GREE XE73-44-E Wired Controller Owner’s Manual

: May 15, 2024
: Gree

Table of Contents

GREE XE73-44-E Wired Controller
Owner’s Manual
Symbols on LCD
Buttons
Operation Instructions
Documents / Resources

GREE XE73-44-E Wired Controller

Specifications

Product Name: Wired Controller XE73-44/E
Model: XE73-44/E
Manufacturer: Unknown
Compatibility: Universal for several kinds of units
Features: LCD display, multiple buttons for control

User Notice

Never install the wired controller in a moist environment or expose it directly to sunlight.
Avoid beating, throwing, or frequently disassembling the wired controller and wireless remote controller.
Do not operate the controller with wet hands.
Contact the after-sales service center for any questions regarding installation or troubleshooting.

Functionality

The wired controller is a general model compatible with various units.
Some functions may not be available for certain units; refer to the unit’s manual for details.
The wired controller can display status based on the indoor unit’s settings.

Installation and Dismantlement

Connect the signal line of the wired controller as per the installation instructions.
Follow the guidelines for installing and dismantling the wired controller to ensure proper operation.

FAQ

Q: Can I install the wired controller in a bathroom?
A: It is not recommended to install the wired controller in a moist environment to prevent damage.
Q: How do I know if a specific function is available for my unit?
A: Refer to the owner’s manual of your unit for detailed information on compatibility with the wired controller.

Owner’s Manual

Original Instructions
Wired Controller XE73-44/E

Thank you for choosing our product.
Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully before operation and retain it for future reference.
If you have lost the Owner’s Manual, please contact the local agent or visit www.gree.com or send an email to global@cn.gree.com for the electronic version.

User Notice

Never install the wired controller in the moist circumstance or expose it directly under the sunlight.
Never beat, throw, and 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 our 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, more details please refer to the owner’s manual of unit.
The setting of such unavailable function will not affect 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.
As for some indoor units connected with the wired controller, if use the remote controller whose set temperature is adjustable under auto mode, the wired controller will receive the mode signal of remote controller, rather than its set temperature under the auto mode.
The wired controller is the universal component. When indoor unit has connected with the wired controller, display status of indoor unit is decided by the indoor unit. Valid status and invalid status are all belong to normal status.

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

Wired Controller XE73-44/E

Symbols on LCD

Outside View of the Wired Controller

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No.	Display	Instruction of Display
1	Auto	Automatic mode (under auto mode, the indoor unit will select its

Buttons

Buttons on the Wired Controller

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Function of the Buttons

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Operation Instructions

ON/OFF

Press ON/OFF to turn on the unit and turn it off by another press.

Note: The state shown in Fig.4 indicates the “OFF” state of the unit after power on. The state shown in Fig.5 indicates the “ON” state of the unit after power on.

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Under the “ON” state of the unit, press MODE to switch the operation modes as the following sequence: Auto-Cooling-Dry-Fan-Heating.

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Temperature Setting
Press ▲or ▼ to increase/decrease the preset temperature. If press either of them continuously, the temperature will be increased or decreased by 1°C(1°F) every 0.5s, as shown in Fig.6.

In the Cooling, Dry, Fan or Heating mode, the temperature setting range is 16°C~30°C(61°F~86°F). In the Auto mode, the setting temperature is unadjustable.

Note :
If the wired controller receives the signals of remote controller, the wired controller can analyze the set temperature adjustment function of automatic mode of the remote controller, but it needs to be used with an indoor unit with the set temperature adjustment function of automatic mode.

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Under the “ON” State of the unit, press Fan and then fan speed of the indoor unit will change circularly as shown in Fig.7.

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Under the “ON”/”OFF” state of the unit, press Timer to set timer off/on.
Timer on setting: press Timer, and then LCD will display “xx.x hour”, with “hour” blinking. In this case, press Aor V to adjust the timing value.
Then Press ▲or ▼ SWING/ENTER to confirm the setting. Timer off setting: press Timer, if LCD won’t display xx. hour, and then it means the timer setting is canceled. Timer off setting under the “ON” state of the unit is shown as Fig.8.

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Timer range: 0.5-24hr. Every press of ▲or ▼ will make the set time increased or decreased by 0.5hr. If either of them is pressed continuously, the set time will increase/ decrease by 0.5hr every 0.5s.

Up & Down Swing Setting
There are two ways for up and down swing mode: simple swing and fixed swing. Under off status, press “SWING/ENTER” button and “▲” button simultaneously for 5 seconds, then switch for simple swing and fixed swing is done.
When it is set to be simple swing, under on status, press “SWING/ENTER” button, the mode is activated, press the button again the mode is turned off.
When it is set to be fixed swing, press “SWING/ENTER” button, the unit will circularly switch the swing mode according to the order shown below:

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Swing On: Press FUNCTION under on state of the unit to activate the swing function. In this case , will blink. After that, press SWING/ENTER to make a confirmation.
Swing Off: When the Swing function is on, press FUNCTION to enter the Swing setting interface, with blinking. After that, press SWING/ENTER to cancel this function. Swing setting is shown as Fig.9.

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Sleep, Turbo or X-fan setting is the same as the Swing setting.
After the setting has been done, it has to press the key “SWING/ENTER” to back to the setting status or quit automatically five seconds later.

Fresh Air Valve Function Setting
Turn on fresh air valve function:

Under unit on status, press FUNCTION button on the panel to select “Fresh air valve” function option. When icon flashes, it enters fresh air valve setting mode. Previous temperature display position will display the level of fresh air valve. Press ▲ or ▼ button to adjust the level of fresh air valve within the range from 1 to 10. Then press SWING/ENTER button to activate this function.

Turn off fresh air valve function:
If fresh air valve function has been set, press FUNCTION button on the panel to select “Fresh air valve” function option. When icon flashes, if you press SWING/ENTER button without pressing ▲ or ▼ button, fresh air valve function will be canceled; if you press SWING/ENTER button after pressing ▲ or ▼ button, fresh air valve function will be activated.

Note
if you press panel button to set fresh air valve function on, ventilation (ventilation 1) function will be activated too; if you press panel button to set fresh air valve function off, ventilation function will be canceled too.

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Sleep on: Press FUNCTION under on state of the unit till the unit enters the Sleep setting interface. Press SWING/ENTER to confirm the setting.
Sleep off: When the Sleep function is activated, press FUNCTION to enter the Sleep setting interface. After that, press SWING/ENTER to can this function.

Sleep setting is shown as Fig.11.

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Turbo Setting
Turbo function: The unit at the high fan speed can realize quick cooling or heating so that the room temperature can quickly approach the setting value.

In the Cooling or Heating mode, press FUNCTION till the unit enters the Turbo setting interface SWING/ENTER
When the Turbo function is activated, press FUNCTION to enter the Turbo setting interface and then press SWING/ENTER to cancel this function.

Turbo function setting is as shown in Fig.12.

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Energy Saving Function Setting

Turn on energy saving function:

Energy Saving Setting for Cooling
When the unit runs under the COOL or DRY mode, press FUNCTION button to select “SAVE”function option, with “SAVE” flashing, and then press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the lower limit, after that, press the SWING/ENTER button to activate this function.
Energy Saving Setting for Heating
When the unit runs under the HEAT mode, press FUNCTION button to select “SAVE” function option, with “SAVE” flashing, and then press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the upper limit, after that, press SWING/ENTER button to activate this function.

Note:
under energy saving setting mode, press “MODE” button to switch the energy saving setting for COOL or HEAT mode.

Cancel energy saving function:
If energy saving function has been set, press FUNCTION button on the panel to select “SAVE” function option. When SAVE icon flashes, if you press SWING/ENTER button without pressing ▲ or ▼r button, energy saving function will be canceled; if you press SWING/ENTER button after pressingor ▲ or ▼ button, energy saving function will be activated.

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E-heater Setting

E-heater (auxiliary electric heating function): In the Heating mode, E-heater is allowed to be Once the wired controller or the remote controller enters the Heating mode, this function will be turned on automatically.
Press FUNCTION in the Heating mode to enter the E-heater setting interface and then press SWING/ENTER to cancel this function.
Press FUNCTION to enter the E-heater setting interface, if the E-heater function is not activated, and then press SWING/ENTER to turn it on.

The setting of this function is shown as Fig.14 below

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