Twin-Star International Duraflame DFI030ARU User manual

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Twin-Star International, Inc; Delray Beach, FL 33445
Made in China • Printed in China • Fabricado en China • Impreso en China • Fabriqué en China • Imprimé en Chine
MODELS/ MODELOS/ MODÈLES :
DFI030ARU
Español P.10
Français P.18

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GETTING STARTED
1. e serial number is located on the back of the replace, the serial number is necessary for product warranty
registration and customer service.
2 . Go to www.tsicustomerservice.com for product warranty registration. If you are unable to complete
registration save your proof of purchase for warranty purposes.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE 120VAC, 60 Hz
AMPS 12.5 Amps
WAT T S 1500 Watts
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SN #:AB-XXXXX-X
Date Code/ Code de Date/ Código Fecha:
ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
DFI030ARU
VOLTS WATTS H Z
120V ~ 1500 60
Twin-Star International, Inc.
www.twinstarhome.com
Made In China
220391
Serial Number
Model Number

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INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, and injury to
persons including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. DANGER – High temperatures may be generated under certain abnormal conditions. Do not partially or fully cover or obstruct
the front of this heater. WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.
3. is appliance is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving this
appliance. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from
the front of this appliance and keep away from the sides and the rear.
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.
4. CAUTION: Never leave the heater operating unattended. Extreme caution is necessary if unsupervised children or invalids are nearby.
5. e appliance is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction.
6. Always unplug this appliance when not in use.
7. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or aer the appliance malfunctions, or if it has been dropped or damaged
in any manner.
8. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. is heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate this appliance where it may
fall into a bathtub or other water container.
11. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange cord away from trac areas and
where it will not be tripped over.
12. To disconnect this appliance, turn controls to the o position, then remove plug from outlet.
13. is product is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other blade). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug
will t into a polarized outlet only one way. is is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the electrical outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug still does not t, contact a qualied electrician. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension
cord may overheat and cause risk of re. However, if you have to use an extension cord, the cord must be No.14 AWG minimum size
and rated not less than 1875 Watts. e extension cord must be a three wire cord with grounding type plug and cord connection. e
extension cord shall not be more than 20 feet (6 m) in length.
14. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or re, or
damage the appliance.
15. To prevent a possible re, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on so surfaces, like a bed, where opening
may become blocked.
16. is appliance has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or ammable liquids are used
or stored. is replace should not be used as a drying rack for clothing. Christmas stockings or decorations should not be hung in
the area of it.
17. Use this appliance only as described in the manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause re, electric
shock or injury to persons.

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
e replace can be operated by either the remote control or the control panel.
EMBERBED
UNDULATION
FLAME
POWER
HEATER
Control Panel
THERMOSTAT
HEATER
FLAME
MAIN POWER SWITCH

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
FUNCTION
POWER e MAIN POWER switch supplies power to all of the
function of the replace. e switch must be in the ON
position for any functions or the remote to work.
FLAME
ICON DESCRIPTION
HEATER
Each time the FLAME button is pressed, the intensity of the
ame decreases. ere are ve brightness levels that can be
selected.
e HEAT button will turn ON/ OFF the heater.
THERMOSTAT
e thermostat knob controls the thermostat setting.
Turning the knob clockwise will increase thermostat setting.
Rotating the knob counter-clockwise will decrease the
thermostat setting.
When the heater reaches the thermostat setting it will turn o
until the room cools at which point the heater will turn back
on.
EMBERBED
UNDULATION
EFFECT
is button on the remote control plays or pauses the
undulating emberbed eect.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Root Cause Corrective Action
No power Power cord was not
plugged into the outlet. Check that the unit is plugged into a standard 120V outlet.
Logs Glow, ame eect
does not work. Spinner Motor. Check whether Flame Generator drive motor is running . If not call the customer service.
Flame eect operates, but
heater does not
blow warm air.
Heater is not on
position.
Try to turn ON/OFF HEATER button several times to make sure it is in ON
position.
Temperature is set at low. Make sure that the TEMPERATURE knob is set to the max setting.
e heater shut o and
won't come back on. Manual Reset Triggered
Turn the POWER to “OFF” and unplug the unit from the wall outlet for 5
minutes. Aer 5 minutes plug the unit back into wall outlet, and operate as
normal. If the problem presist contact customer service.
Power cord gets warm. Normal operation
Check your heater cord and plug connections. Faulty wall outlet connections or
loose plugs can cause the outlet or plug to overheat. Be sure the plug ts tight in
the outlet. Heaters draw more current than small appliances, overheating of the
outlet may occur even if it has not occurred with the use of other appliances.
During use check frequently to determine if your plug outlet or faceplate
is HOT! If so, discontinue use of the heater and have a qualied
electrician check and/or replace the faulty outlet(s).
Remote Control is not
working.
No batteries Change the remote batteries.
Poor Signal
Operate remote transmitter at a slow measured pace.
Press the remote control buttons with an even motion and gentle pressure.
Repeatedly pressing buttons in rapid succession may cause the transmitter to
malfunction.
Distance Operate the remote at a distance less than 20 feet from the front of the
appliance; point the remote at the control panel.
Unit continues to run aer
reaching set temperature/or
powering o. Cool down cycle Normal operation, will continue to run for several minutes before shutting
down. Times will vary based on heating. UNIT WILL BLOW COOL AIR.
Flame eect works but
heater function does not
and the emberbed ashes
when the heater button is
pressed.
e heater is disabled. With the power on and press and hold the heater button on the control panel
for 10 seconds. Once re-enabled the emberbed lights will ash multiple times.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Part Part Name Part number
1 Remote control P113
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Clean the trim using a so cloth, slightly dampened with citrus oil based product and bu with a clean so cloth.
• DO NOT use brass polish or household cleaners as these products will damage the metal trim. Citrus oil based products can
be obtained at supermarkets or hardware stores.
• WARNING: Electrical outlet wiring must comply with local building codes and other applicable regulations to reduce the
risk of re, electrical shock and injury to persons.
• Warning: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of re, electrical shock or
personal injury.

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FCC/IC INFORMATION
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Warning: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. is equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. if this equipment does cause harm-
ful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) is device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Modications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void user’s authority to operate the equipment.
is Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Note:
Battery disposal
Please always dispose of batteries
at a suitable recycling point.
AAA 1.5V
AAA 1.5V
NOTE: Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix alkaine, standard (carbon zinc), or rechargable (nicad, nimh, etc.) batteries.
CAUTION:
• Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use.
• Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
• Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
• Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
• Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time.
• Remove used batteries promptly.
Caution: Do not ingest batteries.
1. Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
2. Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
3. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product.

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1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
e manufacturer warrants that your new Electric Fireplace is free from manufacturing and material defects for a period of
one year from date of puchase, subject to the following conditions and limitations.
1. Install and operate this Electric Appliance in accordance with the installation and operating instructions furnished with the
product at all times. Any unauthorized repair, alteration, willful abuse, accident, or misuse of the product shall nullify
this warranty.
2. is warranty is non-transferable, and is made to the original owner, provided that the purchase was made through
an authorized supplier of the product.
3. e warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of part(s) found to be defective in material or workmanship,
provided that such part(s) have been subjected to normal conditions of use and service, aer said defect is conrmed
by the manufacturer’s inspection.
4. e manufacturer may, at its discretion, fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding
the wholesale price of the defective part(s).
5. Any installation, labor, construction, transportation, or other related costs/expenses arising from defective part(s),
repair, replacement, or othe wise of same, will not be covered by this warranty, nor shall the manufacturer assume
responsibility for same.
6. e 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, or inability to use the product,except as provided by law.
7. All other warranties – expressed or implied –with respect to the product, its components and accessories, or any
obligations/liabilities on the part of the manufacturer are hereby expressly excluded.
8. e manufacturer neither assumes, nor authorizes any third party to assume on its behalf, any other liabilities with
respect to the sale of the product.
9. e warranties as outlined within this document do not apply to non accessories used in conjunction with the
installation of this product.
10.is warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
is warranty is void if:
a. e Heater is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation.
b. Any unauthorized alteration, willful abuse, accident, or misuse of the product.
c. You do not have the original receipt of purchase.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
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For Customer Service Call Call 1-800-318-9373
Questions? Our message centers are available 7 days a week 24 hours a day at our toll-free help line. Our
Consumer Service department is available Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm EST. We can help you with
assembly and if necessary, replace damaged/missing parts.
IMPORTANT:
Before contacting Customer Service please have this information available:
• Serial Number
• Model Number
• Sales Receipt or Proof of Purchase

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PARA EMPEZAR
1. El número de serie se encuentra en la parte posterior de la chimenea, el número de serie es necesario para el
registro de la garantía del producto y el servicio de atención al cliente.
2. Visitar www.tsicustomerservice.com para el registro de la garantía del producto. Si usted no puede completar
el registro guarde el comprobante de compra para hacer válida la garantía.
ESPECIFICACIONES ELÉCTRICAS
TENSIÓN 120VAC, 60 Hz
AMPERIOS 12.5 Amps
POTENCIA 1500 Watts
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www.tsicustomerservice.com
SN #:AB-XXXXX-X
Date Code/ Code de Date/ Código Fecha:
ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
DFI030ARU
VOLTS WATTS H Z
120V ~ 1500 60
Twin-Star International, Inc.
www.twinstarhome.com
Made In China
220391
Serial Number
Model Number