PRACTICAL USER’S GUIDE FOR THE DIMPLEX MULTIFIRE™ ELECTRIC FIREPLACE MODEL NUMBER: DF3215 DF3215NH Serial Number _________________ Model Number _________________ CAT Number Quality checked by: __________________ 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.
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 socket the unit uses 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.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE 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 the electric fireplace. 2. The heater 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 regarding our products please have the product model and serial numbers available upon calling Dimplex customer service or technical support. To locate the model and serial number labels see below. Record the Model number, Serial number, and CAT number on the front cover of this manual for future reference. Model Number Serial Number Serial Number SERIAL No.
Firebox Model Number Serial Number Carton NOTE 3 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.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 1. Install the Bi-fold doors to the fireplace. IMPORTANT Bi-fold doors MUST be installed to the firebox prior to installing firebox to mantel. BI-FOLD DOOR INSTALLATION 1. Remove the bi-fold doors from packaging. 2. Remove the Philips head screw and the door spacer from the bottom edge of the bi-fold door opposite of the door handle. 3. Insert the door spacer into the bottom panel ledge mounting hole. 4.
FIREBOX INSTALLATION 2. Install the fireplace assembly into the mantel. (refer to Dimplex mantel assembly instructions) IMPORTANT If not using a Dimplex mantel, the fireplace must be installed in an enclosure with the following MINIMUM internal/opening dimensions (32W x 31 ¾ H x 13 ½ D) and in such a way that the plug and outlet can be accessed. 3.
OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL The remote control has a range of approximately 50 ft. (15.25m), it does not have to be pointed at the fireplace and can pass through most obstacles (including walls). It is supplied with 243 independent frequencies to prevent interference with other units. BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Depress tab on the battery cover on the back of the remote transmitter and remove battery cover. 2. Install 2 AAA batteries into the remote control. (included) 3.
INITIALIZING THE REMOTE CONTROL 1. Plug cord into 120 volt wall outlet. 2. Ensure the Main On/Off switch located in the switch box on the fireplace in the lower right hand corner is in the ON position. 3. Set the 3 position manual control to the Remote position (left position). 4. Press and hold the initialization button on the unit. 5. While holding the initialization button, press the flame/heat ON/OFF button or the Purifire™ ON/OFF button on the remote control transmitter. 6.
FLAME/HEAT ON/OFF BUTTON * Press the “Flame/Heat On/Off “button to turn the Flame/Heat function ON. When the “Set Temperature” is higher then the “Room Temperature” the heat will come on. To turn the heat off, lower the “Set Temperature” so that it’s setting is lower then the “Room Temperature”. The default temperature setting is 72°F (22°C). NOTE * When using the remote control the heater runs on a thermostat. Press the “Temperature Up” or “Temperature Down” button to adjust the set temperature.
CHILD LOCK 1. Depress tab on the battery cover on the back of the remote transmitter and remove the battery cover. 2. Move “Child Lock” tab to the right to lock the remote transmitter. 3. Move “Child Lock” tab back to the left to unlock the remote transmitter. 4. Replace the battery cover. NOTE To temporarily unlock the remote transmitter press (in order) “Temperature Down” then “Temperature Up” then “Dimmer Down”. When the remote transmitter’s backlight is illuminated the “Child Lock” is bypassed.
OPERATION ELECTRIC FIREPLACE MANUAL CONTROL The manual controls for the fireplace are located in the upper right hand corner. A. Main On/Off Switch Supplies power to the 3 position manual control switch. B. 3 Position Manual Control Switch Remote (left position): The unit is operated with the remote control. Flame (center position): The flame effect is turned ON. * * Flame & Heat (right position): The flame effect and heater are turned ON simultaneously.
MAINTENANCE WARNING Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage to persons. LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Allow at least 5 minutes for light bulbs to cool before touching bulbs to avoid accidental burning of skin. Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the flame or when the clarity and detail of the log ember bed exterior disappears.
UPPER LIGHT BULB REQUIREMENTS Quantity of 2 clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs with an E-12 (small) socket base, 25 watt rating. DO NOT EXCEED 25 WATTS PER BULB To access the upper light bulb area: 1. Open the bi-fold doors. 2. Remove upper light bracket with a screwdriver. 3. Replace bulb. 4. Reassemble in the reverse order as above. FIGURE 9 Upper Light Screw Upper Light Bracket PURIFIRE™ FILTER The Purifire™ filter supplied in your fireplace is reusable and washable.
GLASS CLEANING The glass is cleaned in the factory during the assembly operation. During shipment, installation, handling, etc., the glass may collect dust particles, these can be removed by dusting lightly with a clean dry cloth. To remove fingerprints or other marks, the glass can be cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent scratching, do not use abrasive cleaners or spray liquids on the glass surface.
TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Products to which this limited warranty applies This limited warranty applies to the following model of your newly purchased Dimplex electric fireplace DF3215, DF3215NH 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.
What this limited warranty does not cover This limited warranty does not apply to products that have been repaired (except by Dimplex or its authorized service representatives) or otherwise altered. This limited warranty does further not apply to defects resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, incorrect installation, improper maintenance or handling, or operation with an incorrect power source.
For surrounds (mantels) and trims for the period ending at midnight on the first anniversary of the date of first purchase, Dimplex will in its sole discretion either repair or replace such defective surrounds (mantels) and trims or part thereof without charge.
