Hisense Essense User manual

Thank you very much for purchasing this Air Conditioner. Please
read this use and installation instructions carefully before installing
and using this appliance and keep this manual for future reference.

Safety Precautions 3
Preparation before use 2
Indoor unit 4
Outdoor unit 4
Display introduction 5
Airflow direction control 9
SMART mode 10
TIMER mode 12
QUIET mode 12
Remote controller 6
SUPER mode 11
Preset 2
Safeguarding the envirionment 2
Identification of parts 4
Maintenance 15
Protection 16
Troubleshooting 17
Select the installation locations 19
Indoor unit installation 20
Outdoor unit installation 24
Installation diagram 18
Air purging 24
Wiring diagram 23
Installation instructions 18
CLOCK button 11
Contents
Operation modes 8
Operation instructions 7
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safety instructions
Note 2
DIMMER mode 13
IFEEL mode 13
ECONOMY mode 13
SLEEP mode 14

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Safety instructions
To guarantee the unit work normally, please read the manual carefully before installation,
and try to install strictly according to this manual.
Do not let air enter the refrigeration system or discharge refrigerant when moving the
air conditioner.
After installing, the consumer must operate the air conditioner correctly according to
this manual,keep a suitable storage for maintenance and moving of the air conditioner
in the future.
There must be an air-break switch.
Check the connecting cables and pipes carefully, make sure they are correct and firm before
connecting the power of the air conditioner.
Fuse of indoor unit: 3.15A 250V.
For 9k,12k models ，f 15A 250V or 20A 250V . use of outdoor unit:
For 24k,30k,24k*;30k* models ，f 30A 250V . use of outdoor unit:
Properly ground the air conditioner into the earth.
Warning: Risk of electric shock can cause injury or death: Disconnect all remote electric
power supplies before servicing .
A residual current device(RCD)with the rating of above 10mA shall be incorporated in
the fixed wiring according to the national rule
The maximum length of the connecting pipe between the indoor unit and outdoor unit
should be less than 5 meters. It will affect the efficiency of the air conditioner if the
distance longer than that length.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenanceshall not be made by children without
supervision.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
The batteries in remote controller must be recycled or disposed of properly. Disposal of
Scrap Batteries --- Please discard the batteries as sorted municipal waste at the
accessible collection point.
If the appliance is fixed wiring, the appliance must be fitted with means for
disconnection from the supply mains having a contact separation in all poles that
provide full disconnection under overvoltage category III conditions, and these means
must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
The appliance shall not be installed in the laundry.
The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
The air conditioner must be installed by professional or qualified persons.
For 18k models ，f 20A 250V . use of outdoor unit:

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Preparation before use
The air conditioner has an Auto-Restart function.
Each time after the remote control is replaced with new batteries or is energized, auto presetting
heat pump.If the air conditioner you purchased is a Cooling Only one, heat pump remote controller can also be used.
remote control
Remote Control presetting
Before using the air conditioner, be sure to check and preset the following.
Auto Restart Presetting
Hold down any button on the remote control to activate the back light. It automatically shuts off 10 seconds later.
Note: Back-light is an optional function.
Back-light function (optional) of Remote Control
This appliance is made of recyclable or re-usable material. Scrapping must be carried out in compliance
with local waste disposal regulations. Before scrapping it, make sure to cut off the mains cord so that the
appliance cannot be re-used.
For more detailed information on handling and recycling this product, contact your local authorities
who deal with the separate collection of rubbish or the shop where you bought the appliance.
SCRAPPING OF APPLIANCE
This appliance is marked according to the European Directive 2002/96/EC, Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed
with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible
harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal,recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of
material resources. To return your used device, please use the return
and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was
purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.
Note
Preset
Safeguarding the environment
When charging refrigerant into the system, make sure to charge in liquid state,if the
refrigerant of the appliance is R407C or R410a.Otherwise, chemical composition of
refrigerant (R407C or R410a) inside the system may change and thus affect performance
of the air conditioner.
According to the character of
of the tube is very high, so be sure to be careful when you install and repair the appliance.
refrigerant (R410a,the value of GWP is 1975), the pressure
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
The air conditioner must be installed by a professional engineer.
The temperature of refrigerant circuit will be high, please keep the interconnection
cable away from the copper tube.

Safety precautions
Symbols in this Use and Care Manual are interpreted as shown below.
Be sure not to do.
Pay attention to such a situation.
Grounding is essential.
Warning: Incorrect handling could
cause a serious hazard, such as death,
serious injury, etc.
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Do not use the power supply circuit
breaker or pull off the plug to turn it off
during operation. This may cause a fire
due to spark, etc.
Keep the power supply circuit breaker
or plug from dirt. Connect the power
supply cord to it firmly and correctly,
lest an electric shock or a fire break out
due to insufficient contact.
Use correct power supply in
accordance with the rating plate
requirement. Otherwise, serious
faults or hazard may occur or a
fire maybe break out.
Do not knit, pull or press the power supply
cord, lest the power supply cord be broken.
An electric shock or fire is probably caused
by a broken power supply cord.
Never insert a stick or similar obstacle
to the unit. Since the fan rotates at high
speed, this may cause an injury.
Do not repair the appliance by yourself.
If this is done incorrectly, it may cause an
electric shock, etc.
Turn off the appliance by remote control
firstly before cutting off power supply if
malfunction occurs.
It is harmful to your health if the cool air
reaches you for a long time. It is advisable
to let the air flow be deflected to all the room.
Prevent the air flow from reaching the gas
burners and stove.
Do not touch the operation buttons
when your hands are wet.
Do not put any objects on the outdoor
unit.
It is the user's responsibility to make the
appliance be grounded according to
local codes or ordinances by a licenced
technician.
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
MODE
SMART
QUIET DIMMER
ECONOMY
FEEL
FAN SPEED
CLOCK
TIMER ON TIMER OFF
SLEEP
TEMP.
TEMP.
SUPER

Identification of parts
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The figures in this manual are based on the external view of a standard model.
Consequently, the shape may differ from that of the air conditioner you have selected.
Outdoor unit
Indoor unit
ON
OFF
MODE
SMART
QUIET DIM MER
ECONOMY
FEEL
SUPER
FAN SPEED
CLOCK
TIMER ON
TIMER OFF
SLEEP
TEMP.
TEMP.
Air Intake
Air Intake
Air Outlet
Air Outlet
Louver
Vertical Adjustment
Louver
Horizontal Adjustment
Air Filter
Remote Controller
Connection Cord
Pipes and Power
Drain Hose
Front Panel
Note: Condensate water drains
at COOLING or DRY operation.
Emergency Panel
Display Panel

The symbols may be different from these models, but the functions are similar.
Display introduction
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Running indicator
It lights up when the AC is running.
It flashes during defrosting.
Timer indicator
It lights up during set time.
Sleep indicator
It lights up in sleep mode.
Compressor indicator
It lights up when the compressor is on.
Display set temperature.
It shows FC after 200 hours of usage as reminder to clean the filter.
After filter cleaning press the filter reset button located on the indoor unit behind the front
panel in order to reset the display.(optional)
Temperature indicator
1 2 3 4 5 9
VG/VL series
Signal Receptor
Timer
Comp.
Run
Sleep
Super indicator
It lights up in super mode.
2
3
4
5
1
9
6
Mode indicator
Heating displays orange,others display white
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Fan speed indicator 8

Display introduction
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The symbols may be different from these models, but the functions are similar.
12
34
5
9
VT series
SE series
1 23 45
9
SF series
1 2 3 4 5 9

Display introduction
The symbols may be different from these models, but the functions are similar.
5
12
34
5
9
Timer Comp. Run Sleep
UL series
UQ series
UP series
9
Timer Comp. Run Sleep
12
34
5
12
34
5
9

Display introduction
The symbols may be different from these models, but the functions are similar.
5
NT series
VQ/TE/TF series
2
34
1 23 45
4
3
2
1
2
34
5
9
NS series
9
9

Display introduction
The symbols may be different from these models, but the functions are similar.
5
VM series
9
22
34
4
1
5
NM series NK series
2
3
5
4
1
9
6
4
2
3
9
TA/TC series
2
3
9
1

The symbols may be different from these models, but the functions are similar.
5
Display introduction
Emergency button 10
ON/OFF
VC series
12
34
5
Timer Comp. Run Sleep
9
TD/TG/SA series
91
2
34
10
To let the AC run or stop by pressing the button.
SC series
728
1

Remote controller
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Indication symbols on LCD:
Note: Each mode and relevant function will be further specified in following pages.
Signal transmit
Dry indicator
Fan only indicator
Heating indicator
Cooling indicator
High fan speed
Medium fan speed
Low fan speed Display set temperature
Display set timer
Display current time
Auto fan speed
ON
OFF
Smart indicator
Super indicator
Ifeel
Quiet indicator
Economy indicator
Battery power indicator
Sleep 1 indicator
Sleep 3 indicator
Sleep 4 indicator
Sleep 2 indicator
The remote controller transmits signals to the system.
FAN
Used to select fan speed in sequence auto,
high, medium or low.
SLEEP
Used to set or cancel Sleep Mode operation.
SMART
Used to enter fuzzy logic operation directly,
regardless of the unit is on or off.
POWER
The appliance will be started when it is
energized or will be stopped when it is
in operation, if you press this button.
MODE
Press this button to select the operation mode.
Remote controller
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TEMP + -
Used to adjust the room temperature and
the timer, also real time.
DIMMER
When you press this button, all the display
of indoor unit will be closed. Press any
button to resume display.
SWING
Used to stop or start vertical adjustment
louver swinging and set the desired up/
downairflow direction.
Used to stop or start Horizontal adjustment
louver swinging and set the desired left/right
airflow direction.
SWING
QUIET
Used to set or cancel Quiet Mode operation.
ECONOMY
Used to set or cancel Economy Mode
operation.
SUPER
Used to start or stop the fast cooling/heating.
(Fast cooling operates at high fan speed with
16℃ set temp automatically ; Fast heating o-
perates at auto fan speed with 30℃ set temp
automatically)
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TIMER ON
Used to set or cancel the timer operation.
IFEEL
Used to set Mode operation,p
the I FEEL button for about 5 seconds, the tr-
ansmit signal in the display will disappear, the
I FEEL function will be shunted off.
IFEEL ress
CLOCK
Used to set the current time.
ON
OFF
MODE
SMA RT
QUIET DIMMER
ECON OM Y
FEEL
SUPE R
FAN SPE ED
CLOCK
TIMER ON TIM ER OFF
SLEEP
TEMP.
TEMP.
TIMER OFF
Used to set or cancel the timer operation.

Remote controller
How to Insert the Batteries?
How to Use?
Remove the battery cover according to the arrow direction.
Insert new batteries making sure that the (+) and (-) of battery are matched correctly.
Reattach the cover by sliding it back into position.
Storage and Tips for Using the Remote Controller
The remote controller may be stored mounted on a wall with a holder.
Note: The remote controller holder is an optional part.
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To operate the room air conditioner, aim the remote controller
to the signal receptor.The remote controller will operate the air
conditioner at a distance of up to 7m whenpointing at signal
receptor of indoor unit.
Remote controller
Note:
Use 2 LR03 AAA(1.5volt) batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries. Replace batteries with new ones of the same type
when the display becomes dim.
Signal receptor
ON
OFF
MODE
SMART
QUIETDIMM ER
ECONOMY
FEEL
SUPER
FAN SPEED
CLOCK
TIMER ON
TIMER OFF
SLEEP
TEMP.
TEMP.
1.
2.
3.
1 2 3

Operation instructions
The operation modeis changed in sequence:
The fan speed is changed in sequence:
Selecting mode
FAN mode
Heating mode is NOT available for cooling only air conditioner.
At "FAN ONLY" mode, only "High","Medium" and "Low" are available.
At "DRY" mode, Fan speed is set at "AUTO” automatically, "FAN" button
is ineffective in this case.
Setting temperature
Turning on
SWING, SMART, TIMER ON, TIMER OFF, CLOCK, SLEEP and SUPER operation modes will be specified in the following pages.
Changing modes during operation, sometimes the unit does not response at once. Wait 3 minutes.
Wait 3 minutes before restarting the appliance.
During heating operation, air flow is not discharged at the beginning. After 2－5 minutes, the air flow will be discharged
until temperature of indoor heat exchanger rises.
16℃~30℃
Range of available set temperature
*HEATING, COOLING
DRY -7 ~ 7
unable to set
FAN ONLY
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Operation modes
*Note: Heating mode is NOT available for cooling only models.
*Note:
Remote controller
At “Dry” mode, a decrease or rise of up to 7℃ can be set
with if you still feel uncomfortable.
Press button once
TEMP.
Press button .
Result :
OFF
FAN SPEED
OFF
Result :
MODE
Press button once by once
Press button once by once
Auto High Medium Low
HEATING
COOLING
DRY
FAN ONLY
Raise temperature setting by 1℃
Lower temperature setting by 1℃
TEMP.
Press button once
Result :
Result :
T he RUN indicator of the indoor unit lights up.
Result :
MODE
PRESS
FAN SPEED
PRESS

Operation instructions
Vertical airflow(Horizontal airflow) is automatically adjusted to a certain angle in accordance
with the operation mode after turning on the unit.
The direction of airflow can bealso adjusted to your own requirement by pressing the " " button of
the remote controller.
Operation mode
Direction of airflow
COOLING, DRY
*HEATING,
FAN ONLY
horizontal
downward
Vertical airflow control (with the remote controller)
Using remote controller to set various angles of flow or specific angle as you like.
Do not turn the vertical adjustment louvers manually, otherwise malfunction may occur. If that happens, turn off the unit
first and cut off the power supply, then restore power supply again.
It is better not to let the vertical adjustment louver tilt downward for a long time at COOLING or DRY mode to prevent
condensed water from dripping.
*Heating mode is only available for heat pump models.
Airflow direction control
Press " " button once.
Press " " button again .
A
B
The louvers swing to a suitable angle as desired.
The vertical adjustment louver will swing up and down automatically.Result :
Result :
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PRESS
PRESS
PRESS
PRESS
Horizontal airflow control (with the remote controller)
Using remote controller to set various angles of flow or specific angle as you like.
Press " " button once.
Press " " button again .
The horizontal adjustment louver will swing up and down automatically.
The louvers swing to a suitable angle as desired.
Result :
Result :
PRESS
PRESS
NOTE:If the unit without four ways airflow function,you can adjust
horizontal airflow by yourself.

Operation instructions
Indoor temperature
SMART button is ineffective in SUPER mode.
Target temperature
21℃ or below 22℃
26℃Over 26℃
21℃-23℃
23℃-26℃
Your feeling
What you can do in SMART mode?
Button Adjust
Operation mode
HEATING
FAN ONLY
DRY
Room temperature
decrease 2℃ after
operate for 3 minutes
COOLING
Uncomfortable because
of unsuitable air flow
volume.
Uncomfortable because
of unsuitable flow
direction.
Note: Temperature, airflow and direction are controlled automatically in SMART mode.
However, For the on/off, you can choose from -2 to 2, for the inverter you can choose
from -7 to 7. if you still feel uncomfortable.
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SMART mode
Heat pump models
Cooling only models
Indoor temperature Target temperature
23℃ or below
26℃
Over 26℃
23℃-26℃
Operation mode
FAN ONLY
DRY
Room temperature
decrease 2℃ after
operate for 3 minutes
COOLING
FAN SPEE D
How to set SMART mode?
Press the button.
SMART
Result : Enters SMART mode(fuzzy logic operation)
directly regardless of the unit is on or off.
Temperature and fan speed are automatically
set based on theactual room temperature.
PRESS
How to cancel the SMART mode?
Press the button.
MODE
Result :
PRESS
Indoor fan speed alternates among High, Medium
and Low each time this button is pressed.
Press it once, the vertical adjustment louver(horizontal
adjustment louver) swings to change vertical airflow
direction(horizontal airflow direction). Press it again,
swings stops.
The SMART mode will be canceled.
Press MODE button cancel SMATR mode.

SUPER
Operation instructions
TEMP.
TEMP.
CLOCK button
How to adjust the real time?
Press button.
Press and buttons.
Press button again.
SUPER mode can be set when the appliance is in operation or energized.
Note:
The Appliance will continue working in SUPER mode for 15 minutes , if you don't escape from it
by pressing any of the buttons mentioned above.
SMART button is not available in SUPER mode.
SUPER mode
SUPER mode is used to start or stop fast cooling or heating.
Result :
Result :
Result :
The time flashes on the LCD.
1.
2.
CLOCK
CLOCK
3.
The real time is set.
How to set SUPER mode?
Press button at the cool mode.
Result : At high fan speed ,the set temperature
automatically to 16℃.
SUPER
Press button at the heat mode.
Result : At auto fan speed ,the set temperature
automatically to 30℃.
How to cancel SUPER mode?
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Press . SUPER , MODE, FAN, ON/OFF,SLEEP or TEMPERATURE SETTING button
Result : The display return to the original mode.
In SUPER mode, you can set airflow direction or timer
Escape from SUPER mode.
PRESS
PRESS
PRESS
PRESS
Cancel
PRESS
Once to increase or decrease the time setting by 1 minute.
One and a half seconds to increase or decrease the time setting
by 10 minute.
For a longer time to increase or decrease the time by 1 hour.

Operation instructions
Timer mode
Note: It is similar to set TIMER OFF, you can make the appliance
switch off automatically at your desired time.
It is convenient to set the timer on with TIMER ON/OFF buttons when you go out in the morning to achieve a
comfortable room temperature at the time you get home. You can also set timer off at night to enjoy a good
sleep.
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QUIET mode
In this mode, the air conditioner will work with low noise performance by low compressor frequency and low
fan speed. This mode is only available for inverter models.
Note: Press MODE.FAN.SMART.SUPER button cancel QUIET mode..
Press the or button.
TEMP.
TEMP.
Once to increase or decrease the time setting by 1 minute.
One and a half seconds to increase or decrease the time setting
by 10 minute.
For a longer time to increase or decrease the time by 1 hour.
A "beep" can be heard.
The TIMER indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
"ON" stops flashing.
When your desired time displayed on LCD, press the TIMER ON button and confirm it.
TIMER ON
After the set timer displayed for 5 seconds the clock will be displayed on the LCD of the remote controller
instead of set timer.
Result :
Result :
Press button.
ON
Press the button again.
A "beep" can be heard and the indicator disappears,
the time on mode has been canceled.
Result :
How to cancel TIMER ON?
TIMER ON
How to set TIMER ON?
Result : “ON 12:00" flashes on the LCD.
1.
2.
3.
4.
PRESS
PRESS
PRESS
PRESS
PRESS

Operation instructions
IFEEL mode
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The temperature sensor built in remote contronller is activated.It can sense its surrounding temperature,and
transmit the signal back the unit,the unit can adjust the temperature so as to provide maximum confort.
Note:
The default setting is IFEEL activing.
Dimmer button
Press the DIMMER button to turn off the light and the display in the unit.
Note:
When the light is off,receive signal will turn on the light again.
How to set the DIMMER ?
Press the button for about 5 seconds.
How to cancel IFEEL mode?
Result : The transmit signal in the display will disappear,
the IFEEL function will be shunted off.
i FEEL
1th
2th
How to set IFEEL mode ?
Press the button .
Result : IFEEL function will be started.
i FEEL
ECONOMY mode
In this mode, the air conditioner will bring you energy saving performance by lower running currency.
PRESS