What does it mean when 'Heat On' or 'Cool On' is flashing on the screen?

A flashing 'Heat On' or 'Cool On' message indicates that the compressor protection feature has activated. You should wait five minutes for the system to safely restart on its own before taking further action. (Page 2)

From the official Honeywell RTH5160D1003 manual, page 2

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