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Dimplex Electric Fireplace manual

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  • Page 1

    PRACTICAL USER’S GUIDE FOR THE OPTIFLAME ELECTRIC FIREPLACE Valued Customer, We are pleased that you have chosen to purchase an electric fireplace manufactured by Dimplex North America Ltd. Over the years, valuable memori es will occur around the warmth and comfort of your hearth. Thank you for allowing our product to be the backdrop for those sp[...]

  • Page 2

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR THE OPTIFLAME ELECTRIC FIREPLACE 1. Prior to the first use of the fireplace verify the following: • Are the circuit breakers for the firepla ce on? • Are the light bulbs in your firep lace loose? (to check, follow the instructions for replacing the light bulbs under the maintenance section of this manual) 2. The heater[...]

  • Page 3

    CONTENTS PAGE 1 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS 2 OPERATION 5 MAINTENANCE 7 WARRANTY AND ACCESSORIES[...]

  • Page 4

    IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE RETAIN THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE When using electrical applianc es, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and inju ry to persons, includ ing the following: 1. Read all instructions before using this fireplace. 2. This fireplace is hot when in use. To avo[...]

  • Page 5

    OPERA TION REMOTE CONTROL The Optiflame fireplace is supplied with a radio frequency remote control (all models except BF36E). This remote control has a range of approximately 50ft. (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 one of 243 independent frequencies[...]

  • Page 6

    Level 1: The flame effect is turned on and the fi rst red indicator light is activated. Level 2: The flame effect rem ains on, the heater is activated to the low heat setting, and the first and second red indicator li ghts are activated. Level 3: The flame effect rem ains on, the heater is set to the high heat setting, and all three red indicator l[...]

  • Page 7

    WALL MOUNTED CONTROLS The fireplace can be installed with wall-mounted controls in addition to the controls provided. These controls include wall switches and thermostats. A. Wall Mounted Thermostats ALL MODELS WITH REMOTE CONTROL. When the fireplace is set to Level 2, or Level 3 the wall mounted thermostat will con trol the heat output of the unit[...]

  • Page 8

    MAINTENANCE Light Bulb Replacement: Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the fl ame. There are four bulbs under the log set which generate the flames and embers. Tool Requirements: Slot Screw Driver Bulb Requirements: Quantity of 4 clear chandelier or candelabr a bulbs with an E-12 (small) socket base, 60 watt rating. E[...]

  • Page 9

    To access the light bulb area: 1. Open steel curtain (remove glass doors if applicable). 2. Remove two screws on log grate and remove log grate (FIGURE 4). 3. Pull rear edge of ember bed up and forward by grasping ember bed by the sides (handle the logset only by the emberbed and not the logs) and pulling solidly until the rear tab pops out from un[...]

  • Page 10

    W ARRANTY Dimplex Optiflame Electric Fireplaces are tested and inspected prior to shipment and are guaranteed from defect to the purchaser of each new product. Any part which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use within on year will be repaired or replaced without charge.* The Company will not be responsible for any exp[...]