Maintenance - Dimplex Optimyst 3STEP-RGB-EU Operating Instructions Manual

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL TIPS
Only use clean tap water in this appliance. Refer to Water Quality & Cleaning section for details.
Always ensure that the appliance is sitting on a level surface.
If you intend not using the appliance for longer than a week, 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.
CLEANING
WARNING: Always press Switch 'A' to the 'OFF' (0) position (Fig 9) and disconnect from the power supply before
cleaning the 昀椀re.
We recommend cleaning the following components once every week, particularly in hard water areas:
Tank cap and seal (Fig 8), Nozzle (Fig 16), Transducer (Fig 17), Sump (Fig 18) & Air 昀椀lter (Fig 19).
For general cleaning use a soft clean duster – never use abrasive cleaners.
To remove any accumulation of dust or 昀氀uff, the soft brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner should occasionally be used.
SUMP
Open the drawer & press switch 'A' to the 'OFF' (0) position (Fig 9)
1.
2.
Remove the water tank from its position on top of the sump.
3.
Disconnect the electrical connector to the transducers, located on the right side of the sump. (Fig 14).
4.
There are two orange clips holding down the nozzle on the sump; one on the left and one on the right hand side of
the nozzle. On the left side, press in the clip with one hand and with the other lift the nozzle out of the clip. Repeat
this for the right side (Fig 15). The nozzle can now be lifted up and placed aside (Fig 16).
5.
Gently lift up the sump (Fig 17), taking care to keep it level so as not to spill any water. Sit the sump in the sink.
6.
Carefully empty the sump into the sink taking note that the transducer (Fig 17) is held in place by a retaining clip.
7.
Put a small amount of washing up liquid into the sump, and using a soft brush, gently clean all surfaces in the sump
and gently clean the transducer including the cone and metal discs located in the top grooved surface.
8.
When cleaned, thoroughly rinse the sump with clean water to remove all traces of washing up liquid.
Clean the nozzle with a soft brush and 昀氀ush out thoroughly with water.
9.
10.
Reverse the above steps 1 – 6 to reassemble.
TRANSDUCER
The transducer is a consumable item and may need to be replaced through time, depending on its usage. Replacement
transducers can be purchased from your dealer. The transducer is 昀椀xed in the sump with a plastic clip (Fig 17).
If you need to replace your transducer:
1.
Follow the steps 1-5 in the CLEANING - Sump section under 'Maintenance' to gain access to the transducer.
2.
Press the clip back and lift the transducer upwards out of its holder.
3.
Place the new transducer into the sump, ensuring the its cable does not sit over the cone.
4.
Reverse the above steps to reassemble the nozzle and sump.
AIR FILTER
Open the drawer to access the air 昀椀lter at the rear of the module.
1.
Gently slide the air 昀椀lter upwards out of its plastic holder. (Fig 19)
2.
3.
Gently rinse with water in the sink and dry with fabric towel.
Replace the 昀椀lter making sure that the coarse black 昀椀lter is facing outwards.
4.
5.
Replace the fuel bed.
NOZZLE INSERTS
Nozzle inserts have been supplied and 昀椀tted into the nozzle opening. These are used to alter the pro昀椀le of the 昀氀ame
effect but can be removed if a different 昀氀ame pro昀椀le is preferred. To remove, lift up the 2 small D shaped taps to loosen
the insert, then it can be pulled out.
Alternative blocking inserts have also been supplied to block off sections of the 昀氀ame. To 昀椀t them, 昀椀rst remove the
exisitng inserts. Break the blocking inserts to the required length and place in the nozzle opening in the desired location.
Ensure the inserts are orientated correctly before pushing down to snap into position. See Fig 13 for further details.
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