Dimplex DF1870L User manual

Owner’s Manual

Model

DF1870L

7213430100R00

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual rst

before attempting to install or use this replace. For your safety, always

comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual

to prevent personal injury or property damage.

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Table of Contents

Always use a qualied technician

or service agency to repair

this replace.

!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 re,

serious injury, or death.

Welcome & Congratulations ..................3

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS .................4

Fireplace Installation ........................6

Operation .................................7

Maintenance ..............................9

Warranty .................................10

Replacement Parts .........................12

Welcome & Congratulations

Thank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase an electric

replace from Dimplex, the world leader in electric replaces.

Please carefully read and save these instructions.

CAUTION: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before

starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a

possible electric shock, re hazard and will void the warranty.

Please record your model and serial numbers below for future

reference: model and serial numbers can be found on the Model and

Serial Number Label of your replace.

Model Number

Serial Number

NO NEED TO RETURN TO THE STORE

Questions with operation or assembly? Require Parts Information?

Product Under Manufacturer’s Warranty?

For Troubleshooting and Technical Support

OR Toll-Free 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539)

Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST

Please have your model number and product serial

number ready. (See above)

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances,

basic precautions should always

be followed to reduce the risk of

re, electric shock, and injury to

persons, including the following:

① Read all instructions before us-

ing the electric replace.

② This replace insert is hot

when in use. To avoid burns, do

not let bare skin touch hot sur-

faces. If provided, use handles

when moving this appliance.

Keep combustible materials, such

as furniture, pillows, bedding, pa-

pers, clothes and curtains at least

3 feet (914 mm) from the front of

this appliance.

③ Extreme caution is neces-

sary when any heater is used by

or near children or invalids and

whenever the unit is left operating

and unattended.

④ Always unplug the electric

replace when not in use.

⑤Do not operate any heater

after it malfunctions. Disconnect

power at the service panel and

have the heater inspected by a

reputable electrician before reus-

ing.

⑥Do not operate any unit with

a damaged cord or plug, or if the

heater has malfunctioned, or if

the electric replace has been

dropped or damaged in any man-

ner, contact Dimplex Technical

Service at 1-888-346-7539.

⑦ Do not use outdoors.

⑧ Never locate heater where it

may fall into a bathtub or other

water container.

⑨ Do not run the cord under

carpeting. Do not cover cord with

throw rugs, runners, or the like.

Arrange cord away from trafc

area and where it will not be

tripped over.

⑩ Do not locate the heater im-

mediately below a xed socket-

outlet.

⑪ To disconnect the unit, turn the

controls off, then remove the plug

from the outlet.

⑫Do not insert or allow foreign

objects to enter any ventilation

or exhaust opening as this may

cause an electric shock or re, or

damage to the heater.

⑬ To prevent a possible re, do

not block air intake or exhaust in

any manner.

⑭ All electrical heaters have

hot and arcing or sparking parts

inside. Do not use in areas where

gasoline, paint, or ammable

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

liquids are used or stored.

⑮ Do not modify the electric

replace. Use it only as described

in this manual. Any other use not

recommended by the manufactur-

er may cause re, electric shock

or injury to persons.

⑯ Always plug heaters directly

into a wall outlet/receptacle.

Never use with an extension cord

or relocatable power tap (outlet/

power strip).

⑰ Do not strike the replace

glass.

⑱ Always use a certied electri-

cian should new circuits or outlets

be required.

⑲ Always use properly grounded,

fused and polarized outlets.

⑳ Disconnect all power supply

before performing any cleaning,

maintenance or relocation of the

unit.

㉑When transporting or stor-

ing the unit and cord, keep in a

dry place, free from excessive

vibration and store so as to avoid

damage.

!NOTE: Changes or modica-

tions not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compli-

ance could void user's authority to

operate the equipment.

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Fireplace Installation

It is safe to set the replace insert

close to non-combustibles.

CAUTION: DO NOT STORE

OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER

FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQ-

UIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS

OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

!NOTE: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt,

60 Hz circuit with a properly

grounded outlet is required to

operate this appliance. Preferably,

the replace insert will be on a

dedicated circuit as other appli-

ances on the same circuit may

cause the circuit breaker to trip or

the fuse to blow when the heater

is in operation. The unit comes

standard with a 6 ft (1.85 m) long

3 wire cord, exiting out the back

of the replace insert. Plan the

installation to avoid the use of an

extension cord.

CAUTION: High temperature,

risk of re, keep electrical cords,

drapery, furnishings, and other

combustibles at least 3 ft (0.9 m)

from the front of the heater.

WARNING: Electrical outlet wir-

ing must comply with local build-

ing codes and other applicable

regulations to reduce the risk of

re, electrical shock and injury to

persons.

WARNING: Do not use this

replace insert if any part of it has

been under water. Immediately

call a qualied service technician

to inspect the rebox and replace

any part of the electrical system

which has been under water.

RY1

CN2 CN3 CN4 CN5

RY2RY3

CN1

Temperature Limiting Control

KEY1

LED1 Flame

Connector

Key

Connector

BZ1

Operation

WARNING: This electric rebox

must be properly installed before

it is used.

Manual Controls

The manual controls are located

on the bottom of the replace

insert behind a full access panel.

A. On/Off Switch

The main safety switch should

be in the ‘On’ position when the

replace insert is removed from

the carton. Make sure that the

indicator light on the main safety

switch is ‘on’ when you plug in the

replace insert.

B. Power ON/OFF

Power to the unit.

C. Flame brightness controls

Allows you to adjust the ame.

• Press to increase ame

brightness

• Press to decrease ame

brightness.

Figure 1

D. Heater Control

• Low heat: 500 watts

• High heat: 1000 watts (The

touchpad control for the heat-

er must be touched 2 times to

achieve high heat).

E. Heater Timer

Allows you to leave your heater

on while you sleep with an auto-

matic timer for shut off. You can

set your heater to be on for 1/2

hour increments starting at a 1/2

hour up to a maximum of 7-1/2

hours – press once for each 1/2

hour increment. After you reach

7-1/2 hours the next press will

shut off the feature.

Resetting The Temperature

Cutoff Switch

Should the heater overheat, an

automatic cut out will turn the

heater off and it will not come

back on without being reset. It

can be reset by switching the On/

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ness

• Press to decrease ame

brightness

Battery Replacement

1. On the back of the remote

control, turn the battery cover

counter-clockwise to remove

the cover.

2. Correctly install one 3 Volt

(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.

Off Switch to OFF and waiting 5

minutes before switching the unit

back on.

CAUTION: If you need to con-

tinuously reset the heater, unplug

the unit and call technical support

at 1-888-346-7539.

!NOTE: The heater may emit a

slight, harmless odor when rst

used. This odor is a normal condi-

tion caused by initial heating of

internal heater parts and will not

occur again.

Remote Controls

Power ON/OFF: Power to the unit

Heater Timer: Allows you to

leave your heater on while you

sleep with an automatic timer

for shut off. You can set your

heater to be on for 1/2 hour

increments starting at a 1/2 hour

up to a maximum of 7-1/2 hours

– press once for each 1/2 hour

increment. After you reach 7-1/2

hours the next press will shut off

the feature.

Heater Control: Press once for

low heat, and twice for high

heat.

Flame brightness controls: Al-

lows you to adjust the ame.

• Press to increase ame bright-

Operation

Figure 2

Power

On/Off

Heat

Timer

Heater

Control

Decrease

Flame

Brightness

Increase

Flame

Brightness

WARNING: Remote control

contains small batteries. Keep

away from children. If swallowed,

seek medical attention immedi-

ately.

Maintenance

WARNING: Disconnect power

before attempting any mainte-

nance or cleaning to reduce the

risk of fire, electric shock or dam-

age to persons.

!NOTE: The replace should

not be operated with an accumu-

lation of dust or dirt on or in the

unit, as this can cause a build up

of heat and eventual damage. For

this reason the heater must be

inspected regularly, depending

upon conditions and at least at

yearly intervals.

Glass Cleaning

The glass is cleaned in the factory

during the assembly operation.

During shipment, installation,

handling, etc., the front glass

panel may collect dust particles;

these can be removed by dusting

lightly with a clean dry cloth.

To remove fingerprints or other

marks, the front glass panel can

be cleaned with a damp cloth.

The front glass panel 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.

Compact Fireplace Surface

Cleaning

Use warm water only to clean

painted surfaces of the Fireplace.

Do not use abrasive cleaners.

Servicing

Except for light bulb replacement

and cleaning described above, an

authorized service representative

should perform any other

servicing.

Operation

WARNING: Do not install bat-

tery backwards, charge, put in re

or mix with used or other battery

types - may explode or leak caus-

ing injury.

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Warranty

One Year Limited Warranty

Products to which this limited warranty

applies

This limited warranty applies to your newly

purchased Dimplex electric compact

replace. This limited warranty applies

only to purchases made in any province

of Canada except for Yukon Territory,

Nunavut, or Northwest Territories or in

any of the 50 States of the USA (and the

District of Columbia) except for Hawaii

and Alaska. This limited warranty applies

to the original purchaser of the product

only and is not transferable.

Products excluded from this limited war-

ranty

Light bulbs are not covered by this limited

warranty and are the sole responsibil-

ity of the owner/purchaser. Products

purchased in Yukon Territory, Nunavut,

Northwest Territories, Hawaii, or Alaska

are not covered by this limited warranty.

Products purchased in these States,

provinces, or territories are sold AS IS

without warranty or condition of any kind

(including, without limitation, any implied

warranties or conditions of merchant-

ability or tness for a particular purpose)

and the entire risk of as to the quality and

performance of the products is with the

purchaser, and in the event of a defect

the purchaser assumes the entire cost of

all necessary servicing or repair.

What this limited warranty covers and for

how long

Products covered by this limited warranty

have been tested and inspected prior to

shipment and, subject to the provisions

of this warranty, Dimplex warrants such

products to be free from defects in mate-

rial and workmanship for a period of 12

months from the date of the rst purchase

of such product.

The limited 12 month warranty period also

applies to any implied warranties that may

exist under applicable law. Some jurisdic-

tions do not allow limitations on how long

an implied warranty lasts, so the above

limitation may not apply to the purchaser.

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 rep-

resentatives) 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.

What you must do to get service under

this limited warranty

Defects must be brought to the attention

of Dimplex Technical Service by contact-

ing Dimplex at 1-888-346-7539, or 1367

Industrial Road, Cambridge Ontario,

Canada N1R 7G8. Please have proof

of purchase, catalogue/model and serial

numbers available when calling. Limited

warranty service requires a proof of pur-

chase of the product.

What Dimplex will do in the event of a

defect

In the event a product or part covered by

this limited warranty is proven to be defec-

tive in material or workmanship during the

12 month limited warranty period you have

the following rights:

• Dimplex will in its sole discretion

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