decorflame MP4100-26 User manual

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ELECTRIC FIREPLACE HEATER
Model: MP4100-26
IMPORTANT:
NOTE: DO NOT RETURN UNIT TO THE STORE
BEFORE CONTACTING OUR CUSTOMER
SERVICE DEPARTMENT. DO NOT DISPOSE OF
YOUR CARTONS UNTIL YOU ARE COMPLETELY
SATISFIED WITH YOUR NEW FIREPLACE HEATER.
PLEASE NOTE: WHEN YOU OPEN THE CARTON CAREFULLY
CHECK THE UNIT AND MAKE SURE THERE IS NODAMAGE. IFYOU
HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH ASSEMBLING THE UNIT, WITH HOW
THE VARIOUSFUNCTIONSWORK OR WITH DAMAGE OR MISSING
PARTS, PLEASE GOTO OUR WEBSITE WWW.QUALITYCRAFT.COM
AND CLICK ON CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
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.
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.
INSTRUCTION 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.
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 0.9 m (3 feet) 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.
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.

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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 FIREPLACE HEATER. IF THE BREAKER
TRIPS WHEN THE FIREPLACE HEATER IS USED THEN YOU MAY NEED TO MOVE THE FIREPLACE
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.
PARTS LIST
Z) WALL ANCHOR SAFETY CABLE
Wall anchor.................................................................................................................... 1
Screw for wall anchor.................................................................................................... 1
Screw for mantel ........................................................................................................... 1
Safety cable................................................................................................................... 1
TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER
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 8 mm (5/16”) 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
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.
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH. HOT SURFACE AT CENTER OF GRILL. HOLD LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE
OF THE GRILL WHEN PULLING OUT.
O/I: Press this switch for main power and flame effect. The indicator light will turn on. See
below for other control instructions.
1250W: For heat function, press this switch while O/I switch is in the on position. 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 desired tempera-
ture and to the left for lower temperature. This temperature control dial can only be
used while the O/I switch and 1250W switch are 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.
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.

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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.
Larger screw
Larger screw
Bulb
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 a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or
spray liquids on these surfaces.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
ITEM PART # QTY
Safety cable kit S-CAB#1 1
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, please go to our website www.qualitycraft.com and click on customer support.
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.
WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE
If a claimable defect occurs, please fill out a claim form through our website at
www.qualitycraft.com and click on customer support.
Before you make your claim, 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
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
(Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, EST)
www.qualitycraft.com
Made in China