PRACTICAL USER’S GUIDE FOR THE OPTIFLAME ELECTRIC FIREPLACE Write Your Remote Control Code Number Here: 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. Thank you for allowing our product to be the backdrop for those special moments.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR THE OPTIFLAME 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.
CONTENTS PAGE 1 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS 2 OPERATION 5 MAINTENANCE 7 WARRANTY AND ACCESSORIES
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.
OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL The Optiflame fireplace is supplied with a radio frequency remote control (all models except BF36E). This remote control has a range of approximately 50ft. (15.25m), it does not have to be pointed at the fireplace and can pass through most obstacles (including walls). It is supplied with one of 243 independent frequencies to prevent interference with other units. The frequency designation is indicated on the back of the transmitter (FIGURE 1). A.
Level 1: The flame effect is turned on and the first red indicator light is activated. Level 2: The flame effect remains on, the heater is activated to the low heat setting, and the first and second red indicator lights are activated. Level 3: The flame effect remains on, the heater is set to the high heat setting, and all three red indicator lights are activated.
WALL MOUNTED CONTROLS The fireplace can be installed with wall-mounted controls in addition to the controls provided. These controls include wall switches and thermostats. A. Wall Mounted Thermostats ALL MODELS WITH REMOTE CONTROL. When the fireplace is set to Level 2, or Level 3 the wall mounted thermostat will control the heat output of the unit.
MAINTENANCE WARNING • Disconnect all power coming to fireplace at main service panel before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce risk of fire, electric shock or damage to persons Light Bulb Replacement: NOTE • 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. There are four bulbs under the log set which generate the flames and embers.
To access the light bulb area: 1. Open steel curtain (remove glass doors if applicable). 2. Remove two screws on log grate and remove log grate (FIGURE 4). 3. Pull rear edge of ember bed up and forward by grasping ember bed by the sides (handle the logset only by the emberbed and not the logs) and pulling solidly until the rear tab pops out from under the back ledge, then lift out. (FIGURE 5) 4. Examine the bulbs to determine which bulbs require replacement. FIGURE 4 5. Unscrew bulbs counter clockwise. 6.
WARRANTY Dimplex Optiflame Electric Fireplaces are tested and inspected prior to shipment and are guaranteed from defect to the purchaser of each new product. Any part which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use within on year will be repaired or replaced without charge.* The Company will not be responsible for any expense incurred for installation, removal from service, or transportation costs.
