Dimplex BF SERIES User manual

PRACTICAL USER’S GUIDE

FOR THE ELECTRIC FIREPLACE

BF SERIES WITH FILTER AND LOGSET

Serial Number

Model Number

CAT Number

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Valued Customer,

We are pleased that you have chosen to purchase an electric

ﬁreplace product 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. 7207920100REV02

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

1. Prior to the ﬁrst use of the ﬁreplace verify the following:

• Are the circuit breakers for the ﬁreplace on?

• Are the light bulbs in your ﬁreplace loose? (to check, follow the

instructions for replacing the light bulbs under the Maintenance

section of this manual)

2. The heater on your ﬁreplace may emit a slight, harmless odor when

ﬁrst used. This odor is a normal condition caused by the initial

heating of internal heater parts and will not occur again.

3. If your heater does not emit heat, ensure the main switch is on, the

built-in thermostat is set above the current room temperature and any

wall switches for the unit are on. If this does not work, switch the unit

off for 5 minutes and try again. Consult operation section of your

practical users guide for further information.

4. The information regarding the model of your ﬁreplace can be found

on the rating plate located on the side adjacent to the supply cord.

5. If you have any technical questions regarding the operation of your

ﬁreplace, or require service for your ﬁreplace contact Dimplex

Customer Service.

CONTENTS

PAGE 1 Important Instructions

PAGE 2 Model and Serial Number

Information

PAGE 3 Operation

PAGE 4 Maintenance

PAGE 6 Accessories

PAGE 7 Warranty

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE RETAIN THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of ﬁre,

electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the electric ﬁreplace.

2. This ﬁreplace is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The trim

around the heater outlet becomes hot during heater operation. Keep combustible materials, such as

furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 0.9 meters (3 feet) from the front of

the unit.

3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever

the unit is left operating and unattended.

4. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

5. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or inﬁrmed persons unless they have been

adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure they can use the appliance safely.

6. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.

7. Always unplug the electric ﬁreplace when not in use.

8. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, or its service agent, or a

qualiﬁed person in order to avoid a hazard.

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. Return heater to authorized service

facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.

10. Do not use outdoors.

11. Do not use this ﬁreplace in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.

12. Do not install the ﬁreplace directly on carpet or a similar surface which may restrict air circulation

beneath the unit.

13. Do not run the cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like.

Arrange cord away from trafﬁc area and where it will not be tripped over.

14. Do not locate the heater immediately below a ﬁxed socket-outlet.

15. Do not locate the appliance in front of a ﬁxed socket-outlet

16. To disconnect the ﬁreplace, turn the controls off, then remove the plug from the outlet.

17. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an

electric shock or ﬁre, or damage to the heater.

18. To prevent a possible ﬁre, do not block air intake or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft

surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.

19. All electrical heaters have hot and arching 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.

20. Do not modify the electric ﬁreplace. Use it only as described in this manual. Any other use not

recommended by the manufacturer may cause ﬁre, electric shock or injury to persons.

21. Avoid the use of an extension cord. Extension cords may overheat and cause a risk of ﬁre. If you

must use an extension cord, the cord must be 3-core type and have a rating no less than 13 amps.

22. Do not burn wood or other materials in the electric ﬁreplace.

23. Do not strike the ﬁreplace glass.

24. Always use a certiﬁed electrician should new circuits or outlets be required.

25. Always use properly grounded, fused and polarized outlets.

26. Disconnect all power supply before performing any cleaning, maintenance or relocation of the unit.

27. When transporting or storing the unit and cord, keep in a dry place, free from excessive vibration and

store so as to avoid damage.

28. WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater

29. CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to the inadvertent resetting of the thermal cutout, this

appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected

to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1

NOTE: Procedures and techniques that are considered important enough to emphasize.

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, illness or death.

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION

If you have any questions about our products please have the product model and serial numbers

available upon calling Dimplex Customer Service. To locate the model and serial number labels see

below. (FIGURE 1)

Model Number

Firebox

Model Number

Serial Number

Firebox

FIGURE 1

Serial

Number

Serial Number

Model Number

Firebox

Carton

Model

Number

Label

Serial

Number

Label

Model

Number

OPERATION

REMOTE CONTROL (FIGURE 2)

The remote control has a range of approximately 15.25 meters (50 feet). It does not

have to be pointed at the ﬁreplace and can pass through most obstacles (including walls).

REMOTE CONTROL INITIALIZATION

This procedure is may be required if there is a loss of power to the remote control in

the ﬁreplace. (i.e. power failure, breaker tripped, main power switch is turned off) or

if a new remote is used.

1. Ensure that power is supplied through main service panel.

2. Locate manual controls (FIGURE 3)

3. Activate main power switch.

4. Press — (on) button located on the Manual Selection Control for 3 seconds

(FIGURE 4). All 3 indicators will ﬂash.

5. Press the ON button on the transmitter (FIGURE 2). The indicators will ﬂash

rapidly and then turn off. This will synchronize the remote control transmitter

and receiver.

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

REMOTE CONTROL USAGE

The remote control operates the ﬁreplace levels sequentially. The level is increased every time the ON

button on the transmitter is pressed. The ﬁreplace can be turned off at any point by pressing the OFF

button on the remote control transmitter.

Level 1: The ﬂame effect is turned on and the ﬁrst red indicator light is activated.

Level 2: The ﬂame effect remains on, and the PuriﬁreTM is activated. The ﬁrst and second red

indicator lights are activated.

Level 3: The ﬂame effect remains on, the heater is activated, and all three red indicator lights are

activated.

MANUAL CONTROLS

The ﬁreplace can also be controlled in a similar manner to the remote control with switches located on the

ﬁreplace (FIGURE 5).

A. On Switch

Operates ﬁreplace in the same manner as the remote control transmitter. Pressing this button

has the same effect as the ON button on the remote control. Pressing once activates Level

1, twice activates Level 2, three times activates Level 3.

B. Off Switch

Pressing this button has the same effect as the OFF button on the remote control. Pressing once

to shut the unit off.

FIGURE 4

Manual Controls and Indicator Lights

Main Power Switch

Thermostat

Control

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. Leave in this position to maintain the room temperature at this

setting. For additional heat, turn clockwise until you hear the click again and the heater will turn on.

NOTE

The heater may emit a slight harmless odor when ﬁrst used. This odor is a normal condition caused by

initial heating of internal parts and will not occur again.

THE TEMPERATURE CUTOUT SWITCH

The heater on this ﬁreplace is protected with a safety device to prevent overheating. Should the heater

overheat, an automatic cut out will turn the heater off. The heater will re-activate once the heater has

cooled. The overheat cutout may be triggered if the ﬁlter is dirty. Follow ﬁlter maintenance on Page 6.

CAUTION

If the heater continuously resets, disconnect the power at the main service panel and call your local

dealer.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Disconnect all power coming to ﬁreplace at main service panel before attempting maintenance or

cleaning to reduce risk of ﬁre, shock or damage to persons.

NOTE

Allow at least 5 minutes for light bulbs to cool off before touching bulbs to avoid accidental burning of skin.

TOOL REQUIREMENTS: Screwdriver

LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT

Allow at least 5 minutes for light bulbs to cool off before touching bulbs to avoid accidental burning of skin.

Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the ﬂame or when the clarity and detail

of the log exterior disappears. There are four bulbs under the log set which generate the ﬂames and

embers.

FIGURE 5

Level 1 Indicator

A. On Switch B. Off Switch

Level 2 Indicator

Level 3 Indicator

SCREWS

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 7

Screws

LIGHT BULB REQUIREMENTS

Quantity of 4 clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs with an E-14 socket base, 60 watt rating.

DO NOT EXCEED 60 WATTS PER BULB.

CAUTION

When handling log only apply force to the ember bed section not directly to the logs.

HELPFUL HINTS

It is a good idea to replace all light bulbs at one time if they are

close to the end of their rated life. Group replacement will

reduce the number of times you need to open the unit to

replace light bulbs. Long life bulbs are recommended to

reduce the frequency of bulb changes.

TO ACCESS THE LIGHT BULB AREA

1. Open steel curtain (remove glass doors if applicable).

2. Remove two screws on log bracket and set aside.

(FIGURE 6)

3. Pull front edge of plastic ember bed or plastic grate

up and forward until rear tab releases from the ledge

located at the bottom of the mirror. (FIGURE 7)

NOTE Log set ﬁts tightly into ﬁrebox, some force may be

necessary to remove.

4. Set logset in front of ﬁrebox.

5. Disconnect the logset LED wire harness from unit.

(FIGURE 8)

6. Examine the bulbs to determine which bulbs require

replacement.

7. Unscrew bulbs counter clockwise.

8. Insert new bulbs.

9. Re-connect the logset LED wire harness to the unit.

10. Replace the logset by inserting the rear tab of the logset

under the back ledge of the ﬁreplace and push down

on the front edge of the logset until it snaps into place.

(FIGURE 7)

11. Replace log grate using two screws previously

removed.

PURIFIRE™ FILTER

The Puriﬁre™ ﬁlter supplied in your ﬁreplace is

reusable and washable. The ﬁlter should be

cleaned or replaced on average once a year. To

clean the ﬁlter gently tap ﬁlter on a hard surface to

dislodge any loose dirt or debris, and then clean

with water. No soap or cleaning products are

recommended. The ﬁlter size is 508mm x 254mm x

25.4mm (20 inch x 10 inch x 1 inch) rated at MERV 10.

If using an after market ﬁlter follow the manufacturers

recommended replacement instructions.

LED Wire Harness

FIGURE 8

TO REPLACE FILTER (FIGURE 9)

1. Remove the 2 mounting screws from the air ﬁlter bracket.

2. Slide forward to remove the air ﬁlter bracket assembly from the ﬁrebox.

3. Slide ﬁlter out of air ﬁlter bracket.

4. Reassemble in reverse order as above.

NOTE

If after market air ﬁlter is used ensure it is installed according to the manufacturers recommended

instructions.

FIGURE 9

Puriﬁre Filter

Filter Bracket

Mounting

Screws

MIRROR CLEANING

The mirror is cleaned in the factory during the assembly operation. During shipment, installation,

handling, etc., the mirror surface may collect dust particles; these can be removed by bufﬁng lightly with a

clean dry cloth.

To remove ﬁngerprints or other marks, the mirror can be cleaned with a damp cloth using good quality

household glass cleaner. The mirror should be completely dried with a lint free cloth to prevent water

spots. To prevent scratching, do not use abrasive cleaners or spray liquids on the clear door surface.

ACCESSORIES

Please contact your local dealer for genuine Dimplex accessories. Example: glass door kits, brass and

stainless steel trims, and cabinets designed to ﬁt your ﬁreplace.

WARRANTY

Dimplex Electric Fireplaces are tested and inspected prior to shipment and are guaranteed from defect

to the purchaser of each new product. Any part which proves to be defective in material or workmanship

under normal use within one year will be repaired or replaced without charge.* The Company will not be

responsible for any expense incurred for installation, removal for service, or transportation costs. Any

such defect should be brought to the attention of the Dealer where the product was purchased and is

authorized to repair or replace within the terms of this warranty.

The Company’s only obligation under this warranty will be at its sole option to repair or replace

any part proving defective or to refund the purchase price thereof.

The owner/user assumes all other risks, if any, including the risk of any direct, indirect or consequential

loss or damage arising out of the use of or inability to use the product.

The warranty will not apply if, in the sole judgment of the Company, damage or failure has resulted from

accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, incorrect installation, or operation on an incorrect power source.

The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties expressed, implied, or statutory, and the Company

neither assumes, nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation, or liability in

connection with said product.

*Light bulbs are not covered in the warranty.

SERVICE

Contact your local dealer for service or warranty information.

The product complies with the European Safety Standard EN60335-2-30 and

the European Standard for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) EN55014,

EN6055-2 and EN60555-3 which cover the essential requirements of EEG

Directives 73/23 and 89/336.

GUIDE PRATIQUE DE L’UTILISATEUR

DU FOYER ÉLECTRIQUE

SÉRIE BF AVEC FILTRE ET ENSEMBLE

DE BÛCHES À DEL

Numéros de Série

Numéros de Modèle

Numéros de CAT

Qualité vériﬁée par:

Cher client,

Nous vous remercions d’avoir choisi un foyer électrique fabriqué

par Dimplex North America Ltd.

Au ﬁl des années, votre foyer sera au cœur de moments

chaleureux vécus dans le confort. Nous sommes heureux que notre

produit soit la toile de fond de ces instants inoubliables.

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