Dimplex CASTILLO CS3540 User manual

CASTILLO
CS3540
ZAMORA
CS3550
7208190100R01

CONTENTS
PAGE 1 – 2 Important Instructions
PAGE 6 Fireplace Installation
PAGE 6 Operation
PAGE 7 Maintenance
PAGE 10 Warranty

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
1. Priortothe firstuse ofthe fireplaceverify the
following:
· Arethe circuitbreakers forthe unit
on?
· Arethe lightbulbs inyour fireplace
loose?
(tocheck, followtheinstructions for
replacingthe lightbulbsunder the
maintenancesection ofthismanual)
2. Theheateron yourfireplace mayemit a
slight,harmless odorwhen firstused. This
odoris a normalcondition causedby the
initialheating ofinternal heaterparts andwill
notoccur again.
3. Theinformationregarding themodel ofyour
fireplacecan befound onthe ratingplate
locatedon theback ofthe unit.
4. Ifyouhaveany technicalquestionsor
concernsregarding theoperation ofyour
fireplace,or requireservice contactcustomer
serviceat 1-888-346-7539before returning
theproduct tothe pointofpurchase.

IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE RETAIN THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
Whenusing electricalappliances, basicprecautions
shouldalways befollowed toreduce therisk offire,
electricshock, andinjuryto persons,including the
following:
1. Readallinstructions beforeusing the
Fireplace.
2. Theheater ishot whenin use. Toavoid
burns,do notlet bareskintouch hotsurfaces.
Thetrim aroundtheheater outletbecomes
hotduring heateroperation. Keep
combustiblematerials, suchasfurniture,
pillows,bedding, papers,clothes, and
curtainsat least3 feet(0.9m) fromthe frontof
theunit.
CAUTION:HighTemperature, keepelectrical
cords,drapery, andother furnishingsatleast
3FT(.9m) fromthe frontofthe heaterand
awayfrom theside andrear.
3. Extremecautionis necessarywhenany
heateris usedby ornear childrenor invalids
andwhenever theunitis leftoperating and
unattended.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
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4. Alwaysunplugthe fireplacewhennot inuse.
5. Donot operate anyunit witha damagedcord
orplug, orif theheaterhas malfunctioned,or
if the fireplace has been dropped or
damagedin anymanner. Returnheater to
authorizedservice facilityforexamination,
electricalor mechanicaladjustment, orrepair.
6. Donotuse outdoors.
7. Thefireplaceis notintended foruse in
bathrooms,laundry areasand similarindoor
locations. Neverlocate heaterwhere itmay
fallinto abathtuborotherwater container.
8. Donot runthe cordunder carpeting. Donot
covercord withthrowrugs, runners,orthe
like. Arrangecord away fromtrafficarea and
whereit willnot betripped over.
9. Todisconnectthe unit,turnthe controlsoff,
thenremovethe plugfromthe outlet.
10.Donot insertor allowforeign objects toenter
anyventilation orexhaustopening asthis
maycause anelectricshock orfire, or
damageto theheater.
11.To prevent a possible fire, do not block air
intakeorexhaust inany manner. Donotuse
onsoft surfaces,like a bed,where openings
maybecome blocked.
12.All electricalheaters havehot andarchingor
sparking parts inside. Do not use in areas
wheregasoline, paint,or flammableliquids
areused orstored orwhere the unitwill be
exposedto flammablevapors.
13.Donot modifythe fireplace. Use itonly as
describedin thismanual. Any otheruse not
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recommendedbythe manufacturermay
causefire, electricshock orinjury topersons.
14.To reducethe riskof electricshock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
widerthan theother). Thisplugwill fitin a
polarizedoutlet onlyoneway. Ifthe plugdoes
notfitfully intheoutlet, reversetheplug. Ifit
stilldoes notfit, contact aqualified electrician
toinstall theproper outlet.Donot changethe
plugin anyway.Avoidthe useof anextension
cord. Extensioncords mayoverheat and
causea riskof fire. Ifyou mustuse an
extensioncord, thecord mustbe No.16
AWG minimumsizeand ratedno lessthan
1875watts.
15.Donot burnwood orother materialsin the
fireplace.
16.Donot strikethe clear doorpanel.
17.Alwaysuse acertified electricianshould new
circuitsor outletsbe required.
18.Always useproperly grounded,fusedand
polarizedoutlets.
19.Disconnect allpower supplybefore
performingany cleaning,maintenanceor
relocationof theunit.
20. Whentransporting orstoringthe unitand
cord, keep in a dry place, free from
excessive vibration and store so as to avoid
damage.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Proceduresand techniquesthat are
consideredimportant enoughto emphasize.
CAUTION: Proceduresand techniqueswhich, ifnot
carefullyfollowed, willresultin damageto the
equipment.
WARNING: Proceduresand techniqueswhich, if
notcarefully followed,willexpose theuser totherisk
offire, seriousinjury, illnessordeath.
Ifyou haveanyquestions aboutourproducts please
havethe catalogue/modelandserial numbers
availableupon callingcustomer service. The
catalogue/modeland serialnumber arelocated on
theback oftheunit.
Model Number
Serial Number
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NOTE
A15amp,120 voltalternating current(VAC)circuit is
required. Adedicated circuit is preferred but not
essential in all cases. Adedicated circuit will be
requiredif, afterinstallation, thecircuit breakertrips
orfuse blowson aregular basis whenthe heateris
operating. Additionalapplianceson thesame
circuitmay exceedthe currentratingof thecircuit
breaker.
WARNING
Ensurethe power cordis notinstalled sothat itis
pinchedor againsta sharpedge andensure that the
power cord is stored or secured to avoid tripping or
snaggingto reduce therisk of fire,electric shock or
injurytopersons.
Constructionand electricaloutletwiring mustcomply
withlocal buildingcodes and otherapplicable
regulationsto reducethe riskof fire, electricshock
andinjuryto persons.
Donot attemptto wireyour ownnewoutlets or
circuits. Toreduce the riskof fire, electricshock or
injuryto persons,always usealicensed electrician.
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
1. Makesurethe unitsMAIN ON/OFFswitchis
switchedOFF (referto operatinginstruction
section).
2. Plugthe unitinto a15Amp/120VAC outlet. If
thecord doesnot reach,you mayusean
extensioncord ratedfora minimumof 1875
watts.
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665
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23.75 8.90
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OPERATION - see Fig. 2
Threeswitches providea choiceof heatsettings.A
switchis inthe ONposition whenthe sidewith the
markingson
(i.e.I,I,orII)ispushedin.
Switch1 (I) Controlstheelectricity supplytothe
heaterand flameeffect.
Note:This switchmust beinthe ON
(I)position forheater tooperate with
orwithoutheat.
Switch2 (I) Provides600 Wheat output.
Switch3(II) Provides 1200W heatoutput with
switch2.
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II
FIG. 2 6

RESETTING THE TEMPERATURE CUTOFF
SWITCH
Shouldthe heateroverheat,an automaticcutout will
turnthe heateroff andit willnot comeback on
withoutbeing reset. Itcan bereset byswitching the
MAINON/OFF SWITCHto OFFand waiting5
minutesbefore switchingthe unitbackon.
CAUTION
Ifyouneed tocontinuouslyresetthe heater,unplug
theunit andcall customerserviceat
1-800-668-6663.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Alwaysdisconnect fromthepower
supplybefore attemptinganymaintenance.
Bulb Replacement - see Fig.’s 3, 4 & 5
Thereare twobulbs locatedunder theember bed.
To gainaccess tothe bulbs,remove thecoal/
pebblesand placein acontainer.Remove thefront
panel fromthe fireplaceby liftingit upand outfrom
theslots onthe fireplace -see Fig.3.
Removethe rotisserieby carefullyslidingthe rubber
connecteroff themotor shaft- seeFig. 4.
Removethe defectivebulb byunscrewingit as
shownin Fig.5.
Replace with a 60W E12 clear chandelier or
candelabrabulb.Takecare nottoover-tighten the
bulb.Refitthe frontpaneland replacethe coal/
pebbles.
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