The compressor actually runs continuously; when it shuts down (e.g., at night due to the reduction which cannot be avoided because it is simply too loud when running continuously), it definitely gets quieter. I opened the unit again and switched it from level 1 back to 3. (at the pump)
Since now, as you said, all valves should be open, it would be extremely loud at level 3. So I set it back to level 1. I have the feeling that the compressor would run continuously anyway. In the morning, it switches to hot water for 4 hours (which also seems very long to me), after that it first needs to defrost outside and by the time it heats, it barely manages to reach the desired temperature. So the unit actually runs all day and draws power accordingly...