Dimplex DFB8842 User manual

7207500200rev03
Valued Customer,
Thank you and congratulations for purchasing a Dimplex
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will occur around the warmth and comfort of your
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Owner’s Manual
Model Number:
DFB8842

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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following:
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unit uses on?
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(To check, follow the instructions for
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maintenance section of this manual)
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The information regarding the model of your
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page 6 for location
If you have any technical questions regarding
the operation or 
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and contact Dimplex North America Technical
Support at 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539)
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purchase

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CONTENTS
Important InstructionsPAGE 4
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Site Selection and PreparationPAGE 6
Fireplace InstallationPAGE 7
PAGE 9
MaintenancePAGE 14
Warranty PAGE 18
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frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
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  
  
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
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  
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interference and; (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Please Retain This User’s Guide For Future Reference


following:
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 
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

 
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



Figure 1

Site Selection and Preparation
This section provides instructions for selecting a location and preparing

 

 

 
!NOTE 1: 



appliances on the same circuit may exceed the current rating of the


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CAUTION: 
Do not install the replace
insert directly on carpet or similar surfaces which may restrict
air circulation.

all six of the insert’s feet rest securely on this surface
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

Construction and electrical outlet wiring must comply with local


 


Fireplace Installation


Figure 2



(648
mm)

(670
mm)

(267 mm)

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!NOTE 1: 



appliances on the same circuit may exceed the current rating of the


into the mantel (refer to

!IMPORTANT: If not using
a Dimplex mantel, the

in an enclosure with the
following MINIMUM
internal/opening

New Wall Construction
 

moisture and is away

 

 

 

Option #1

Option #2


you may use an extension cord rated for a minimum of 1875 Watts

(781 mm)
Figure 3

(273
mm)

(654
mm)

9
Operation
Electric Fireplace Manual
Controls

are located in the lower right hand

A. Main On/Off Switch
Supplies power to the 3 position

B. 3 Position Manual Control Switch
Remote (right position): The unit is operated with the remote

Flame (center position):
Flame & Heat (left position):

Flame & Heat position the heater does not run on the remote

C. Initialization Button
 
!NOTE: When the manual control switch is in the Flame and Flame
& Heat 

Resetting The Temperature Cutoff Switch

Should the heater overheat, an automatic cut out will turn the heater



CAUTION: If you need to continuously reset the heater, unplug


Figure 4
A
BC

10
Remote Control




Battery Installation
 


 

 

 
!NOTE: BAT



Remote Control Initialization
 
 


 
Remote 
 

  on the remote control

 
  
 to turn the

Figure 5
Batteries
Child Lock