Dimplex EMC4240 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Model
EMC4240
DCH4831L
7208970100R04
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual rst
before attempting to install or use this heater. For your safety, always
comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual
to prevent personal injury or property damage.
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Table of Contents
Always use a qualied technician
or service agency to repair
this heater.
!NOTE: Procedures and
techniques that are
considered important
enough to emphasize.
CAUTION: Procedures and
techniques which, if not
carefully followed, will result
in damage to the equipment.
WARNING: Procedures
and techniques which, if not
carefully followed, will expose
the user to the risk of re,
serious injury, or death.
Welcome & Congratulations ................3
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS...............4
Heater Installation ........................6
Operation ...............................7
Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Warranty................................8
ReplacementParts ........................9

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Welcome & Congratulations
Thank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase an electric
heater from Dimplex, the world leader in electric heaters.
Please carefully read and save these instructions.
CAUTION: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before
starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in a possible electric shock, re hazard and will void the warranty.
Please record your model and serial numbers below for future
reference: model and serial numbers can be found on the Model and
Serial Number Label of your heater.
Model Number
Label
Serial Number
NO NEED TO RETURN TO THE STORE
Questions with operation or assembly? Require Parts Information?
Product Under Manufacturer’s Warranty?
Contact us at: www.dimplex.com/customer_support
For Troubleshooting and Technical Support
OR Toll-Free 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539)
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST
Please have your model number and product serial
number ready. (See above)

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①Readallinstructionsbefore
using this appliance.
② The heater is hot when in use.
To avoid burns, do not let bare
skin touch hot surfaces. The trim
around the heater outlet becomes
hot during heater operation.
Keep combustible materials, such
as furniture, pillows, bedding,
papers, clothes, and curtains at
least 3 feet (0.9m) from the front
of the unit.
③ Extreme caution is necessary
when any heater is used by or
near children or invalids and
whenever the unit is left operating
and unattended.
④ Always unplug the heater
when not in use.
⑤ Do not operate any unit with
a damaged cord or plug, or if the
heater has malfunctioned, or if
the heater has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return
heater to authorized service
facility for examination, electrical
or mechanical adjustment or
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
repair.
⑥ Do not use outdoors.
⑦ The heater is not intended for
use in bathrooms, laundry areas
and similar indoor locations.
Never locate heater where it may
fall into a bathtub or other water
container.
⑧Do not run the cord under
carpeting. Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners or the like.
Arrange cord away from trafc
area and where it will not be
tripped over.
⑨To disconnect the unit, turn
the controls off, then remove the
plug from the outlet.
⑩ Connect to perperly grounded
outlets only.
⑪Do not insert or allow foreign
objects to enter any ventilation
or exhaust opening as this may
cause an electric shock or re, or
damage to the heater.
⑫ To prevent a possible re, do

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
not block air intake or exhaust
in any manner. Do not use on
soft surfaces, like a bed, where
openings may become blocked.
⑬ All electrical heaters have hot
and arching or sparking parts
inside. Do not use in areas where
gasoline, paint, or ammable
liquids are used or stored or
where the unit will be exposed to
ammable vapours.
⑭Do not modify the heater.
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.
⑮ To 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. If the plug does not t
fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not t, contact
a qualied electrician to install
the proper outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way. This heater
is not intended for use with an
extension cord. Plug the unit
directly into a wall receptacle.
⑯ This heater includes a visual
alarm (red light) to warn that parts
of the heater are over heating. If
the red light turns on, immediately
turn heater off and inspect for
any objects on or adjacent
to the heater that may cause
high temperatures. DO NOT
OPERATE WHEN RED LIGHT IS
ON.
⑰ Always use a certied
electrician should new circuits or
outlets be required.
⑱ Disconnect all power supply
before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of the
unit.
⑲ When transporting or storing
the unit and cord, keep in a
dry place, free from excessive
vibration and store so as to avoid
damage.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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Grounding Instructions
This heater is for use on 240
Volts. The cord has a plug as
shown on Figure 1. No adapter
should be used with this unit. The
type outlet is a 240 Volt grounding
outlet. When properly installed,
it provides a ground connection
through the cord to the heater to
protect the operation from
electric shock.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 1:
Plug and outlet
conguration for 240
Volt, 30 Amp circuit
Ground
Plug Outlet
Heater Location And
Clearances
The heater is intended for use
located on a hard oor, table top,
desk or on shelf, and the like.
The discharge air should wipe the
walls without blowing directly on
them (Figure 2).
Ensure the air discharge is
parallel to or away from walls.
!NOTE: To prevent personal
injury always use a licensed
electrician to install new
outlets or circuits.
CAUTION: When turning and/
or tilting the heater do not block
the exhaust opening.
Outside Wall
Discharge
Figure 2
Heater Installation
Use Of Support Stand
(EMC4240 only)
The pre-installed support stand
can be swivelled out to allow an
upward angle for the air dis-
charge. When in down position,
the heater should be placed on
a at surface such that it will be
stable and not fall over (Figure 3).

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Heater Installation
Figure 3
Down Position
Operation
Setting the Thermostat
Before connecting or discon-1.
necting plug, turn knob fully
counterclockwise (Figure 4).
Heater is equipped with a2.
thermostat. To adjust tem-
perature to your individual
requirements, turn thermostat
control knob clockwise all the
way to turn heater on, the
yellow power light will illumi-
nate (Figure 5). When room
reaches desired temperature,
turn thermostat knob coun-
terclockwise until you hear a
click. Leave in this position
to maintain room temperature
at this setting. For additional
heat, turn clockwise until you
hear a click again and heater
will turn on. To shut heater off
turn thermostat knob counter
clockwise all the way. The
yellow power indicator light
will turn off.
OFF
LOW
HI
Thermostat control knob
Figure 4
Power ON
Over Temp
Surchauffe
Temperatura
Excesiva
Figure 5
Red Light
Yellow Light

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WARNING: Disconnect
power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to
reduce the risk of re, electric
shock or damage to persons.
CAUTION: Allow at least
30 minutes for the heater to
cool before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning.
To clean the exterior surface,
use a solution of water and mild
detergent, apply with damp
sponge. Wipe dry with a dry cloth.
DO NOT plug heater into outlet
until it has dried thoroughly.
Warranty
Dimplex Electric Heaters are tested
and inspected prior to shipment and
are guaranteed free from defect to the
purchaser of each new product. Any part
which proves to be defective in material
or workmanship under normal use within
one year will be repaired or replaced
without charge. The Company will not
be responsible for any expense incurred
for installation, removal from service, or
transportation costs. Any such defect
should be brought to the attention of the
Dealer where the product was purchased
and is authorized to repair or replace
within the terms of this warranty.
The Company’s only obligation under this
warranty will be at its sole option to repair
or replace any part proving defective or to
refund the purchase price thereof.
The owner/user assumes all other risks,
if any, including the risk of any direct,
indirect or consequential loss or damage
arising out of the use of or inability to use
the product.
The warranty will not apply if, in the
sole judgment of the Company, damage
or failure has resulted from accident,
alteration, misuse, abuse, incorrect
installation, or operation on an incorrect
power source.
The foregoing is in lieu of all other
warranties expressed, implied, or
statutory, and the Company neither
assumes, nor authorizes any person to
assume for it any other obligation, or
liability in connection with said product.
Maintenance and Cleaning

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DCH4831A
Fan Blade . . . . . . . . 1900010022RP
Motor Kit . . . . . . . . . 2000020022RP
Element . . . . . . . . . . 2200070122RP
Thermostat . . . . . . . 09635002RP
Cutout . . . . . . . . . . . 00009113RP
Knob - Clear . . . . . . 02210011RP
Cordset . . . . . . . . . . 4100000001RP
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Fan Blade . . . . . . . . 5300220200RP
Motor Kit . . . . . . . . . 2000020022RP
Element . . . . . . . . . . 2200070122RP
Thermostat . . . . . . . 2600070100RP
Cutout . . . . . . . . . . . 00009112RP
Knob - Clear . . . . . . 02210011RP
Cordset . . . . . . . . . . 4100000004RP
Replacement Parts
DCH4831L
Fan Blade . . . . . . . . 5300220100RP
Motor Kit . . . . . . . . . 2000260300RP
Element . . . . . . . . . . 2200070122RP
Thermostat . . . . . . . 2600070100RP
Cutout . . . . . . . . . . . 00009112RP
Knob - Clear . . . . . . 02210011RP
Cordset . . . . . . . . . . 4100000004RP