Mechanism
                  
                  • The unit draws in heat from the cold
                  outside air, transfers it indoors and heats the room. The
                  heating capacity of the heat pump mechanism decreases when the
                  outside air temperature gets colder.
                  • The hot air circulation system takes a
                  while before warming up the room temperature.
                  • If the outside temperature becomes
                  extremely low, it would be better to use an additional source
                  of heating.
                  
                  Defrosting
                  
                  If the outside temperature becomes low and
                  humidity is high, the heat exchanger in the outdoor unit may
                  frost over, which prevents efficient heating.
                  
                  If this happens, the automatic defroster is
                  activated and during defrosting the heating operation stops
                  for 5 to 10 minutes.
                  
                  • Both indoor and outdoor fans stop and the
                  RUN light (green) blinks slowly (1.5 sec. ON, 0.5 sec. OFF)
                  during defrosting.
                  • The outdoor unit may give off some steam
                  during defrosting. This is to help the defrosting process and
                  is not a defect.
                  • The HEAT operation resumes as soon as
                  defrosting has been completed.
                  
                  Dependent upon service conditions and
                  operating environment, the inside of the air conditioner may
                  become dirty after a number of seasons'
                  service (3 to 5 years). This will reduce
                  performance. In addition to normal cleaning, we would
                  recommend inspection and maintenance. (The air conditioner has
                  a longer life without any trouble.)
                  • Contact your dealer, or any distributor,
                  for inspection and maintenance. (There will be a charge for
                  this service).
                  • We would recommend inspection and
                  maintenance to be carried out during the off-season.
                  • If the supply cord of this appliance is
                  damaged, it must only be replaced by a repair shop appointed
                  by the manufacturer, because special purpose tools are
                  required.
                  Inspecting and replacing the natural enzyme
                  filter and the photocatalytic washable deodorizing filter
                  1. Open the air inlet grill and remove the air
                  filters.
                  2. Remove the filter holders, with the natural
                  enzyme filter and the photocatalytic washable
                  deodorizing filter installed in the holders,
                  from the air conditioner.
                  3. Remove the natural enzyme filter from
                  the filter holder and inspect the filter. Use a vacuum cleaner
                  to remove any dust or dirt from the natural enzyme filter.
                  Replace the natural enzyme filter if it cannot be cleaned or
                  if it has been used for about 1 year. (The natural enzyme
                  filter should be replaced after about 1 year of use. However,
                  the actual replacement period may vary depending on the
                  conditions in which the filter is used.) Remove the
                  photocatalytic washable deodorizing filter from the filter
                  holder and inspect the filter. Periodically, remove any dust
                  or dirt from the photocatalytic washable deodorizing filter.
                  If the photocatalytic washable deodorizing filter is
                  particularly dirty, it may be washed with water. However, the
                  filter is fragile so be sure to wash it installed in the
                  filter holder to avoid damaging it. After washing the filter,
                  place it in sunlight to dry. Placing the filter in sunlight
                  revitalizes the deodorizing effect. (Do not dispose of the
                  filter holders. They are reused.)
                  4. Install the natural enzyme filter and the
                  photocatalytic washable deodorizing filter in the filter
                  holders, and then install the filter holders in the air
                  conditioner.
                  5. Install the air filters and close the air
                  inlet grill. For replacement natural enzyme filters and
                  photocatalytic washable deodorizing filters, contact your
                  dealer.