Haier QPFA10 Safety guide

49-5000626 Rev. 1 10-22 GEA
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InstallationInstruction
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
RECORDKEEPING
ThankyouforpurchasingthisHaierproduct.Thisusermanual
willhelpyougetthebestperformancefromyournewair
conditioner.
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ubicadoseneldeshumidificadorylafechadecompra.
Stapleyourproofofpurchasetothismanualtoaidin
obtainingwarrantyserviceifneeded.
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Modelnumber
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Serialnumber
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Dateofpurchase
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .............................................................................. 4
USING THE AIR CONDITIONER.....................................................................................5
CARE AND CLEANING ............................................................................................ 8
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 10
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................... 14
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 16

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
WARNING Toreducetheriskoffire,electricalshock,
injurytopersons,ordamagewhenusingtheairconditioner,
followbasicprecautions,includingthefollowing:
•Readalloftheinstructionsbeforeusingthisappliance.
•Plugintoagrounded3prongoutlet.
•Donotremovegroundprong.
•Donotuseanadapter.
•Donotuseanextensioncord.
•Donotoperatetheairconditionerifithasadamaged
cordorplug,ifitisnotworkingproperly,orifithasbeen
damagedordropped.
•Haierdoesnotsupportanyservicingoftheairconditioner.
Refertowarrantyinformationforrefundorexchange
options.
•ServiceofallothercomponentsmayONLYbecompleted
byaqualifiedtechnician.
•Disconnectpowerbeforeservicingorcleaning.
NOTE:TurningoffpowerbypressingthePowerbuttondoes
NOTdisconnecttheappliancefromthepowersupply.
•Donotinstallorusetheairconditionerinanyareawhere
theatmospherecontainscombustiblegasesorwherethe
atmosphereiscontaminated.Avoidanychemicalscoming
incontactwithyourairconditioner.
•Donotstoreanythingdirectlyontopoftheairconditioner.
•Usetwoormorepeopletomoveandinstallairconditioner.
•Neveroperatetheairconditionerwithoutthefiltersin
place.
•Donotusetheairconditionernearabathtub,showeror
washbasinorotherwetarea.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETYINFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
•Do not usemeansto acceleratethedefrostingprocess
orto clean, otherthanthose recommendedbythe
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.
•Whenhandling,installing, andoperatingtheappliance,care
shouldbetakentoavoiddamage totherefrigeranttubing.
•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. Contactyourlocal authoritiesforthe
environmentallysafe disposal ofyourair conditioner.
WARNING
Risk of Fire or Explosion. This unit contains flammable refrigerant.
Additional safety precautions must be followed.
WARNING
How to Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control
• Removethe battery coverbysliding it accordingtothe
arrowdirection.
• Insertnew batteries, makingsurethat the (+)and(-) of
batteryare installed correctly.
• Reattachthe cover byslidingit back intoposition.
NOTES:
• Use2 “AAA” (1.5volt)alkaline batteries. Donotuse
rechargeablebatteries
• Removethe batteries fromtheremote control ifthe
systemis not goingtobe used foralong time.
• Donot mix oldandnew batteries. Donotmix alkaline,
standard(carbon-zinc) or rechargeable(ni-cad,ni-mh,
etc)batteries.
WARNING
Caution for Ingestion. The battery may cause suffocation if swallowed by children.

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CONTROLS
Featuresand appearance willvary.
Lightsnext to thetouchpads ontheairconditioner controlpanelindicatethe selectedsettings.
1.PowerButton
PressthePOWERbuttontoturnunitON/OFF.
2.FanSpeedButton
PresstheFAN buttontochooseHigh/Lowspeed.
3.+/–ButtonforTemperatureandTimer
InCoolingmode,pressthe+or–buttontoincreaseor
decreasethetemperaturesetting.
InTimermode,pressthe+ or – buttontosettimetoturn
theuniton.
Pressingthe+or–buttonstogetherwillswitchbetween°C
and°F.
4.ModeButton
PresstheModebuttontochooseCool,Fan,orDry.
5.TimerButton
PressingtheTimerbuttoninStandbymodewillsetthe
timefortheunittoturnON.
PressingtheTimerbuttoninONmodewouldsetthetime
fortheunittoturnOFF.
6.TemperatureandTimerDisplay
Thewindowwillindicatetemperatureandtime.
7.TemperatureSwitchButton(onremote)
Pressingthe°C/°Fbuttonwillswitchbetween
°Cand°F.
8.Sleepbutton(onremote)
PressingtheSleepbuttonistochoosesleepmode.
FanModeTimer Power

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Cool Mode
Usethe COOL modeforcooling.
Toset the COOLmode:
1. Pressthe MODE pad untiltheCOOL indicator light islit.
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speed.
3. Press+ or - to set thedesiredtemperature between 64°F
and86°F in 1°Fincrements.
Aftersettings have beenmade,the display willnotchange
backto show theroomtemperature.
Thetemperature control isusedto maintain theroom
temperature.The compressor willcycleon and offtokeep
theroom at thesetlevel of comfort.Setthe temperature
controlat a lowernumberand the indoorairwill become
cooler.Set the temperaturecontrolat a highernumber
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conditioneris off andisthen turned onwhileset to COOL,
itwill take approximately3minutes for thecompressorto
startand cooling tobegin.
Cooling Descriptions
For Normal Cooling—Selectthe COOL modeandHIGH,
MEDIUM,or LOW fanspeedwith a middlesettemperature.
For Maximum Cooling—Selectthe COOL mode
andHIGH fan speedwitha lower settemperature.
For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling—Selectthe COOL mode
andLOW fan speedwitha middle settemperature.
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OFF,wait 3 minutesbeforerestarting.
DRY Mode—Dehumidification
Usethe DRY modetoprovide dehumidification only.The
fanwill run atafixed speed atthissetting, so afanspeed
cannotbe set. Keepwindowsand doors closedforthe best
dehumidifyingeffects.
To set the DRY mode:
•Pressthe MODE pad untiltheDRY indicator lightislit.
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showthe room temperature.
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setting,wait at least3minutes before switchingbackto a
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Ifusing the unitinthe DRY modeasa dehumidifier foran
extendedtime.
1.Unplug the powercord.
2.Connect a ½”Outerdiameter flexible drainhoseto the
upperdrain port anddrainto floor drain.
3.Reconnect the powercordand press theMODEpad until
theDRY indicator lightislit.
FAN Mode
Usethe FAN modetoprovide air circulationandfiltering
withoutcooling.
To set the FAN mode:
• Pressthe FAN paduntilthe desired indicatorlightfor high,
medium,or low fanspeedis lit.
Sincefan only settingsdonot provide cooling,aset
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beenset, the displaywillchange back toshowthe room
temperature.
Theexhaust hose andwindowkit do notneedto be installed
whenoperating in fanmode.”
Power Outage Recovery Feature
Inthe case ofapower outage orinterruption,the unit will
automaticallyre-start in thesettingslast used afterthe
poweris restored.
NOTE: Ifthe TIMER wassetbefore the poweroutage,it will
needto be resetafterpower is restored.
CONTROLS
Set Temperature will be shown when unit is in operation.

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CONTROLS
Features and appearance may vary.
Icons on the remote control indicate the selected settings.
Remote Control
1.PowerButton
PressthePOWERbuttontoturnunitON/OFF.
2.FanSpeedButton
PresstheFAN buttontochooseHigh/Lowspeed.
3.+/–ButtonforTemperatureandTimer
InCoolingmode,pressthe+or–buttontoincreaseor
decreasethetemperaturesetting.
InTimermode,pressthe+ or – buttontosettimetoturn
theuniton.
Pressingthe+or–buttonstogetherwillswitchbetween°C
and°F.
4.ModeButton
PresstheModebuttontochooseCool,Fan,orDry.
5.TimerButton
PressingtheTimerbuttoninStandbymodewillsetthe
timefortheunittoturnON.
PressingtheTimerbuttoninONmodewouldsetthetime
fortheunittoturnOFF.
6.TemperatureandTimerDisplay
Thewindowwillindicatetemperatureandtime.
7.TemperatureSwitchButton(onremote)
Pressingthe°C/°Fbuttonwillswitchbetween
°Cand°F.
8.Sleepbutton(onremote)
PressingtheSleepbuttonistochoosesleepmode.

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Air Filter
Theair filters shouldbecleaned at leasteverytwo weeks for
yourunit to operateatoptimum efficiency.
CAUTION DO NOT operatethe air conditioner
withouta filter becausedirtand lint willclogit and reduce
performance.
To remove:
1.Unplug or disconnectpower.
2.Pull to removeupperfilter panel.
3.Wash or vacuumthedust from theairfilters.
NOTE: Ifwashed, gently shakethefilter to removethe
excesswater and dustparticlestrapped in thefilter.
4.Reinstall the filters.
5.Plug in orreconnectpower.
CLEANING 1.Unplug or disconnectpower.
2.Use only asoftcloth dampened withwaterto clean the
cabinet.
NOTE:
•Donot use aliquidor spray cleanertoclean the air
conditioner.
•DONOT use chemicals,abrasives,ammonia, chlorine
bleach,concentrated detergents, solventsorscouring
pads.Some of thesechemicals/itemsmay damage and/or
discoloryour air conditioner.
3.Dry thoroughly withasoft cloth.
4.Plug in orreconnectpower.
WARNING
Electrical ShockHazard
Disconnectpowerbeforecleaning.
Failuretodosocanresultindeathorelectricalshock.
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How to Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control
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) alkaline batteries.Donot use
rechargeablebatteries.
•Remove the batteriesfromthe remote controlifthe
systemis not goingtobe used foralong time.
•Do not mixoldand new batteries.Donot mix alkaline,
standard(carbon-zinc) or rechargeable(ni-cad,ni-mh, etc)
batteries.
Storage
If the unit is not being used for a long period of time:
To Empty the Internal Water Tank:
1.Unplug or disconnectpower.
2.Drain the waterfromthe water tank.(See“Internal Water
Tanksection” above.)
3.Use the originalpackagingto repack theunitto avoid a
buildupof dust ordirt.
4.Store the airconditionerin a cool,drylocation.
InternalWaterTank
TheWater Full indicator(“FL”on the controlpaneldisplay)
illuminateswhen the internalwatertank has filledwith
condensedwater.
ToEmpty the InternalWaterTank:
1.Unplug or disconnectpower.
2.Place a shallow1quart or largerpan(not included) below
thelower drain locatedonthe back (nearthebottom) of
theair conditioner.
3.Remove the capandthe rubber pluganddrain the water
tank.
4.Re-insert the drainplugand screw thecapsnugly into
place.
5.Plug in orreconnectpower.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Readthese instructions completelyandcarefully.
•IMPORTANT —Savethese instructions forlocal
inspector’suse.
•IMPORTANT —Observeall governing codesand
ordinances.
•Note to Installer –Be sure toleavethese instructions
withthe Consumer.
• Note to Consumer – Keepthese instructions forfuture
reference.
• Skill level – Installationof this appliancerequiresbasic
mechanicalskills.
•Completion time – Approximately1 hour
• Werecommend that twopeopleinstall this product.
• Properinstallation is theresponsibilityof the installer.
• Productfailure due toimproperinstallation is not
coveredunder the Warranty.
• YouMUST use allsuppliedparts and useproper
installationprocedures as describedinthese
instructionswhen installing thisairconditioner.
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Somemodels require a115/120-voltAC,
60-Hzgrounded outlet protectedwitha 15-amp
time-delayfuse or circuitbreaker.
The3-prong grounding plugminimizesthe possibility of
electricshock hazard. Ifthewall outlet youplanto use is
onlya 2-prong outlet,itis your responsibilitytohave it
replacedwith a properlygrounded3-prong wall outlet.
CAUTION
Donot,underanycircumstances,cutorremovethethird
(ground)prongfromthepowercord.
Donotchangetheplugonthepowercordofthisair
conditioner.
Aluminiumhousewiringmaypresentspecialproblems—
consultaqualifiedelectrician.
Powercordincludesacurrent
interrupterdevice.Atestandreset
buttonisprovidedontheplugcase.The
deviceshouldbetestedonaperiodic
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pluggedintotheoutlet.Ifthe
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discontinueuseoftheairconditioner
andcontactaqualifiedservice
technician.
RESET
TEST
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
LocationRequirements
•Placetheairconditioneronaflat,levelsurface. For
optimalperformanceplaceportable20”fromexterior
wall. Forallothersidesaminimumdistanceof30”should
bemaintained.
• Keeptheairconditionerfreeofanyobstructionssuchas
drapes,curtains,blinds,etc.
• Theexhausthoseshouldbefreeofanyobstructions.
• Donotplacetheairconditioneronanunstableorraised
surfacebecauseitcouldfallandcausedamageorinjury.
• Donotplacetheairconditionerindirectsunlightornear
aheatsourcesuchasbaseboardheaters,stoves,etc.
• Thewindowpanelcanbeinstalledinawindowwitha
minimum20”(55.88cm)toamaximum46”(121.92)
opening.