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RUN light slow blink (3s ON, 1s OFF)

RUN light blinks slowly (3 seconds ON, 1 second OFF) — SELF CLEAN operation active

MHI · Air Conditioning

What does RUN light slow blink (3s ON, 1s OFF) mean?

The green RUN light on the indoor unit display will blink slowly in a pattern of 3 seconds ON and 1 second OFF. This indicates that the SELF CLEAN operation is currently active.

Common Causes

  • SELF CLEAN operation has been activated.
  • Unit is performing its self-cleaning cycle.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Verify if SELF CLEAN operation was intentionally started.

  2. 2

    Allow the unit to complete its SELF CLEAN cycle.

  3. 3

    Refer to the manual for details on starting or stopping SELF CLEAN operation if it was unintentional.

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Source: MHI Air Conditioning
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