Dimplex EF3003 Service Manual page 16

PROBLEm
Heater
heater is not turning off
heater is not turning on, but
flame effect is still functioning
heater is turning off after a
couple of minutes of operation
heater emits an odor
heater fan turns on but heater
lacks heat
heating element is glowing red
Noise
Excessive noise with the heater
on
Grinding or excessive noise with
the heater off
Buzzing noise from control panel
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CAuSE
Improper operation
Defective heater On/Off Switch
Defective Remote Control Receiver
Improper operation
Loose Wiring
Defective heater On/Off switch
Defective heater assembly
Build up of dirt/dust in heater assembly
Defective heater Assembly
Normal Operation
Defective heater Assembly
Improper operation
Loose wiring
Defective heater Assembly
Normal Operation
Defective heater Assembly
Dirty heater Assembly
Defective heater Assembly
Flicker rod hitting or rubbing against
internal components
Defective Flicker motor
Defective Flame Speed Controller
SOLuTION
Refer to Operation Section
Replace heater On/Off Switch
Replace Remote Control Receiver
Refer to Operation Section
Trace wiring in unit
Replace heater On/Off switch
Replace heater assembly
Ensure that exterior intake louvers and firebox cavity
are free of dirt/dust.
Replace heater Assembly
Normal operation is when the heater emits an odor
for a brief period after the heater is initially turned on.
The heater is burning off any dust accumulated during
manufacturing or operation.
Replace heater Assembly
Refer to Operation Section
Trace wiring in unit
Replace heater Assembly
Small glowing sections of the element are considered
normal.
If larger glowing sections are causing the heater to trip
the thermal cutout, unplug unit, discontinue use and
replace heater assembly.
Ensure that exterior intake louvers and firebox cavity
are free of dirt/dust.
Replace heater Assembly
Ensure rod is straight and mounted properly in the
bracket, spinning freely away from other components.
Replace if necessary.
Replace Flicker motor
Replace Flame Speed Controller
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