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:
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.

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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.
IMPORTANT
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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.
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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.

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ASSEMBLY
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 to attach the other
end of safety cable to the wall.
5. Make sure all screws are tight.
fig. A

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OPERATION
OPERATION
After reading complete instructions, confirm
all controls on fireplace are in the OFF position.
Plug the fireplace into a 15AMP/120Volt 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. See below
for other control instructions.
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.
TemperatureControl: To adjust the
temperature to your individual requirements,
turn the temperature control dial to the
right (clockwise) to increase the desired
temperature and to the left for lower
temperature. This temperature control
dial can only be used while the O/I switch
and 750W & 1500W switches are in the ON
position.
When the heater reaches the desired
temperature, the heater and 750W/1500W
indicator light will turn off but the fan still
keeps working with air flow. Adjust this knob
to restart heater.
DimmerControlKnob: Turn the dimmer
dial clockwise or counter clockwise to get the
desires 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,
it is recommended to turn the temperature
control knob to lowest setting and allow the
heater to cool down before pressing the O/I
switch to off position.

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCEWARNING
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.
RISKOFFIRE:Donotexceedtherecommendedbulbwattage.
REPLACING THE
LIGHT BULBS
Step 1: Remove 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 40W Type B-10 bulb
under log-set bed.
Step 3: Loosen and remove the burnt out bulb
and replace with 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.
CLEANING
To clean the unit, first turn off controls on unit
and unplug the unit from power source. To
clean glass display panel; remove dust with
clean dry cloth or to remove finger prints and
other marks clean glass 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 with
damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or
spray liquids on these surfaces.

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WARRANTY
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 (9 am to 5 pm EST).
We will, at our discretion either repair or
replace the unit.
It 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.
IMPORTED BY
Quality Craft
Laval, Quebec, Canada H7S 2G7
1-800-459-4409
www.qualitycraft.com
Made in China