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Kinghome Heat Pump: Force a defrost cycle from the remote

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Force a defrost cycle from the remote on a Kinghome heat pump: A key sequence on the remote forces the unit into defrost; the unit leaves it by itself when the outdoor unit finishes.

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 KM09HEDI, KM12HEDI, KM18HEDI wall mini-splits; Kinghome KM09HT1DI, KM12HT1DI, KM18HT1DI, KM24HT1DI wall mini-splits

How to fix force a defrost cycle from the remote: step by step

  1. Turn the unit on in heating mode and set 16°C.
  2. Within 5 seconds press + - + - + - on the remote.
  3. The unit exits the forced defrost by itself when the outdoor unit finishes.
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

Kinghome KM HEDI

KM09HEDIKM12HEDIKM18HEDI

Kinghome KM HT1DI

KM09HT1DIKM12HT1DIKM18HT1DIKM24HT1DI

Source: Kinghome KM09-12-18HEDI service manual, sec. 7.8 compulsory defrosting function; Kinghome KM09-12-18-24HT1DI service manual, sec. 6.2 (8) compulsory defrosting function. 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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