Dimplex DF3015 manual

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  • Page 1

    PRACTICAL USER’S GUIDE FOR THE DIMPLEX MULTIFIRE™ ELECTRIC FIREPLACE MODEL NUMBER: DF3015 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 t[...]

  • Page 2

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR THE DIMPLEX ELECTRIC FIREPLACE 1. Prior to the first use of the fireplace verify the following: • Are the circuit breakers fo r the socket the unit uses on? • Are the light bulbs in your fire place loose? (to check, follow the instructions for replacing the li ght bulbs under the maintenance section of this manual) 2. [...]

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    IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE RETAIN THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE When using electrical appliances, basic precaut ions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric s hock, and injury to persons , including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the electric fireplace. 2. The heater[...]

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    Model Numbe r Serial Number Model Numbe r Serial Number IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS If you have any questions regarding our products please have the product model and serial numbers available upon call ing Dimplex customer service or te chnical support. To locate the model and serial number labels see below. Reco rd the Model number, Serial number, and [...]

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    NOTE 1 A 15amp, 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, t he circuit breaker trips or fuse blows on a regular basis when the heater is operat ing. Additional appliances on the same circuit may exceed the current rating of the circuit [...]

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    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 1. Install the fireplace assembly into the mant el. (refer to mantel assembly instructions) NOTE 1 A 15 AMP, 120 VOLT circuit is r equired. 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 wh[...]

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    CAUTION Clearance for air circulation beneath the fireplace insert is pr ovided by three rubber feet. DO NOT INSTALL THE FIREPLACE INSERT DIRECTLY ON CARPET OR SIMILAR SURFACES WHICH MAY RESTRICT AIR CIRCULATION. If inst alling the fireplace in a carpeted area, place a one-piece, solid, flat surfac e under the fireplace insert. Ensure that all thre[...]

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    RESETTING THE TEMPER ATURE CUTOFF SWITCH Should the heater overheat, an automatic switch will turn the heater off and it will not come back on without being reset. The te mperature cutoff switch c an be reset by unplugging the unit, waiting 5 minutes and pl ugging the unit back in. CAUTION If you need to continuously reset the heater, unpl ug the u[...]

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    FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE If the fireplace does not respond properly to t he remote control, the remote operating frequency may have to be reset. The remote cont rol can send another frequency code to the circuit board to eliminate interference. 1. Simultaneously press the “ SLEEP TIMER DOWN ” button and the “ PURIFIRE LOW SPEED ” button on th[...]

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    PURIFIRE ON/OFF BUTTON Press the “ Purifire™ On/Off ” button to tu rn the Purifire™ function ON . When the Purifire™ function is ON the Purifire™ symbol will flash. When off the symbol will be solid. The default setting for the Purifire™ is set at low speed. Press the “ Purifire™ On/Off ” button to turn the Purifire™ function [...]

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    PURIFIRE™ The Purifire™ includes a high efficiency f ilter to help improve the quality of air. 1. Press the butt on for the Purifire™ function. 2. Press the “ Purifire Low Speed ” button or the “ Purifire High Speed ” button to select LOW or HIGH. 3. Press the bu tton to turn the Purifire™ ON, press the butto n to turn the Purifire?[...]

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    To access the lower light bulb area: NOTE Figure 7 1. Slide fireplace out of mantel 2-3 inches. 2. Remove 4 Phillips scr ews from the right side of trim. 3. Slide glass to right si de of fireplace to remove. 4. Pull the front edge of the plastic ember bed or plastic grate up and forw ard until the rear tab releases from the ledge located at the bot[...]

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    PURIFIRE™ FILTER The Purifire™ filter supplied in your fireplace is reusable and washable. The filter should be cleaned or replaced on average once a year. To clean the filter gently tap filter on a hard surface to dislodge any loose di rt or debris, and then clean with wa ter. No soap or cleaning products are recommended. The filter size is 20[...]

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    FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Products to which this limited warranty applies This limited warranty applies to the following model of your ne wly purchased Dimplex electric fireplace DF3015 and to newly pur chas ed Dimplex firepl ace surrounds (mantels) and trims. This limited warra nty applies only to purchases made in any province of Canada excep t [...]

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    What this limited warranty does not cover This limited warranty does not apply to products that have been repaired (except by Dimplex or its authorized service representatives) or otherwise altered. This limited warranty does further not apply to defects resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, incorrect installation, improper maintenance o[...]

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     For surrounds (mantels) a nd trims for the period ending at midnight on the first anniversary of the date of first purchase, Dimplex will in its sole di scretion either repair or replace such defective su rrounds (mante ls) and trims or part thereof witho ut charge. If Dimplex is unable to repai r or replace such produc t or part, or if repai r[...]