Maintenance - Dimplex Verdi Manual

1. The lame control knob 'D' (Fig.10) may be turned up or down to give a more realistic effect.
2. Generally the lames appear more realistic when the lame control is turned down.
3. Give the lame generator time to react to changes you may make.
4. The ire will use less water if the lame effect is set to a lower level.
5. Do not tilt or move the ire while there is water in the tank or sump.
6. Make sure that the ire is on a level loor.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
On the control panel, Switch A (Fig.10) must be in the 'ON' ( I ) position in order for the remote control to operate.
There are 3 buttons on the remote control. (Fig.12) To operate correctly the remote must be pointed towards the front
of the grate. (Fig 17). The remote control functions are as follows:
Press once to turn on Flame effect only.
This will be indicated by one beep.
Press once to turn on Half Heat and Flame Effect.
This will be indicated by two beeps.
Press again to turn on Full Heat and Flame Effect.
This will be indicated by three beeps.
Standby
This will be indicated by one beep.

Maintenance

GENERAL TIPS
Only use decalciied tap water in this appliance.
Always ensure that the appliance is sitting on a level surface.
If you intend not using the appliance for longer than 2 weeks, remove and empty the sump and water tank.
Once installed, never move this appliance or lay on its back, without draining the water from sump and water tank.
The appliance should never be operated if the lamps are not working.
The lamps should be regularly inspected as described under 'Changing lamps'.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
When the water tank is empty, the lame and smoke effect shuts off and you will hear 2 audible beeps, follow these
steps.
1. Press Switch 'A' to (0) (Fig.10)
2. Gently lift out the fuelbed and carefully set aside.
3. Remove the water tank by lifting upwards and outwards.
4. Place the water tank in sink and remove cap, Anti-clockwise to open. (Fig 7)
5. Fill tank with decalciied tap water only. This is necessary to prolong the life of the lame and smoke producing
unit.
The water should be iltered through a conventional domestic water ilter unit and the ilter should be replaced
regularly.
6. Screw the cap back on, do not over tighten.
7. Return the tank to the sump, with the tank cap facing down and the lat side of the tank facing outward. (Fig 8)
8. Gently place the fuelbed back into position. (Fig 9)
9. Press Switch 'A' to 'ON' (I) position (Fig.10)
CHANGING LAMPS
If the lame and smoke effect appears grey or colourless it may be that one or more lamps have failed.
You can check for lamp failure as follows.
1. Leaving the lame effect on, lift out the fuelbed and water tank.
2. It should be possible to view the lamps with the nozzle in place and observe which one needs to be changed.
3. Put Switch 'A' in the 'OFF' position, and unplug the ire from the mains.
4. Leave the appliance for 20 minutes to allow the lamps to cool down before removing them.
5. Remove the sump as described in the Cleaning Section.
6. Remove the defective lamp, by gently lifting vertically and disengaging the pins from the lamp holder, (Fig.4 and
4a).
Replace with a OPTIMYST, 12V, 45W, Gu5.3 base, 8º beam angle, coloured lamp. (To purchase replacement lamps
go to the section 'After Sales Service', details of how to purchace the lamps are contained therein.)
7. Carefully insert the two pins of the new lamp into the two holes in the lamp holder. Push irmly in place. (Fig.4 and
4a).
8. Replace the sump, nozzle, water tank and fuelbed.
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