Common Issues
The following problems are not a malfunction and in most situations will not require repairs.
Issue Possible Causes
Unit does not turn 
on when pressing
ON/OFF button  
The Unit has a 3-minute protection feature that prevents the unit from 
overloading. The unit cannot be restarted within three minutes of being 
turned off.  
The unit may change its setting to prevent frost from forming on the unit. 
Once the temperature increases, the unit will start operating in the 
previously selected mode again. 
The set temperature has been reached, at which point the unit turns off the 
compressor. The unit will continue operating when the temperature 
fluctuates again.  
The indoor unit
emits white mist 
In humid regions, a large temperature difference between the room’s air 
and the conditioned air can cause white mist. 
Both the indoor and 
outdoor units emit 
white mist  
When the unit restarts in HEAT mode after defrosting, white mist may be 
emitted due to moisture generated from the defrosting process.  
The unit changes from 
COOL/HEAT mode to 
FAN mode   
The indoor unit makes 
noises 
A rushing air sound may occur when the louver resets its position. 
A squeaking sound may occur after running the unit in HEAT mode due to 
expansion and contraction of the unit’s plastic  parts.
Both the indoor unit 
and outdoor unit make 
noises  
Low hissing sound during operation: This is normal and is  caused by refrigerant 
gas flowing through both indoor and outdoor units. 
Low hissing sound when the system starts, has just stopped running, or is 
defrosting: This noise is normal and is caused by the refrigerant gas stopping or 
changing direction.  
Squeaking sound: Normal expansion and contraction of  plastic and metal parts 
caused by temperature changes during operation can cause squeaking noises. 
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
If ANY of the following conditions occurs, turn off your unit immediately!
• The power cord is damaged or abnormally warm
• You smell a burning odor
• The unit emits loud or abnormal sounds
• A power fuse blows or the circuit breaker frequently trips
• Water or other objects fall into or out of the unit
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIX THESE YOURSELF! CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED 
SERVICE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY!
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