3-Position Switch Replacement; Heater On/Off Switch Replacement - Dimplex DF2000 Service Manual

3-POSITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT

Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights, heating elements and top
panel to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to persons.
1. Unplug the unit from power outlet.
2. Remove the firebox from the back of the mantel by
removing the retaining screws which secure the firebox
brackets to the mantel.
3. Remove the three screws along the back of the unit,
the two on either side along the top edge and the two
at the top of the glass retaining bracket on both sides.
(Figure 3)
4. Lay the Compact Fireplace on its back.
5. Gently open the top panel, laying it on the work sur-
face so that all of the components can easily be seen.
(Figure 4)
6. Locate the Main Power switch and disconnect the wir-
ing connections noting their original locations.
!
NOTE: A flat head screwdriver can be used to gently
pry between the end of the connector and the switch to
release the wires.
7. Depress the retainer clips on the rear of the switch and
push the switch out through the opening.
8. Properly orient and insert the new switch and connect
all of the wiring.
9. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
Figure 3
Top Panel
Glass Retaining
Bracket
HEATER ON/OFF SWITCH
REPLACEMENT
Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights, heating elements and top
panel to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to persons.
1. Unplug the unit from power outlet.
2. Remove the firebox from the back of the mantel by
removing the retaining screws which secure the firebox
brackets to the mantel.
3. Remove the three screws along the back of the unit,
the two on either side along the top edge and the two
at the top of the glass retaining bracket on both sides.
(Figure 3)
4. Lay the Compact Fireplace on its back.
5. Gently open the top panel, laying it on the work sur-
face so that all of the components can easily be seen.
(Figure 4)
6. Locate the Heat On/Off switch and disconnect the wir-
ing connections noting their original locations.
!
NOTE: A flat head screwdriver can be used to gently
pry between the end of the connector and the switch to
release the wires.
7. Depress the retainer clips on the rear of the switch and
push the switch out through the opening.
8. Properly orient and insert the new switch and connect
all of the wiring.
9. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
Figure 4
Power Cord
Remote Control Receiver
3-Position Switch
Heater
Assembly
Thermostat
Heater On/Off Switch
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