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Dimplex DFG3033 manual

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    Owner ’ s Manual Model DFG3033 T o view the full line of Dimplex products, please visit www .dimplex.com 7210600100R02 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION: Always read this manual rst before attempting to install or use this replace. For your safety , always comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual to prevent per[...]

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    2 www .dimplex.com T able of Contents Always use a qualied technician or service agency to repair this replace. ! NOTE: Procedures and techniques that are considered important enough to emphasize. CAUTION: Procedures and techniques which, if not carefully followed, will result in damage to the equipment.  W ARNING: Procedures and technique[...]

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    3 W elcome & Congratulations Thank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase an electric replace from Dimplex, the world leader in electric replaces. Please carefully read and save these instructions. CAUTION: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result [...]

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    4 www .dimplex.com 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 replace. ② The heater is hot when in use. T o avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The [...]

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    5 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint, or ammable liquids are used or stored or where the unit will be exposed to ammable vapors. ⑬ Do not modify the electric repl ace. U se it o nly as descri bed in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may [...]

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    6 www .dimplex.com IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: 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 radiat[...]

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    7 Quick Reference Guide ① Prior to the rst use of the replace verify the following: • Are the circuit breakers for the unit on? • Are the light bulbs in your replace loose? (T o check, follow the instructions for replacing the light bulbs under the Maintenance section of this manual.) ② The heater on your replace may emit a slig[...]

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    8 www .dimplex.com Fireplace Installation CAUTION: Clearance for air circulation beneath the replace insert is provided by two (2) rubber feet. Do not install the replace insert directly on carpet or similar surfaces which may restrict air circulation. If installing the replace in a carpeted area, place a one- piece, solid, at surface u[...]

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    9 Fireplace Installation Mark the desired location 3. on the oor and store the replace in a safe, dry and dust free location. Use studs to frame an 4. opening of 31 ¾ inches (807 mm) wide x 22 ¾ inches (578 mm) high x 9 ½ inches (241 mm) deep. Option #1 - The power cord can be lead from behind the trim and along the wall to an outlet near [...]

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    10 www .dimplex.com Fireplace Installation T ake the cables out from the 4. junction box, loosen the two wire twist nuts and remove the cord set (Figure 2). Route the power supply wire 5. through the knockout on supplied alternative junction box cover and secure with a wire clamp (not supplied) (Figure 3). Connect the black wire (live) 6. from the [...]

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    11 Operation Electric Fireplace Manual Control The manual controls for the replace are located in the upper right hand corner (Figure 5). A. Main On/Off Switch Supplies power to the 3 Position Manual Control Switch. B. 3 Position Manual Control Switch Remote (left position): The unit is operated with the remote control. Flame (center position): [...]

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    12 www .dimplex.com independent frequencies to prevent interference with other units. Battery Installation Depress tab on the battery 1. cover on the back of the remote control and remove battery cover (Figure 6). Install two (2) AAA batteries 2. into the remote control (included). Ensure child lock is in the 3. “unlocked” position (Figure 6). [...]

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    13 Operation Frequency Interference If the replace does not respond properly to the remote control, the remote operating frequency may have to be reset. The remote control can send another frequency code to the circuit board to eliminate interference. Simultaneously press the 1. “ T emperature Down ” button and the “ Flame Speed Down ” b[...]

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    14 www .dimplex.com Operation Figure 7 - Remote Control Functions A. Room T emperature B. Set T emperature C. Dimmer D. Flame Speed Control E. Sleep T imer F . Flame & Heat On/Off G. T emperature Down H. T emperature Up I. Dimmer Down J. Dimmer Up K. Flame Speed Down L. Flame Speed Up M. Sleep T imer Down N. Sleep T imer Up K J L I B E A D G C [...]

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    15 Operation Figure 8 Unlocked Locked Child Lock T ab reached the heater will turn off. The heater will cycle on and off to maintain the desired set temperature. Child Lock (Figure 8) Depress tab on the battery 1. cover on the back of the remote control and remove the battery cover (Figure 6). Move 2. Child Lock tab to the right to lock the remote [...]

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    16 www .dimplex.com Maintenance Light Bulb Replacement Allow at least ve (5) minutes for light bulbs to cool before touching bulbs to avoid accidental burning of skin. Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the ame. There are three (3) bulbs under the ember bed, which generate the ames and embers, and two (2) bul[...]

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    17 Maintenance that some of the glass media may fall out of the tray (Figure 9). Upper bulbs are located in 2. the upper left and upper right corners of replace (Figure 9). Remove the upper light cover 3. for each bulb (two (2) Philips screws each). Unscrew bulb(s) counter 4. clockwise. Insert new bulb(s). 5. Re-install upper light bracket. 6. R[...]

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    18 www .dimplex.com Maintenance Fireplace Surface Cleaning Use a cloth dampened with warm water only to clean painted surfaces of the electric replace. Do not use abrasive cleaners. W arranty Products to which this limited warranty applies This limited warranty applies to the following model of your newly purchased Dimplex electric replace DF[...]

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    19 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 rst purchase of such products. W arranty services do not include in-home services. The above section is a summary only of your warranty rights. Please review the [...]

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    20 www .dimplex.com W arranty 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. For products (other than surrounds • (mantels) and trims) for[...]

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    21 NO EVENT WILL DIMPLEX, OR ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT LOSSES, COSTS, OR DAMAGES THA T EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT . 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[...]

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    22 www .dimplex.com © 2012 Dimplex North America Limited Dimplex North America Limited 1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N1R 7G8 1. Flicker Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000240200KIT 2. Heater Assembly (with cutout) ..................... 2000330200RP 3. Main On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]