PRACTICAL USER’S GUIDE FOR THE DIMPLEX ELECTRIC FIREPLACE Valued Customer, We are pleased that you have chosen to purchase an electric fireplace manufactured by Dimplex North America Ltd. Over the years, valuable memories will occur around the warmth and comfort of your hearth. Thank you for allowing our product to be the backdrop for those special moments.
CONTENTS PAGE 1 Important Instructions PAGE 3 Site selection and preparation PAGE 4 Installation PAGE 5 Operation PAGE 5 Remote Control PAGE 7 Maintenance PAGE 10 Warranty
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR THE DIMPLEX ELECTRIC FIREPLACE 1. Prior to the first use of the fireplace verify the following: • Are the circuit breakers for the fireplace on? • Are the light bulbs in your fireplace loose? (to check, follow the instructions for replacing the light bulbs under the maintenance section of this manual) 2. The heater on your fireplace may emit a slight, harmless odor when first used. This odor is a normal condition caused by the initial heating of internal heater parts. 3.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE RETAIN THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using this fireplace. 2. This fireplace is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The trim around the heater outlet becomes hot during heater operation.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS If you have any questions about our products please have the product catalogue and serial numbers available upon calling Dimplex customer service. To locate the catalogue and serial number labels see below.
NOTE A 15amp, 120 volt circuit is required. A dedicated circuit is preferred but not essential in all cases. A dedicated circuit will be required if, after installation, the circuit breaker trips or fuse blows on a regular basis when the heater is operating. Additional appliances on the same circuit may exceed the current rating of the circuit breaker.
EXISTING FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 1. Seal all drafts and vents with non-fibrous insulation materials to prevent chimney debris from falling into the fireplace insert. Do not install into an existing fireplace that is prone to leaks or dampness. 2. Cap the top of the chimney flue to prevent rain from entering. 3. Plan your electrical power supply: (refer to NOTE 1) 4. The power cord can run along the front of the hearth to an outlet near the fireplace NOTE 1 A 15 AMP, 120 VOLT circuit is required.
FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the units MAIN ON/OFF switch is switched OFF (refer to operating instruction section). 2. Plug the unit into a 15Amp/120volt outlet. If the cord does not reach, you may use an extension cord rated for a minimum of 1875 watts. 3. Push the fireplace into the opening being careful not to damage the base of the mantel or cabinet so that the fireplace is flush with the mantel or cabinet. 4. Level the unit with shims if necessary (not provided).
Three position ON/OFF switch The switch has two ON positions marked with “-“ and “=”. The “-“ position is for manual operation. In this position the built-in remote control is bypassed. The “=” position is for operating the unit with the provided remote control. When in “=” position the unit is operated with the ON and OFF buttons of the remote control. When the switch is in the center position the unit is off. Heat switch The HEAT ON/OFF SWITCH supplies power to the heater fan and the heater element.
MAINTENANCE Light Bulb Replacement The light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the flame. There are two bulbs under the log set which generate the flames and embers. Warning Disconnect the power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage to persons.
Tools required: Philips screwdriver 1. Remove the front glass by removing the two outer screws holding the glass clips (Figure A). 2. Remove the log grate by removing the two mounting screws (Figure B). 3. Remove the log set by lifting straight up (Figure C). 4. Slide the light assembly slightly out of the insert approximately 1”. 5. Examine the bulb(s) to determine which bulb(s) require replacement. 6. Unscrew the bulbs counter clockwise. 7. Insert new bulbs. 8.
Log set Light assembly Light bulbs Figure C 9
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Products to which this limited warranty applies This limited warranty applies to the following models of your newly purchased Dimplex electric fireplace DFB4047, 6901740259 and to newly purchased Dimplex fireplace surrounds (mantels) and trims. This limited warranty applies only to purchases made in any province of Canada except for Yukon Territory, Nunavut, or Northwest Territories or in any of the 50 States of the USA (and the District of Columbia) except for Hawaii and Alaska.
Dimplex will in its sole discretion either repair or replace such defective product or part without charge. If Dimplex is unable to repair or replace such product or part, or if repair or replacement is not commercially practicable or cannot be timely made, Dimplex may, in lieu of repair or replacement, choose to refund the purchase price for such product or part. Limited warranty service will be performed solely by dealers or service agents of Dimplex authorized to provide limited warranty services.
