Dimplex Indoor Electric Fireplace User manual

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
FOR THE OPTIFLAME ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
1. Prior to the first use of the fireplace verify the
following:
· Are the circuit breakers for the fireplace
on?
· Are the light bulbs in your fireplace
loose? (to check, follow the instructions
for replacing the light bulbs under the
maintenance section of this manual)
2. The heater on your fireplace may emit a slight,
harmless odor when first used. This odor is a
normal condition caused by the initial heating
of internal heater parts and will not occur
again.
3. If your heater does not emit heat, ensure the
large switch is on, that the first two red
indicator lights are on (for BF30E both
switches on the unit should be on and there
are no red indicator lights), the wall thermostat
is set above the current room temperature and
any wall switches for the unit are on. If this
does not work, switch the unit off for 5 minutes
and try again. Consult operation section of
your practical users guide for further
information.
4. The information regarding the model of your
fireplace can be found on the rating plate
located under the logs.
5. If you have any technical questions, questions
regarding the operation of your fireplace , or
require service for your fireplace contact
Dimplex North America customer service at 1-
888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539).
WARRANTY
Dimplex Built-in Electric Fireplaces are tested and inspected prior
to shipment and are guaranteed from defect to the purchaser of
each new product. Any part which proves to be defective in
material or workmanship under normal use within on year will be
repaired or replaced without charge.* The Company will not be
responsible for any expense incurred for installation, removal from
service, or transportation costs. Any such defect should be
brought to the attention of the Dealer where the product was
purchased and is authorized to repair or replace within the terms of
this warranty.
The Company’s only obligation under this warranty will be at its
sole option to repair or replace any part proving defective or to
refund the purchase price thereof.
The owner/user assumes all other risks, if any, including the risk of
any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage arising out of
the use of or inability to use the product.
The warranty will not apply if, in the sole judgment of the Company,
damage or failure has resulted from accident, alteration, misuse,
abuse, incorrect installation, or operation on an incorrect power
source.
Dimplex requires that all electric fireplace products are to be field
serviced when ever possible.
Dimplex electric fireplaces are covered by a free in home service
for the period that the fireplace is under warranty. For service call
1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539)
The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties expressed, implied,
or statutory, and the Company neither assumes, nor authorizes
any person to assume for it any other obligation, or liability in
connection with said product.
*Light bulbs are not covered in the warranty.
ACCESSORIES
Please contact your local dealer for genuine Dimplex accessories.
Example: Glass door kits, brass trim, cabinets designed to fit your
Optiflame fireplace.
1367 Industrial Road
Cambridge, Ontario
Canada, N1R 7G8
Approved for use in the United States and Canada
1-888-DIMPLEX
1-888-346-7539
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CONTENTS
PAGE
1 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
2 OPERATION
5 MAINTENANCE
8 WARRANTY & ACCESSORIES
Mirror Cleaning:
The mirror is cleaned in the factory during the assembly operation.
During shipment, installation, handling, etc., the mirror surface may
collect dust particles; these can be removed by buffing lightly with a
clean dry cloth.
To remove fingerprints or other marks, the mirror can be cleaned
with a damp cloth using good quality household glass cleaner. The
mirror should be completely dried with a lint free cloth or paper towel.
CAUTION
• Do not use abrasive cleaners on mirror
surface or spray liquids directly onto any
surface.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE RETAIN THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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 fireplace.
2. This fireplace 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 feet (0.9m) from the front of the unit.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or
near children or invalids and whenever the fireplace is left
operating and unattended.
4. Do not operate any fireplace if the heater has malfunctioned, or
if the fireplace has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
5. Do not use outdoors
6. This fireplace is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry
areas and similar indoor locations.
7. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or
exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or
damage to the heater.
8. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or exhaust in
any manner.
9. All electrical heaters have hot and arching or sparking parts
inside. Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable
liquids are used or stored or where the unit will be exposed to
flammable vapors.
10. Do not modify this fireplace. Use it only as described in this
manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
11. Do not burn wood or other materials in this fireplace.
12. Do not strike fireplace glass.
13. Always use a certified electrician for installation.
14. Disconnect all power coming to fireplace at main service panel
before performing any cleaning, or maintenance.
15. When transporting or storing the fireplace, keep in a dry place,
free from excessive vibration and store as to avoid damage.
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 fire, serious injury, illness or death.
To access the light bulb area:
1. Open steel curtain (remove glass doors if applicable).
2. Remove two screws on log grate and remove.
3. Pull rear edge of ember bed up and forward by grasping ember
bed by the sides (handle the logset only by the emberbed and
not the logs) and pulling solidly until the rear tab pops out from
under the back ledge, then lift out.
4. Pull the left side of the rotating element up and out of the
bracket. Swing the rotating element out of the way just enough to
access the light bulbs being carefull not to damage the mounting
spring.
5. Examine the bulbs to determine which bulbs require replacement.
6. Unscrew bulbs counter clockwise.
7. Insert new bulbs.
8. Install the rotating element back into the mounting bracket
ensuring that the rubber grommet is fully seated.
9. Replace the log by inserting front edge and pushing the back down
until rear tab snaps under back ledge and the logs are
resting against mirror.
10.Replace log grate using two screws previously removed.
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Pull up on
Rotating element
Log grate
Light bulbs
Remove screws
Logset

MAINTENANCE
WARNING
• Disconnect all power coming to fireplace
at main service panel before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning to reduce risk
of fire, electric shock or damage to
persons
Light Bulb Replacement:
Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the
flame. There are two bulbs which generate the flames and embers.
Tool Requirements: Slot Screw Driver
Bulb Requirements: Quantity of 2 clear chandelier or candelabra
bulbs with an E-12 (small) socket base, 60 watt rating. Example: GE
60BC or Philips 60CTC.
Helpful Hints
It is a good idea to replace all light bulbs at one time if they are close to
the end of their rated life. Group replacement will reduce the number
of times you need to open the unit to replace light bulbs. Long life
bulbs are recommended to reduce the frequency of bulb changes.
NOTE
• Allow at least 5 minutes for light bulbs to
cool off before touching bulbs to avoid
accidental burning of skin.
CAUTION
• Do not exceed 60 watts per bulb.
• When handling log only apply force to the
ember bed section not directly to the logs.
OPERATION
REMOTE CONTROL
The Optiflame fireplace is
supplied with a radio
frequency remote control (all
models except BF30E). This
remote control has a range of
approximately 50ft. (15.25m),
it does not have to be pointed
at the fireplace and can pass
through most obstacles
(including walls). It is
supplied with one of 243
independent frequencies to
prevent interference with
other units. The frequency
designation is indicated on
the back of the transmitter
(FIGURE 1).
A. Remote Control
Initialization
This procedure is required
every time there is a loss of
power to the remote control in
the fireplace (i.e. power
failure, breaker tripped, main
power switch is turned off)
1. Ensure that power is supplied through main service panel.
2. Access the manual controls, (remove glass doors if applicable)
pull right hand edge of right hand steel curtain towards the
center of unit. (FIGURE 2)
3. Locate manual controls refer to FIGURE 3.
4. Activate main power switch, red indicator light 1 will flash.
5. Press ON button located on the remote control transmitter
(FIGURE 1). This will synchronize the remote control
transmitter and receiver.
FIGURE 1
2
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B. REMOTE CONTROL USAGE
The remote control operates the fireplace levels sequentially. The level
is increased every time the ON button on the transmitter is pressed.
The fireplace can be turned off at any point by pressing the OFF button
on the remote control transmitter.
Level 1: The flame effect is turned on and the first red indicator light is
activated.
Level 2: The flame effect remains on, the heater is activated to the low
heat setting, and the first and second red indicator lights are activated.
Level 3: The flame effect remains on, the heater is set to the high heat
setting, and all three red indicator lights are activated.
MANUAL CONTROLS
The fireplace can also be controlled in a similar manner to the remote
control with switches located on the fireplace (FIGURE3).
A. Main Power Switch models with remote control:
Main on/off switch, supplies power to the remote control receiving unit.
When placed in the on position level 1 indicator will flash.
Main Power Switch models without remote control:
Main on/off switch, activates the flame effect.
B. Heater Control Switch models with remote control:
Operates fireplace in the same manner as the remote control
transmitter. Pressing the left side of this switch has the same effect as
the ON button on the remote control and the right side has the same
effect as the OFF button of the remote control. Pressing once to the
left activates Level 1, twice activates Level 2, three times activates
Level 3. Pressing to the right turns the fireplace off.
Heater Control Switch models without remote control:
Heater on/off switch activates heater to high level.