decorflame MP-2100 User manual

ATTENTION:
1. Find a location for the fireplace heater
that is protected from direct sunlight.
2. Do not plug the unit into the power outlet
before reading all instructions.
ELECTRIC FIREPLACE HEATER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MP-2100

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 this
electric fireplace heater.
2) This electric fireplace heater is hot when
in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare
skin touch hot surfaces. The grill directly
in front of the heater outlet becomes
hot during heater operation. Keep
combustible materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and
curtains, at least 3 feet (0.9 m) away from
the front of the unit and keep them away
from the sides and rear.
3) Extreme caution is necessary when
any heater is used by or near children
or individuals with disabilities and
whenever the fireplace is left operating
and unattended.
4) Always unplug fireplace when not in use.
5) Do not operate any electric fireplace
with a damaged cord or plug, or after
the heater malfunctions, or if it has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
6) Do not use outdoors.
7) This electric fireplace heater is not
intended for use in bathrooms, laundry
areas and similar indoor locations. Never
place heater where it may fall into a
bathtub or other water container.
8) Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not
cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or
similar coverings. Arrange cord away
from traffic area and where it will not be
tripped over.
9) To disconnect fireplace, turn controls to
off, then remove plug from outlet.
10) Connect to properly grounded
outlets only.
11) Do not insert or allow foreign objects to
enter any ventilation or exhaust opening
as this may cause an electric shock or
fire, or damage the heater.
12) To prevent a possible fire, do not block air
intakes or exhaust in any manner.
Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed,
where openings may become blocked.
13) A heater has hot and arcing or sparking
parts inside. Do not use it in areas where
gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are
used or stored.
14) Use this fireplace heater only as
described in this manual. Any other use
not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
15) Avoid the use of an extension cord
because the extension cord may overheat
and cause a risk of fire. However, if you
have to use an extension cord, the cord
shall be No.14 AWG minimum size and
rated not less than 1875 watts.
16) CAUTION: Do not plug this product into
a receptacle controlled by a wall switch
or dimmer.
17) When storing or transporting the unit
and cord, keep in a dry place, free from
excessive vibration and store so as to
avoid damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT
PLEASE NOTE: WHEN YOU OPEN THE
CARTON, CAREFULLY CHECK THE UNIT
AND MAKE SURE THERE IS NO DAMAGE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH
ASSEMBLING THE UNIT, WITH HOW
THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS WORK OR
WITH DAMAGE OR HAVE MISSING PARTS
PLEASE CALL 1-800-459-4409
(8:30AM TO 5:00PM, EST) IMMEDIATELY
FOR SERVICE.
NOTE: DO NOT RETURN UNIT TO THE
STORE BEFORE CALLING THE TOLL
FREE NUMBER.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF YOUR CARTON UNTIL
YOU ARE COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH
YOUR NEW FIREPLACE HEATER.
NOTE: Light bulbs may become loose during
shipping. If the flame effect is dim or does not
work, please check that the light bulb or bulbs
are finger tight in socket. See instructions for
replacing the bulb or bulbs.
NOTE: The electric fireplace heater may emit
a slight harmless odor when first turned on.
This is caused by activating the internal heater
components for the first time and should not
occur again.
CAUTION: If you use this heater in conjunction
with a thermal control, a program controller,
a timer or any other device that switches the
heater on automatically, remember to observe
all safety warnings at all times. The fireplace
heater has safety overheat protection. If the
overheat protection trips, switch off all switch
buttons and wait approximately 5–10 minutes.
It should reset automatically once the unit
cools down.
WARNING
PROCEDURES AND TECHNIQUES, IF NOT
CAREFULLY FOLLOWED, WILL RESULT
IN DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND
WILL EXPOSE THE USER TO THE RISK OF
SERIOUS INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH.
THIS ELECTRIC FIREPLACE HEATER IS
FOR USE ON 120 VOLTS. THE CORD HAS
A PLUG AS SHOWN AT A IN ILLUSTRATION
BELOW. AN ADAPTER AS SHOWN AT C
IS AVAILABLE FOR CONNECTING THREE-
BLADE GROUNDING-TYPE PLUGS TO
TWO-SLOT RECEPTACLES. THE GREEN
GROUNDING PLUG EXTENDING FROM
THE ADAPTER MUST BE CONNECTED
TO A PERMANENT GROUND SUCH AS
A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET BOX.
THE ADAPTER SHOULD NOT BE USED IF
A THREE-SLOT GROUNDED RECEPTACLE
IS AVAILABLE.
A 15 AMP CIRCUIT IS REQUIRED TO
OPERATE THIS HEATER. IF THE BREAKER
TRIPS WHEN THE HEATER IS USED, THEN
YOU MAY NEED TO MOVE THE HEATER TO
ANOTHER LOCATION OR UNPLUG OTHER
APPLIANCES THAT ARE ON THE SAME
CIRCUIT. IF YOU REQUIRE AN EXTENSION
CORD USE ONE THAT IS RATED AT
1875 WATTS.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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PARTS LIST
Z. WALL ANCHOR SAFETY CABLE
Wall anchor 1
Screw for wall anchor 1
Screw for mantel 1
Safety cable 1
WALL ANCHOR
SAFETY CABLE
The use of the wall anchor safety cable is
highly recommended in order to reduce
the risk of the fireplace being tipped over
accidentally.
WARNING: THIS CABLE MAY REDUCE
POSSIBLE RISK OF INJURY IF THE
FIREPLACE IS IMPROPERLY HANDLED,
BUT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER
ADULT SUPERVISION. CHILDREN
SHOULD NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED
NEAR ANY HEATER.
1. Drill a 5/16” (8 mm) hole in the wall. Insert
the plastic wall anchor into the hole and
gently tap until the flange on the anchor is
against the wall surface.
2. Position the back edge of the mantel close
to the wall.
3. Attach the safety cable to the mantel using
the screw for the mantel. See Fig. A.
4. Use the screw for wall anchor to attach the
other end of safety cable to the wall.
5. Make sure all screws are tight.
Fig. A
ASSEMBLY

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OPERATION
After completely reading these instructions,
confirm all controls on fireplace are in the
OFF position. Plug the fireplace into a 15 AMP
/ 120 Volt outlet. If the cord does not reach, you
may use an extension cord rated for a minimum
of 1875 watts. Once the fireplace insert has been
properly connected to a grounded electrical
outlet, it is ready to operate.
The controls are located behind the grill below
the front glass and can be accessed by pulling
the grill from the top, forward and down.
O/I: Press this button for main power and flame
effect. The indicator light will turn on.
750W: For low heat function, press this
switch while O/I switch is in the on position.
The indicator light will turn on.
1500W: For high heat function, press this
switch while O/I switch and 750W switch are
in the on position for high heat. The indicator
light will turn on.
Temperature Control: To adjust the
temperature to your individual requirements,
turn the temperature control dial to the right
(clockwise) to increase the temperature and
to the left (counter clockwise) to decrease the
temperature. This temperature control dial can
only be used while the O/I switch and 750 W /
1500 W switches are in the ON position.
When the heater reaches the desired
temperature, the heater and 750 W / 1500 W
indicator light will turn off, but the fan still
keeps working with air flow. Adjust this knob
to restart heater.
Dimmer Control Knob: Turn the dimmer
dial clockwise or counter clockwise to get the
desired flame intensity. The dimmer switch can
only be used when the O/I switch is in the on
position.
Note: When the O/I switch is turned off, all
other heater functions will stop even though
the switches may be in the on position.
Note: In order to shut down the heater safely,
turn the temperature control knob to the
lowest setting and allow the heater to cool
down before pressing the O/I switch to off.
OPERATION

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER AND
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR
CLEANING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR DAMAGE
TO PERSONS.
The bulbs in your unit can become extremely
hot. Allow at least 10 minutes between turning
off the unit and removing the light bulbs to
avoid the accidental burning of the skin.
RISK OF FIRE: Do not exceed the
recommended bulb wattage.
REPLACING THE
LIGHT BULBS
Step 1: Remove the 12 screws on the back
of fireplace and open the rear cover.
There are 2 larger screws and 10
smaller screws.
Step 2: You will find 1 x 40 W type B-10 bulb
under the log-set bed.
Step 3: Loosen and remove the burnt out bulb
and replace with a new bulb.
Step 4: Close the rear cover. Secure the
2 larger screws into the top left corner
hole and bottom right corner hole as
shown in the diagram. Secure the
10 smaller screws into the remaining
holes. Make sure the screws are
in the correct holes and have been
tightened.
Step 5: Plug in the unit.
Larger screw
Larger screw
Bulb
CLEANING
To clean the unit, first turn off all controls
on the unit and unplug the unit from power
source. To clean the glass display panel,
remove dust with a clean dry cloth, or remove
finger prints and other marks with clean
damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or
spray liquids on glass display panel surface.
Metal and metal painted parts should be
cleaned a with damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or spray liquids on these
surfaces.
MAINTENANCE

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WARRANTY
Every electric fireplace heater is tested
before it leaves the factory and it is
guaranteed for one year. If the unit should
fail to operate correctly within one year from
the date of purchase, call customer service
at 1-800-459-4409 (8:30am to 5:00pm, EST).
We will, at our discretion, either repair or
replace the unit.
The unit will have to be returned to us freight
prepaid and we will return the repaired or
replaced unit to you freight prepaid. The
company’s sole obligation is to repair or
replace the unit. This warranty is void if in
the opinion of Quality Craft the unit has been
tampered with, altered, misused, damaged,
abused or used with the wrong power source.
Light bulbs are not covered by this warranty.
The warranty is for homeowner use only
and does not cover units used in commercial
situations.
WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE
If a claimable defect occurs, please fill
out a claim form through our website at:
www.qualitycraft.com or contact our customer
service department at 1-800-459-4409
(8:30am to 5:00pm, EST).
Before you make your claim call,
please make sure you have:
1. The description of the
electric fireplace
2. Proof of sale
3. Details regarding the defect
4. Name and address of the
owner and installer
Claims must be filled out in writing and
returned within six (6) months of appearance
of defect. Failure to comply with this stipulation
will make the warranty null and void. We
reserve the right to a thirty-day (30) delay
following receipt of claim in which to inspect
the product. We assume no responsibility for
labor costs, removing/replacing a previously
installed product, transportation or return
of a product.
IMPORTED BY
Quality Craft
Laval, Quebec, Canada H7C 0A5
1-800-459-4409
www.qualitycraft.com
Made in China
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