3-Position Switch Replacement; Light Dimmer Replacement - Dimplex DF2690 Service Manual

the control panel; and two (2) screws on the bottom of
the fireplace (Figure 8). The bottom panel is now free
to be removed.
4. Locate the On/Off Switch mounted on the control panel
on the left side (Figure 9) and disconnect the two (2)
wiring clips noting their original locations.
!
NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry be-
tween the end of the connectors and the switch to release
the wires.
5. Depress the two (2) retainer clips on either side of the
switch and push the switch out the front of the cover.
6. Properly orient the new switch and re-connect all of the
wiring clips and connections as before.
7. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

3-pOSITION SWITCh REpLACEMENT

Tools Required: Phillips head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
WARNINg: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating element
to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNINg: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
1. Remove the firebox from the mantel.
2. Lay unit on its back.
3. Remove the 12 screws that fasten the bottom cover to
the rest of the firebox. There are: two (2) screws on
each side; two (2) screws on the back panel (you may
have to tip the bottom of the fireplace up if it is laying
on its back), four (4) screws in the front directly under
the control panel; and two (2) screws on the bottom of
the fireplace (Figure 8). The bottom panel is now free
to be removed.
4. Locate the 3-Position Switch mounted on the control
panel on the right side (Figure 9) and disconnect the
three (3) wiring clips noting their original locations.
!
NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry be-
tween the end of the connectors and the switch to release
the wires.
5. Depress the two (2) retainer clips on either side of the
switch and push the switch out the front of the cover.
6. Properly orient the new switch and re-connect all of the
wiring clips and connections as before.
7. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

LIghT DIMMER REpLACEMENT

Tools Required: Phillips head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers
WARNINg: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating element
to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNINg: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
Figure 10
1. Remove the firebox from the mantel.
2. Lay unit on its back.
3. Remove the 12 screws that fasten the bottom cover to
the rest of the firebox. There are: two (2) screws on
each side; two (2) screws on the back panel (you may
have to tip the bottom of the fireplace up if it is laying
on its back), four (4) screws in the front directly under
the control panel; and two (2) screws on the bottom of
the fireplace (Figure 8). The bottom panel is now free
to be removed.
4. Locate the Light Dimmer Control Board mounted on the
left side (Figure 11).
5. Disconnect the two (2) wire leads from the control
board on the right hand side which connect to the
dimmer's potentiometer, noting their original locations.
(the wire runs underneath the control board to the
potentiometer - Figure 11)
!
NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry be-
tween the end of the connectors and the switch to release
the wires.
Figure 11
Manual Selection
Switch
Wire
Connectors (3)
Retainer Clips
(one top, one bottom)
Retaining
Potentiometer
Light Dimmer
Control Board
Mounting Studs (4)
Nut
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