TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Symptom
Doesn’t operate immedi-
ately:
Noise is heard:
Smells:
Mist or steam is emitted:
Air
fl
ow is weak or stops:
Water is produced from the
outdoor unit:
Problem
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If the indoor unit is stopped and then immediately started again, the
compressor will not operate for about 3 minutes, in order to prevent
fuse blowouts.
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Whenever the electrical breaker is turned off then on again the pro-
tection circuit will operate for about 3 minutes, preventing unit opera-
tion during that period.
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During operation or immediately after stopping the unit, the
sound of water flowing in the air conditioner’s piping may be
heard. Also, noise may be particularly noticeable for about 2 to
3 minutes after starting operation (sound of refrigerant
fl
owing).
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During operation, a slight squeaking sound may be heard. This is
the result of minute expansion and contraction of the front panel due
to temperature changes.
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During Heating operation, a sizzling sound may be heard occasional.
This sound is produced by the Automatic Defrosting operation.
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Some smell may be emitted from the indoor unit. This smell is the
result of room smells (furniture, tobacco, etc.) which have been
taken into the indoor unit.
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During Cooling or Dry operation, a thin mist may be seen emitted
from the indoor unit. This results from the sudden Cooling of room
air by the cool air emitted from the indoor unit, resulting in conden-
sation and misting.
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During Heating operation, the outdoor unit’s fan may stop, and
steam may be seen rising from the unit. This is due to Automatic
Defrosting operation.
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When Heating operation is started, fan speed is temporarily very
low, to allow internal parts to warm up.
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During Heating operation, if the room temperature rises above the
thermostat setting, the outdoor unit will stop, and the indoor unit will
operate at very low fan speed. If you wish to warm the room further,
set the thermostat for a higher setting.
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During Heating operation, the indoor unit will temporarily stop opera-
tion (between 7 and 15 minutes) as the Automatic Defrosting mode
operates. During Automatic Defrosting operation, the OPERATION
Indicator Lamp will
fl
ash.
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During Dry mode, the indoor unit will operate at low speed; in order
to adjust room humidity, the indoor unit’s fan may stop from time to
time. Also, the fan may operate at very low speed when adjusting
room humidity.
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During SUPER QUIET operation, the fan will operate at very low speed.
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In the monitor of AUTO operation, the fan will operate at very low
speed.
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In case of Multi-type unit, if multiple units are operated in different op-
eration modes as shown below, the units operated afterward will stop
and the OPERATION indicator lamp (green) will
fl
ash.
Heating mode and cooling mode (or dry mode)
Heating mode and fan mode
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During Heating operation, water may be produced from the outdoor
unit due to Automatic Defrosting operation.
See Page
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NORMAL
FUNCTION
In the event of a malfunction (burning smell, etc.), immediately stop operation, turn off the electrical
breaker and consult authorized service personnel.
Merely turning off the unit’s power switch will not completely disconnect the unit from the power source.
Always be sure to turn off the electrical breaker to ensure that power is completely off.
Before requesting service, perform the following checks:
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