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Kinghome Heat Pump: Force a defrost from the outdoor board (debug item 06)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Force a defrost from the outdoor board (debug item 06) on a Kinghome heat pump: Item 06 turns forced defrost on (ON) or off (OF).

Homeowner with a heat pump problem? Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call — licensed technicians across Vaughan and the GTA.

Applies to: Kinghome Ultranixx cold-climate KU36UHO and KU60UHO outdoor units with KU..UH2I and KD..UHI air handlers

How to fix force a defrost from the outdoor board (debug item 06): step by step

  1. Hold SW1 about 5 s, short-press SW1 until 06 shows.
  2. SW2 or SW3 chooses ON or OF.
  3. Short-press SW1 to save.
Safety: Gas, electrical and refrigerant work must be done by a licensed technician. Turn off power and gas before servicing, never bypass a safety control, and always follow the manufacturer's manual for your exact model.

If the unit shows an error code, look it up: Kinghome Heat Pump codes

Models

KU24UH2IKU36UH2IKU36UHOKU48UH2IKU60UH2IKU60UHO

Source: Kinghome Ultranixx cold-climate KU36/60UHO service manual GC202306, sec. 2.3.5 forced defrost control. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.

General guidance for qualified technicians. The manufacturer's installation and service manual and local codes always take priority. Aurora Star Tech is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any equipment manufacturer; brand and model names are used only to identify equipment and belong to their owners.

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