Haier Qpca08 User manual

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Installation and User Manual

Instruccionesde instalación y

Manual del usuario

QPCA08

Portable Room Air Conditioner

Accondicionadores de Aire Para Sala

Design may vary by model number.

Some models may have an addit ional

letter after the model number.

El diseño puede variar según el número

de modelo

Algunos modelos pueden tener una

let ra adicional después del número de

modelo.

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RECORD KEEPING

Thank you for purchasing this Haier product. This user manual will

help you get the best performance from your new air conditioner.

For future reference, record the model and serial number located on

the label on the side of your air conditioner, and the date of purchase.

Staple your proof of purchase to this manual to aid in obtaining

warranty service if needed.

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Model number

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Serial number

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Date of purchase

TABLEOF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................................................................................4

USING THE AIR CONDITIONER

Controls ............................................................................................................................5

Frost Prot ection.....................................................................................................................6

Drainage Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Remote Control .....................................................................................................................7

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning the Surface ................................................................................................................8

Air Filter.............................................................................................................................8

St orage .............................................................................................................................8

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before you begin ....................................................................................................................9

Electrical Requirements .............................................................................................................9

Part s Included ......................................................................................................................10

Window Panel Combinations........................................................................................................11

Unpacking t he Air Conditioner ......................................................................................................12

Install the Air Conditioner...........................................................................................................12

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ..................................................................................................15

LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INFORMATION

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 appliance only for its intended purpose as

described in this Owner’s Manual.

• This air conditioner must be properly installed in

accordance wit h the Installation Instructions before it is

used.

• Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling on the power

cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the

receptacle.

• Replace immediately all electric service cords that have

become frayed or otherwise damaged. A damaged power

supply cord must be replaced wit h a new power supply

cord obtained from the manufacturer and not repaired.

Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage

along its length or at either the plug or connect or end.

• Turn the unit OFF and unplug your air conditioner before

cleaning.

• For your safety…do not store or use combustible

materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in

the vicinity of t his or any other appliance.

• If the receptacle does not match the plug, the receptacle

must be changed out by a qualified electrician.

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CONTROLS

Features and appearance will vary.

Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings.

5 4

PowerMode

Sleep

Fan

Timer

Low

High

Timer

Water Full

Power

Cool

Fan

DrySleep

3 6 2 1

NOTE: When the machine is powered on for the first time, the

buzzer will play power-on music and t hen the machine will go

into standby status.

1. Power Button

Turns ON/OFFpower to the air condit ioner.

NOTE: Turning off power by pressing the Power button

does NOT disconnect the appliance from

power supply.

Press the Power button. The power indicator and

temperature display will illuminate, select desired settings.

After one minute, the display lights will turn off. Press

any button on the unit or t he remote. The display will

illuminate. Then press corresponding buttons to change

unit function.

Note: If changes functions from the remote, it may

required multiple button pushes to synchronize remote to

the unit.

2. Mode Button

Press the Mode button to toggle among the operating

options. The corresponding indicator will illuminate:

Cool – Cools t he room to t he set temperature

DRY – Reduces t he humidity in the room

Fan – Circulates t he air in t he room wit hout cooling

3. + and – Buttons

Sets the Temperature when in Cooling Mode or sets the

Time when Timer is selected.

To Set the Temperature:

Press the +or –button to select the required temperature.

NOTE: The temperature cannot be set when t he air

conditioner is in either Fan or DRY mode.

To Set the Time:

Press the +or –button to select the required time.

4. Fan Speed Button

The fan speed can be adjusted from Low to High speed when

the air conditioner is in operation.

NOTE: The fan speed cannot be adjusted when the unit is in

DRYmode.

5. Timer Button

Program atime from (1 hour to 24 hours) for the air

conditioner to turn Off or On.

6. Sleep Mode

Press the Sleep but ton to turn on Sleep Mode.

NOTE: You cannot turn on the Sleep mode in the Dry or Fan

Mode.

NOTE: When t he inner unit chassis is full of water, the Water

Full light will turn on. A buzzer will sound for several seconds

and the compressor will stop.

Refer to the instructions on page 6 for draining the water from

the unit.

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CONTROLS

FROST PROTECTION FUNCTION:

In cooling or dry mode, if the temperature of the exhaust

hose is too low, the AC will automatically go into a unit

protection state.

When the temperature rises to a normal temperature, the

unit will automatically resume normal operation.

OVERFLOW PROTECTION FUNCTION:

When water in the water pan exceeds the warning level,

the machine will automatically sound an alarm, the FULL

indicator light will flash and the unit will shut down. At this

point , you need to drain the water from the lower drain (See

Drainage instructions for details)

After the water is emptied, the machine the machine will

automatically resume normal operation.

AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING (on some models)

The machine has an automatic defrosting function.

PROTECTION FUNCTION OF THE COMPRESSOR

To increase the service life of the compressor, the AC has a

3-minute delay after the compressor has shut off to protect

the compressor.

The display will always default to show SET temperature.

When the air conditioner is turned on, it will automatically start in the last mode and fan settings selected.

DRAINAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Draining the unit manually:

Note: Please move the AC carefully, do not spill the water in

the water pan at t he bottom of the unit.

1. When the AC stops after the water is full, turn off the AC

power and unplug the power plug.

2. Place a water cont ainer larger t han the sump capacity (at

least 1-1/ 2 quart) below the lower rear water outlet on

the back side of unit.

3. Remove the plug, the water will automatically flow into

the container.

Note: During drainage, the body can be tilted slightly

backwards. If the water container cannot hold all the water,

before the water container is full, replace the water plug as

soon as possible to prevent water from flowing to the floor or

the carpet.

4. After water has been drained from the unit, re-install the

water plug securely.

Note: Restart the AC after the water plug is installed,

otherwise condensate water from the AC will drain onto t he

floor or carpet .

Continuousdrainage (optional, and only in dry mode)

1. Remove the upper drain plug.

2. Connect a drain hose with an inside diameter of 5/ 8” to

the water outlet.

3. Route drain hose to a bucket or floor drain.

4. Be sure to use a large container (3 gallons or larger is

recommended) and monitor t he water level in the container

continuously. The unit will not shut off when the container

is full. An overflowing container can cause flooding and

damage to the floor.

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CONTROLS

Features and appearance may vary.

Icons on the remote control indicate the selected settings

REMOTECONTROL

1. Insert the two AAA batteries (provided).

2. Aim the remote cont rol at the signal receiver on the

control panel to operate t he air conditioner.

A. Power Button

Turns ON/OFFpower to the air condit ioner.

B. Mode Button

Press the Mode button to toggle among the operating

options, cooling, fan and dry mode.

C. + and – Button

Adjusts the Temperature or Timing set value.

D. Fan Button

Press the Fan button to adjust fan speed from Low to High

speed.

E. Timer

Press Timer button to activate the ON/OFFtimer. Use the

+and –buttons to adjust the timer.

F. Sleep Button

Press the Sleep button to turn on the sleep mode.

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press any button on the unit or the remote. Then press

corresponding function to change settings, the remote may

require multiple pushes to synchronize the unit .

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AIRFILTER

The air filters should be cleaned at least every two weeks for

your unit to operate at opt imum efficiency.

CAUTION DO NOT operate the air conditioner

without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce

performance.

To clean the upper filter screen frame:

1. Remove the upper and lower filter screens. On the top

filter, place finger in recess at top of filter and pull down

and outward to remove. On the lower filter, place finger

in recess at bottom of filter, pull upward and outward to

remove filter.

2. Remove the filter from the filter frame. It is held in place by

4 tabs. After removal, wash or vacuum the filter to remove

the dirt and lint. Make sure filter is dry before reinstalling

on the unit.

CAREAND CLEANING

CLEANING THE SURFACE

Clean surface of machine with a wet soft cloth. Do not

use chemicals, such as benzene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.;

otherwise, the surface of the air conditioner will be damaged

or the entire unit will be damaged.

CLEANING 1. Unplug or disconnect power.

2. Use only a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the

cabinet.

NOTE:

•Do not use a liquid or spray cleaner to clean the air

conditioner.

•DO NOT use chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine

bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents or scouring

pads. Some of these chemicals/items may damage and/or

discolor your air conditioner.

3. Dry thoroughly wit h a soft cloth.

4. Plug in or reconnect power.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before cleaning.

STORAGE

If the unit is not being used for a long period of time:

To Empty the Internal Water Tank:

1. Unplug or disconnect power.

2. Drain the water from the water tank. (See “Internal Water

Tank section” above.)

3. Use the original packaging to repack the unit to avoid a

buildup of dust or dirt.

4. Store the air conditioner in a cool, dry location.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Place the air conditioner on a flat, level surface in a

location that is at least 20” (50 cm) from any wall.

NOTE: A minimum clearance of 20” (50 cm) from the air

conditioner to the wall must be maintained to ensure

proper airflow.

• Maint ain a minimum 20” (50 cm) clearance around t he air

conditioner to not block airflow.

• Keep the air conditioner free of any obstructions such as

drapes, curtains, blinds, etc.

• The exhaust hose should be free of any obstructions.

• Do not place the air conditioner on an unstable or raised

surface because it could fall and cause damage or injury.

•

Do not place the air conditioner in direct sunlight or near

a heat source such as baseboard heaters, stoves, etc.

• The window panel can be installed in a window with a

minimum 20” (50.8 cm) to a maximum 48” (121.9 cm)

opening.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instruct ions complet ely and carefully.

•IMPORTANT —Save these instructions for local

inspector’s use.

•IMPORTANT —Observe all governing codes and

ordinances.

•Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions

with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future

reference.

• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic

mechanical skills.

•Completion time – Approximately 1 hour

• We recommend two people to install this product.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

• Product failure due to improper installat ion is not

covered under the Warranty.

• You MUST use all supplied part s and use proper

installation procedures as described in these

instructions when installing t his air conditioner.

CAUTION

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third

(ground) prong from t he power cord.

Do not change the plug on the power cord of t his air

conditioner.

Aluminium house wiring may present special problems—

consult a qualified elect rician.

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60- Hz grounded outlet protect ed with a 15- amp

time- delay fuse or circuit breaker.

The 3-prong grounding plug minimizes the possibility of

electric shock hazard. If the wall outlet you plan to use is

only a 2- prong outlet, it is your responsibility t o have it

replaced with a properly grounded 3- prong wall outlet.

Power cord includes a current

interrupter device. A test and reset

button is provided on the plug case.

The device should be tested on

a periodic basis by first pressing

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