11Trouble shootingBefore asking for service, check the following first.Cause or check pointsPhenomenonThe system does not restartimmediately.When unit is stopped, it won't restartimmediately until 3 minutes have elaspedto protect the system.When the electric plug is pulled out andreinserted, the protection circuit will workfor 3 minutes to protect the air conditioner.NormalPerformanceinspectionNoise is heard: During unit operation or at stop, a swishingor gurgling noise may be heard. At first 2-3minutes after unit start, this noise is morenoticeable. (This noise is generated byrefrigerant flowing in the system.)During unit operation, a cracking noise maybe heard. This noise is generated by thecasing expanding or shrinking because oftemperature changes.Should there be a big noise from air flow inunit operation, air filter may be too dirty.Smells are generated. This is because the system circulates smellsfrom the interior air such as the smell offurniture, cigarettes.Mist or steam are blown out. During COOL or DRY operation, indoor unitmay blow out mist. This is due to the suddencooling of indoor air.Multiplecheck Does not work at all. Is power plug inserted?Is there a power failure?Is fuse blown out?Is the air filter dirty? Normally it should becleaned every 15 days.Are there any obstacles before inlet and outlet?Is temperature set correctly?Are there some doors or windows left open?Is there any direct sunlight through thewindow during the cooling operation?(Usecurtain)Are th ere too much heat sources or too manypeople in the room during cooling operation?Poor cooling