Dimplex DF2500L User manual

7212620100R02
Owner’s Manual
Model
DF2500L
6908920359
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual rst
before attempting to install or use this replace. 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 stove.
!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
Fireplace Installation ........................7
Front Glass Installation .......................7
Mantel Installation ...........................7
Operation ..................................9
Maintenance ...............................11
Warranty .................................12
Replacement Parts ..........................14

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Welcome & Congratulations
Thank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase an electric
replace from Dimplex, the world leader in electric replaces.
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.
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 1-888-346-7539
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)
S E R IAL No.
MODE L
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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 heater.
② This 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.
WARNING: High tempera-
tures may be generated under
certain abnormal conditions.
Do not partially or fully cover
or obstruct the front of this
heater.
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 heater
with a damaged cord or plug, or if
the heater has malfunctioned, or if
it has been dropped or damaged
in any manner. Return heater
to authorized service facility
for examination, electrical or
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
mechanical adjustment, or repair.
⑥ Do not use outdoors.
⑦ This heater is not intended for
use in bathrooms, laundry areas
and similar indoor locations.
Never locate this 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 the like.
Arrange cord away from trafc
area and where it will not be
tripped over.
⑨ To disconnect heater, turn
controls to off, then remove plug
from outlet.
⑩Do not insert or allow foreign
objects to enter any ventilation
or exhaust opening as this may
cause an electric shock or re, or
damage the heater.
⑪ To prevent a possible re, do
not block air intakes or exhaust
in any manner. Do not use on
soft surfaces, like a bed, where
openings may become blocked.
⑫ All electrical heaters have
hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use in areas where
gasoline, paint, or ammable

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
liquids are used or stored or
where it will be exposed to
ammable vapors.
⑬ Do 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.
⑭ To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this heater 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. Always plug
heaters directly into a wall outlet/
receptacle. Never use with an
extension cord or relocatable
power tap (outlet/power strip).
⑮ Do not burn wood or other
materials in the Compact
Fireplace.
⑯ Do not strike the front glass.
⑰Always use a certied
electrician should new circuits or
outlets be required.
⑱ Always use properly
grounded, fused and polarized
outlets.
⑲ Disconnect all power supply
before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of the
heater.
⑳ When transporting or storing
the heater and cord, keep in a
dry place, free from excessive
vibration and store so as to avoid
damage.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Remote control
contains small batteries. Keep away
from children. If swallowed, seek
medical attention immediately.
WARNING: Do not install battery
backwards, charge, put in re or mix
with used or other battery types - may
explode or leak causing injury.
!NOTE: Changes or modications
not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void user's authority to operate the
equipment.
!NOTE: This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with
the limits for Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between
the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference and; (2) this
device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

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Fireplace Installation
!NOTE: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt
alternating current (VAC) circuit
is required. A dedicated circuit
is preferred but not essential in
all cases. A dedicated circuit will
be required if, after installation,
the circuit breaker trips or fuse
blows on a regular basis when the
heater is operating. Additional
appliances on the same circuit
may exceed the current rating of
the circuit breaker.
WARNING: Ensure the power
cord is not installed so that it is
pinched or against a sharp edge
and ensure that the power cord is
stored or secured to avoid tripping
or snagging to reduce the risk
of re, electric shock or injury to
persons.
Construction and electrical outlet
wiring must comply with local
building codes and other applica-
ble regulations to reduce the risk
of re, electric shock and injury to
persons. Do not attempt to wire
your own new outlets or circuits.
To reduce the risk of re, electric
shock or injury to persons, always
use a licensed electrician.
1. Make sure the units 3-Posi-
tion switch is switched OFF
(refer to operating instruction
section).
2. Plug the unit into a 15
Amp/120 VAC outlet.
Front Glass Installation
1. Unpack the glass assembly.
2. Hang bottom bracket on
screw at the bottom of the
rebox. (Figure 1)
3. Secure the top bracket to re-
box using screws provided in
the hardware bag. (Figure 1)
Mantel Installation
For use with a new or existing
mantel. Depending on the avail-
able space within the mantel cav-
ity, the unit can be secured to the
mantel at the bottom side or back.
Remove the screw on the bottom
Figure 1

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ange in the most appropriate
place for securing and using the
provided L-bracket and the screw
that was removed attach the re-
box to the mantel. (Figure 2)
!NOTE: There are no guide
holes provided for the L-Brackets
in the mantel.
If not installing the unit into a
Dimplex mantel the required
opening dimensions for the
replace are: 24.0 in. (610 mm)
wide x 18 ⅜ in. (467 mm) high x
7 ½ in. (191 mm) deep (Figure 3).
The rebox is to be installed
from the front of the mantel and
inserted so that the anges are
ush against the front surface of
the mantel.
Fireplace Installation
Figure 2
Figure 3
24.0 in.
(610 mm)
18 ⅜ in.
(467 mm)
7 ½ in.
(191 mm)

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Figure 4
Operation
The controls are located on
the upper right of the replace.
(Figure 4)
A. 3-Position Switch
The switch has two ON positions
marked with " I" and " II " .
The " I" position is for manual
operation. In this position the
built-in remote control is by-
passed.
The " II " position is for operating
the unit with the provided remote
control.
When in the " II " 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.
B. Heater ON/OFF Switch
The Heater ON/OFF Switch
supplies power to the heater
fan and the heater element.
When the switch is in the ON
position the heater operates if the
thermostat calls for heat.
!NOTE: The fan will continue
running even when the heater is
not, when the Heater Switch is in
the ON position.
C. Heater Thermostat Control
To adjust the temperature to
your individual requirements,
turn the thermostat control
clockwise all the way to turn
on the heater. When the room
reaches 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.
Resetting The
Temperature Cutoff
Switch
Should the heater overheat, an
automatic cut out will turn the
heater off and it will not come
back on without being reset.
It can be reset by switching
the 3-Position Switch to OFF
and waiting 5 minutes before
switching the unit back on.
CAUTION: If you need to
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B
C

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ON
Button
Battery Cover
OFF
Button
Plastic Strip
Figure 5
Operation
continuously reset the heater,
unplug the unit and call technical
support at 1-888-346-7539.
!NOTE: The heater may emit
a slight, harmless odor when
rst used. This odor is a normal
condition caused by initial heating
of internal heater parts and will
not occur again.
Remote Operation
The replace is supplied with an
integrated On/Off remote control.
!NOTE: Ensure that the
replace 3 position switch is set
to the remote control setting, "II".
To operate, push the ON button
to turn replace on, push the OFF
button to turn the replace off.
!NOTE: Before attempting any
operation with the remote control,
pull the plastic insulator strip out
from between the remote casing
and battery cover (Figure 5).
Remote Control Initialization/
Reprogram
In the event that your remote
control ceases to operate your
replace, follow these steps to
reinitialize the remote control and
the remote control receiver in the
replace:
1. Place the 3-Position Switch
(Figure 4A) in the OFF (“O”)
position.
2. Wait a minimum of 5 seconds
and then place the 3-Position
Switch in the Remote Control
position.
3. Within 10 seconds of
changing the switch position,
press the ON button located
on the remote control (Figure
5). This will synchronize
the remote control and the
replace receiver.
!NOTE: You will have only 10
seconds to perform this last step.
Failure to do so will result in these
steps needing to be followed
again.

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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.
Glass Cleaning
The glass is cleaned in the factory
during the assembly operation.
During shipment, installation,
handling, etc., the front glass
panel may collect dust particles;
these can be removed by dusting
lightly with a clean dry cloth.
To remove ngerprints or other
marks, the front glass panel can
be cleaned with a damp cloth.
The front glass panel should be
completely dried with a lint free
Operation
Battery Replacement
To replace the battery:
1. Slide battery cover open on
the remote control (Figure 5).
2. Correctly install one 12 Volt
(A23) battery in the battery
holder.
3. Close the battery cover.
cloth to prevent water spots. To
prevent scratching, do not use
abrasive cleaners or spray liquids
on the clear door surface.
Compact Fireplace
Surface Cleaning
Use warm water only to clean
painted surfaces of the Compact
Fireplace. Do not use abrasive
cleaners.
Servicing
Except for light bulb replacement
and cleaning described above, an
authorized service representative
should perform any other
servicing.
Maintenance
Battery must be recycled
or disposed of properly.
Check with your Local
Authority or Retailer for recycling
advice in your area

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One Year Limited Warranty
Products to which this limited warranty
applies
This limited warranty applies to your newly
purchased Dimplex electric compact
replace. This limited warranty applies
only to purchases made in any province
of Canada except for Yukon Territory,
Nunavut, or Northwest Territories or in
any of the 50 States of the USA (and the
District of Columbia) except for Hawaii
and Alaska. This limited warranty applies
to the original purchaser of the product
only and is not transferable.
Products excluded from this limited
warranty
Light bulbs are not covered by this
limited warranty and are the sole
responsibility of the owner/purchaser.
Products purchased in Yukon Territory,
Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Hawaii,
or Alaska are not covered by this limited
warranty. Products purchased in these
States, provinces, or territories are sold
AS IS without warranty or condition of
any kind (including, without limitation,
any implied warranties or conditions of
merchantability or tness for a particular
purpose) and the entire risk of as to the
quality and performance of the products
is with the purchaser, and in the event
of a defect the purchaser assumes the
entire cost of all necessary servicing or
repair.
What this limited warranty covers and for
how long
Products covered by this limited warranty
have been tested and inspected prior to
shipment and, subject to the provisions
of this warranty, Dimplex warrants such
products to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period
of 12 months from the date of the rst
purchase of such product.
The limited 12 month warranty period
also applies to any implied warranties that
may exist under applicable law. Some
jurisdictions do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitation may not apply to the
purchaser.
What this limited warranty does not cover
This limited warranty does not apply to
products that have been repaired (except
by Dimplex or its authorized service
representatives) or otherwise altered. This
limited warranty does further not apply
to defects resulting from misuse, abuse,
accident, neglect, incorrect installation,
improper maintenance or handling, or
operation with an incorrect power source.
What you must do to get service under
this limited warranty
Defects must be brought to the attention of
Dimplex Technical Service by contacting
Dimplex at 1-888-346-7539, or 1367
Industrial Road, Cambridge Ontario,
Canada N1R 7G8. Please have proof
of purchase, catalogue/model and serial
numbers available when calling. Limited
warranty service requires a proof of
purchase of the product.
What Dimplex will do in the event of a
defect
In the event a product or part covered
by this limited warranty is proven to be
defective in material or workmanship
during the 12 month limited warranty
period you have the following rights:
Warranty

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• Dimplex will in its sole discretion
either repair or replace such
defective product or part without
charge. If Dimplex is unable to
repair or replace such product or
part, or if repair or replacement is
not commercially practicable or
cannot be timely made, Dimplex
may, in lieu of repair or replacement,
choose to refund the purchase price
for such product or part.
• Limited warranty service will be
performed solely by dealers or
service agents of Dimplex authorized
to provide limited warranty services.
• The purchaser is responsible for
removal and transportation of such
product or part (and any repaired
or replacement product or part) to
and from the authorized dealer’s or
service agent’s place of business.
• This limited warranty does not entitle
the purchaser to on-site or in-
home services. On-site or in-home
services may be performed at the
purchaser’s specic request and
expense at Dimplex’s then-current
rates for such services.
• Dimplex will not be responsible for,
and the limited warranty services
shall not include, any expense
incurred for installation or removal
of the product or part (or any
replacement product or part) or
any labour or transportation costs.
Such costs shall be the purchaser’s
responsibility.
What Dimplex and its dealers and service
agents are also not responsible for:
IN NO EVENT WILL DIMPLEX, OR ITS
DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, OR AGENTS,
BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR
ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER IN
CONTRACT, IN TORT, OR ON ANY
OTHER BASIS, FOR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL
LOSS, COST, OR DAMAGE ARISING
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THE SALE, MAINTENANCE, USE, OR
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT,
EVEN IF DIMPLEX OR ITS DIRECTORS,
OFFICERS, OR AGENTS HAVE BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH LOSSES, COSTS OR DAMAGES,
OR IF SUCH LOSSES, COSTS, OR
DAMAGES ARE FORESEEABLE. IN
NO EVENT WILL DIMPLEX, OR ITS
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR AGENTS
BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT LOSSES,
COSTS, OR DAMAGES THAT EXCEED
THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
PRODUCT.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO THE PURCHASER.
How State and Provincial law apply
This limited warranty gives you specic
legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from jurisdiction to
jurisdiction. The provisions of the United
Nations Convention on Contracts for
the Sale of Goods shall not apply to this
limited warranty or the sale of products
covered by this limited warranty.
Warranty

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Replacement Parts
© 2013 Dimplex North America Limited
Dimplex North America Limited
1367 Industrial Road
Cambridge ON
Canada N1R 7G8
Log Set Assembly ............................ 0440590200RP
Flicker Motor ................................ 2000220100RP
Heater Assembly (with Cutout) .................. 2203610100RP
Thermostat with Knob ......................... 2600090100RP
3 Position Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2800071100RP
Heater On/Off Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2800070700RP
Cord Set ................................... 4100090203RP
Flicker Rod ................................. 5902620200RP
Partially Reective Panel ....................... 5902580200RP
Front Glass ................................. 5902640100RP
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000370500RP
Remote Control Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000380200RP
LED Driver Board ............................ 3001170100RP
LED Light Assembly (2 LED's) .................. 3001180100RP
Felt Feet Pads (set of 4) ....................... 8600140101RP