Dimplex ELECTRALOG CS1205 User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
FOR
COMPACT STOVE
Model CS1205
7400290000R02

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Table of Contents
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................. 2
REPLACEMENT PARTS........................................................................................................... 4
WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................... 5
TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.................................................................................................... 6
TO REPLACE LAMPHOLDERS................................................................................................ 7
TO REPLACE ON/OFF AND HEATER SWITCHES ................................................................. 8
TO REPLACE HEATER ASSEMBLY........................................................................................ 9
TO REPLACE TERMINAL BLOCK.......................................................................................... 10
TO REPLACE FLAME MOTOR/FLAME ROD......................................................................... 11
TO REPLACE THE POWER CORD........................................................................................ 12
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................................................................................ 13

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OPERATION
Compact Stove Controls
A. Main on/off switch
1. The fireplace has a manual power ON/OFF switch located on the lower right side of
the stove.
2. To operate, press the switch to turn the unit on or off
B. Low Heat Switch
Press this switch to turn the stove to low heat.
C. High Heat Switch
Press this switch to turn the stove to high heat.
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 switching the MAIN ON/OFF
SWITCH to OFF and waiting 5 minutes before switching the unit back on.
CAUTION
If you need to continuously reset the heater, unplug the unit and call Dimplex North
America Limited at 1-888-346-7539.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
COMPACT STOVE, DIMPLEX
PART NO. 6902340100
REPLACEMENT PART REPLACEMENT PART NO.
1. Log Set Assembly 0477850100RP
2. Flame Motor 120V 2000210200RP
3. Heater Assembly (comes with cutout) 2200491000RP
4. Main On/Off Switch 2800070700RP
5. Heater Switch 2800070200RP
6. Cord Set 120V 4100090103RP
(When 4100090103RP is gone use 4100090201RP)
7. Moulded Lampholder 4200121000RP
8. Flame Rod 5900250100RP
9. Mirror 5900530200RP
10.Foot 0477830159RP
11.Terminal Block 4000070100RP
12.Capacitor 2300030100RP

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WIRING DIAGRAM

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If unit was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and
heating element to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
electric shock or damage to persons.
Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the flame. There are
four bulbs under the log set which generate the flames and embers.
It is a good idea to replace all of the 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 the light bulbs.
TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS
1. Remove the 5 fastening screws from the back access panel and remove the panel.
2. Examine the bulb to determine if replacement is required.
3. Unscrew the bulb counter clockwise.
4. Insert and install the new bulb.
5. Re-secure the access panel to the unit.
LIGHT BULB REQUIREMENTS
Quantity of 1 clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs with an E-12 (small) socket base,
60 watt rating.

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If unit was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and
heating element to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
electric shock or damage to persons.
TO REPLACE LAMPHOLDERS
1. Remove the light access panel from the bottom of the rear panel of the stove.
2. Remove the light bulb from the socket by turning counter clockwise.
3. Turn the stove over onto its top.
NOTE: A protective barrier between the top of the unit and your work surface is
suggested, (i.e. cloth, cardboard, thick plastic) to avoid scratching the finished
surface of the stove.
4. Remove the 5 screws which secure the bottom heater cover to the fireplace: 2 at the
front and 3 at the back.
5. Lift the heater assembly and cover off the body of the stove and turn sideways
resting it against the legs of the unit, exposing the light harness/socket assembly
and terminal block.
6. Cut the plastic wire-ties which secure the wires to the base of the stove.
7. Remove the blue and white wires from the terminal block by loosening the screw in
the associated terminal to release each wire, noting their original locations.
8. Remove the screw which secures the lampholder to the base of the fireplace.
9. With a flat head screwdriver, push the lampholder sideways to allow mounting tab to
release so that it can be pushed through the opening in the base of the stove.
10.Through the access panel in the back, pull the original lampholder and the wire
leads out of the stove.
11.Through the same location feed the new lampholder back into the base of the stove.
12.Secure the socket with the original screw.
13.Insert the wires into the terminal block following the original configuration and tighten
the terminal screws to secure the wires into position.
14.Re-assemble the covers and the light bulb in reverse order as described above.
NOTE: When securing the bottom panel to the fireplace, take care that no wires are
in the way of the heater fan and are not caught or pinched between the cover and
the stove.

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If unit was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and
heating element to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
electric shock or damage to persons.
TO REPLACE ON/OFF AND HEATER SWITCHES
1. Turn the stove over and place it top down.
2. Remove the bottom heater assembly cover being careful not to damage any of
the wiring.
3. Remove the 4 heater retaining screws from the bottom of the heater assembly
cover and move the heater to gain access to the switch connections.
4. Locate the switch to be replaced mounted on heater assembly cover and
disconnect the wiring clips and connections noting their original locations.
5. Depress the retainer clips on the rear of the switch and push the switch out of the
rear of the cover.

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If unit was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and
heating element to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
electric shock or damage to persons.
TO REPLACE HEATER ASSEMBLY
1. Turn the stove over and place it top down.
2. Remove the bottom heater assembly cover being careful not to damage any of the
wiring.
3. Remove the 4 heater retaining screws from the bottom of the heater assembly cover
and move the heater to gain access to the heater connections being careful not to
damage any of the wiring.
4. Disconnect the 2 heater switch leads from the heater.
5. Remove the wire nut and disconnect the thermal cut-out wire.
6. Remove the 2 mounting brackets from the bottom of the old heater and install them
on the new heater.
7. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

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If unit was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and
heating element to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
electric shock or damage to persons.
TO REPLACE TERMINAL BLOCK
1. Lay the stove on its back with the front window facing upward.
2. Remove the bottom heater assembly cover being careful not to damage any of the
wiring and lay it on the floor.
3. Loosen the connections on the terminal block and remove the wires noting their original
locations.
4. Remove the capacitor from the terminal block
5. Using pliers to hold the nuts on the inside of the stove, remove the terminal block
mounting screws.
6. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

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If unit was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and
heating element to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
electric shock or damage to persons.
TO REPLACE FLAME MOTOR/FLAME ROD
1. Remove the 8 fastening screws on the top panel and remove the top of the stove.
2. Lift glass out and store in a safe place.
3. Remove the log set by sliding to the rear of the stove and lifting out.
4. Remove the reflector rod from the flame motor by pulling the end of the rod to the
left and separating it from the rubber sleeve.
5. Remove the rubber sleeve from the motor shaft.
6. Remove the 2 motor mounting screws and remove the flame motor.
7. Discard the old flame motor.
8. Lay the stove on its back with the front window facing upward.
9. Remove the bottom heater assembly cover being careful not to damage any of the
wiring and lay it on the floor.
10.Loosen the flame motor connections on the terminal block and remove the wires
noting their original locations.
11.Reassemble in the reverse order.

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If unit was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and
heating element to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
electric shock or damage to persons.
TO REPLACE THE POWER CORD
1. Turn the stove over and place it top down.
2. Remove the bottom heater assembly cover being careful not to damage any of the
wiring.
3. Remove the 4 heater retaining screws from the bottom of the heater assembly cover
and move the heater to gain access to the switch connections.
4. Located and disconnect the power cord wiring connections from the heater and Main
on/off switch noting their original locations.
5. With needle nose pliers grasp the power cord strain relief grommet from inside the
rear panel and push while twisting to remove.
6. Pull the power cord out through the hole in the rear cover.
7. Install the new cord set through the hole in the rear cover by placing the strain relief
over the cord, hold the strain relief with pliers and slide into mounting hole.
8. Connect all of the wiring connections in their original locations.
9. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

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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
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
Power cord gets
warm Normal operation The power cord may get
slightly warm to the touch
when the heater is on
Defective power cord Replace power cord Page 12
APPEARANCE
Problem Cause Solution Service Manual
Reference
Fireplace does not
turn on
Improper operation Refer to Operation Section Page 2
Defective main on/off switch Replace main on/off switch Page 8
Loose wiring Check wiring connections Page 5
Flame frozen Defective flame motor Replace flame motor Page 11
Loose wiring Check wiring connections Page 5
Flame not bright or
flame not visible
Burnt light bulbs Replace light bulbs Page 6
Loose wiring Check wiring connections Page 5
Defective light harness Replace light harness Page 7
Log set dim, ember
bed not glowing Burnt light bulbs Replace light bulbs Page 6
Flame Shutter Defective flame motor Replace flame motor Page 11

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
HEATER
Problem Cause Solution Service Manual
Reference
Heater is not
turning off
Defective heater on/off switch Replace heater on/off switch Page 8
Improper operation Refer to Operation Section Page 2
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 5
Heater is not
turning on
Defective heater on/off switch Replace heater on/off switch Page 8
Defective heater assembly Replace heater assembly Page 9
Improper operation Refer to Operation Section Page 2
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 5
Heater emits an
odour 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 9
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 5
Heater fan turns on
but heater lacks
heat
Improper operation Refer to Operation Section Page 2
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 5
Defective heater assembly Replace heater assembly Page 9
Heating element is
glowing red
Normal operation Small glowing sections of the element are considered
normal.
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 9
Heater fan runs
continuously
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 5
Defective heater on/off switch Replace heater on/off switch Page 8
Defective heater assembly Replace heater assembly Page 9

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
NOISE
Problem Cause Solution Service Manual
Reference
Excessive noise
with the heater on
Dirty blower assembly Clean blower assembly
Defective blower assembly Replace heater assembly Page 9
Grinding or
excessive noise
with the heater off
Moving flame rod hitting or
rubbing against internal
components Flame rod replacement Page 11
Defective flame motor Replace flame motor Page 11