Manual Selection Switch Replacement; Light Dimmer Replacement - Dimplex DF2690 Service Manual

FIGURE 8
Screws To Remove
FIGURE 9
Retainer Clips
(one top, one bottom)

Manual Selection Switch 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). The bottom panel is now
free to be removed.
4. Locate the Manual Selection Switch mounted on the
control panel on the right side (FIGURE 9) and
disconnect the three (3) wiring clips noting their original
locations.
5. Depress the two (2) retainer clips on the rear of the
switch and push the switch out of the cover.
6. Properly orientate the new switch and re-connect all of
the wiring clips and connections as before.
Main ON/OFF
Switch
FIGURE 10
7. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

Light Dimmer 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
FIGURE 11
7
Manual Selection
Switch
Wire
Connectors (3)
Retainer Clips
(one top, one bottom)
Retaining
Potentiometer
Light Dimmer
Control Board
Mounting Studs (4)
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