Dimplex DF3003 User manual

Owner’s Manual

Model

DF3003

DFB6016

7205450200R14

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 .......................7

Operation................................10

Maintenance.............................13

Warranty ................................16

Replacement Parts ........................19

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.

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)

Model Number

Serial Number

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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:

①Read all instructions before

using the electric replace.

②This heater 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 3 ft (0.9 m) from the front of

the heater and keep them away

from the sides and rear.

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 heater 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.

⑥ Do 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 This heater is not intended for

use in bathrooms, laundry ar-

eas and similar indoor locations.

Never locate this heater where

it may fall into a bathtub or other

water container.

⑨ Do not run cord under carpet-

ing. 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 To disconnect heater, turn

controls to off, then remove plug

from outlet.

⑪ Do not insert or allow foreign

objects to enter any ventilation

or exhaust opening as this may

cause an electric shock or re, or

damage the heater.

⑫ To prevent a possible re, do

not block air intakes or exhaust in

any manner.

⑬ All electrical heaters have

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

hot and arcing or sparking parts

inside. Do not use in areas where

gasoline, paint, or ammable

liquids are used or stored.

⑭ Do not modify the heater.

Use it only as described in this

manual. Any other use not recom-

mended by the manufacturer may

cause re, electric shock, or injury

to persons.

⑮ Always plug heaters directly

into a wall outlet/receptacle.

Never use with an extension cord

or relocatable power tap (outlet/

power strip).

⑯ Do not burn wood or other

materials in the Fireplace.

⑰ Do not strike the front 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

heater.

㉑ When transporting or storing

the heater and cord, keep in a

dry place, free from excessive

vibration and store so as to avoid

damage.

WARNING: To prevent

overheating, do not cover

heater.

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CAUTION: This equipment has

been tested and found to comply with

the limits for Class B digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

• Increase the separation between

the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an

outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) this device may

not cause interference and (2) this

device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Remote control

contains small batteries.

Keep away from children. If

swallowed, seek medical attention

immediately.

WARNING: Do not install

battery backwards, charge, put

in re or mix with used or other

battery types - may explode or

leak causing injury.

!NOTE: Changes or

modications not expressly

approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void

user's authority to operate the

equipment.

WARNING: Ensure the power

cord is not installed so that it is

pinched or against a sharp edge

and ensure that the power cord is

stored or secured to avoid tripping

or snagging to reduce the risk

of re, electric shock or injury to

persons.

WARNING: Construction

and electrical outlet wiring must

comply with local building codes

and other applicable regulations

to reduce the risk of re, electric

shock and injury to persons.

WARNING: Do not attempt

to wire your own new outlets or

circuits. To reduce the risk of re,

electric shock or injury to persons,

always use a licensed electrician.

WARNING: To reduce the risk

of re, do not store or use gaso-

line or other ammable vapors or

liquids in the vicinity of the heater.

CAUTION: Clearance for air

circulation beneath the re-

place insert is provided by two

rubber feet.

Do not install the replace

insert directly on carpet or

similar surfaces which may

restrict air circulation.

CAUTION: If installing the

Fireplace Installation

replace in a carpeted area, place

a one-piece, solid, at surface

under the replace. Ensure that

both of the feet rest securely on

this surface.

!NOTE: The dimensions of the

replace insert are 30 ¼ in

(76.8 cm) wide X 25 ½ in (64.8

cm) high X 11 ½ in (29.2 cm)

deep (Figure 1). The replace

does not require any additional

venting (Figure 1).

Mantel Installation

Install the replace into the

mantel (refer to mantel assembly

instructions).

!IMPORTANT: If not using a

Dimplex mantel, construct the

custom surround with an opening

of 30 ¾ in (78.1 cm) wide X 25 ¾

Figure 1

Air Circulation Areas

Rubber

Feet

25 ½”

(64.8 cm)

30 ¼”

(76.8 cm)

11 ½”

(29.2 cm)

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11 ¾”

(29.8 cm)

Figure 2

30 ¾”

(78.1 cm)

25 ¾”

(65.4 cm)

Fireplace Installation

in (65.4 cm) high X 11 ¾ in (29.8

cm) deep (Figure 2).

New Wall Construction

1. Mark the desired location on

the oor.

2. Use studs to frame an open-

ing of 30 ¾ in (78.1 cm) wide

X 25 ¾ in (65.4 cm) high X 11

¾ in (29.8 cm) deep (Figure

2).

Option #1: The power cord can

be run from behind the Trim and

along the wall to an outlet near

the replace.

Option #2: A new outlet can be

installed inside the framing con-

struction.

3. Plug the unit directly into a 15

A, 120 V outlet.

!NOTE: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt

circuit is required. A dedicated

circuit is preferred but not

essential in all cases. A dedi-

cated circuit will be required

if after installation the circuit

breaker trips or fuse blows

on a regular basis when the

heater is operating. Additional

appliances on the same circuit

may exceed the current rating

of the circuit breaker.

Existing Fireplace

WARNING: To prevent

personal injury you should

hire a professional to cap the

chimney ue or cut a hole in

the existing replace for wir-

ing. If you return your existing

replace to its original use

(example: wood burning), it

should be inspected by the

local building department prior

to use to reduce the risk of re

and personal injury.

1. Seal all drafts and vents with

a non-brous insulation mate-

rial to prevent any chimney

debris from falling onto the

replace. Do not install into

an existing replace that is

prone to dampness.

2. Cap the top of the chimney

Fireplace Installation

ue to prevent rain from

entering.

3. Plan your electric power sup-

ply.

4. The power cord can run along

the front of the hearth to an

outlet near the replace.

SPEED

CONTROL

3 STAGE RECEIVER

ELEMENTS

BLOWER

MOTOR

LOWER

LIGHTS

UPPER

LIGHTS

DIMMER

FLICKER

MOTOR

CUT-OUT

STAGE 1

STAGE 2

STAGE 3

On/Off Switch

Wiring

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Figure 3

ACBD

Operation

WARNING: This electric

rebox must be properly installed

before it is used.

Manual Controls

The manual controls for the

replace are behind the access

panel located at the top of the

replace. (Figure 3)

A. On/Off Switch

The replace has a manual power

On/Off switch located on the con-

trol panel of the replace. Toggle

the switch to turn the replace on

and off.

B. Light Dimmer

Turn the ame brightness control

knob to increase or decrease

the brightness of the ame and

embers.

C. Flame Action Control

Turn the ame action control knob

to adjust the ame speed control

to the desired level.

D. Manual Selection Switch

Operates the electric replace

manually. Pressing the switch up

(“

“ position) once turns on the

electric replace and activates

Level 1, twice activates Level 2,

three times activates Level 3.

Pressing the switch down (“

“

position) turns the electric re-

place OFF.

Level 1 : The ame effect

is turned on and the rst red

indicator light illuminates.

Level 2 : The ame effect

remains on, the heater is acti-

vated to the low heat setting,

and the rst and second red

indicator lights illuminate.

Level 3 : The ame effect

remains on, the heater is set

to the high heat setting, and all

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