Haier QHEK08AC User manual

49-5000529 Rev.0 11-20 GEA
InstallationandUserManual
Instruccionesdeinstalacióny
Manualdelusuario
QHEK08AC,QHEK10AC,
QHEK12AC,QHEK14AC
RoomAirConditioner
AccondicionadoresdeAireParaSala
Designmayvarybymodelnumber.
Somemodelsmayhaveanadditional
letterafterthemodelnumber.
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SAFETY INFORMATION.......................................................................................................4
USING THE AIR CONDITIONER
Controls ............................................................................................................................6
RemoteControl.....................................................................................................................6
CoolMode ..........................................................................................................................7
EnergySaverMode..................................................................................................................7
AirDirection ........................................................................................................................8
CARE AND CLEANING
GrilleandCase ......................................................................................................................8
AirFilter.............................................................................................................................8
OutdoorCoils.......................................................................................................................8
InstallBatteriesinRemote...........................................................................................................8
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Beforeyoubegin ....................................................................................................................9
ElectricalRequirements .............................................................................................................9
PartsIncluded......................................................................................................................10
WindowRequirements .............................................................................................................11
PreparetheAirConditioner.........................................................................................................11
InstalltheAirConditioner...........................................................................................................12
InstallSupportBrackets ............................................................................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ..................................................................................................14
NormalOperatingSounds ..........................................................................................................15
SmartHQ SETUP................................................................................................................15
CONSUMER SUPPORT
LimitedWarranty...................................................................................................................17
ThankyouforpurchasingthisHaierproduct.Thisusermanualwill
helpyougetthebestperformancefromyournewairconditioner.
Forfuturereference,recordthemodelandserialnumberlocatedon
thelabelonthesideofyourairconditioner,andthedateofpurchase.
Stapleyourproofofpurchasetothismanualtoaidinobtaining
warrantyserviceifneeded.
_______________________________________
Modelnumber
_______________________________________
Serialnumber
_______________________________________
Dateofpurchase
Record Keeping
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SAFETYINFORMATION
WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric
shock or personal injury.
•Use this applianceonlyfor its intendedpurposeas
describedin this Owner’sManual.
•This air conditionermustbe properly installedin
accordancewith the InstallationInstructionsbefore it is
used.
•Never unplug yourairconditioner by pullingonthe power
cord.Always grip plugfirmlyand pull straightoutfrom the
receptacle.
•Replace immediately allelectricservice cords thathave
becomefrayed or otherwisedamaged.A damaged power
supplycord must bereplacedwith a newpowersupply
cordobtained from themanufacturerand not repaired.
Donot use acordthat shows cracksorabrasion damage
alongits length orateither the plugorconnector end.
•Turn the unitOFFand unplug yourairconditioner before
cleaning.
•For your safety…donotstore or usecombustible
materials,gasoline or otherflammablevapors or liquidsin
thevicinity of thisorany other appliance.
•If the receptacledoesnot match theplug,the receptacle
mustbe changed outbya qualified electrician.
•Do not usemeansto accelerate thedefrostingprocess
orto clean, otherthanthose recommended bythe
manufacturer.
•The appliance shallbestored in aroomwithout
continuouslyoperating ignition sources(forexample:
openflames, an operatinggasappliance or anoperating
electricheater.
•Do not pierceorburn refrigerant tubing.Beaware that
refrigerantsmay not containanodor.
•Keep ventilation openingsclearof obstruction.
•When handling, installing,andoperating the appliance,
careshould be takentoavoid damage totherefrigerant
tubing.
•Do not drillholesin the unit.
•Maintenance, cleaning, andserviceshould only be
performedby technicians properlytrainedand qualified in
theuse of flammablerefrigerants.
•GE Appliances doesnotsupport any servicingofthe air
conditioner.
•Dispose of airconditionerin accordance withFederaland
LocalRegulations. Flammable refrigerantsrequirespecial
disposalprocedures. Contact yourlocalauthorities for the
environmentallysafe disposal ofyourair conditioner.
WARNING
Risk of Fire or Explosion. This unit contains flammable refrigerant.
Additional safety precautions must be followed.

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WARNING
Chemical Burn Hazard. Keep batteries away from children.
• Thisproduct contains a battery. Ifa new orused battery
isswallowed or entersthebody, it cancausesevere
internalburns and canleadto death inaslittle as 2hours.
Alwayscompletely secure thebatterycompartment. If
thebattery compartment doesnotclose securely, stop
usingthe product, removethebatteries, and keepitaway
fromchildren.
• Ifyou think batteriesmighthave been swallowedorplaced
insideany part ofthebody, seek immediatemedical
attention.
• Thecells shall bedisposedof properly, includingkeeping
themaway from children.
• Evenusedcellsmaycauseinjury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
RISK OF FIRE. Could cause serious injury or death.
• DONOT use anextensioncord with thisWindowAir
Conditioner.
• DONOT use surgeprotectorsor multi-outlet adaptors
withthis Window AirConditioner.
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Donot, under anycircumstances,cut or removethethird
(ground)prong from thepowercord. For personalsafety,
thisappliance must beproperlygrounded.
DO NOT use an adapter plug with this appliance.
Thepower cord ofthisappliance is equippedwitha 3-prong
(grounding)plug which mateswitha standard 3-prong
(grounding)wall outlet tominimizethe possibility ofelectric
shockhazard from thisappliance.
Powercord includes acurrentinterrupter device. Atest
andresetbuttonisprovidedontheplugcase.Thedevice
shouldbe tested onaperiodic basis byfirstpressing the
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conditionerand contact aqualifiedservice technician.
Havethe wall outletandcircuit checked byaqualified
electricianto make suretheoutlet is properlygrounded.
Wherea 2-prong walloutletis encountered, itisyour
personalresponsibility and obligationtohave it replaced
witha properly grounded3-prongwall outlet.
Theair conditioner shouldalwaysbe plugged intoitsown
individualelectrical outlet whichhasa voltage ratingthat
matchesthe rating plate.
Thisprovides the bestperformanceand also prevents
overloadinghouse wiring circuitswhichcould cause afire
hazardfrom overheated wires.
Seethe Installation Instructions,Electrical Requirements
sectionfor specific electricalconnectionrequirements.
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Featuresandappearancewillvary.
Lightsbesidethetouchpadsontheairconditionercontrolpanel
indicatetheselectedsettings.
RemoteControl
AirConditionerControls
LOW
AUTO
COOL
SPEED
MODE
MED HIGH
FAN EC O FILTER SLEEP
WIFI
1 2 3 4
5
8 7
9
1. PowerPad
Turnsairconditioneronandoff.Whenturnedon,the
displaywillshowtheSettemperature.
2. Display
ShowstheSettemperatureortimeremainingonthe
Delaytimer.ShowstheSettemperaturewhilesettingthe
temperatureinCoolorEcomodes.
3. TempandDelayIncreaseޔ/DecreaseޕPads
Usetosettemperatureordelaytime.Temperaturecanbe
setinCoolandEcomode.
4. ModePad
UsetosettheairconditionertoFanOnly,Cool,orEco
mode.
5. FanSpeedPad
InCoolorEcomode:UsetosetthefanspeedtoAuto,
High,MedorLowontheunit.
InFanOnlymode:UsetosetthefanspeedtoHigh, Med,
orLowontheunit.
6. DelayPad(set byremotecontrolonly)
DelayON—Whentheairconditionerisoff,itcanbeset
toautomaticallycomeonin1to24hoursatitsprevious
modeandfansettings.
DelayOFF—Whentheairconditionerison,itcanbesetto
automaticallyturnoffin1to24hours.
Howtoset:
PresstheDelaypadontheremotecontrol.Eachtouchof
theIncreaseޔ/Decreaseޕpadsontheremotecontrolwill
setthetimerin1-hourintervals.
ToreviewtheremainingtimeontheDelaytimer,press
theDelaypadontheremotecontrol.UsetheIncreaseޔ/
Decreaseޕpadsontheremotecontroltosetanewtimeif
desired.
Tocancelthetimer,pressDecreaseޕpadontheremote
controluntilthesettimeiszero.
7. SleepPad(set byairconditionercontrolsonly)
TheSLEEPmodesetstheunittograduallychange
settingsoveran8hourperiodtoallowforsome
increasedenergyefficiencyduringsleephours.
TheSLEEPmodeisavailableonlyinCOOLandFAN only
settings.
PresstheSLEEP modepadanditslightwillilluminate.
Thefanindicatorwillstayatthesamesettingbuttheair
conditionerwillautomaticallychangetheFAN speedto
lowineitherCOOLorFAN onlymode.
InFAN onlymode,thefanwillstayintheLOW speed
settingfor8hours.After8hours,theairconditionerwill
resumethesettingsthatwereinplacebeforetheSLEEP
modepadwaspressed.
InCOOLmode,thefanwillstayintheLOW speed
settingfor8hoursfromthetimetheSLEEPmodepad
waspressed.Theairconditionerwillalsoraisetheset
point2°Fin30minutesand2°Fmoreinanother30
minuteswhereitwillremainforthenext7hours.After8
hours,theairconditionerwillresumethesettingsthat
wereinplacebeforetheSLEEPmodepadwaspressed.
WhiletheunitisinSLEEPmode,pressinganypadwill
returnittothesettingsthatwereinplacebeforethe
SLEEPmodepadwaspressed.
8. FilterResetPad
Thisfeatureautomaticallynotifiesyouthattheairfilter
mustbecleaned.Theindicatorlightwillcomeonafter240
hoursof operation. Cleantheair filter (refertopage6),
placeitbackinthefrontpanel,andpresstheFilterReset
pad.Thelightwillgooff.
9. Wi-FiPad
Enablesconnection of the air conditioner to the home
WiFi.
Downloadthe SmartHQ
Fordetails go to Haierappliances.com.
Solidlight indicatesWiFi
connected
Blinkinglight indicates
connecting
SeeAppliance Communication
sectionin thismanual
CONTROLS
1
4
5
6
3
Power
Speed
Mode
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RemoteControl
• Toensureproperoperation,aimtheremotecontrolatthe
signalreceiverontheairconditioner.
• Theremotecontrolsignalhasarangeofupto20feet.
• Makesurenothingisbetweentheairconditionerandthe
remotecontrolthatcouldblockthesignal.
• Makesurebatteriesarefreshandinstalledcorrectlyas
indicatedontheremotecontrol.
DoNotOperateinFreezingOutdoorConditions
Thiscool-onlyairconditionerwasnotdesignedforfreezing
outdoorconditions. Itmustnotbeusedwhentheoutdoortemperatureisbelow
freezing(32°F).
CoolMode
Usethe Cool modeatLow, Med, High or Speed for cooling.
Usethe Temperature Increase ޔ /Decrease ޕ padsto set
thedesired temperature between64°Fand 86°F in1°F
increments.
Anelectronic thermostat isusedto maintain theroom
temperature.The compressor willcycleon and offtokeep
theroom at thesetlevel of comfort.Setthe thermostat ata
lowernumber and theindoorair will becomecooler.Set the
thermostatat a highernumberand the indoorairwill become
warmer.
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whileset to aCool settingor if turnedfroma fan settingto
aCool setting,it may takeapproximately3 minutes forthe
compressorto start andcoolingto begin.
Cooling Descriptions
For Normal Cooling—Selectthe Cool mode and
High orMed fan with amiddleset temperature.
For Maximum Cooling—Selectthe Cool mode
andHigh fan with alowerset temperature.
For Quieter and Nighttime Cooling—Selectthe
Cool modeand Low fan withamiddle set temperature.
EcoMode
Controls the fan.
ON—Thefan will cycleonand off withthecompressor. This
mayresult in widervariationsof room temperatureand
humidity.NOTE: the fanmaycontinue to runfora short time
ormay pulse intermittentlyafterthe compressor cyclesoffto
samplethe room air.
OFF—Thefan runs allthetime, while thecompressorcycles
onand off.
FanOnlyMode
Usethe Fan OnlyModeat Low, MedorHigh fan speedto
provideair circulation andfilteringwithout cooling. Since
fan-onlysettings do notprovidecooling, a Settemperature
cannotbe entered. Theroomtemperature will appearinthe
display.
AutoFanMode
Setto Auto for thefanspeed to automaticallysetto the
speedneeded to provideoptimumcomfort settings withthe
settemperature.
Ifthe room needsmorecooling, the fanspeedwill
automaticallyincrease. If theroomneeds less cooling,thefan
speedwill automatically decrease.
ControlPanelLightsOn/OffFeature
Thisair conditioner hasacontrol panel lightson/offfeature
whereits lights willturnoff when thereisno activity withthe
controlsfor over oneminute.To wake upthecontrols, press
anypad on thecontrolsand the lightswillcome on toshow
theprevious settings.
Toturn this featureoff,press and holdtheSLEEP pad, on the
unit,for 5 seconds.Theunit will beeptosignal the successful
toggleof the featureonand off.
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AirDirection
Usethe levers toadjustthe air directionleftor right.
Tiltthe louver banktoadjust up anddown.
GrilleandCase
Turnthe air conditioneroffand remove theplugfrom the wall
outletbefore cleaning. To clean,usewater and amilddetergent. Do notusebleach or abrasives.
AirFilter
Theair filter behindthefront grille shouldbechecked and
cleanedat least every30days or moreoftenif necessary.
To remove:
Openthe inlet grillebypulling downward onthetabs at the
topupper corners oftheinlet grille untilthegrille is ina45º
position.Remove the filter.
Cleanthe filter withwarm,soapy water. Rinseandlet the filter
drybefore replacing it.Donot clean thefilterin a dishwasher.
CAUTION
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dirtand lint willclogit and reduceperformance.
OutdoorCoils
Thecoils on theoutdoorside of theairconditioner should be
checkedregularly. If theyareclogged with dirtorsoot, they
maybe professionally cleaned.
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CAREANDCLEANING
HowtoInserttheBatteriesintheRemoteControl
1.Remove the batterycoverby sliding itaccordingto the
arrowdirection.
2.Insert new batteries,makingsure that the(+)and (–) of
batteryare installed correctly.
3.Reattach the coverbysliding it backintoposition.
NOTES:
•Use 2 “AAA”(1.5volt) batteries. Donotuse rechargeable
batteries.
•Remove the batteriesfromthe remote controlifthe
systemis not goingtobe used foralong time.
•Do not mixoldand new batteries.Donot mix standard
(carbon-zinc)or rechargeable (ni-cad,ni-mh,etc) batteries.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•IMPORTANT –Savetheseinstructions
forlocal inspector’s use.
•IMPORTANT –Observeallgoverning
codesand ordinances.
• Note to Installer –Be sure toleavethese
instructionswith the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer –Keep these instructionsfor
futurereference.
• Skill level –Installation of thisappliancerequires
basicmechanical skills.
• Completion time –Approximately 1 hour
• We recommendthattwopeople install
thisproduct.
• Proper installationistheresponsibility
ofthe installer.
• Productfailure due toimproperinstallation is not
coveredunder the Warranty.
• YouMUST use allsuppliedparts and useproper
installationprocedures as describedinthese
instructionswhen installing thisairconditioner.
These models requirea115/120-volt AC, 60-Hz
groundedoutlet protected witha15-amp
time-delayfuse or circuitbreaker.
The3-prong grounding plugminimizesthe
possibilityof electric shockhazard.If the walloutlet
youplan to
useis only a2-prongoutlet, it isyour
responsibility
tohaveit replaced with a properly
grounded3-prong wall outlet.
CAUTION
Donot, under anycircumstances,cut or removethe
third(ground) prong fromthepower cord.
Donot change theplugon the powercordof this air
conditioner.
Aluminumhouse wiring maypresentspecial problems—
consulta qualified electrician.
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
Powercord includes acurrentinterrupter device. Atest
andreset button isprovidedon the plugcase.The device
shouldbe tested onaperiodic basis byfirstpressing the
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intothe outlet. IftheTESTåø÷÷òñçòèöñò÷÷õìóòõìé
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useof the airconditionerand contact aqualifiedservice
technician.
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS (cont)
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillipsheadscrewdriver
RulerortapemeasurePencil
Level Scissorsorknife
Drilland1/8”drillbit
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DELAY
MODE
ON/OFF
SPEED
TEMP/TIME
TEMP/TIME
SideCurtain
Frame
TypeB(9)
Foamtopwindow
gasket
SideCurtain
(2)
Topmountingrail
Air
conditioner
Windowlocking
bracket(1)
SideBrackets
(2)
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(Appearance may vary)
Remote
Control
BottomSealand
SideSeals(3)
Left Right
TypeA(4)
SideCurtain
Foam(2)
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Power
Speed
Mode
Eco Delay