33EnglishTroubleshootingThese cases are not troubles.The following cases are not air conditioner troubles but have some reasons. You may just continue using it.Case ExplanationOperation does not start soon.When ON/OFF button was pressed soon after•operation was stopped.When the mode was reselected.•This is to protect the air conditioner.•You should wait for about 3 minutes.Hot air does not fl ow out soon after thestart of heating operation.The air conditioner is warming up. You should wait for 1 to 4 minutes.•(The system is designed to start discharging air only after it has reached a certain temperature.)The HEAT operation stops suddenlyand a fl owing sound is heard.The outdoor unit is taking away the frost. The HEAT operation starts after the frost on the•outdoor unit is removed. You should wait for about 4 to 12 minutes.Possible sounds.Flowing waterGenerated because the refrigerant in the air conditioner is flowing.•This is a pumping sound of the water in the air conditioner it is heard when the water is•pumped out from the air conditioner in cooling or drying operation.The refrigerant flows in the air conditioner even if the air conditioner is not working when•the indoor units in other rooms are in operation.BlowingGenerated when the fl ow of the refrigerant in the air conditioner is switched over.•TickingGenerated when the size of the air conditioner slightly expands or shrinks as a result of•temperature changes.WhistlingGenerated when refrigerant fl ows during defrosting operation.•ClickingGenerated when the refrigerant control valves or the electrical parts operate.•CloppingHeard from the inside of the air conditioner when the exhaust fan is activated while the•room doors are closed. Open the window or turn off the exhaust fan.The outdoor unit emits water or steam.In HEAT operationThe frost on the outdoor unit melts into water or steam when the air conditioner is in•defrost operation.In COOL or DRY operationMoisture in the air condenses into water on the cool surface of outdoor unit piping and drips.•Mist comes out of the indoor unit.This happens when the air in the room is cooled into mist by the cold airflowduring cooling operation.This is because the air in the room is cooled by the heat exchanger andbecomes mist during defrost operation.The indoor unit gives out odor.This happens when smells of the room, furniture, or cigarettes are absorbedinto the unit and discharged with the airfl ow. If this happens, have the indoorunit washed by a technician from the service shop where you purchased the airconditioner.