Owner’s Manual Model DCF44GS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual first before attempting to install or use this fireplace. For your safety, always comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual to prevent personal injury or property damage. To view the full line of Dimplex products, please visit www.dimplex.
Table of Contents Welcome & Congratulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Quick Reference Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Site Selection and Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welcome & Congratulations Thank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase an electric fireplace from Dimplex, the world leader in electric fireplaces. Please carefully read and save these instructions. CAUTION: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible electric shock, fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Important Instructions 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: for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair. ① Read all instructions before intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container. using the electric fireplace. ② The heater is hot when in use.
Important Instructions hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored or where the unit will be exposed to flammable vapors. ⑬ Do not modify the electric fireplace. Use it only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons. ⑭ Avoid the use of an extension cord or power bar. Extension cords and power bars may overheat and cause a risk of fire.
Quick Reference Guide ① Prior to the first use of the fireplace verify the following: • Are the circuit breakers for the unit 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 and will not occur again.
Site Selection and Preparation ! NOTE 1: A 15 Amp, 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.
Operation Electric Fireplace Manual Control The manual controls for the fireplace are located in the upper right hand corner (Figure 1). Figure 1 C B A the manual control is in the Flame & Heat position the heater does not run on the remote operated thermostat. ! NOTE: When the manual control switch is in the Flame and Flame & Heat positions, the fireplace unit will not operate with the remote control. C. Initialization Button Used to synchronize the remote control. A.
Operation at 1-888-346-7539 and press 4 for technical support. Please have your model and serial number ready when calling. Remote Control The remote control has a range of approximately 50 feet (15.25 m), 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.
Operation ③ Set the 3 position manual control to the Remote position (right position). ④ Press and hold the initialization button on the unit. ⑤ While holding the initialization button, press the Flame/Heat ON/ OFF button on the remote control transmitter. Frequency Interference If the fireplace does not respond properly to the remote control, the remote operating frequency may have to be reset. The remote control can send another frequency code to the circuit board to eliminate interference.
Operation Remote Control Functions (Figure 3) Figure 3 2 1 7 9 11 3 4 10 12 13 14 5 6 A. B. C. D. E. F. G. 8 Room Temperature Set Temperature Dimmer Flame Speed Control Sleep Timer Flame & Heat On/Off Temperature Down H. I. J. K. L. M. N.
Operation 2. Set Temperature Press F button to turn fireplace on. Press H to raise thermostat. Press G to lower thermostat. Press both H and G to change °F to °C. 3. Dimmer Press the F button Flame/Heat ON. to turn the Repeatedly press the J or I button to decrease or increase the brightness of the upper lights. 4. Flame Speed Press the F button Flame/Heat ON. to turn the Press the L button to increase the speed of the flame. Press the K to decrease the speed of the flame. 5.
Operation desired set temperature is reached the heater will turn off. The heater will cycle on and off to maintain the desired set temperature. (in order) G then H then I. When the remote transmitter’s backlight is illuminated the Child Lock is bypassed. When the backlight is off the Child Lock is re-activated. Child Lock (Figure 4) ① Depress tab on the battery cover on the back of the remote transmitter and remove the battery cover (Figure 2).
Maintenance Light Bulb Replacement Allow at least five (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. There are three (3) bulbs under the log set, which generate the flames and embers, and two (2) bulbs above the log that illuminate the log exterior.
Maintenance ③ Set logset in front of fireplace. ⑨ Replace glass assembly. ④ Disconnect the logset LED Upper Light Bulb Requirements wire harness from unit. Quantity of two (2) clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs with an E-12 (small) socket base, 15 Watt rating. ⑤ Unscrew bulbs counter clockwise. ⑥ Insert new bulbs. ⑦ Reconnect the logset LED Do not exceed 15 Watts per bulb ⑧ Replace the logset by inserting To access the upper light bulb area (Figure 5): wire harness.
Maintenance 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. Fireplace Surface Cleaning Use a cloth dampened with warm water only to clean painted surfaces of the electric fireplace. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Warranty What this limited warranty covers and for how long Products covered by this limited warranty have been tested and inspected prior to shipment and, subject to the provisions of this warranty, Dimplex warrants such products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of the first purchase of such product. The limited 12 month warranty period also applies to any implied warranties that may exist under applicable law.
Warranty for removal and transportation of such product or part (and any repaired or replacement product or part) to and from the authorized dealer’s or service agent’s place of business. • This limited warranty does not entitle the purchaser to on-site or in-home services. On-site or inhome services may be performed at the purchaser’s specific request and expense at Dimplex’s thencurrent rates for such services.
Replacement Parts Flicker Motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000240200KIT Flicker Rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5902150100RP Heater Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000330200RP On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2800070200RP Remote Control Switch Board. . . . . . . 3000300300RP Remote Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000350100RP Remote Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000300200RP Cord Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
