Dimplex EF3003 User manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
FOR THE 30” FIREPLACE
MODEL NUMBER:
EF3003
SF3003
DF3003

EF3003, SF3003, DF3003
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
GENERAL
Problem Cause Solution Service Manual
Reference
Circuit breaker trips
or fuse blows when
unit is turned on Improper circuit current rating
Additional appliances may
exceed the current rating of
the circuit breaker or fuse.
Plug unit into another outlet
or install unit on a dedicated
15 amp circuit
Remote control has a similar
frequency to other remotes in
the area
Unit turns on or off
by itself
Radio frequency disturbance
from outside sources
Select alternative frequency
code
Page 2
Lights dim in room
while the unit is on
Unit is drawing close to circuit
current rating
Move the unit to another
outlet or install unit on a
dedicated 15 amp circuit
Normal operation
The power cord may get
slightly warm to the touch
when the heater is on
Power cord gets
warm
Defective power cord Replace power cord Page 20
APPEARANCE
Problem Cause Solution Service Manual
Reference
Improper operation Refer to User’s Guide
Defective main on/off switch Replace main on/off switch Page 12
Defective remote control
Install new batteries into the
handheld transmitter /
reinitialize
Page 1
Fireplace does not
turn on
Loose wiring Check wiring connections Page 9
Defective flame motor Replace flame motor Page 15
Flame frozen
Loose wiring Check wiring connections Page 9
Burnt light bulbs Replace light bulbs Page 10
Loose wiring Check wiring connections Page 9
Flame not bright or
flame not visible
Defective light harness Replace light harness
Log set dim, ember
bed not glowing Burnt light bulbs Replace light bulbs Page 10
Flame Shutter Defective flame motor Replace flame motor Page 15

EF3003, SF3003, DF3003
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
HEATER
Problem Cause Solution Service Manual
Reference
Defective heater on/off switch Replace heater on/off switch Page 17
Improper operation See User’s Guide
Heater is not
turning off
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 9
Defective heater on/off switch Replace heater on/off switch Page 17
Defective heater assembly Replace heater assembly Page 18
Improper operation See User’s Guide
Heater is not
turning on
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 9
Normal operation
Normal operation is when
the heater emits an odour for
a brief period after the
heater is initially turned on.
The heater is burning off any
dust accumulated during
manufacturing or operation.
Defective heater assembly Replace heater assembly Page 18
Heater emits an
odour
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 9
Improper operation See User’s Guide
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 5
Heater fan turns on
but heater lacks
heat
Defective heater assembly Replace heater assembly Page 18
Normal operation
Small glowing sections of
the element are considered
normal.
Heating element is
glowing red
Defective heater assembly
If larger glowing sections are
causing the heater to trip the
thermal cut out, unplug unit,
discontinue use and replace
heater assembly
Page 18

EF3003, SF3003, DF3003
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
HEATER (CONTINUED)
Problem Cause Solution Service Manual
Reference
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 9
Defective heater on/off switch Replace heater on/off switch Page 17
Heater fan runs
continuously
Defective heater assembly Replace heater assembly Page 18
NOISE
Problem Cause Solution Service Manual
Reference
Dirty blower assembly Clean blower assembly
Excessive noise
with the heater on
Defective blower assembly Replace heater assembly Page 18
Moving flame rod hitting or
rubbing against internal
components
Flame rod replacement Page 15
Grinding or
excessive noise
with the heater off
Defective flame motor Replace flame motor Page 15