CHESNEY’S powered by Electric Fire Basket & Electric Stove User Manual Issue US04
Thank you for choosing this Chesney’s electric fire. Please read this information guide carefully to be able to safely install, use and maintain your product. Front cover upper image shows Chesney’s Electric Fire with Universal Basket and Spherical Fire Dogs.
1 CHESNEY’S powered by Contents 1. Important Safety Advice 2 2. General Information 4 3. Installation Instructions 5 4. Operating the Fire 7 5. Maintenance 10 6. Troubleshooting 20 7.
2 1. Important Safety Advice WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: 1. DAMAGE IF THE APPLIANCE IS DAMAGED, CHECK WITH THE SUPPLIER BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. IF THE SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED IT MUST BE REPLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SERVICE AGENT OR A SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSON IN ORDER TO AVOID A HAZARD. 2. LOCATION DO NOT USE OUTDOORS.
3 OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IF THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN SUPERVISION OR INSTRUCTION CONCERNING USE OF THE APPLIANCE IN A SAFE WAY AND UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED. CHILDREN SHALL NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE. CLEANING AND USER MAINTENANCE SHALL NOT BE MADE BY CHILDREN WITHOUT SUPERVISION. CHILDREN OF LESS THAN 3 YEARS SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY UNLESS CONTINUOUSLY SUPERVISED.
4 2. General Information Only use filtered water in this appliance. This model is designed to be free standing and is normally positioned near a wall, on a non combustible surface. Always ensure the appliance is sitting on a level, non-combustible surface. Please note: Used in an environment where background noise is very low, it may be possible to hear a sound which is related to the operation of the flame effect. This is normal and should not be a cause for concern.
5 3. Installation Instructions This section describes how to set up your fire. BEFORE YOU START 1. Ensure that all packing items are removed (read any warning labels carefully) and retain all packing for possible future use e.g. in the event of moving house or returning the appliance to your supplier. 2. Before connecting to the mains supply, check that the supply voltage is the same as that stated on the appliance. INSTALLATION Electric Fire Baskets: Place the appliance against a wall.
6 Filling the Water Tank 9. Place Water Tank in sink and remove cap (turn counterclockwise to open) (Fig 7). 10. Fill Water Tank with filtered tap water only. This is necessary to prolong the life of the flame and smoke effect producing unit. The water should be filtered through a conventional domestic water filter unit and the filter should be replaced regularly. Distilled water must not be used. 11. Screw the cap back on – do not overtighten. 12.
7 4. Operating the Fire This section describes how to activate your fire using either the manual controls or remote control. MANUAL CONTROLS The manual controls are located beneath the hinged flap. (See Fig.9 for Manual Control lay out). Switch ‘A’:- Controls the electricity supply to the Fire. Note: This switch must be in the ‘ON’ ( I ) position for the Fire to operate. Switch ‘B’:- Press once to turn on the flame effect. This will be indicated by an audible beep.
8 GETTING THE DESIRED FLAME EFFECT 1. The flame control knob ‘C’ (Fig.9) may be turned up or down to give a more realistic effect. 2. Generally the flames appear more realistic when the flame control is turned down. 3. Give the flame generator time to react to changes you may make. 4. The appliance will use less water if the flame effect is set to a lower level (control knob ‘C’). 5. Do not tilt or move the appliance while there is water in the tank or reservoir. 6.
9 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION On the control panel, Switch A (see Fig. 9) must be in the ‘ON’ ( I ) position in order for the remote control to operate. There are 3 buttons on the remote control. (See Fig.11) To operate correctly the remote must be pointed towards the front of the grate. (See Fig 16). The remote control functions are as follows: Press once to turn on Flame effect. This will be indicated by one beep. Standby. This will be indicated by one beep.
10 5. Maintenance GENERAL TIPS Only use filtered tap water in this appliance. Always ensure that the appliance is sitting on a level surface. If you intend not using the appliance for longer than 2 weeks, remove and empty the reservoir and water tank. Once installed, never move this appliance or lay on its back, without draining the water from reservoir and water tank. The appliance should never be operated if the bulbs are not working.
11 4. Leave the appliance for 20 minutes to allow the bulbs to cool down before removing them. 5. Remove the reservoir as described in the Cleaning Section. 6. Remove the defective bulb, by gently lifting vertically and disengaging the pins from the bulb holder, (See Fig.3 and 4). Replace with a Dimplex OPTIMYST, 12V / 45W, Gu5.3 base, 8º beam angle, coloured bulb. 7. Carefully insert the two pins of the new bulb into the two holes in the bulb holder. Push firmly in place. (See Fig.3 and 4). 8.
12 6. Gently lift up the reservoir, taking care to keep level so as not to spill any water. Sit the assembly in the sink. 7. Release the left reservoir locking tabs by turning 90º, then lift off the Nozzle (See Fig.2). 8. Lift out the transducer and carefully tilt, as shown, so that the liquid drains out of the reservoir (See Fig.12). 9.
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19 Use the fixing chain provided to secure the appliance to a rear wall
20 6. Troubleshooting SYMPTOM CAUSE The flame effect Mains plug is not will not start. plugged in. Low water level. CORRECTIVE ACTION Check plug is connected to wall socket correctly. Check that the water tank is full and there is water in the reservoir. Low voltage connector Check that the connector is not connected inserted correctly. (See Fig.5) properly. (See Fig.
21 SYMPTOM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Unpleasant Dirty or stale water. smell when unit is used. Using unfiltered tap water. Clean the unit as described under maintenance. The flame effect Flame effect setting is has too much too high. smoke. Turn the flame effect Control knob ‘C’ to the right, about ¼ a turn, at a time. Give the flame generator some time to adjust to the new setting (See Fig.9). Main bulbs are not working and there are no flames or smoke. There is no water in the water tank.
22 7. Additional Information AFTER SALES SERVICE Your product is guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, we undertake to repair or exchange this product free of charge (excluding bulbs & subject to availability) provided it has been installed and operated in accordance with these instructions. Your rights under this guarantee are additional to your statutory rights, which in turn are not affected by this guarantee.
23 PATENT / PATENT APPLICATION Products within the Optimyst range are protected by one or more of the following patents and patent applications: Great Britain GB 2402206, GB 2460259, GB 2460453 , GB 2418014, GB 2465738, GB 2449925, GB 2465537 , GB 2455277 , GB1020534.2, GB1020537.5, GB1110987.3 United States US 7967690, US 2010299980, US 2011062250, US 2008028648, US 13/167,042 Russia RU2008140317 European EP 2029941, EP 2201301, EP 2315976, EP 1787063, EP07723217.1 , EP11170434.2, EP 11170435.
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