Brand: Haier
Category: Refrigerators
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for QHE16HYPFS
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:17 p.m.
Warranty Information
This warranty covers 12 months on parts and labor for defects in materials and workmanship from the original retail purchase date.
Controls
Touch pads respond when lightly touched. Control panel locks automatically after 30 seconds of non-use. To unlock, press and hold LOCK for 3 seconds. To lock, press and hold LOCK for 3 seconds. LED indicators illuminate when buttons are pressed or doors are opened.Temperature Settings
Refrigerator compartment: 34°F to 42°F (1°C to 6°C). Freezer compartment: -6°F to 6°F (-21°C to -14°C). Recommended settings are 37°F (3°C) for refrigerator and 0°F (-18°C) for freezer. Adjust one degree at a time, waiting 24 hours between adjustments.Special Features
Quick Cool: Accelerates cooling of fresh food. Automatically turns off after 3 hours. Quick Freeze: Accelerates freezing of fresh food. Automatically turns off after 50 hours. Sabbath Mode: Disables lights and alarms for religious observances. Control panel remains unlocked. Door Alarm: Sounds if a door is open for more than 3 minutes. Interior light turns off if a door is open for more than 7 minutes.Troubleshooting and error codes
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) | SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator does not run. | Refrigerator is unplugged. | Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. |
| Breaker is tripped or turned off / Fuse is blown. | Reset / Turn on breaker or replace fuse. | |
| Refrigerator is in defrost mode. | Wait approximately 40 minutes for defrost cycle to end, and the cooling system to restart. | |
| Refrigerator compress or runs frequently or for long periods of time. | Refrigerator is first plugged in. | Allow 12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down. |
| NOTE: This refrigerator is designed to run for longer periods of time at a lower energy usage. | Warm food or large amounts of food added. | This is normal. |
| Door is left open, or refrigerator is not level. | Ensure that door is not being held open by an item. Level the refrigerator. See "Leveling Refrigerator." | |
| Hot weather or frequent openings | This is normal. | |
| Temperature control set to coldest setting. | Adjust temperature to a warmer setting. | |
| Refrigerator has an odor. | Food is not sealed or packaged properly. | Reseal packaging. Place an opened box of baking soda in the refrigerator, replace every 3 months. |
| Interior needs to be cleaned. | Clean the interior. See "Cleaning." | |
| Food stored too long. | Dispose of spoiled food. | |
| Light does not come on. | Refrigerator is unplugged. | Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. |
| LED light is burned out. | Contact a qualified technician to replace the burned out LED. | |
| Sabbath Mode is activated. | Lights are disabled in Sabbath mode. To turn on lights you must turn off Sabbath Mode. See "Sabbath Mode" for instructions. | |
| Doors do not close properly. | Refrigerator is not level. | See "Leveling." |
| Something is obstructing door closure. | Check for and remove obstructions. | |
| Vibration or rattling | Refrigerator is not resting firmly on floor. | See "Leveling." |
| Normal Sounds | It sounds like water is flowing from the refrigerator. | Refrigerant flowing in the lines will make this sound when the compressor starts and stops. |
| Humming or buzzing sounds | The refrigerator has an automatic defrosting system. The defrosted water will make this sound. | |
| Cracking or clicking sounds | The compressor and fans for cold air circulation can make this sound. If the refrigerator is not level, the sound will be louder. | |
| The interior parts will make this sound as they contract and expand in response to temperature changes. |