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Dimplex BF8000ST Practical User's Manual

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PRACTICAL USER'S GUIDE
Serial Number ________________
Model Number ________________
CAT Number
_________________
Valued Customer,
We are pleased that you have chosen to purchase an electric fireplace
manufactured by Dimplex North America Ltd. Over the years, valuable
memories will occur around the warmth and comfort of your hearth. Thank you
for allowing our product to be the backdrop for those special moments.
FOR THE DIMPLEX
ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
MODEL NUMBER:
BF8000ST
6904410100
Quality checked by:
7208680200REV00

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  • Page 1 Valued Customer, We are pleased that you have chosen to purchase an electric fireplace manufactured by Dimplex North America Ltd. Over the years, valuable memories will occur around the warmth and comfort of your hearth. Thank you for allowing our product to be the backdrop for those special moments.
  • Page 2 Quick Reference Guide for the Dimplex Electric Fireplace 1. Prior to the first use of the fireplace verify the following: • Are the circuit breakers for the socket the unit uses on? • Are the light bulbs in your fireplace loose? (to check, follow the...

  • Page 3: Important Instructions

    9. Do not operate any unit with a damaged cord or plug, or if the heater has malfunctioned, or if the electric fireplace has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Dimplex Technical Service 1-888-346-7539. 10. Do not use outdoors.

  • Page 4: Model And Serial Number

    If you have any questions regarding our products please have the product model number and serial numbers available upon calling Dimplex customer service or technical support. To locate the model and serial number labels see below. Record the model number, serial number on the front cover of this manual for future reference.

  • Page 5: Site Selection And Preparation

    Site Selection and Preparation This section provides instructions for selecting a location and preparing the site to install the fireplace into your Dimplex mantel surround. 1. Select a suitable location that is not susceptible to moisture and is away from drapes, furniture and high traffic.

  • Page 6: Fireplace Installation

    Additional appliances on the same circuit may exceed the current rating of the circuit breaker. IMPORTANT If not using a Dimplex mantel, the fireplace must be installed in an enclosure with the following MINIMUM dimensions. 23”...

  • Page 7: Operation

    For Bathroom Use If this unit is installed in a bathroom it must be protected by a GFI receptacle or circuit. If receptacle is used it must be readily accessible. To prevent electrical shock this unit is an electrical appliance that is not watertight and must be installed as to prevent water from entering unit.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote Control The fireplace is supplied with a radio frequency remote control. This remote control has a range of approximately 50 feet. (15.25m), it does not have to be pointed at the fireplace and can pass through most obstacles (including walls). It is supplied with one of hundreds of independent frequencies to prevent interference with other units.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    Maintenance WARNING Disconnect the power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage to persons. Light Bulb Replacement Allow at least 5 minutes for the light bulbs to cool before touching them to avoid accidental burning of the skin.
  • Page 10 Upper Light Bulb Requirements Quantity of 2 clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs with an E-12 (small) socket base, 15 watt rating. DO NOT EXCEED 25 WATTS PER BULB To access the upper light bulb area: 1. Slide fireplace out of mantel 2.

  • Page 11: Warranty

    What this limited warranty does not cover This limited warranty does not apply to products that have been repaired (except by Dimplex or its authorized service representatives) or otherwise altered. This limited warranty does further not apply to defects resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, incorrect installation, improper maintenance or handling, or operation with an incorrect power source.
  • Page 12 Dimplex will in its sole discretion either repair or replace such defective product or part without charge. If Dimplex is unable to repair or replace such product or part, or if repair or replacement is not commercially practicable or cannot be timely made, Dimplex may, in lieu of repair or replacement, choose to refund the purchase price for such product or part.
  • Page 13 The provisions of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the Sale of Goods shall not apply to this limited warranty or the sale of products covered by this limited warranty. 1-888-DIMPLEX 1-888-346-7539 1367 Industrial Road...

  • Page 14: Product Description

    Canadian Patents: 2,175,442, 2,310,367, 2,310,073, 2,204,106, 2,310,362, 2,310,414, 2,262,338, 2,321,716, 2,299,927, 105175. Other patents pending. Specifications, finishes and dimensions are subject to change and should be taken as a guide only. Dimplex North America Limited 1367 Industrial Road Cambridge, ON Canada N1R 7G8 • Phone: 1-519-650-3630 1-800-668-6663 Fax: 1-519-650-3651 1-800-668-6665 www.optiflame.com • • • • © 2008 Dimplex North America Limited Printed in Canada LI-586R 02/08...
  • Page 15 Model Number Part Number Valued Customer, Thank you and congratulations for purchasing a Dimplex electric fireplace. Over the years, valuable memories will occur around the warmth and comfort of your fireplace. Thank you for allowing our product to be the backdrop for those special moments.
  • Page 16 fireplace. Refer to page 6 of the manual. 4. If you have any technical questions regarding the operation of your fireplace, or require service for your fireplace contact Dimplex North America customer service at 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539).

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important Instructions ....PAGE 4 Model and Serial Number Information. . .PAGE 6 Fireplace Assembly ....PAGE 6 Site Selection and Preparation .

  • Page 18: Important Instructions

    9. Do not operate any unit with a damaged cord or plug, or if the heater has malfunctioned, or if the electric fireplace has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Dimplex Technical Service 1-888-346-7539. 10. Do not use outdoors.

  • Page 19: Save These Instructions

    like a bed, where openings may become blocked. 18. All electrical heaters have hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored or where the unit will be exposed to flammable vapors. 19.

  • Page 20: Model And Serial Number Information

    If you have any questions regarding our products please have the product model number and serial numbers available upon calling Dimplex customer service or technical support. To locate the model and serial number labels see below. Record the model number, serial number on the front cover of this manual for future reference (Figure 1).

  • Page 21: Site Selection And Preparation

    Site Selection and Preparation This section provides instructions for selecting a location and preparing the site to install the fireplace into your Dimplex mantel surround. 1. Select a suitable location that is not susceptible to moisture and is away from drapes, furniture and high traffic.

  • Page 22: Fireplace Insert Installation

    Additional appliances on the same circuit may exceed the current rating of the circuit breaker. ! IMPORTANT: If not using a Dimplex mantel, the fireplace must be installed in an enclosure with the following MINIMUM dimensions (Figure 5).
  • Page 23 New Wall Figure 5 Construction 1. Select a suitable location that is not susceptible to moisture and is away from drapes, furniture and 23 ⅛” high traffic. (587 mm) 2. Place the fireplace in the desired location to see how it will look in 26 ¾”...

  • Page 24: Operation

    directly on carpet or similar surfaces which may restrict air circulation. If installing the fireplace in a carpeted area, place a one-piece, solid, flat surface under the fireplace insert. Ensure that all three (3) of the insert’s feet rest securely on this surface. For Bathroom Use If this unit is installed in a bathroom it must be protected by a GFI receptacle or circuit.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    C. Interior Light Control Turn the interior light control knob to increase or decrease the brightness of the interior light. D. Heater Thermostat Control To adjust the temperature to your individual requirements, turn the thermostat control clockwise all the way to turn on the heater. When the room reaches the desired temperature, turn the thermostat knob counter clockwise until you hear a click.
  • Page 26 to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the flame or when the clarity and detail of the log Ember Bed exterior reduces. There are three (3) bulbs under the Log Set, which generate the flames and embers, and two (2) bulbs above the log that illuminate the log exterior. Lower Light Bulb Requirements Quantity of three (3) clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs with an E-12 (small) socket base, 60 Watt rating.
  • Page 27 IMPORTANT: Only handle the Log Set by the Ember Bed. NOTE: Log Set fits tightly into firebox, some force may be necessary to remove. 7. Set Log Set in front of fireplace. 8. Remove flicker rod by sliding flicker rod to the left away from the flicker motor and lifting out.

  • Page 28: Warranty

    Dimplex warrants such products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of the first purchase of such products.
  • Page 29 Dimplex will in its sole discretion either repair or replace such defective product or part without charge. If Dimplex is unable to repair or replace such product or part, or if repair or replacement is not commercially practicable or cannot be timely made, Dimplex may, in lieu of repair or replacement, choose to refund the purchase price for such product or part.
  • Page 30 Such costs shall be the purchaser’s responsibility. What Dimplex and its dealers and service agents are also not responsible for: IN NO EVENT WILL DIMPLEX, OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR ANY THIRD PARTY.

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