Dimplex DF3003 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Model
DF3003
DFB6016
7205450200R14
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 replace.
!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
Operation................................10
Maintenance.............................13
Warranty ................................16
Replacement Parts ........................19

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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 of your replace.
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)
Model Number
Serial Number

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IMPORTANT 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:
①Read all instructions before
using the electric replace.
②This 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 ft (0.9 m) from the front of
the heater and keep them away
from the sides and rear.
③ Extreme caution is neces-
sary 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.
⑤Do not operate any heater
after it malfunctions. Disconnect
power at the service panel and
have the heater inspected by a
reputable electrician before reus-
ing.
⑥ Do not operate any unit with
a damaged cord or plug, or if the
heater has malfunctioned, or if
the electric replace has been
dropped or damaged in any man-
ner, contact Dimplex Technical
Service at 1-888-346-7539.
⑦ Do not use outdoors.
⑧ This heater is not intended for
use in bathrooms, laundry ar-
eas and similar indoor locations.
Never locate this heater where
it may fall into a bathtub or other
water container.
⑨ Do not run cord under carpet-
ing. 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.
⑩ To disconnect heater, turn
controls to off, then remove plug
from outlet.
⑪ Do 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.
⑫ To prevent a possible re, do
not block air intakes or exhaust in
any manner.
⑬ All electrical heaters have

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use in areas where
gasoline, paint, or ammable
liquids are used or stored.
⑭ Do not modify the heater.
Use it only as described in this
manual. Any other use not recom-
mended by the manufacturer may
cause re, electric shock, or injury
to persons.
⑮ Always plug heaters directly
into a wall outlet/receptacle.
Never use with an extension cord
or relocatable power tap (outlet/
power strip).
⑯ Do not burn wood or other
materials in the Fireplace.
⑰ Do not strike the front glass.
⑱ Always use a certied electri-
cian should new circuits or outlets
be required.
⑲ Always use properly grounded,
fused and polarized outlets.
⑳ Disconnect all power supply
before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of the
heater.
㉑ When transporting or storing
the heater and cord, keep in a
dry place, free from excessive
vibration and store so as to avoid
damage.
WARNING: To prevent
overheating, do not cover
heater.

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CAUTION: 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.
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.

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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.
WARNING: Construction
and electrical outlet wiring must
comply with local building codes
and other applicable regulations
to reduce the risk of re, electric
shock and injury to persons.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of re, do not store or use gaso-
line or other ammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of the heater.
CAUTION: Clearance for air
circulation beneath the re-
place insert is provided by two
rubber feet.
Do not install the replace
insert directly on carpet or
similar surfaces which may
restrict air circulation.
CAUTION: If installing the
Fireplace Installation
replace in a carpeted area, place
a one-piece, solid, at surface
under the replace. Ensure that
both of the feet rest securely on
this surface.
!NOTE: The dimensions of the
replace insert are 30 ¼ in
(76.8 cm) wide X 25 ½ in (64.8
cm) high X 11 ½ in (29.2 cm)
deep (Figure 1). The replace
does not require any additional
venting (Figure 1).
Mantel Installation
Install the replace into the
mantel (refer to mantel assembly
instructions).
!IMPORTANT: If not using a
Dimplex mantel, construct the
custom surround with an opening
of 30 ¾ in (78.1 cm) wide X 25 ¾
Figure 1
Air Circulation Areas
Rubber
Feet
25 ½”
(64.8 cm)
30 ¼”
(76.8 cm)
11 ½”
(29.2 cm)

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11 ¾”
(29.8 cm)
Figure 2
30 ¾”
(78.1 cm)
25 ¾”
(65.4 cm)
Fireplace Installation
in (65.4 cm) high X 11 ¾ in (29.8
cm) deep (Figure 2).
New Wall Construction
1. Mark the desired location on
the oor.
2. Use studs to frame an open-
ing of 30 ¾ in (78.1 cm) wide
X 25 ¾ in (65.4 cm) high X 11
¾ in (29.8 cm) deep (Figure
2).
Option #1: The power cord can
be run from behind the Trim and
along the wall to an outlet near
the replace.
Option #2: A new outlet can be
installed inside the framing con-
struction.
3. Plug the unit directly into a 15
A, 120 V outlet.
!NOTE: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt
circuit is required. A dedicated
circuit is preferred but not
essential in all cases. A dedi-
cated 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.
Existing Fireplace
WARNING: To prevent
personal injury you should
hire a professional to cap the
chimney ue or cut a hole in
the existing replace for wir-
ing. If you return your existing
replace to its original use
(example: wood burning), it
should be inspected by the
local building department prior
to use to reduce the risk of re
and personal injury.
1. Seal all drafts and vents with
a non-brous insulation mate-
rial to prevent any chimney
debris from falling onto the
replace. Do not install into
an existing replace that is
prone to dampness.
2. Cap the top of the chimney

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Fireplace Installation
ue to prevent rain from
entering.
3. Plan your electric power sup-
ply.
4. The power cord can run along
the front of the hearth to an
outlet near the replace.
MM
SPEED
CONTROL
3 STAGE RECEIVER
ELEMENTS
BLOWER
MOTOR
LOWER
LIGHTS
UPPER
LIGHTS
DIMMER
FLICKER
MOTOR
CUT-OUT
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
L
N
On/Off Switch
Wiring

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Figure 3
ACBD
Operation
WARNING: This electric
rebox must be properly installed
before it is used.
Manual Controls
The manual controls for the
replace are behind the access
panel located at the top of the
replace. (Figure 3)
A. On/Off Switch
The replace has a manual power
On/Off switch located on the con-
trol panel of the replace. Toggle
the switch to turn the replace on
and off.
B. Light Dimmer
Turn the ame brightness control
knob to increase or decrease
the brightness of the ame and
embers.
C. Flame Action Control
Turn the ame action control knob
to adjust the ame speed control
to the desired level.
D. Manual Selection Switch
Operates the electric replace
manually. Pressing the switch up
(“
“ position) once turns on the
electric replace and activates
Level 1, twice activates Level 2,
three times activates Level 3.
Pressing the switch down (“
“
position) turns the electric re-
place OFF.
Level 1 : The ame effect
is turned on and the rst red
indicator light illuminates.
Level 2 : The ame effect
remains on, the heater is acti-
vated to the low heat setting,
and the rst and second red
indicator lights illuminate.
Level 3 : The ame effect
remains on, the heater is set
to the high heat setting, and all