Dimplex DS3311 User manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
FOR THE COMPACT STOVE
MODEL NUMBER:
DS3311
DS4411
409896
DS2205
DS2307

DS3311, DS4411, 409896, DS2205, DS2307
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
Optional 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
Replace hand held remote
control
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 11
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 6
Defective optional remote
control
Install new battery into the
handheld transmitter
Fireplace does not
turn on
Loose wiring Check wiring connections Page 4
Defective flame motor Replace flame motor Page 7
Flame frozen
Loose wiring Check wiring connections Page 7
Burnt light bulbs Replace light bulbs Page 5
Loose wiring Check wiring connections Page 4
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 5
Flame Shutter Defective flame motor Replace flame motor Page 7

DS3311, DS4411, 409896, DS2205, DS2307
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
HEATER
Problem Cause Solution Service Manual
Reference
Defective heater on/off switch Replace heater on/off switch Page 8
Improper operation See User’s Guide
Heater is not
turning off
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 4
Defective heater on/off switch Replace heater on/off switch Page 8
Defective heater assembly Replace heater assembly Page 10
Improper operation See User’s Guide
Heater is not
turning on
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 4
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 10
Heater emits an
odour
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 4
Improper operation See User’s Guide
Defective thermostat Replace thermostat Page 9
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 4
Heater fan turns on
but heater lacks
heat
Defective heater assembly Replace heater assembly Page 10
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 10

DS3311, DS4411, 409896, DS2205, DS2307
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
HEATER (CONTINUED)
Problem Cause Solution Service Manual
Reference
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 5
Defective heater on/off switch Replace heater on/off switch Page 13
Heater fan runs
continuously
Defective heater assembly Replace heater assembly Page 15
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 15
Moving flame rod hitting or
rubbing against internal
components
Flame rod replacement Page 11
Grinding or
excessive noise
with the heater off
Defective flame motor Replace flame motor Page 11