High Temperature Cutout Replacement; Element Replacement - Dimplex BLF7451 Service Manual

Figure 12
Display/Control Board
1. Remove the decorative acrylic ember-bed pieces from
the media tray, which lies along the bottom of the inte-
rior Partially Reflective Glass. A medium sized con-
tainer such as a bucket or a box will be needed to keep
the acrylic ember-bed pieces together.
2. Remove the Partially Reflective Glass retaining brack-
ets by removing the 3 screws on each brackets, located
on the left and right side of the Partially Reflective
Glass. (Figure 12)
3. Remove the Partially Reflective Glass. Carefully place
the glass assembly aside in a safe location.
4. In the bottom right hand of the unit, remove the two
screws and the front access cover. (Figure 10)
5. In the media tray, remove the two screws on either end
and the one on the side wall, to remove the clear media
tray and the front panel. (Figure 11)
6. Remove the flicker rod. This can be done by sliding it
to the left which will disengage it from the flicker motor.
7. Locate the LED strip that needs to be replaced.
8. Disconnect the wire from the board by pulling gently on
the connector at the end.
9. Remove the board from the mounting bracket by press-
ing in the center of the standoffs to release them.
10. Line up the holes on the board and gently press the
new board onto the mounts. Make sure the board is
secure.
11. Reconnect the wire.
12. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
CAUTION: When removing and replacing the flicker
motor try to keep any slight bending of the flicker rod
minimal so as to not damage it. If flicker rod is damaged, it
should be replaced to ensure proper operation.
HIGH TEMPERATURE CUTOUT
REPLACEMENT
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights and heating elements to cool
off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver
Needle nosed pliers
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Retaining Brackets
CAUTION: Follow "Preparation for Service" instructions
before proceeding.
1. Remove the decorative acrylic ember-bed pieces
from the media tray, which lies along the bottom of
the interior Partially Reflective Glass. A medium sized
container such as a bucket or a box will be needed to
keep the acrylic ember-bed pieces together.
2. Remove the Partially Reflective Glass by removing the
2 screws on each retaining bracket, located on the left
and right side of the Partially Reflective Glass. (Figure
12)
3. Remove the Partially Reflective Glass. Carefully place
the glass assembly aside in a safe location.
4. Remove the heating cover by removing the 4 screws: 2
on the left and 2 on the right of the tray. (Figure 13)
5. Locate the high temperature cutout and remove the
mounting screw.
6. Remove the 2 screws, that secure the controls assem-
bly (Figure 8), located at the top of the mirror on the
right side of the unit.
7. Slide the controls assembly out toward the front of the
unit.
CAUTION: Ensure that the assembly is removed care-
fully, ensuring that no wires are caught or over strained.
8. Disconnect the wiring connections noting their original
locations.
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NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry be-
tween the end of the connectors and the board to release
the wires.
9. Properly orient the new high temperature cutout and
connect all of the wiring connections.
10. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

ELEMENT REPLACEMENT

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
Figure 13
Heating
Cover
Elements
Panel
Blower
Assembly
Cutout
Heating
Cover
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