Dimplex DWF5252B User manual

Owner’s Manual
Model
DWF5252B
7214480100R00
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
Quick Reference Guide .....................6
Fireplace Installation ......................7
Operation ...............................11
Maintenance ............................14
Warranty ...............................15
Technical Support ........................17

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Welcome & Congratulations
Thank you and congratulations for purchasing an electric replace from
Dimplex. Please use our convenient online registration page to record
your model and serial numbers for future reference at
www.dimplex.com/register
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
In order to better serve you, please have your model and serial number
ready or register your product online before calling (See above)
Rating Label with Model
Number and Serial Number
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.

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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 us-
ing the electric replace.
② This replace 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 opera-
tion.
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 fireplace
when not in use.
⑤ Young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
⑥ The appliance is not intended
for use by young children or
inrmed persons without supervi-
sion.
⑦ If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manu-
facturer, or its service agent, or a
qualied person in order to avoid
a hazard.
⑧ Do not operate any unit with
a damaged cord or plug, or if the
heater has malfunctioned, or if
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
the electric replace has been
dropped or damaged in any man-
ner, contact Dimplex Technical
Service at
1-888-346-7539.
⑨Do not use outdoors.
⑩ This fireplace is not intended
for use in bathrooms, laundry ar-
eas and similar indoor locations.
Never locate heater where it may
fall into a bathtub or other water
container.
⑪ High temperature, keep electri-
cal cords, drapery, and other
furnishings at least 3 feet (0.9m)
from the front of the heater and
away from the side and rear.
⑫ Do not run the 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.
⑬ Do not locate the unit directly
below a xed electrical conve-
nience outlet.
⑭ To disconnect the replace,
turn the controls off, then remove
the plug from the outlet.
⑮ 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 to the heater.
⑯ Do not block air intake or

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
exhaust in any manner. Do not
use on soft surfaces, like a bed,
where openings may become
blocked.
⑰ All electrical heaters have
hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use in areas where
gasoline, paint, or ammable liq-
uids are used or stored or where
the unit will be exposed to am-
mable vapors.
⑱ Do not modify the electric
replace. Use it only as described
in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufactur-
er may cause re, electric shock
or injury to persons.
⑲ Avoid the use of an extension
cord. Extension cords may over-
heat and cause a risk of re. This
heater is not intended for use with
an extension cord. Plug the cord
directly into an appropriate wall
receptacle.
⑳ Do not burn wood or other ma-
terials in the electric replace.
㉑ Do not strike the replace
glass.
㉒ Always use a certied electri-
cian should new circuits or outlets
be required.
㉓ Always use properly grounded,
fused and polarized outlets.
㉔ Disconnect all power supply
before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of the
unit.
㉕ When transporting or stor-
ing the unit and cord, keep in a
dry place, free from excessive
vibration and store so as to avoid
damage.
WARNING: Remote control
contains a small battery. Keep
away from children. If swallowed,
seek medical attention immedi-
ately.
WARNING: Do not install bat-
tery backwards, charge, put in re
or mix with used or other battery
types - may explode or leak caus-
ing injury.
!NOTE: Changes or modica-
tions not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compli-
ance could void user's authority to
operate the equipment.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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52.0”1320 mm
22.5”
572
mm
37.0”941
mm
6.1”
154
mm
5.8”
147
mm
18.2”464
mm
5.8”
148
mm
Quick Reference Guide
Figure 1
1. Before using the fireplace
verify the circuit breakers for
the unit on?
2. If you have any technical
questions or concerns
regarding the operation of
your electric fireplace, or
require service, contact
customer service.
3. The heater may emit a slight,
harmless odor when first
used. This odor is a normal
condition caused by the initial
heating of internal heater
parts.
4. For dimensions of your
replace, refer to Figure 1.

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!NOTE: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt cir-
cuit 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 the fuse
blows on a regular basis when the
heater is operating. Additional ap-
pliances 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 pow-
er 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 applicable 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 electri-
cian.
WARNING: The supplied
mounting bracket is designed
Fireplace Installation
for use with Dimplex wall
mounted replaces only. Im-
proper use, or use for purpos-
es other than intended, may
cause damage or injury.
Instructions
WARNING: Failure to install
the replace as instructed
below may result in damage
to the equipment and or may
expose the user to the risk of
re, serious injury, illness or
death.
WARNING: The replace
requires the wall mounting
bracket screws to be installed
into a minimum of two wall
studs (Figure 2).
Tools Required
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Pencil
• Slot screwdriver
• Bubble level (supplied)
• Drill, and drill bits as required
Approximate time: 30 minutes
for installation
1. Select an appropriate location
to mount the unit on a wall,
above an electrical outlet.
Access to the electrical outlet
must be maintained. Ensure

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Fireplace Installation
the installation meets the
national and state/provincial
electrical codes.
!NOTE: It is recommended
that the bottom of the unit not be
mounted higher than 1020mm
(40") from the Fireplace Installa-
tion ground to maintain an opti-
mized viewing angle of the ame.
CAUTION: Ensure that the top
of the unit is at least 610mm
(24") from the ceiling or any
object (i.e. Electrical recep-
tacles) that may obstruct or be
susceptible the ow or tem-
perature of air out of the unit.
CAUTION: High temperature,
keep electrical cords, drapery,
and other furnishings at least
3 feet (0.9m) from the front of
the heater and away from the
side and rear.
2. The wall-mounting bracket
must be mounted to at least
2 wall studs. Studs should be
accessed through 2 wall-
bracket holes in one of the
following combinations: A&F,
B&D, or C&E (Figure 2).
!NOTE: Wall anchors must
be installed in the appropriate
wall locations to fasten the wall
bracket through the remaining
holes (Figure 3). For example, if
you plan to secure the bracket to
studs through holes A&D, install
anchors centered on holes B & C.
3. Hold the wall-mounting
bracket on the wall and mark
the location of 1 of the mount-
ing holes.
4. Place the bubble level onto
the top of the wall-mounting
bracket.
5. Adjust the wall-mounting
bracket so the bubble on the
Figure 2
Figure 3
40"
(102 cm)
Recommended
24"
(61 cm)
MINIMUM
32"
(81.3 cm)
MINIMUM

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!NOTE: At least two of the
mounting screws must be in-
stalled into a wall stud.
11. Mount the unit on the wall,
so that the tabs on the wall
bracket have been inserted
into the slots on the back of
the rebox, as shown. (Figure
5)
12. Carefully pour and evenly
distribute the supplied acrylic
rock media in the Media tray
of the rebox (Figure 6).
13. Hang the front glass as-
sembly on the mounts of the
rebox and secure the glass
onto the unit by installing the
retaining screws (Figure 7).
14. Excess electrical cord can be
inserted back into the bottom
of the unit, into the cord stor-
age area.
level is centered between the
two black lines.
6. Mark 3 other mounting screw
locations, on the wall, ensur-
ing that the wall bracket stays
level.
7. Install the supplied wall an-
chors on the drywall marked
locations by placing a #2
Phillips screwdriver into the
recess of the anchor.
8. Press the anchor into the wall
in the desired marked posi-
tion while turning the anchor
clockwise until it is ush with
the wall.
9. Insert the wall anchor screws
through the wall bracket and
thread into the wall anchors.
Tighten the screw (Figure 4).
10. Install the remaining screws
through the bracket and into
the wall studs as required.
Fireplace Installation
Figure 5
Wall anchor
Screw
Wall
bracket
Figure 4

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Fireplace Installation
Media Tray
Front Glass
Assembly
Figure 7
Figure 6
Glass Retaining
Screw

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Operation
Figure 8 Figure 9
A
C
D
E
A
D
BC
E
G
F
Floating
DisplayTM
H
F
The unit can be controlled by
either the manual controls which
are located on the right side of the
replace or the remote (Figure 8
& 9).
The replace is supplied with an
IR multifunction remote control.
!NOTE: To operate correctly,
the remote control must be point-
ed towards the Floating DisplayTM.
!NOTE: Before attempting any
operation with the remote, pull
the plastic insulator strip out from
between the remote casing and
battery cover.
A. Standby
Turns the unit On and Off.
→ Activated by pressing the
Standby button on the remote
or the unit.
• The unit will turn on with the
same functions that it was set
to when it was turned Off and
the intake temperature will be
indicated on the On Screen
Display.
!NOTE: If the unit is turned off
when the ame effect is Off, when
the unit is turned back on the
ame will be restored.
!NOTE: When any button is
pressed the intake tempera-
ture will be displayed on the On
Screen Display for 5 seconds.
B. Flame Effects
Turns the ame effect On and Off.
→ Activated by pressing the
button on the remote.
C. Heat ON/OFF
Cycles the unit sequentially
through the 3 settings: Low Heat,

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Operation
High Heat and Off.
→ Activated by pressing the
button on the unit or the
remote.
• Indicated by the (low heat)
or the (high heat) icon and
the intake temperature being
displayed on the On Screen
Display, for 5 seconds before
turning off.
!NOTE: After the heater is
switched off, there is a 60 second
fan delay, where the fan will con-
tinue running before turning off.
!NOTE: The unit can be oper-
ated in Heat Only Mode. When
the unit is only running with the
heater, the (low heat) or the
(high heat) icon and the intake
temperature will continuously
be displayed on the On Screen
Display.
!NOTE: The heater may emit
a slight, harmless odor when rst
used. This odor is a normal con-
dition caused by initial heating of
internal heater parts and will not
occur again.
D & E. Thermostat Controls
Adjusts the temperature set point
to your individual requirements.
Once the desired set temperature
is reached the heater will turn off.
The heater will cycle on and off to
maintain the desired set tem-
perature. The default temperature
setting is 72°F (22°C).
→ Adjusted by pressing the
to decrease the setpoint
and the to increase the
setpoint on the remote.
• The On Screen Display will in-
dicate the temperature setpoint
as it is adjusted.
!NOTE: Holding the button
down, then press on the unit,
will change the temperature from
°C to °F, or vice versa.
Disable Heat
If desired, depending on the sea-
son, the heater on the unit can be
disabled. The unit will operate in
the same fashion, with remainder
of the controls.
Pressing the and buttons
on the unit at the same time and
holding for 2 seconds will disable
and enable the heater.
!NOTE: When the heater has
been disabled and either the

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• Indicated by the second
digit on the Floating Display™
changing to show: "H" (high),
and "L" (low).
H. Sleep Timer
The Sleep Timer can be set to
automatically shut off the replace
after a preset time (from 30 min-
utes to 8 hours).
→ To set the timer press the timer
button on the remote, repeat-
edly, until the desired time is
displayed.
• The On Screen Display will
display the different times as it
is adjusted. Once the timer has
begun, pressing the button
will display the time remaining
before the unit turns Off.
!NOTE: The Sleep Timer can
be cancelled at any time by
pressing the button repeat-
edly until the sleep timer displays
nothing.
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 unplugging the
Operation
or the is pressed the On
Screen Display will indicate "--".
F. Color Themes
Different presets of ambient light-
ing color combinations contained
in the unit.
→ Changed by repeatedly press-
ing the corresponding button
on the remote or the unit.
• Cycles through the different
preset ambient lighting settings
of the unit, this includes differ-
ent combinations of colours of
the top lighting, ame base and
media lighting (if applicable).
!NOTE: The last theme of the
cycle is a prism where the unit cy-
cles through a variety of colours.
Pressing the button stops the
cycling and holds the unit on the
preferred color, indicated by a
solid circle. When the unit is on
prism, and is cycling through the
colours, a rotating circle will be
displayed.
G. Brightness
Changes the brightness of the
lights in the unit.
→ Adjusted by repeatedly press-
ing the corresponding button
on the remote.

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Maintenance
 WARNING: Disconnect
power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to
reduce the risk of re, electric
shock or damage to persons.
Partially Reective Glass
Cleaning
The Partially Reective Glass
is cleaned in the factory during
the assembly operation. During
shipment, installation, handling,
etc., the Partially Reective Glass
may collect dust particles; these
can be removed by dusting lightly
with a clean dry cloth.
To remove ngerprints or other
marks, the Partially Reective
Glass can be cleaned with
a damp cloth. The Partially
Reective Glass should be
completely dried with a lint free
cloth to prevent water spots.
To prevent scratching, do not use
abrasive cleaners.
Fireplace Surface Cleaning
Use only a damp cloth to clean
painted surfaces of the replace.
Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Servicing
Except for installation and
cleaning described in this
manual, an authorized service
representative should perform
any other servicing.
Operation
unit and waiting 5 minutes before
plugging the unit back in.
CAUTION: If you need to con-
tinuously reset the heater, unplug
the unit and call technical support
at 1-888-346-7539.
Remote Control Battery Re-
placement
To replace the battery:
1. Slide battery cover open on
the remote control. Correctly
install one 3 Volt (CR2032
[longer life] or CR2025) battery
in the battery holder.
2. Close the battery cover.
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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Products to which this limited warranty
applies
This limited warranty applies to the
following models of your newly purchased
Dimplex electric replace DWF5252B.
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
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, other than replace surrounds
(mantels) and trims, 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 1 year from the date of the rst
purchase of such products.
The limited 1 year 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-DIMPLEX (1-888-
346-7539), or 1367 Industrial Road,
Cambridge Ontario, Canada N3H 4W3.
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 1 year limited warranty period
you have the following rights:
• Dimplex will in its sole discretion
either repair or replace such defective
product or part without charge. If
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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.
• 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.
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© 2016 Dimplex North America Limited
Dimplex North America Limited
1367 Industrial Road
Cambridge ON
Canada N3H 4W3
Technical Support
Technical and troubleshooting support, as well as a list of re-
placement parts can be found on
www.dimplex.com/customer_support.

Manuel du propriétaire
Modèle
DWF5252B
7214480100R00
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES: Toujours lire le présent manuel avant
d’essayer d’installer ou d’utiliser ce foyer. Pour votre sécurité, toujours respecter tous les
avertissements et suivre les consignes de sécurité compris dans le présent manuel an de
prévenir les blessures ou les dommages matériels.
Pour découvrir la gamme complète de produits Dimplex,
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Table des matières
Toujours recourir aux services d’un
technicien qualié ou d’une entreprise
de services d’entretien pour faire
réparer ce foyer.
!NOTE: Marches à suivre
et techniques considérées
sufsamment importantes pour
qu’on les souligne.
MISE EN GARDE: Marches
à suivre et techniques dont le
non-respect pourrait causer des
dommages matériels.
AVERTISSEMENT: Marches à
suivre et techniques qui, si elles
ne sont pas bien respectées,
exposeront l’utilisateur à des
risques d’incendie, de blessure
grave ou de décès.
Bienvenue et félicitations....................3
INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES .............4
Guide de référence rapide...................6
Installation du foyer .......................7
Utilisation ...............................10
Entretien ...............................13
Garantie ...............................14
Service d’assistance technique .............16

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Bienvenue et félicitations
Merci et félicitations d’avoir acheté un foyer électrique fabriqué par Dimplex.
Veuillez utiliser notre page d'inscription en ligne pour inscrire votre modèle et
vos numéros de série à des ns de référence ultérieure à l'adresse
www.dimplex.com/enregister
IL N'EST PAS NÉCESSAIRE D'ALLER AU MAGASIN
Des questions à propos de l'utilisation ou du montage? Besoin d'information sur les pièces?
Besoin d'information à propos d'un produit sous une garantie du fabricant?
Communiquer avec nous à : www.dimplex.com/customer_support
Pour le dépannage et le Service d'assistance technique
OU Sans frais au 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539)
Du lundi au vendredi, de 8 h à 16 h 30 HE
An que nous puissions mieux vous servir, veuillez avoir votre modèle et votre
numéro de série à portée de main ou veuillez inscrire votre produit en ligne avant de
téléphoner (voir ci-dessus).
Plaque signalétique avec numéro
du modèle et numéro de série
Lire ces consignes attentivement et les conserver.
MISE EN GARDE: Lire attentivement toutes les consignes et tous les
avertissements avant de procéder à l'installation. Le non-respect de ces
consignes pourrait entraîner un risque de choc électrique ou d'incendie et
annulera la garantie.
ARRÊT