Service Manual Model Number: Compact Fireplace DF203A DF2006 UL Part Number 6901860100 to 800 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual first before attempting to service this fireplace. For your safety, always comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual to prevent personal injury or property damage. Dimplex North America Limited 1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N1R 7G8 1-888-346-7539 www.dimplex.
TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 REPLACEMENT PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATION Figure 1 To access the controls, swing down the front cover panel located on the lower front of the fireplace. (Figure 1) A. 3 Position Switch The switch has two ON positions marked with and “Manual”. The “Manual“ position is for manual operation. In this position the built-in remote control is by-passed. 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.
MAINTENANCE Glass Cleaning 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 off 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 exterior disappears.
EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM 20 3 4 11 10 12 1 5 16 8 7 15 6 2 18 9 14 5
REPLACEMENT PARTS MODEL/CAT. # 20” Compact PART NO. 6901860100 MOD LEVEL: NONE PART 1. Logset 2. Flicker Motor 3. Heater Assembly 4. Cutout 5. Thermostat 6. Heat On/Off Switch 20” Compact 20” Compact 6901860200 6901860300 NONE NONE 0438270100RP 20” Compact 6901860400 NONE 20” DF2006 DF203A Compact 6901860600 6901860800 6901860500 6901860700 6901861100 6901961200 NONE NONE NONE NONE DF2006 PART NUMBER 0478550100RP 2000220100RP 2200490800RP 2300270100RP 2300150100RP* 2800070200RP 7.
WIRING DIAGRAM 6901860600 - 6901860800 (Built In Remote Receiver) 6901860100 - 6901860500 (No Built In Remote Receiver) 7
MAIN POWER SWITCH REPLACEMENT HEATER CONTROL SWITCH Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver REPLACEMENT Flat Head Screwdriver CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for lights, heating elements and top panel to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin. WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to persons. 1. Unplug the unit from power outlet. 2.
Figure 6 Mounting Screws Control Knob THERMOSTAT CONTROL REPLACEMENT Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver Flat Head Screwdriver CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for lights, heating elements and top panel to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin. WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to persons. 1. Unplug the unit from power outlet. 2.
HEATER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver Flat Head Screwdriver CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for lights, heating elements and top panel to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin. WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to persons. 1. Unplug the unit from power outlet. 2.
PARTIALLY REFLECTIVE GLASS REPLACEMENT CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for lights, heating elements and top panel to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin. WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to persons. 1. Unplug the unit from power outlet. 2. Remove the firebox from the back of the mantel by removing the retaining screws which secure the firebox flange to the mantel. 3.
WARNING: The front glass is held to the Compact Fireplace with double sided tape and could come apart when separated from the mantel 4. Remove the two screws on each top glass retaining bracket, gently pull glass forward, lift out and set aside in a safe place. (Figure 4) 5. Lay the Compact Fireplace on its back. 6. Remove the 4 bottom access panel screws and separate the bottom access panel from the unit. (Figure 5) 7.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION General Circuit breaker trips or fuse blows when unit is turned on Short in unit wiring. Trace wiring in unit. Improper circuit current rating Additional appliances may exceed the current rating of the circuit breaker or fuse. Plug unit into another outlet or install unit on a dedicated 15 amp circuit. Unit turns on or off by itself Remote control has a similar frequency to other remotes in the area.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Heater Heater is not turning off Heater is not turning on, but flame effect is still functioning Heater is turning off after a couple of minutes of operation Heater emits an odor Heater fan turns on but heater lacks heat Heating element is glowing red Heater fan runs continuously Improper operation Refer to Operation Section Defective Heater On/Off Switch Replace Heater On/Off Switch Defective Thermostat Replace Thermostat Improper operation Refer to Operation Section
