PRACTICAL USER’S GUIDE FOR THE DIMPLEX ELECTRIC FIREPLACE WITH REMOTE CONTROL Serial Number _________________ Model Number _________________ CAT Number 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 DIMPLEX ELECTRIC FIREPLACE 1. Before using the electric corner wall mounted 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. The heater may emit a slight, harmless odor when first used. This odor is a normal condition caused by the initial heating of internal heater parts. 3.
CONTENTS PAGE 1 Important Instructions PAGE 2 Model and Serial Number Information PAGE 3 Site selection and preparation PAGE 5 Fireplace Installation PAGE 6 Operation PAGE 9 Maintenance PAGE 12 Warranty
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE 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 the corner wall mounted electric fireplace. 2. The heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS If you have any questions about our products please have the product model and serial numbers available upon calling Dimplex customer service. To locate the model and serial number labels see below. Record the Model Number, Serial Number, and CAT number on the front cover of this manual for future reference.
SITE SELECTION AND PREPARATION This section provides easy step by step instructions for selecting a location and preparing the site to install the fireplace into: • Existing Fireplace • New wall construction • Dimplex mantel surround kit or custom made mantel surround NOTE The fireplace insert comes completely assembled and wired. Some tools may be required to prepare the site and assembly/install the trim. The dimensions of the fireplace insert are 26” wide (66cm) X 22 ½” high (57.2cm) X 12” deep (30.
NOTE 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. WARNING FIGURE 3 To prevent personal injury you should hire a professional to cap the chimney flue or cut a hole in the existing fireplace for wiring.
WARNING Construction and Electrical Outlet wiring must comply with local building codes and other applicable regulations to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons. FIGURE 6 MANTEL SURROUND KIT OR CUSTOM MADE MANTEL SURROUND 1. Select a suitable location that is not susceptible to moisture and is away from drapes, furniture and high traffic. 2. Place the fireplace in the desired location to see how it will look in the room. 3.
WARNING Ensure the power cord is not installed so that it is pinched or against a sharp edge and ensure that the power cord is stored or secured to avoid tripping or snagging to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons. FIGURE 8 OPERATION This section will explain the function of each convenient control. 1. To access the controls, open the upper grill by pulling, near the top right hand side, forward and down. (FIGURE 9) 2. To locate controls refer to FIGURE 10. 3.
A. MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH The ON/OFF SWITCH supplies power to all fireplace functions (Heater/Flame). B. FLAME ACTION CONTROL Turn the flame action control knob to adjust the flame speed to the desired level. C. INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL Turn the interior light control knob to increase or decrease the brightness of the interior light. D. HEATER CONTROL SWITCH Turn heater on or off. E.
CAUTION If you need to continuously reset the heater, unplug the unit and call your local dealer. REMOTE CONTROL USAGE The fireplace is supplied with a radio frequency remote control. This remote control has a range of approximately 50 feet. (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.
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 WARNING 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.
CAUTION Even though the glass is safety glass it may break if bumped, struck or dropped. Care must be taken when handling the glass. HELPFUL HINTS It is a good idea to replace all light bulbs at one time if they are close to the end of their rated life. Group replacement will reduce the number of times you need to open the unit to replace light bulbs. To replace the bottom light bulbs: 1. lift up the front edge of the log until it clears the front tabs.
CAUTION Do not exceed 25 watts per lamp. To reassemble lamp area 1. Replace the glass and hold it in place at the top. 2. Fasten retaining clip to hold glass in place. HELPFUL HINTS It is a good idea to replace all light bulbs at one time if they are close to the end of their rated life. Group replacement will reduce the number of times you need to open the unit to replace light bulbs. GLASS CLEANING The glass is cleaned in the factory during the assembly operation.
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Products to which this limited warranty applies This limited warranty applies to the following models of your newly purchased Dimplex electric fireplace 6901181300 and to newly purchased Dimplex fireplace surrounds (mantels) and trims. 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.
What you must do to get service under this limited warranty Defects must be brought to the attention of Dimplex Technical Service by contacting Dimplex at 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539), or 1367 Industrial Road, Cambridge Ontario, Canada N1R 7G8. Please have proof of purchase, catalogue/model and serial numbers available when calling. Limited warranty service requires a proof of purchase of the product.
What Dimplex and its dealers and service agents are also not responsible for: IN NO EVENT WILL DIMPLEX, OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, IN TORT, OR ON ANY OTHER BASIS, FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL LOSS, COST, OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, MAINTENANCE, USE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF DIMPLEX OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, OR AGENTS HAVE BEEN ADVISED
