Dimplex contempra ef KDS6401E Quick start guide

CONTEMPRA
MODEL KDS6401E
PARTS & SERVICE MANUAL
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Table of Contents
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................. 2
MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................ 5
EXPLODED DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................. 6
REPLACEMENT PARTS........................................................................................................... 7
WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................... 8
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT.................................................................................................. 9
TO REPLACE MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH .................................................................................. 10
TO REPLACE FLAME MOTOR/FLAME ROD......................................................................... 11
TO REPLACE HEATER ON/OFF SWITCH............................................................................. 12
TO REPLACE HEATER THERMOSTAT................................................................................. 13
TO REPLACE POWER CORD................................................................................................ 14
TO REPLACE THE HEATER ASSEMBLY.............................................................................. 15
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................................................................................ 16
GENERAL............................................................................................................................ 16
APPEARANCE .................................................................................................................... 16
HEATER .............................................................................................................................. 17
NOISE.................................................................................................................................. 18

KDS6401E
OPERATION
To access the controls go to the front panel of the unit (refer to diagram below)
1. Three position ON/OFF switch
The switch has two ON positions marked with “-“ and “=”. The “-“ position is for manual
operation. In this position the built-in remote control is bypassed. The “=” position is for
operating the unit with the provided remote control. When in “=” position the unit is operated
with the ON and OFF buttons of the remote control. When the switch is in the center position
the unit is off.
2. HEATER ON/OFF SWITCH
The HEATER ON/OFF SWITCH supplies power to the heater fan and the heater element
and must be turned on before heat can be created.
3. HEATER THERMOSTAT CONTROL
To adjust the temperature to your individual requirements, turn the heater thermostat control
knob clockwise all the way to turn on the heater. When the room reached the desired
temperature, turn the thermostat knob counter clockwise until you hear a click. Leave in this
position to maintain the room temperature at this setting. For additional heat, turn clockwise
until you hear the click again and the heater will turn on. To turn the heater off, switch the
HEATER ON/OFF SWITCH to the OFF position.
NOTE: When the heater is switched ON, the heater fan will operate. The heater element may
or may not be on, depending on the thermostat control setting (SEE “HEATER THERMOSTAT
CONTROL”).
RESETTING THE TEMPERATURE CUTOFF SWITCH
This unit is equipped with a thermostat that controls the temperature of the room. It
does this by turning the heater on and off. The heater is protected with a safety device
to prevent overheating. Should the heater overheat, an automatic cut out will turn the
heater off and it will not come back on without being reset. To reset the temperature
cut-off switch turn the main power switch to the OFF position and wait five minutes
before switching the unit back on.
CAUTION
If you need to continuously reset the heater, unplug the unit and call Dimplex North
America Limited at 1-800-668-6663.
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KDS6401E
REMOTE CONTROL USAGE
This stove is supplied with a radio frequency remote control. This remote control has a range of
approximately 50 feet (15.25m); it does not have to be pointed at the fireplace and can pass
through most obstacles (including walls). It is supplied with one of 243 independent frequencies
to prevent interference with other units. The frequency code is indicated on the back of the
transmitter.
Note: Ensure that the fireplace 3 position switch is
set to the remote control setting.
To operate, push the ON button to turn fireplace on,
push the OFF button to turn the fireplace off.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
To replace the battery, slide battery cover open on the
hand held transmitter. Correctly install one 12 volt (A23)
battery in the battery holder. Close the batter cover.
Remote Control Initialization
This procedure is required every time there is a loss of
power to the remote control in the fireplace. (I.e. power
failure, breaker tripped, main power switch is turned off)
1. Ensure that power is supplied through main
service panel.
2. Locate manual controls.
3. Toggle the main power switch, to the“=” position.
4. Press ON button located on the remote control
transmitter. This will synchronize the remote
control transmitter and receiver.
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KDS6401E
OPTIONAL EXTERNAL REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control has a range of approximately 50ft. (15.25m) it does not have to be
pointed at the stove and can pass through most obstacles (including walls). It is
supplied with one of 243 independent frequencies to prevent interference with other
units. The frequency designation is indicated on the back of the transmitter (FIGURE 3)
REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION
1. Plug stove cord set into the outlet located on the side of the receiver. (FIGURE 2)
2. Plug receiver into the wall outlet.
3. Install a 9 volt battery into the transmitter. (FIGURE 3)
4. Turn the stove main power switch to the on position prior to using the remote control.
5. The remote control works up to 50 feet away.
6. Push the ON button to turn stove on, push the OFF button to turn the stove off.
NOTE
To prevent the risk of fire, the stove plug must be inserted fully into the receiver.
NOTE
•Stove MAIN on/off switch must be in the
ON position prior to using the Remote Control.
•ON/OFF Remote Control may be used to
control most other electrical devices including
T.V.’s, stereos and lamps.
CAUTION
•For indoor use in dry areas only
•For use on electrical devices with 15 amp
resistive load or 1/3 HP inductive load
•120 volt AC only
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FIGURE 2
Receiver
Outlet
OPEN
Frequency
Code
Battery
Cover
FIGURE 3