Troubleshooting - Home Decorators 238-15-48MC Use And Care Manual

Troubleshooting

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Problem
The fireplace does
not operate.
The power light is ON but
the flame effect is not
visible.
The heater is not
operating.
There is excessivee
noise when the heater is
operating.
The power light is ON but
the ember bed flame is not
flickering.
There is excessivee noise
when the flame is ON but the
heater is OFF.
Possible Cause
□ The fireplace is not plugged in.
□ A circuit breaker is tripped or a fuse
blown.
□ The ON/OFF switch is defective.
□ There is loose wiring.
□ The fireplace is not operating
correctly.
□ LED strip is not functioning.
□ Loose wiring
□ Incorrect operation.
□ The heater switch is defective.
□ The heater assembly is defective.
□ There is loose wiring.
□ The vents are dirty or clogged.
□ Dirty or clogged blower.
□
□ The heater assembly is defective.
□ LED strip is not functioning.
□ Loose wiring.
□ The rotating flame reflector shaft
rubbing against the housing.
□ The flame reflector shaft motor is
defective.
Solution
□ Make sure the fireplace is plugged in
to a standard 120V outlet.
□ Check additional appliances on the
circuit; ideally the fireplace should be
on a dedicated 15-amp circuit.
□ Call customer service.
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□ Refer to the operating instructions.
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□ Refer to the operating instructions.
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□ Unplug the unit. Clear the vent area of
dust and debris. Wait ten minutes, plug
the unit in again and turn on the heater.
□ Refer to Maintenance of Motors in Care and
Maintenance.
□ Call customer service.
□ Call customer service.
□ Call customer service.
□ Open the back of the firebox and reposition the flame
reflector shaft. Turn off the unit prior to servicing.
□ Call customer service.
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