Flame Action Control Replacement; Flicker Motor/Flicker Rod Replacement - Dimplex DF2690 Service Manual

on its back), four (4) screws in the front directly under
the control panel; and two (2) screws on the bottom of
the fireplace (see FIGURE 8, Page 7). The bottom
panel is now free to be removed.
4. Locate the Light Dimmer Control Board mounted on the
left side (FIGURE 11, Page 6).
5. Disconnect the two (2) wire leads from the control
board on the right hand side which connect to the
dimmer's potentiometer, noting their original locations.
(the wire runs underneath the control board to the
potentiometer - FIGURE 11)
6. Pull off the Light Dimmer Control knob and unscrew the
retaining nut. (FIGURE 11) The potentiometer can now
be removed from the panel by pushing the
potentiometer through the front of the panel and
remove from inside the cabinet.
7. Disconnect the last two (2) remaining wire leads from
the control board on the left hand side, noting their
original locations.
8. The Light Dimmer Control board is fastened to the
underside of the ember bed support by four (4)
mounting studs, one in each corner. (FIGURE 11)
Either squeeze each stud's clasp to release, or use
side cutters to cut and remove each of the four corner
mounting studs on the board. Clear both ends of the
cut mounting stud from the control board and the
support panel - new mounting studs are supplied with
the replacement part.
9. Properly orientate the new potentiometer and control
board and re-connect all of the wiring connections.
10. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

Flame Action Control Replacement

If the fireplace 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.
Replacement Procedure:
1. Remove the firebox from the mantel.
2. Lay unit on its back.
3. Remove the 12 screws that fasten the bottom cover to
the rest of the firebox. There are: two (2) screws on
each side; two (2) screws on the back panel (you may
have to tip the bottom of the fireplace up if it is laying
on its back), four (4) screws in the front directly under
the control panel; and two (2) screws on the bottom of
the fireplace (see FIGURE 8, Page 7)). The bottom
panel is now free to be removed.
5. Locate the Flame Action Control mounted on the left
hand side. (FIGURE 12)
6. Pull off the Flame Action Control knob and unscrew
the retaining nut (FIGURE 12). The potentiometer can
now be removed from the panel by pushing the
potentiometer through the front of the panel and
remove from inside the cabinet.
7. The Flame Action Control board is fastened to the
underside of the ember bed support by four (4)
mounting studs, one in each corner. (FIGURE 12)
Either squeeze each stud's clasp to release, or use
side cutters to cut and remove each of the four corner
mounting studs on the board. Clear both ends of the
cut mounting stud from the control board and the
support panel - new mounting studs are supplied with
the replacement part.
FIGURE 12
8. Properly orientate the new Flame Action Control
board and potentiometer and re-connect all of the
wiring connections.
9. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

Flicker Motor/Flicker Rod Replacement

If the fireplace 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.
Replacement Procedure:
1. Remove the firebox from the mantel.
2. Lay unit on its back.
3. Remove the 12 screws that fasten the bottom cover to
the rest of the firebox. There are: two (2) screws on
each side; two (2) screws on the back panel (you may
have to tip the bottom of the fireplace up if it is laying
on its back), four (4) screws in the front directly under
the control panel; and two (2) screws on the bottom of
the fireplace (see FIGURE 8, Page 7). The bottom
panel is now free to be removed.
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Retaining
Nut
Potentiometer
Flame Action
Control Board
Mounting Studs (4)