Front Glass Replacement; Light Bulb Replacement - Dimplex DF2690 Service Manual

FRONT gLASS REpLACEMENT

Tools Required: Phillips head Screwdriver
WARNINg: 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.
WARNINg: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
Replacement procedure
1. Slide fireplace out of mantel.
2. Lay unit on it's back for safe removal of front glass.
3. Remove three (3) Phillips screws from right side of trim.
4. Remove trim.
5. Slide glass to the right side of the fireplace to remove.
(Figure 5)
6. Reassemble using replacement Front Glass in reverse
order as described above.
CAUTION: Even though the glass is safety glass it may
break if bumped, struck or dropped. Care must be taken
when handling the glass.
Figure 5
Upper
Bulbs (x2)
Log set

LIghT BULB REpLACEMENT

Tools Required: Phillips head Screwdriver
WARNINg: 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.
WARNINg: 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 or when the clarity and detail of the log
exterior disappears. There are two bulbs at the top of the
opening that illuminate the log set exterior and three bulbs
under the log set which generate the flames and embers.
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NOTE: 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.
Lower
Bulbs (x3)
Front Glass
Figure 6
Upper Bulb Requirements: A quantity of two (2) chande-
lier or candelabra bulbs with an E-12 (small) socket base,
15 watt rating are required.
CAUTION: Do Not Exceed 15 Watts per Bulb
1. Slide fireplace out of mantel.
2. Lay unit on it's back for safe removal of front glass.
3. Remove three (3) Phillips screws from right side of trim.
Remove trim.
4. Slide glass to the right side of the fireplace to remove.
(Figure 5)
CAUTION: Even though the glass is safety glass it
may break if bumped, struck of dropped. Care must be
taken when handling the glass.
5. The upper bulbs are located in each corner of the
upper part of the fireplace as shown in Figure 5.
6. Remove the upper light block by removing the four
(4) Philips mounting screws located under each of the
bulbs.
Trim
7. Replace bulb(s) that require replacement, holding onto
the light socket while unscrewing the bulb. (Figure 6)
8. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
Lower Bulb Requirements: A quantity of three (3)
chandelier or candelabra bulbs with an E-12 socket base,
60 watt rating are required.
CAUTION: Do Not Exceed 60 Watts per Bulb
1. Slide fireplace out of mantel.
2. Lay unit on it's back for safe removal of front glass.
3. Remove three (3) Phillips screws from the right side of
trim.
4. Slide glass to the right side of fireplace to remove.
(Figure 5)
CAUTION: Even though the glass is safety glass it
may break if bumped, struck of dropped. Care must be
taken when handling the glass.
5. Pull the front edge of the plastic ember bed or plastic
grate up and forward until the rear tab releases from
the ledge located at the bottom of the partially reflective
glass.
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IMpORTANT: Only handle the log set by the ember
bed.
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NOTE: Log set fits tightly into firebox, some force may
be necessary to remove.
6. Set log set in front of fireplace.
7. Remove flicker rod by sliding flicker rod to the left away
Loosen
Tighten
Removing and Replacing Bulb While
Holding Socket
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