Dimplex BLF5051 Owner's Manual

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Deane Jarvis

April 5, 2025

The fan on my BLF5051-AU elctric fireplace is not working. How can I turn it on?

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Mr. Anderson

April 5, 2025

To turn on the fan for the Dimplex BLF5051-AU electric fireplace, activate the heater by pressing the heat setting button on the unit or remote control. The fan will operate automatically when the heater is on. After turning off the heater, the fan continues to run for 60 seconds before stopping.

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Mike Evelyn

May 29, 2025

Is the modelBLF5051a 15amp or 30amp? Can it plug into a regular 15 amp electrical outlet or does it require a direct 30amp line to the electrical panel?

Summary of Contents for Dimplex BLF5051

Page 1 For your safety, always comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual to prevent personal injury or property damage. To view the full line of Dimplex products, please visit www.dimplex.com 7213940100R02...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CAUTION: Procedures and techniques which, if not carefully followed, will result in damage to the equipment. WARNING: Procedures and techniques which, if not carefully followed, will expose the user to the risk of fire, serious injury, or death. www.dimplex.com...
Page 3: Welcome & Congratulations
Welcome & Congratulations Thank you and congratulations for purchasing an electric fireplace from Dimplex. Please use our convenient online registration page to record your model and serial numbers for future reference at www.dimplex.com/register Serial Number Rating Label with Label Model Number Please carefully read and save these instructions.
Page 4: Important Instructions
① Read all instructions before avoid a hazard. Contact Dimplex using this electric fireplace. Technical Service for obtaining a replacement cord at ② This fireplace is hot when in 1-888-346-7539.
Page 5: Save These Instructions
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ⑮ Use this heater only as ⑳ Always use properly ground- described in this manual. Any ed, fused and polarized outlets. other use not recommended by ㉑ Disconnect all power supply the manufacturer may cause fire, before performing any cleaning, electric shock or injury to persons.
Page 6: Quick Reference Guide
③ For dimensions of your fireplace, " refer to Figure 1. (9.7 cm) " (123 cm) 46" (116 cm) 3" (7.6 cm) " (128 cm) (49.5 cm) www.dimplex.com...
Page 7: Fireplace Installation
Fireplace Installation Site Selection rating of the circuit breaker. Review and consider all of the fol- WARNING: Ensure the power lowing conditions for installation: cord is not installed so that it is pinched or against a sharp • Dimensions of the unit: 50 "...
Page 8: Wiring
Partially WARNING: Ensure that the Reflective Glass circuit on which the fireplace is to be installed has the power cut off at the service panel until installation is complete. Glass Bracket www.dimplex.com...
Page 9 Fireplace Installation Figure 3 Metal Tray Figure 4 Screws (4) Acrylic Tray screws (4) Front Panel Junction Box screws (3) Front Panel tabs (2) sure on the partially reflective Figure 5 glass, tilt the fireplace upright Electrical box and slightly forward to allow the partially reflective glass to Screw fall out of the inside framing.
Page 10 (Figure nectors and attach to fire- place chassis using the screw removed in step 3. 8. Pull the junction box and power cord out the front of the 15. Carefully reinsert partially fireplace. reflective glass into fireplace www.dimplex.com...
Page 11: Surface Installation
Fireplace Installation and anchor in place using • Hard wire the fireplace. Follow glass brackets and screws the hard wiring instructions on removed in step 1. page 8. 16. Refer to Front Glass Installa- WARNING: Do not attempt tion section, for final installa- to wire your own new outlets or tion procedures.
Page 12 (through key-holes). 6. Remove fireplace from wall and store in a safe place away from traffic. 7. Where marked screw locations do not line up with a wall stud, insert (screw in) one of the two www.dimplex.com...
Page 13: In-Wall Recessed Installation - 2X4 Framing
Fireplace Installation screws down on fireplace opening to an existing outlet chassis. or install an outlet on a nearby wall stud within the wall). 11. Screw the two supplied #8 square head screws through • Hard wire the fireplace (rec- two of the permanent mount- ommended).
Page 14: Flush Mounted Installation - 2X8 Framing
1. Prepare a wall with a framed ommended). Follow the hard opening of 49 in. (124.5 cm) wiring instructions on page 8. wide x 18½ in. (47 cm) high WARNING: Do not attempt (Figure 12). to wire your own new outlets or www.dimplex.com...
Page 15: Front Glass Installation
Fireplace Installation circuits. To reduce the risk of fire, inside surface of the fireplace electric shock or injury to persons, chassis, into wall studs (Figure always use a licensed electrician. 13). WARNING: Ensure that the 6. Refer to Front Glass Installa- circuit on which the fireplace is to tion section for final installation procedures.
Page 16 Fireplace Installation Figure 15 Figure 16 Mounts (4) Hooks (4) the glass assembly tabs to the fireplace (Figure 16). 4. If unit is not hard-wired, plug fireplace into a 15 Amp, 120 Volt outlet (refer to NOTE 1). www.dimplex.com...
Page 17: Operation
Operation Figure 17 Floating Display WARNING: This electric fire- box must be properly installed Standby before it is used. Turns the unit On and Off. The unit can be controlled by → Activated by pressing the either the manual controls which Standby button on the remote are located on the upper right of or the unit.
Page 18 D & E. Thermostat Controls and enable the heater. Adjusts the temperature set point ! NOTE: When the heater has to your individual requirements. been disabled and either the Once the desired set temperature is reached the heater will turn off. www.dimplex.com...
Page 19 Operation digit on the Floating Display™ or the is pressed the On changing to show: "H" (high), Screen Display will indicate "--". and "L" (low). Color Themes Sleep Timer Different presets of ambient light- The Sleep Timer can be set to ing color combinations contained automatically shut off the fireplace in the unit.
Page 20 2. Correctly install one 3 Volt (CR2032 [longer life] or CR2025) battery in the battery holder. 3. Close the battery cover. Battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Check with your Local Authority or Retailer for recycling advice in your area www.dimplex.com...
Page 21: Maintenance
Maintenance Fireplace Surface Cleaning WARNING: Disconnect power Use only a damp cloth to clean and allow heater to cool before painted surfaces of the fireplace. attempting any maintenance or Do not use abrasive cleaners. cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage Servicing to persons.
Page 22: Warranty
(mantels) and trims, covered by this product. limited warranty have been tested and What Dimplex will do in the event of a inspected prior to shipment and, subject defect to the provisions of this warranty, Dimplex...
Page 23 Warranty or part without charge. If Dimplex is un- placement product or part) including, able to repair or replace such product without limitation, all shipping costs and or part, or if repair or replacement is transportation costs to and from the not commercially practicable or cannot authorized dealer’s or service agent’s...
Page 24: Replacement Parts
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