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this dehumidifier with any solid-
state speed control device.
4. The dehumidifier shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
5.Be sure the dehumidifier is properly grounded. To minimize shock and fire hazards,
proper grounding is important. This power cord is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug for protection against shock hazards.
6.Your dehumidifier 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 please get a qualified electrician to install the proper socket.
7.Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
Do not remove any pronig from the power cord.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
BACK
FRONT
Air Intake Grille
OPERATIONS
PLACE CORRECTLY
CONTROL PANEL
This unit may have been tilted or
placed upside down during shipping.
To make sure the dehumidifier works
properly, please place it in the
upright position for at 24 hours
before first use.
This dehumidifier is designed to
operate in a working environment
between 4 °C and 95°F (35°C).
“Water Full” Indicator Light
OPERATIONS
The humidity level can be set within a range of 30%RH to 80%RH in 5%
increments. When the dehumidifier starts to work, it will first automatically
detect and show the humidity (and temperature) in the room, then you can
press and hold the Soetting Buttons to change the humidity to 5%
increments. (After you have set the desired humidity, the display will show
the actual room humidity.) When the room humidity is over or below your
set humidity, the dehumidifier will automatically begin to work or stop.
When the humidity level is set at 30%RH, the dehumidifier will be at
CONTINUOUS dehumidifying mode.
Press this button to turn the dehumidifier on and off.
1. Power Button
2. Setting Button
The TIMER function enables you to either Delay Start or Delay Stop the
unit in the choice from 1 hour to 24 hours. If the unit is running, then
selecting Timer will turn the unit off in the hours that will be set (Delay
Stop). If the unit is off, then selecting Timer will turn the unit on in the hours
that will be set (Delay Start).
TIMER setting: Press and hold the Timer Button to change the delay timer
at 1 hour increments, up to 24 hours. After TIMER setting, the control will
display the remaining time (8,7,6, etc.) until the unit either starts or stops.
If you press the TIMER button again, the control will display the room
temperature like before. After that, pressing the TIMER button again at any
time will stop the TIMER function. For the Delay Start, the fan speed and
humidity will maintain the same as the previous setting. Adjusting the timer
setting to 0.0 will cancel the Auto Start/Stop function.
3. Timer Button
NOTE:
Before entering TIMER setting, make sure the dehumidifier has been
connected to the power source.
Before entering TIMER setting, please press Setting Button to set a desired
room humidity first.
When the dehumidifier is running at a lower temperature, the system will
automatically determine if there is frost, and if frost is present, it will
automatically defrost.
Defrost action: The fan runs at a high speed while the compressor stops,
and the LCD screen display the defrosting symbol.
OPERATIONS
4. Speed Button
Control the fan speed. Press this button to select either High or Normal fan
speed. A higher fan speed will result in quicker moisture removal. 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.
5. “WATER Full” Indicator Light
When the water tank is full, the light will flash and the machine will
automatically shut down. After the water in the water tank is emptied,
please put the water tank back in place, then the indicator light will turn off,
and the machine will restart.
6. Auto Defrost Feature
Action Description
The compressor will start to work after the fan works for a few seconds.
The compressor will shut down at once and the fan will stop after a few
seconds (when other malfunctions occur or humidity reaches the desired
level, the fan will stop after ten seconds).
Tips: The compressor features "3 minutes delay protection" function
While the dehumidifier is powered, the compressor can only start again
three minutes after its last shutdown.
OPERATIONS
If the malfunctions still exist, please don't hesitate to contact Yuafey
Customer Service at for help.support@yaufey.com
Problems
Solutions
Does the humidity sensor fail?
Is there some water on the
surface of the humidity sensor?
Set the humidity to 30% RH and check
if the dehumidifier can work normally.
If it does, the machine is in a good
condition.
Repair or replace the humidity sensor.
The dehumidifier can work normally.
The moisture removal effect is not
affected.
Please keep the machine working for
a while to remove the water on the
humidity sensor surface. The machine
will work normally when the water is
removed.
Repair or replace the humidity sensor.
Humidity always shows
"25% RH" but there is a
big difference from the
actual humidity.
Humidity always shows
"99% RH" but there is a
big difference from the
actual humidity.
Notice:
Before turning on the machine, please be sure to have opened the air
outlet. Otherwise, the machine will overheat. Do not unplug the power
cord directly to turn off the machine.
OPERATIONS
REMOVING THE COLLECTED WATER
NOTE:
Put the empty bucket back into the unit and once seated correctly, the unit
will start up again.
You should hear a click when the bucket is in the correct position. Do not
remove the float in the bucket, otherwise the sensor will not be able to
sense the water level properly, resulting in that the water will overflow
from the bucket when the bucket is full.
Caution: Please place the water tank in the right position. Otherwise, it
may cause full tank alert.
1. Take out the wanter bucket.
1. Use the bucket
2. Empty the water bucket.
3. Put the water bucket back to its proper position.
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OPERATIONS
2. Continuous draining
NOTE:
Make sure the connection is tight and there is no leakage.
Lead the water hose to the floor drain or a suitable drainage facility. The
drainage facility should be lower than the drain outlet of the dehumidifier.
Be sure to run the water hose slowly downward to let the water flow out
smoothly.
When you do not use the drain hose, please remove it from the outlet.
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Continuous Drain
CARE AND CLEANING
CARE AND CLEANING OF THE DEHUMIDIFIER
WARNING
Turn off the dehumidifier and unplug it from the wall outlet before cleaning.
1. Clean the bucket
2. Clean the air filter
3. Storing the dehumidifier
When not using the dehumidifier for long periods of time.
● After turning off the dehumidifier, wait one day before emptying the bucket.
● Clean the main dehumidifier, bucket and air filter.
● Wrap the cord and bundle it with the band.
● Cover the dehumidifier with a plastic bag.
● Store the dehumidifier upright in a dry, well-ventilated place.
CAUTION:
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Before requesting Yaufey customer service, please check the following
list for troubleshooting first. These abnormal conditions are not the result
of defective workmanship or materials in this dehumidifier.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problems
Possible Causes
Troubleshooting
Is the full tank indicator flashing?
(The tank is full or it is in a wrong
position.)
The machine cannot work in an
overheat or cold environment. It
will automatically shutdown to
protect itself.
Please set the humidity 5%
lower than the room humidity or
set the humidity to 30% RH.
The machine is designed to work
in the humidity range of 30% RH
to 80% RH. It will not work if the
humidity is not within this range.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The room temperature is too low
or the ambient temperature is
below 41℉(5℃) (The machine
will not work or it dehumidifies
very slowly in low temperature).
Clean up the dirt on the air inlet
and outlet.
Please check to see if the filter
package is removed and it is
installed properly.
Change humidity settings or
replace the machine with a
higher-capacity dehumidifier.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The connection between the
hose and port may be loose.
The water tank is not installed
properly.
The float of the water tank has
sunk.
Move the float and make sure
it can swing freely.
Please contact Yaufey Customer Service at if support@yaufey.com
dehumidifier operates abnormally or does not operate, and the solutions
above are not useful.
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MODEL
HD163A
POWER SOURCE
MOTOR COMPRESSOR
REFRIGERANT
MAXLMUM ALLOWABLEPRESSURE
HIGH PRESSURE
RATED POWER(95°F,90%RH)
RATED CURRENT(95°F,90%RH)
LOW PRESSURE
INPUT POWER(65°F,60%RH)
INPUT CURRENT( ,60%RH)65°F
MOTOR FLA
120V～60Hz
200W
2.0A
0.19A
363PSIG(2.5MPa)
232PSIG(1.6MPa)
90PSIG(0.62MPa)
MOISTURE REMOVAL(65°F,60%RH)
MOISTURE REMOVAL(80 ℉,60%RH)
MOISTURE REMOVAL(86 ℉,80%RH)
MOISTURE REMOVAL(95 ℉,90%RH)
IEF( 65℉,60%RH)
1.30 liters/kWh
8.5 Pints/Day(4.0L/Day)
13 Pints/Day(6.15L/Day)
25 Pints/Day(11.8L/Day)
31 Pints/Day(14.7L/Day)
120W
1.1A
RLA:1.7A LRA:10.0A
R134a/3.88ozs(110g)
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including Styrene and its compounds, which
is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY AND
CONTACT US
Yaufey offers a 12-month warranty to all of our products together with the original
proof of purchase when a defect occured, including those newly purchased and
unused, from Yaufey or through an authorized reseller, wholly or substantially, or as
a result of faulty manufacturing parts, or workmanship during the Warranty Period.
The warranty does not apply if damage is caused by other factors, including but
without limitation of:
There are our general terms for the warranty service, but we always encourage our
customers to contact us if any issues, regardless of warranty terms. If you are
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