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Quality checke d by: Valued Customer, We are pleased that you have chosen to purchase an electric fireplace 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. 7208680100R01 PRACTICAL USER’S GUIDE F[...]
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CONTENTS P AGE Import ant Instructions P AGE Fireplace Inst allation P AGE Operation P AGE Maintenance P AGE W arranty[...]
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3 Quick Reference Guide for the Dimplex Electric Fireplace 1. Prior to the first use of the fireplace verify the following: • Are the circuit breakers for the socket the unit uses 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. T[...]
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1 IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS Please Retain This User’s Guide for Future Reference 1. Read all instructions before using the electric fireplace. 2. This fireplace is hot when in use. T o avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The trim around the heater outlet becomes hot during heater operation. 3. Extreme caution is necessary when any[...]
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHO CK DO NOT OPEN NO USER - SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE 2 manner . Do not use on sof t surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked. 18. All electrical heaters have hot and arching or sp arking parts inside. Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored or where the unit will b[...]
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Model Number 3 Model Number W arning Label Import ant Instructions If you have any questions regarding our products please have the product model number and serial numbers available upon calling Dimplex customer service or technical support. T o locate the model and serial number labels see below . Record the model number , serial number on the fro[...]
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4 Site Selection and Prep aration 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 loca[...]
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5 Fireplace Inst allation Install the fireplace assembly into the mantel. (refer to mantel assembly instructions) NOTE A 15 AMP , 120 VOL T 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 t[...]
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6 Option #1 The power cord can be run from behind the trim and along the wall to an outlet near the fireplace. Option #2 A new outlet can be installed inside the framing construction. Plug the unit into a 15Amp/120V olt outlet. If the cord does not reach, you may use an extension cord rated for a minimum of 1875 watts . Existing Fireplace: 1. Seal [...]
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7 Resetting the T emperature Cutoff Switch This unit is equipped with a thermostat which controls the temperature of the room by turning the heater on and off. A E B C D Operation Electric Fireplace Manual Control The manual controls for the fireplace are behind the access panel located at the bottom of the fireplace. A. Three position ON/OFF switc[...]
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8 The heater is protected with a safety device to prevent overheating. Should the heater overheat, an automatic cut out will turn the heater off and it will not come back on without being reset. It can be reset by switching the ON/OFF SWITCH to OFF and waiting 5 minutes before switching the unit back on. CAUTION If you need to continuously reset th[...]
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9 Maintenance W ARNING Disconnect the power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage to persons. Light Bulb Replacement Allow at least 5 minutes for the light bulbs to cool before touching them to avoid accidental burning of the skin. The light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dar[...]
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10 T o access the lower light bulb area: 1. Slide fireplace out of mantel 2. Lay unit on it’s back for safe removal of front glass. 3. Remove 4 Phillips screws from the right side of trim. 4. Slide glass to right side of fireplace to remove. 5. Pull the front edge of the plastic ember bed or plastic grate up and forward until the rear tab release[...]
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1 1 NOTE Ensure the logset is installed tightly under the back ledge to prevent light leakage. Upper Light Bulb Requirements Quantity of 2 clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs with an E- 12 (small) socket base, 15 watt rating. DO NOT EXCEED 25 W A TTS PER BULB T o access the upper light bulb area: 1. Slide fireplace out of mantel 2. Lay unit on it?[...]
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12 T wo Y ear Limited W arranty Products to which this limited warranty applies This limited warranty applies to your newly purchased Dimplex electric fireplace. This limited warranty applies only to purchases made in any province of Canada except for Y ukon T erritory , Nunavut, or Northwest T erritories or in any of the 50 S t ates of the USA (an[...]
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13 Dimplex fireplace surrounds (mantels) and trims 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 1 year from the date of first purchase of such products. The limited[...]
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14 What Dimplex will do in the event of a defect In the event a product or part covered by this limited warranty is proven to be defective in material or workmanship during (i) the 2 year limited warranty period for products other than fireplace surrounds (mantels) and trims, and (ii) the 1 year limited warranty period for surrounds (mantels) and t[...]
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15 • For surrounds (mantels) and trims, this 1 year limited warranty does not entitle the purchaser to on-site or in- house warranty services. The purchaser is responsible for removal and transportation of the surrounds (mantels) and trims (and any repaired or replacement product or part) to and from the authorized dealer’s or service agent’s[...]
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16 SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMIT A TION OF INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMIT A TION OR EXCLUSION MA Y NOT APPL Y T O 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.[...]