Dimplex MULTIFIRE DF3015 User manual

Service Manual
30” Self Trimming Fireplace
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
DF3015
DFB8842
7400220000R04
  
00 Feb 28, 07
01 Jul 22, 09
02 1111 Oct 21, 09
03 11873 Feb 11, 10
04 Jan 5, 2012
In keeping with our policy of continuous product development, we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
© 2011 Dimplex North America Limited

1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N1R 7G8
1-888-346-7539 www.dimplex.com
: Always read this manual rst before attempting to service 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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Operation.................................................3
Maintenance...............................................5
DF3015 Exploded Parts Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
DF3015ReplacementPartsList ...............................7
DF3015 Wiring Diagram......................................8
DFB8842 Exploded Parts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
DFB8842 Replacement Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
DFB8842WiringDiagram ...................................10
Front Glass Replacement....................................11
Partially Reective Glass Replacement .........................11
On/Off Switch and Remote Switchboard Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Flicker Motor/Flicker Rod Replacement .........................12
Lower Light Harness Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
RemoteControlReplacement................................14
Heater Assembly and Cutout Replacement ......................15
PowerCordReplacement ...................................16
Troubleshooting Guide ......................................18
Always use a qualied technician or service agency to repair this replace.
! Procedures and techniques that are considered important enough to emphasize.
 Procedures and techniques which, if not carefully followed, will result in damage to the
equipment.
 Procedures and techniques which, if not carefully followed, will expose the user to the
risk of re, serious injury, or death.


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
The manual controls for the replace are located in the lower
right hand corner (Figure 1).
 
Supplies power to the 3-Position Selector Switch.
B. 
 The unit is operated with the
remote control.
 The ame effect is turned on.
 The ame effect and
heater are turned on simultaneously. When the manual
control is in the position the heater does
not run on the remote control operated thermostat.
!When the 3-Position Selector Switch is in the
Flame and positions, the replace unit will
not operate with the remote control.
 
Used to synchronize the supplied remote control with the
replace.

Should the heater overheat, an automatic switch will turn the
heater off and it will not come back on without being reset.
The temperature cutoff switch can be reset by unplugging the
unit, waiting ve (5) minutes and plugging the unit back in.
 If you need to continuously reset the heater,
unplug the unit and call Dimplex North America Limited
at 1-888-346-7539. Please have your model and serial
number ready when calling.

The remote control has a range of approximately 50 feet
(15.25 m), it does not have to be pointed at the replace
and can pass through most obstacles (including walls). It
is supplied with 243 independent frequencies to prevent
interference with other units.

Depress tab on the battery cover on the back of the1.
remote control and remove battery cover.
Install/replace two (2) AAA batteries into the remote2.
control.
Ensure Child Lock is in the “unlocked” position (Figure 2).3.
Replace the battery cover.4.
!When the “BAT”symbol is present on the
remote control it is recommended to replace the batteries
promptly, to maintain full functionality of the remote/
replace. The remote control has a battery backup time of
only several hours.
Battery must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Check with your Local Authority or Retailer for
recycling advice in your area.

Plug cord into a 120 Volt wall outlet.1.
Ensure the On/Off Switch located in the switch box on2.
the replace in the lower right hand corner is in the On
position.
Set the Three Position Manual Control (Figure 1B) to the3.
position (right position).
Press and hold the Initialization Button on the unit4.
(Figure 1C).
While holding the Initialization Button, press the Flame/5.
Heat On/Off button or the Purire™ On/Off button on
the remote control.
Release the Initialization Button on the unit.6.
Press the Flame/Heat On/Off button7. to turn the Flame/
Heat function on or press the Purire™ On/Off button to
turn the Purire™ function on.
Figure 1 A
C
B
Figure 2
Batteries
Child Lock
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(All letters are in reference to Figure 3)
 
Press Hbutton to turn replace on. Press Jto raise
thermostat, or Ito lower the thermostat. Press both Jand Ito
change °F to °C.
 
While the replace is running, repeatedly press the or K
button to increase or decrease the brightness of the upper
lights.
 
While the replace is running, press the button to increase

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and  to maintain the desired set temperature.

If desired, depending on the season, the heater on the unit
can be disabled. The unit will operate in the same fashion,
with remainder of the controls.
To Disable - Press Jand O at the same time. The
temperature setting on the remote will no longer be
visible.
!The heat will not work in manual controls
either.
To Enable - Press Jand Q at the same time. The
temperature setting will now be visible again.
(Figure 4)
Depress tab on the1.
battery cover on the back
of the remote control
and remove the battery
cover.
Move Child Lock tab2.
to the right to lock the
remote control.
Move Child Lock tab back to the left to unlock the remote3.
control.
Replace the battery cover.4.
!To temporarily unlock the remote control press (in
order) I, then J, then K.
When the remote control’s backlight is illuminated the 
 is bypassed. When the backlight is off the 
is re-activated.

If the replace does not respond properly to the remote
control, the remote operating frequency may have to be
reset. The Remote Control can send another frequency code
to the Remote Control Receiver to eliminate interference.
Simultaneously press the1. Obutton and the Qbutton on
the remote control.
“2. COD” will appear in place of the sleep timer digits.
Release the3. Obutton and the Qbutton.
Press and hold the Initialization button on the unit (Figure4.
3C).
Press the5. Hbutton on the remote control.
Your remote control will now have a different frequency
communicating with the replace.
Figure 4
Unlocked Locked
Child Lock Tab
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M
L
N
K
B
E
A
D
IC
P
O
J
F
R
Q
GH
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P. Sleep Timer Up
 
 
the speed of the ame or press Mto decrease the speed of
the ame.
 
The Sleep Timer automatically shuts off the replace after a
preset time (from 30 minutes to 8 hours).
During replace operation, to set the sleep timer press the
Pbutton. Set the timer from 30 minutes through 8 hours.
The replace will automatically turn off when the sleep timer
reaches zero (0) minutes.
The sleep timer can be cancelled at any time by pressing the
Obutton repeatedly until the sleep timer displays nothing.
 
Press the button to turn the Purire™ function on. When
the Purire™ function is on, the Purire™ symbol will ash.
When off, the symbol will be solid.
The default setting for the Purire™ is set at low speed.
Press the Q or the buttons to change between low and
high speeds. Press the  button to turn the Purire™
function off.
 
Press the Hbutton to turn the Flame/Heat function on.
When Bis higher than Athe heat will come on. To turn the
heat off, lower Bso that it’s setting is lower than A. The
default temperature setting is 72°F (22°C).
!When using the remote control the heater runs
on a thermostat. Press the J or I buttons to adjust the
set temperature. Once the desired set temperature is
reached the heater will turn off. The heater will cycle 

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Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of re, electric
shock or damage to persons.

 Allow at least ve (5) minutes for light
bulbs and heater to cool off before touching bulbs to avoid
accidental burning of skin.
Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark
section of the ame. There are three (3) under the Log Set,
which generate the ames and embers, and two (2) bulbs
above the log that illuminate the log exterior.

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. Care must be taken when removing the
Log Set as the Log Set contains LED’s and wires.

Quantity of three (3) clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs
with an E-12 (small) socket base, 60 Watt rating. Example:
GE 60BC or Philips 60CTC.
D

Slide replace out of mantel.1.
Remove four (4) Phillips screws from right side of trim2.
(Figure 5).
Remove trim.3.
Slide glass to right side of replace to remove (Figure 5).4.
Pull the front edge of the plastic Log Set or plastic grate5.
up and forward until the rear tab releases from the ledge
located at the bottom of the Partially Reective Glass
(Figure 6).
!Only handle the Log Set Assembly by the
Ember Bed or plastic grate.
!Log Set Assembly ts tightly into rebox, some
force may be necessary to remove.
Set Log Set Assembly in front of replace.6.
Unscrew bulbs counter clockwise.7.
Insert new bulbs and screw in clockwise.8.
Install the Log Set Assembly by placing the front, bottom9.
edge of the Ember Bed in the track behind the control
panel. Once in place, push down on the back edge of the
Ember Bed until the rear tab snaps into place under the
Partially Reective Glass (Figure 6).
!Ensure the Log Set Assembly is installed tightly
under the back ledge to prevent light leakage.
Slide front glass back into position and attach trim.10.

Quantity of two (2) clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs with
an E-12 (small) socket base, 15 Watt rating.


Slide replace out of mantel.1.
Remove four (4) Phillips screws from right side of trim2.
(Figure 5).
Remove trim.3.
Slide glass to the right side of the replace to remove 4.
(Figure 5).
Remove Upper Light Bracket (Figure 5).5.
Upper bulbs are located in the upper left and upper right6.
corners of the replace.
Unscrew bulbs counter clockwise.7.
Insert new bulbs and screw in clockwise.8.
Re-install Upper Light Bracket.9.
Slide front glass back into position and attach trim.10.

Trim
Front Glass
Log Set Assembly
Figure 5
Upper Light
Bracket
Lower Bulbs
Upper Bulbs
Back
Ledge
Log
Ember Bed
Rear
Tab
Front
Edge
Side Section
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
The Purire™ lter supplied in your replace is reusable
and washable. The lter should be cleaned or replaced
on average once a year. To clean the lter gently tap lter
on a hard surface to dislodge any loose dirt or debris, and
then clean with water. No soap or cleaning products are
recommended. The lter size is 20 x 10 x 1 inches, rated at
MERV 10.

Remove replace from mantel.1.
Filter can be accessed from the top rear of the unit2.
(Figure 7).
Grasp lter and slide lter straight up.3.
Replace or clean lter.4.
!If after market air lter is used ensure it is
installed according to the manufacturer’s recommended
instructions.

The glass is cleaned in the factory during the assembly
operation. During shipment, installation, handling, etc., the
clear door may collect dust particles, these can be removed
by dusting lightly with a clean dry cloth.
To remove ngerprints or other marks, the clear door can be
cleaned with a damp cloth. The clear door should be com-
pletely dried with a lint free cloth to prevent water spots. To
prevent scratching, do not use abrasive cleaners or spray
liquids on the clear door surface.
Fireplace Surface Cleaning
Use damp warm cloth only to clean painted surfaces. Do
not use abrasive cleaners on glass surface or spray liquids
directly onto any surface.
Figure 7
Purire™
Filter

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1. Log Set Assembly ..................0439070100RP
2. Flicker Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000240200KIT
3. Heater Assembly ..................2200490600RP
4. Cutout ...........................2300270300RP
5. On/Off Switch .....................2800070700RP
6. Remote Switchboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000300300RP
7. Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4100040500RP
8. Lower Light Harness (outer pair) . . . . . . 2500400100RP
9. Upper Light Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500400200RP
10. Partially Reective Glass ............5900680100RP
11. Front Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5900310400RP
12. Remote Control
433MHz (Silver Dimplex Logo) ........3000300100RP
2.4GHz (Red Dimplex Logo)..........3000890100RP
13. Remote Control Receiver
433MHz (Silver) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000300200RP
2.4GHz (Red) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000880100RP
14. Flicker Rod .......................5900080700RP
15. Purire™ Filter ....................0439060100RP
16. Switch Housing Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0439210000RP
17. Lower Light Socket (center) . . . . . . . . . . 2500150200RP
18. Fireplace Foot .....................8800090100RP
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2
3
4
5
9
10
7
13
14
12
11
15
16

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LOWER LIGHT HARNESS
LOWER LIGHT
HARNESS UPPER LIGHT
HARNESS
THERMAL
CUTOUT
LOW SPEED
MOTOR WINDING
HIGH SPEED
MOTOR WINDING
RECIEVER
PCB
FLAME
STEPPER MOTOR
LEDS
LOG 1
LEDS
LOG 3
LEDS
LOG 4
LEDS
LOG 5
LEDS
LOG 2
0439070100
LOGSET AND LED HARNESS
C
2500380200
JP7
3000240400
2500150200
2500400100
JP9
PIN 5
5
4
6
JP16 NEUTRAL
F
N
L1
2500400200
PIN 4
PIN 6
PIN 3
PIN 2
PIN 1
JP11
L2
E
D
2200490600
D
L2
L1
EN
F
84132004QT
2500390100
PIN 4
PIN 2
PIN 1
PIN 3
2300200500
4100040200
JP15
3000300200
JP12
JP7
JP9
F
ELEMENT 1
JP15
JP16
JP13
ELEMENT 2
JP11
3
2
JP7
C
N
1
JP15
L2
L1
3
JP9
JP11
JP12
D
E
A LIVE
JP13
84141030FF
B
A B
4
1
2
JP16
JP13
B
NEUTRAL
LINE IN
A
84141036CF
2800070700
Cord Set
Heater
Assembly
On/Off
Switch
Remote Control
Receiver (433 MHz)
Flicker Motor
DF3015 Wiring Diagram
JP2
HIGH SPEED
MOTOR WINDING
LOW SPEED MOTOR WINDING
UPPER LIGHT HARNESS
LOWER LIGHT
HARNESS
LOWER LIGHT
HARNESS
THERMAL
CUTOUT
RECIEVER
PCB
FLAME
STEPPER MOTOR
LEDS
LOG 1
LEDS
LOG 3
LEDS
LOG 4
LEDS
LOG 5
LEDS
LOG 2
3000880100
JP6
JP3
JP5
JP4
JP10
JP9
JP7
2800070700
84141036CF
ALINE IN
NEUTRAL
B
JP7
JP10
2
1
4
BA
B
84141030FF
JP7
A LIVE
E
D
JP4
JP6
3
L1
L2
JP9
1
N
C
JP3
2
3
JP5
ELEMENT 2
ELEMENT 1
F
JP9
4100040200
2300200500
PIN 3
PIN 1
PIN 2
PIN 4
2500390100
84132004QT
F
N
EL1
L2
D
2200490600
D
E
L2
JP5
PIN 1
PIN 2
PIN 3
PIN 6
PIN 4
2500400200
L1
N
F
JP10 NEUTRAL
6
4
5
PIN 5
JP6
2500400100
2500150200
3000240400
JP3
2500380200
C
LOGSET AND LED HARNESS
0439070100
Heater
Assembly
On/Off
Switch
Remote Control
Receiver (2.4GHz)
Flicker Motor
Cord Set

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Log Set Assembly1. ..................0438550100RP
Flicker Motor2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000240200KIT
Heater Assembly3. ..................2200490600RP
Cutout4. ...........................2300270300RP
On/Off Switch5. .....................2800070700RP
Remote Switchboard6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000300300RP
Power Cord7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4100040500RP
Lower Light Harness (Outer Pair)8. ......2500400100RP
Upper Light Harness9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500400200RP
Partially Reective Glass 10. ............5900680100RP
Front Glass11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5900310500RP
Remote Control12.
433MHz (Silver Dimplex Logo) ........3000300100RP
2.4GHz (Red Dimplex Logo)..........3000890100RP
Remote Control Receiver13.
433MHz (Silver) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000300200RP
2.4GHz (Red) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000880100RP
Flicker Rod14. .......................5900080700RP
Purire™ Filter15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0439060100RP
Switch Housing Door16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0439210000RP
Lower Light Socket (Center)17. ..........2500150200RP
Fireplace Foot18. .....................8800090100RP
LED Log Set Wire Harness19. ...........2500380200RP
Heater Assembly Wire Harness20. . . . . . . . 2500390100RP
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9
10
7
13
14
12
11
15
16
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DFB8842 Wiring Diagram
Cord Set
Heater
Assembly
On/Off
Switch
Remote Control
Receiver (433 MHz)
Flicker Motor
Heater
Assembly
On/Off
Switch
Remote Control
Receiver (2.4GHz)
Flicker Motor
Cord Set