Dimplex TDS8515 manual

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    7207100100rev06 Owner ’ s Manual Model Numbers: TDS8515 CDS8515 V alued Customer , Thank you and congratulations for purchasing a Dimplex electric stove. Over the years, valuable memories will occur around the warmth and comfort of your stove. Thank you for allowing our product to be the backdrop for those special moments . Serial Number Model Nu[...]

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    2 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 1. Before using the stove verify: • Are the circuit breakers for the unit on? • Are the light bulbs loose? (T o 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 rst used. This odor is a normal condition caused[...]

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    3 CONTENTS Important Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Model and Serial Number Information . . . . Page 6 Stove Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Operation .......................... Page 7 M a i n t e n a n c e ....................... Page 1 1 W a r r a n t y ......................... Page 14 ! NOTE: Thi[...]

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    4 IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS Retain this User ’ s Guide for Future Reference When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the stove. 2. The heater is hot when in use. T o avoid burns, do [...]

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    5 13. Do not modify the stove. Use it only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause re, electric shock or injury to persons. 14. T o reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will t in a polarized outlet only one way . I[...]

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    6 Figure 1 Serial Number Model Number Part Number Model and Serial Number Information If you have any questions about our products please have the product model and serial numbers available upon calling Dimplex customer service. T o locate the model and serial number see below ( F igure 1). Stove Installation ! NOTE: A 15 Amp, 120 V olt circuit is [...]

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    7 Do not attempt to wire your own new outlets or circuits. T o reduce the risk of re, electric shock or injury to persons, always use a licensed electrician. 1. Make sure the unit’s Main ON/OFF switch is switched OFF (refer to operating instruction section). 2. Plug the unit into a 15 Amp/120 V olt outlet. If the cord does not reach, you may u[...]

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    8 B. Manual Selection Switch T o choose between ame effect setting, ame ef fect with Purire™ setting, and ame effect with Purire™ and heat setting. Pressing the switch up (“ I ” position) has the same effect as the ON button on the remote control and pressing the switch down (“ II ” position) has the same effect as the OF[...]

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    9 of internal heater parts and will not occur again. Resetting the T emperature Cutoff Switch This unit is equipped with a thermostat which controls the temperature of the room. It does this by turning the heater on and off. The heater is protected with a safety device to prevent overheating. Should the heater overheat, an automatic cut out will tu[...]

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    10 Remote Control Initialization Follow these steps for remote control initialization and if required, re-initialization: 1. Ensure that power is supplied through the main service panel. 2. Access the manual controls. 3. Locate manual controls. 4. Activate main power switch. 5. Press and hold the side of the Manual Selection Switch marked “ I ”[...]

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    11 There is one (1) bulb under the top panel for generating the interior light and two (2) bulbs under the log set which generate the ames and embers. T ool Requirements: Slot screwdriver 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 numb[...]

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    12 4. Remove the burnt out bulb(s) by pulling straight out of socket. If bulbs are difcult to remove from socket move the bulb from side to side while pulling being careful not to damage the light socket. 5. Replace the lower light bulbs. 6. Reassemble in the reverse order as above. Purire™ Filter The Purire™ lter supplied in your s[...]

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    13 Caution should be taken as the top mounting brackets may scratch the nish. 4. Slide lter out of air lter bracket. 5. Reassemble in reverse order as above. Glass Cleaning The glass is cleaned in the factory during the assembly operation. During shipment, installation, handling, etc., the clear door may collect dust particles; these can b[...]

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    14 One Y ear Limited W arranty Products to which this limited warranty applies This limited warranty applies to the following models of your newly purchased Dimplex electric stove TDS8515TC and CDS8515 and to newly purchased Dimpl ex sto ve surr ounds ( mantels ) and trims. This limited warranty applies only to purchases made in any province of Can[...]

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    15 in material or workmanship during the 12 month limited warranty period you have the following rights: Dimplex will in its sole discretion either repair or replace such defective product or • part without charge. If Dimplex is unable to repair or replace such product or part, or if repair or replacement is not commercially practicable or cannot[...]