Gree Wired Controller XE73-44/E

User Notice

• Never install the wired controller in a moist circumstance or expose it directly under sunlight.
• Never beat, throw, or frequently disassemble the wired controller and the wireless remote controller.
• Never operate the wired controller and the wireless remote controller with wet hands.
• Do not remove or install the wired controller by yourself. If there is any question, please contact the after-sales service center.
• The wired controller is a general model, applicable for several kinds of units. Some functions of the wired controller are not available for certain kinds of units. Refer to the owner's manual of the unit for more details. The setting of such unavailable functions will not affect the unit's operation.
• The wired controller is universal. The remote receiver is either in the indoor unit or in the wired controller. Please refer to the specific models.
• For some indoor units connected with the wired controller, if the remote controller is used whose set temperature is adjustable under auto mode, the wired controller will receive the mode signal of the remote controller, rather than its set temperature under the auto mode.
• The wired controller is a universal component. When an indoor unit is connected with the wired controller, the display status of the indoor unit is decided by the indoor unit. Valid and invalid statuses are considered normal.

Please read the manual carefully before using and installing this product.

Contents

Wired Controller XE73-44/E

1. Symbols on LCD
   • 1.1 Outside View of the Wired Controller
   • 1.2 LCD of the Wired Controller
2. Buttons
   • 2.1 Buttons on the Wired Controller
   • 2.2 Function of the Buttons
3. Operation Instructions
   • 3.1 ON/OFF
   • 3.2 Mode Setting
   • 3.3 Temperature Setting
   • 3.4 Fan Setting
   • 3.5 Timer Setting
   • 3.6 Up & Down Swing Setting
   • 3.7 Left & Right Swing Setting
   • 3.8 Fresh Air Function Setting
   • 3.9 Sleep Setting
   • 3.10 Turbo Setting
   • 3.11 Energy Saving Function Setting
   • 3.12 E-heater Setting
   • 3.13 X-fan Setting
   • 3.14 Quiet Function Setting
   • 3.15 Health Setting
   • 3.16 Absent Setting
   • 3.17 I-Demand Setting
   • 3.18 WiFi Function Setting
   • 3.19 Dred Function Setting
   • 3.20 Other Functions
4. Installation and Dismantlement
   • 4.1 Connection of the Signal Line of the Wired Controller
   • 4.2 Installation of the Wired Controller
   • 4.3 Dismantlement of the Wired Controller
5. Errors Display

1 Symbols on LCD

1.1 Outside View of the Wired Controller

The wired controller features a display screen and several buttons for operation. The display shows various icons and settings, including Wi-Fi status, operation mode, fan speed, temperature, and timer settings. The buttons include SWING/ENTER, TIMER, MODE, FUNCTION, FAN, and ON/OFF.

1.2 LCD of the Wired Controller

The LCD screen displays various symbols and information related to the air conditioning unit's operation. These include:

2 Buttons

2.1 Buttons on the Wired Controller

The wired controller has the following buttons:

• 1. SWING/ENTER
• 2. TIMER
• 3. Up Arrow (▲)
• 4. MODE
• 5. FUNCTION
• 6. FAN
• 7. Down Arrow (▼)
• 8. ON/OFF

2.2 Function of the Buttons

3 Operation Instructions

3.1 ON/OFF

Press ON/OFF to turn the unit on and off. Figure 4 shows the "OFF" state after power on, and Figure 5 shows the "ON" state after power on.

[Diagram showing OFF state]

[Diagram showing ON state]

3.2 Mode Setting

Under the "ON" state, press MODE to cycle through the operation modes: Auto-Cooling-Dry-Fan-Heating.

[Flowchart showing mode sequence: Auto -> Cooling -> Dry -> Fan -> Heating]

3.3 Temperature Setting

Press the Up (▲) or Down (▼) buttons to increase or decrease the preset temperature. Continuous pressing will adjust the temperature by 1°C (1°F) every 0.5s. The temperature setting range is 16°C~30°C (61°F~86°F) for Cooling, Dry, Fan, or Heating modes. In Auto mode, the setting temperature is unadjustable.

Note: If the wired controller receives signals from a remote controller, it can analyze the temperature adjustment function of the automatic mode of the remote controller. This requires an indoor unit with the automatic mode temperature adjustment function.

[Diagram showing temperature adjustment]

3.4 Fan Setting

Under the "ON" state, press FAN to cycle through the fan speeds: Auto, Low, Medium low, Medium, Medium high, High.

[Diagram showing fan speed settings]

3.5 Timer Setting

Under the "ON"/"OFF" state, press Timer to set the timer. For timer on, press Timer, the LCD will display "xx.x hour" with "hour" blinking. Use ▲ or ▼ to adjust the timing value, then press SWING/ENTER to confirm. For timer off, press Timer; if "xx.x hour" is not displayed, the timer setting is canceled. Figure 8 illustrates timer off setting under the "ON" state.

The timer range is 0.5-24 hours. Each press of ▲ or ▼ adjusts the set time by 0.5hr. Continuous pressing adjusts the set time by 0.5hr every 0.5s.

[Diagram sequence for Timer Setting]

3.6 Up & Down Swing Setting

There are two ways for up and down swing: simple swing and fixed swing. Under off status, press “SWING/ENTER” and ▲ simultaneously for 5 seconds to switch between simple and fixed swing. When set to simple swing, press “SWING/ENTER” while the unit is on to activate it; press again to turn it off. When set to fixed swing, press “SWING/ENTER” to cycle through the swing modes.

[Diagram showing swing mode cycling]

3.7 Left & Right Swing Setting

Swing On: Press FUNCTION under the unit's ON state to activate swing. The swing icon will blink. Press SWING/ENTER to confirm.

Swing Off: When swing is on, press FUNCTION to enter the swing setting interface. The swing icon will blink. Press SWING/ENTER to cancel the function.

Figure 9 shows the swing setting process.

Note: Sleep, Turbo, or X-fan settings follow the same procedure as Swing setting. After setting, press SWING/ENTER to return to the previous status or it will quit automatically after five seconds.

[Diagram sequence for Left & Right Swing Setting]

3.8 Fresh Air Valve Function Setting

Turn on fresh air valve function: Under unit ON status, press FUNCTION to select “Fresh air valve” option. When the icon flashes, enter fresh air valve setting mode. The level of fresh air valve is displayed. Use ▲ or ▼ to adjust the level from 1 to 10. Press SWING/ENTER to activate.

Turn off fresh air valve function: If the function is set, press FUNCTION to select “Fresh air valve”. When the icon flashes, pressing SWING/ENTER without pressing ▲ or ▼ cancels the function. Pressing SWING/ENTER after pressing ▲ or ▼ activates the function.

Note: Setting fresh air valve ON also activates ventilation (ventilation 1). Setting it OFF cancels ventilation.

[Diagram sequence for Fresh Air Valve Function Setting]

3.9 Sleep Setting

Sleep On: Press FUNCTION under the unit's ON state until the Sleep setting interface appears. Press SWING/ENTER to confirm.

Sleep Off: When Sleep is activated, press FUNCTION to enter the Sleep setting interface. Press SWING/ENTER to cancel.

Figure 11 shows the Sleep setting.

[Diagram sequence for Sleep Setting]

3.10 Turbo Setting

The Turbo function utilizes high fan speed for rapid cooling or heating to quickly reach the set temperature. In Cooling or Heating mode, press FUNCTION until the Turbo setting interface appears, then press SWING/ENTER to confirm. To cancel Turbo, press FUNCTION to enter the interface and then press SWING/ENTER.

Figure 12 illustrates the Turbo function setting.

[Diagram sequence for Turbo Setting]

3.11 Energy Saving Function Setting

Turn on energy saving function:

1. For Cooling: When the unit is in COOL or DRY mode, press FUNCTION to select the "SAVE" option. With "SAVE" flashing, use ▲ or ▼ to adjust the lower limit, then press SWING/ENTER to activate.
2. For Heating: When the unit is in HEAT mode, press FUNCTION to select the "SAVE" option. With "SAVE" flashing, use ▲ or ▼ to adjust the upper limit, then press SWING/ENTER to activate.

Note: In energy saving mode, press “MODE” to switch between COOL and HEAT settings.

Cancel energy saving function: If the function is set, press FUNCTION to select "SAVE". When the "SAVE" icon flashes, pressing SWING/ENTER without pressing ▲ or ▼ cancels the function. Pressing SWING/ENTER after pressing ▲ or ▼ activates the function.

Figure 13 shows the Energy Saving Function Setting.

[Diagram sequence for Energy Saving Function Setting]

3.12 E-heater Setting

The E-heater (auxiliary electric heating function) can be turned on in Heating mode for improved efficiency. It activates automatically once the wired controller or remote controller enters Heating mode. Press FUNCTION in Heating mode to enter the E-heater setting interface and press SWING/ENTER to cancel. If the function is not activated, press FUNCTION to enter the interface and SWING/ENTER to turn it on.

Figure 14 shows the E-heater setting.

[Diagram sequence for E-heater Setting]

4 Installation and Dismantlement

4.1 Connection of the Signal Line of the Wired Controller

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4.2 Installation of the Wired Controller

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4.3 Dismantlement of the Wired Controller

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5 Errors Display

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