Owner’s Manual Model DFB8842 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 Site Selection and Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fireplace Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 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 this appliance. 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 cause an electric shock or fire, or damage to the heater. ⑪ To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked. ⑫ All electrical heaters have hot and arching 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 vapours. ⑬ Do not modify the fireplace.
Important Instructions ! NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Site Selection and Preparation This section provides instructions for selecting a location and preparing the site to install the fireplace into your Dimplex mantel surround. 1. Select a suitable location that is not susceptible to moisture and is away from drapes, furniture and high traffic. 2. For ease of electrical hook up you may wish to locate the fireplace near an existing outlet (refer to NOTE 1). 3. Store the fireplace in a safe dry and dust free location.
Fireplace Installation Figure 1 31 ⅜" (797 mm) 10 ½" (267 mm) 30 ¼" (768 mm) 26 ⅜" (670 25 ½" mm) (648 mm) For dimensions of the firebox insert, with and without the trim, refer to Figure 1. The fireplace does not require any additional venting. ! NOTE 1: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt circuit is required. A dedicated circuit is preferred but not essential in all cases.
Fireplace Installation 3. Mark the desired location on the floor and store the fireplace in a safe, dry and dust free location. 4. Use studs to frame an opening of 30 ¾ inches (781 mm) wide X 25 ¾ inches (654 mm) high X 10 ¾ inches (273 mm) deep. Option #2: A new outlet can be installed inside the new frame construction. Plug the unit directly into a 15 Amp, 120 Volt outlet. Option #1: The power cord can be lead from behind the trim and along the wall to an outlet near the fireplace.
Operation Electric Fireplace Manual Controls Figure 3 The manual controls for the fireplace are located in the lower right hand corner (Figure 3). A. Main On/Off Switch Supplies power to the 3 position manual control switch. B. 3 Position Manual Control Switch • Remote (right position): The unit is operated with the remote control. • Flame (center position): The flame effect is turned ON. • Flame & Heat (left position): The flame effect and heater are turned ON simultaneously.
Operation 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. Battery Installation (Figure 4) Figure 4 Child Lock Batteries 1. Depress the tab on the battery cover on the back of the remote transmitter and remove battery cover. 2.
Operation 7. Press the Flame/Heat On/Off button to turn the Flame/ Heat function on or press the Purifire™ On/Off button to turn the Purifire™ function on. Remote Control Functions (All letter references are to Figure 5) B. Set Temperature Press H button to turn fireplace on. Press J to raise thermostat, or I to lower the thermostat. Press both J and I to change °F to °C. C.
Operation Figure 5 - Remote Control Functions A. Room Temperature B. Set Temperature B C. Light Dimmer Control A D. Flame Speed Control E. Sleep Timer F. Purifire™ I G. Purifire™ On/Off K H. Flame & Heat On/Off M I. O Temperature Down J. Temperature Up K. Dimmer Down Q C D E F J L N P R L. Dimmer Up M. Flame Speed Down N. Flame Speed Up H G O. Sleep Timer Down P. Sleep Timer Up Q. Purifire™ Speed Down R.
Operation 4. Replace the battery cover. ! NOTE: To temporarily unlock the remote transmitter press (in order) I then J then K. When the remote transmitter’s backlight is illuminated the Child Lock is bypassed. When the backlight is off the Child Lock is re-activated. Frequency Interference If the fireplace does not respond properly to the remote control, Figure 6 Unlocked Child Lock Locked Switch 14 the remote operating frequency may have to be reset.
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 CAUTION: Allow at least five (5) minutes for light bulbs and heater 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.
Maintenance To access the lower light bulb area: 1. Slide fireplace out of mantel. 2. Remove four (4) Phillips screws from right side of trim (Figure 7). 3. Remove trim. 4. Slide glass to right side of fireplace to remove (Figure 7). 5. Pull the front edge of the plastic Log Set or plastic grate up and forward until the rear tab releases from the ledge located at the bottom of the mirror (Figure 8). ! IMPORTANT: Only handle the Log Set Assembly by the Ember Bed or plastic grate.
Maintenance screws from right side of trim (Figure 7). 3. Remove trim. 4. Slide glass to the right side of the fireplace to remove (Figure 7). 5. Remove Upper Light Bracket (Figure 7). 6. Upper bulbs are located in the upper left and upper right corners of the fireplace. 7. Unscrew bulbs counter clockwise. 8. Insert new bulbs and screw in clockwise. 9. Re-install Upper Light Bracket. 10. Slide front glass back into position and attach trim.
Maintenance collect dust particles, these can be removed by dusting lightly with a clean dry cloth. To remove fingerprints or other marks, the clear door can be cleaned with a damp cloth. The clear door should be completely dried with a lint free cloth to prevent water spots. To prevent scratching, do not use abrasive cleaners or spray liquids on the clear door surface. Fireplace Surface Cleaning Use damp warm cloth only to clean painted surfaces.
Warranty in-home services, for the first year following the date of first purchase; and (b) thereafter, a replacement of parts warranty on defective products and parts (with no in-home services) for the 4 year period commencing on the first anniversary of first purchase and ending on the fifth anniversary of the date of first purchase.
Warranty • • 20 associated with the repair or replacement of the product or part except as follows: (i) charges may be levied for travel costs incurred to travel to the purchaser’s site where the product is located if the purchaser’s site is beyond 30 miles (48 km) from the closest service depot of Dimplex’s dealer or service agent; and (ii) the purchaser is solely responsible for providing clear access to all serviceable parts of the product.
Warranty OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT LOSSES, COSTS, OR DAMAGES THAT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO THE PURCHASER. How State and Provincial law apply This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Replacement Parts Log Set Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0438550100RP Flicker Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000240200KIT Heater Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200490600RP Cutout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2300270300RP Main On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2800070700RP Remote Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
