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Valued Customer,
Thank you and congratulations for purchasing a Dimplex
electric fireplace. Over the years, valuable memories
will occur around the warmth and comfort of your
fireplace. Thank you for allowing our product to be the
backdrop for those special
moments.
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  • Page 1 Model Number Part Number Valued Customer, Thank you and congratulations for purchasing a Dimplex electric fireplace. Over the years, valuable memories will occur around the warmth and comfort of your fireplace. Thank you for allowing our product to be the backdrop for those special moments.
  • Page 2 4. If you have any technical questions regarding the operation or service of your fireplace have your Model and Serial Number ready, and contact Dimplex North America Technical Support at 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539) before returning the product to the point of...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important Instructions ....PAGE 4 Model and Serial Number Information..PAGE 6 Site Selection and Preparation ..PAGE 6 Fireplace Installation .

  • Page 4: Important Instructions

    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 the electric fireplace. 2.

  • Page 5: Save These Instructions

    14. Avoid the use of an extension cord. Extension cords may overheat and cause a risk of fire. If you must use an extension cord, the cord must be No. 14 AWG minimum size and rated no less than 1875 Watts. 15.

  • Page 6: Model And Serial Number Information

    Site Selection and Preparation This section provides instructions for selecting a location and preparing the site to install the fireplace into your Dimplex mantel surround. 1. Select a suitable location that is not susceptible to moisture and is away from drapes, furniture and high traffic.

  • Page 7: Fireplace Installation

    CAUTION: Clearance for air circulation beneath the fireplace insert is provided by six (6) rubber feet. Do not install the fireplace insert directly on carpet or similar surfaces which may restrict air circulation. If installing the fireplace in a carpeted area, place a one-piece, solid, flat surface under the fireplace insert.
  • Page 8 Figure 3 Install the fireplace assembly into the mantel (refer to mantel assembly instructions). IMPORTANT: If not using a Dimplex mantel, the firebox must be installed 25 ¾" in an enclosure with the (654 following MINIMUM internal/opening dimensions (Figure 3).

  • Page 9: Operation

    ON/OFF Switch to OFF and waiting five (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. have the product Model and Serial Numbers ready when calling.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Remote Control The remote control has a range of approximately 50 feet (15.25 m), it does not have to be pointed at the fireplace and can pass through most obstacles (including walls). It is supplied with 243 independent frequencies to prevent interference with other units. Battery Installation Figure 5 1.
  • Page 11 Remote Control Functions A. Room Temperature J. Temperature Up B. Set Temperature K. Dimmer Down C. Light Dimmer Control L. Dimmer Up D. Flame Speed Control M. Flame Speed Down E. Sleep Timer N. Flame Speed Up F. Purifire™ O. Sleep Timer Down G.
  • Page 12 C. Light Dimmer Control While the fireplace is running, repeatedly press the L. Dimmer Up or K. Dimmer Down button to increase or decrease the brightness of the upper lights. D. Flame Speed Control While the fireplace is running, press the N. Flame Speed Up button to increase the speed of the flame or press the M.
  • Page 13 NOTE: When using the remote control the heater runs on a thermostat. Press the J. Temperature Up or I. Temperature Down buttons to adjust the set temperature. Once the desired set temperature is reached the heater will turn off. The heater will cycle on and off to maintain the desired set temperature.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Press the Initialization button on the unit (Figure 4C). Press the button on the remote. H. Flame & Heat On/Off Your remote will now have a different frequency communicating with the fireplace. Maintenance WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage to persons.
  • Page 15 Figure 7 Upper Bulbs Upper light Bracket Front Glass Trim lower Bulbs log Set Assembly Slide glass to right side of fireplace to remove (Figure 7). Pull the front edge of the plastic Log Set or plastic grate up and forward until the rear tab releases from the ledge located at the bottom of the mirror (Figure 8).
  • Page 16 edge of the Ember Bed until the rear tab snaps into place under the Mirror (Figure 8). NOTE: 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. Upper Light Bulb Requirements Quantity of two (2) clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs with an E-12 (small) socket base, 15 Watt rating.

  • Page 17: Glass Cleaning

    Filter can be accessed Figure 9 from the top rear of the unit (Figure 9). Grasp filter and slide filter Purifire™ straight up. Filter Replace or clean filter. NOTE: If after market air filter is used ensure it is installed according to the manufacturer’s recommended instructions.

  • Page 18: Warranty

    Products, other than fireplace surrounds (mantels) and trims, covered by this limited warranty have been tested and inspected prior to shipment. Subject to the provisions of this warranty, Dimplex warrants such products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date...
  • Page 19 Dimplex will in its sole discretion either repair or replace such defective product or part without charge. If Dimplex is unable to repair or replace such product or part, or if repair or replacement is not commercially...
  • Page 20 • For surrounds (mantels) and trims for the period ending at midnight on the first anniversary of the date of first purchase, Dimplex will in its sole discretion either repair or replace such defective surrounds (mantels) and trims or part thereof without charge. If Dimplex is unable to repair or...
  • Page 21 Dimplex North America Limited 1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N1R 7G8 © 2010 Dimplex North America Limited 1-888-346-7539 www.dimplex.com Approved for use in the United States and Canada Printed in China...

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