Owner’s Manual Model DF1135M DF1136L 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fireplace Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Replacement Parts. . . .
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: ① Read all instructions before using the electric 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 ⑮ Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage to the heater. overheat and cause a risk of fire. This heater is not intended for use with an extension cord. Plug the cord directly into an appropriate wall receptacle. ⑯ Do not block air intake or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
Important Instructions WARNING: Remote control contains small batteries. Keep away from children. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. WARNING: Do not install battery backwards, charge, put in fire or mix with used or other battery types - may explode or leak causing injury. ! NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user's authority to operate the equipment.
Quick Reference Guide 1. Before using the fireplace verify: • Are the circuit breakers for the unit on? • Are the light bulbs loose? (To check, follow the instructions for replacing the light bulbs under the maintenance section of this manual) 2. If you have any technical questions or concerns regarding the operation of your electric fireplace, or require service contact customer service. 3. The heater may emit a slight, harmless odor when first used.
Fireplace Installation shock or injury to persons, always use a licensed electrician. WARNING: The supplied mounting components are designed for use with Dimplex fireplaces only. Improper use, or use for purposes other than intended, may cause damage or injury. Figure 1 610 mm (24") MINIMUM Wall Mounting Instructions WARNING: Failure to install the fireplace as instructed below may result in damage to the equipment and or may expose the user to the risk of fire, serious injury, illness or death.
Fireplace Installation CAUTION: Ensure that the top of the unit is at least 610mm (24") from the ceiling or any object (i.e. Electrical receptacles) that may obstruct or be susceptible the flow or temperature of air out of the unit. CAUTION: High temperature, keep electrical cords, drapery, and other furnishings at least 3 ft (0.9m) from the front of the heater and away from the side and rear. 2. The wall-mounting bracket must be mounted to at least two (2) wall studs.
Fireplace Installation Figure 4 Cover Plates Figure 5 9. Insert the wall anchor screws through the wall bracket and thread into the wall anchors. Tighten the screw (Figure 3). 10. Install the remaining screws through the bracket and into the wall studs as required. ! Note: At least two of the mounting screws must be installed into a wall stud. 11. Remove the two (2) cover plates from the wall mounting slots in the back of the firebox. (Figure 4) 10 12.
Fireplace Installation Pedestal Installation Instructions WARNING: Failure to install the fireplace as instructed below may result in damage to the equipment and or may expose the user to the risk of fire, serious injury, illness or death. CAUTION: High temperature, keep electrical cords, drapery, and other furnishings at least 3 ft (0.9m) from the front of the heater and away from the side and rear. Tools Required • #2 Phillips screwdriver 1. Carefully lay the fireplace down on its front.
Fireplace Installation the Media tray of the firebox (Figure 6). 8. Hang the frame assembly on the mounting hardware of the firebox and secure by following the instructions included with frame. 9. Excess electrical cord can be inserted back into the bottom of the unit, into the cord storage area. Operation Figure 9 A C B The manual controls for the electric fireplace are located on the right end of the unit (Figure 9). A. On/Off Switch The On/Off Switch supplies power to all fireplace functions.
Operation C. Manual Control Buttons The Manual Control Buttons operate the fireplace levels sequentially (from off): flames only; to flames and low heat; to flames and high heat. The level is increased every time the “I” button is pressed, and the fireplace can be turned off at any point by pressing the “O” button. Resetting The Temperature Cutoff Switch Should the heater overheat, an automatic switch will turn the heater off and it will not come back on without being reset.
Operation battery cover (Figure 10). again. Remote Control Initialization/ Reprogramming If the remote control or remote control receiver has been replaced, follow these steps to initialize the remote control and receiver: 1. Ensure that power is supplied through the main service panel. 2. Turn On/Off Switch to “ I ” (Figure 9A). 3. Move the 3-Position Switch to the “ REMOTE ” position (Figure 9B). 4. Press and hold the Manual Control Button marked “ I ” for five (5) seconds (Figure 9C).
Maintenance WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage to persons. Partially Reflective Glass Cleaning The Partially Reflective Glass is cleaned in the factory during the assembly operation. During shipment, installation, handling, etc., the Partially Reflective Glass may collect dust particles; these can be removed by dusting lightly with a clean dry cloth.
Warranty Products to which this limited warranty applies 1 year from the date of the first purchase of such products. This limited warranty applies to the following models of your newly purchased Dimplex electric fireplace, DF1135M or DF1136L. 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.
Warranty 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.
Replacement Parts Heater Assembly (with Cutout) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9600560100RP Power Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4100010800RP Flicker Motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000210500RP Flicker Rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5901070200RP On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
