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OPERATION TIPS
You may notice the following during normal operation:
1. Protection of the air conditioner
Compressor 3-minute Protection
The compressor cannot restart for 3 minutes after it stops.
Anti-Cold Air (for cooling and heating models only)
The unit is designed not to blow cold air on HEAT mode, when the indoor heat exchanger is in
one of the following three situations and the set temperature has not been reached:
a) When heating has just started.
b) Defrosting.
c) Low temperature heating.
The indoor or outdoor fan stops running when defrosting (for cooling and heating models only).
INTELLIGENT DEFROST Function (for cooling and heating models only)
Frost may be generated on the outdoor unit during heat cycle when outdoor temperature is low
and humidity is high, resulting in lower heating efficiency of the air conditioner.
During this condition the heat pump will stop heating operation and start defrosting automatically.
With the INTELLIGENT DEFROST Function, defrost time may vary from 4 to 10 minutes
depending on the outdoor temperature and the amount of frost built up on the outdoor unit.
2. A white mist coming out from the indoor unit
A white mist may generate due to a large temperature difference between air inlet and air outlet
on COOLING mode in an indoor environment that has a high relative humidity.
A white mist may generate due to moisture generated from defrosting process when the air
conditioner restarts in HEATING mode operation after defrosting.
3. Low noise of the air conditioner
You may hear a low hissing sound when the compressor is running or has just stopped running.
It is the sound of the refrigerant flowing or coming to a stop.
You can also hear a low "squeak" sound when the compressor is running or has just stopped
running. This is caused by heat expansion and cold contraction of the plastic parts in the unit
when the temperature is changing.
A noise may be heard due to louver restoring to its original position when power is turned on.
4. Dust is blown out from the indoor unit.
This is a normal condition when the air conditioner has not been used for a long time or during first
use of the unit.
5. A peculiar smell comes out from the indoor unit.
This is caused by the indoor unit giving off smells permeated from building material, from furniture
or smoke.
6. The air conditioner turns to FAN ONLY mode from COOLING or HEATING (for cooling and
heating models only) mode.
When indoor temperature reaches the temperature setting on air conditioner, the compressor will
stop automatically, and the air conditioner turns to FAN ONLY mode. The compressor will start again
when the indoor temperature rises on COOLING mode or falls on HEATING mode (for cooling and
heating models only) to the set point.
7. The air conditioner runs function after turning off the unit.ANTI-MILDEW
When turning off the unit under COOL (AUTO COOL, FORCED COOL) and DRY mode, the air
conditioner will run function for 7-10 minutes, then stop the operation and turn ANTI-MILDEW
off the unit automatically.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
Checks Before Operation
If you plan not to use the air conditioning unit for a long
time, perform the following:
(1) Clean the indoor unit and filters.
(2) Operate the fan for about half a day to dry the
inside of the unit (if it has been used in cooling).
(3) Stop the air conditioner and disconnect power.
(4) Remove the batteries from the remote control.
(5) The outdoor unit requires periodic maintenance and
cleaning. Do not attempt to do this yourself.
Contact your dealer or service provider.
Check that the wiring is not broken off or
disconnected.
Clean the indoor unit and filters.
Check that the air filter is installed.
If the air conditioner has not been used for a long
time, check if the air outlet or inlet is blocked.
Do not touch metal parts of the indoor unit when
removing the air filters. Injuries can occur when
handling sharp metal edges.
Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner.
Exposure to water can destroy the insulation,
leading to possible electric shock.
When cleaning the unit and filter, first make sure
that the power and circuit breaker are switched off.
Do not wash with hot water at more than
40 C/104 F. Shake off moisture completely and dry
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it in the shade; do not expose it directly to the sun.
The filter may shrink.
Caution
4. Remove the (additional) AIR FRESHENING FILTER
from its supporting frame (on some models).
Clean the AIR FRESHENING FILTER at least once
a month, and replace it every 12 months.
Clean it with vacuum cleaner, then dry it in cool
place. Do not rinse with water.
5. Install the AIR FRESHENING FILTER back into
its position.
6. Insert the upper portion of air filter back into the unit,
taking care that the left and right edges line up
correctly and place filter into position.
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Air Freshening Filter