Dimplex DFB8842 User manual

Owner’s Manual

Model

DFB8842

7207500200R09

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 .................................9

Maintenance .............................14

Warranty .................................18

Replacement Parts .........................21

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)

Part Number

Serial Number

Model Number

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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

using this appliance.

② The 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 (0.9m) 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 Always unplug the fireplace

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

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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 The electric replace is not

intended for use in bathrooms,

laundry areas and similar indoor

locations. 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 To disconnect the unit, turn

the controls off, then remove the

plug from the outlet.

⑪Do 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.

⑫ To prevent a possible re, do

not block air intake or exhaust in

any manner.

⑬ All electrical heaters have

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 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.

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 electric replace.

⑰ Do not strike the replace

glass.

⑱ Always use a certied electri-

cian should new circuits or outlets

be required.

⑲Always use properly ground-

ed, fused and polarized outlets.

⑳ Disconnect all power supply

before performing any cleaning,

maintenance or relocation of the

unit.

㉑When transporting or storing

the unit and cord, keep in a dry

place, free from excessive vibra-

tion and store so as to avoid dam-

age.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE

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!NOTE: This equipment has been

tested and found to comply with the limits

for a 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

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment

does 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 of the

following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

• Increase the separation between

the equipment and 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.

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

FCC CAUTION: Any changes or

modications not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compliance could

void the user's authority to operate this

equipment.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

This device complies with Industry

Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

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.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this

radio transmitter may only operate using

an antenna of a type and maximum (or

lesser) gain approved for the transmitter

by Industry Canada. To reduce potential

radio interference to other users, the

antenna type and its gain should be so

chosen that the equivalent isotropically

radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more

than that necessary for successful

communication.

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.

CAUTION: 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

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.

CAUTION: High temperature,

Fireplace Installation

Figure 1

31 ⅜" (797 mm)

30 ¼" (768 mm)

25 ½"

(648

mm)

26 ⅜"

(670

mm)

10 ½"

(267 mm)

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Fireplace Installation

30 ¾"

(781 mm)

Figure 2

10 ¾"

(273 mm)

25 ¾"

(654 mm)

risk of re, keep electrical cords,

drapery, furnishings, and other

combustibles at least 3 ft (0.9 m)

from the front of the heater.

For dimensions of the rebox

insert, with and without the trim,

refer to Figure 1. The replace

does not require any additional

venting.

Mantel Installation

Install the replace assembly into

the mantel (refer to mantel as-

sembly instructions).

!IMPORTANT: If not using a

Dimplex mantel, the replace

must be installed in an enclo-

sure with the following MINI-

MUM internal/opening dimen-

sions (Figure 2).

New Wall Construction

1. Mark the desired location on

the oor and store the re-

place in a safe, dry and dust

free location.

2. Use studs to frame an opening

of 30 ¾ in. (781 mm) wide X

25 ¾ in. (654 mm) high X

10 ¾ in. (273 mm) deep.

3. Plug the unit into a 15 Amp

/120 Volt outlet.

Option #1: The power cord can

be lead from behind the trim

and along the wall to an outlet

near the replace.

Option #2: A new outlet can be

installed inside the new frame

construction.

!NOTE: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt

circuit is required. A dedicated

circuit is preferred but not es-

sential 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.

Fireplace Installation

Wiring

Operation

WARNING: This electric

rebox must be properly installed

before it is used.

Manual Controls

The manual controls for the

replace are located in the lower

right hand corner (Figure 3).

A. Main On/Off Switch

Supplies power to the 3-Posi-

tion switch.

B. 3 Position Switch

• Remote (right position):

The unit is operated with the

remote control.

• Flame (center position):

The ame effect is turned ON.

• Flame & Heat (left posi-

tion): The ame effect and

heater are turned ON simul-

taneously. When the manual

control is in the Flame & Heat

position the heater does not

run on the remote operated

thermostat.

C. Initialization Button

Used to synchronize remote

control.

!NOTE: When the 3-Position

Figure 3

ABC

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Operation

Batteries

Figure 4

Child Lock

switch is in the Flame and

Flame & Heat positions, the

replace unit will not operate

with the remote control.

!NOTE: The heater on your

replace may emit a slight,

harmless odor when rst used.

This odor is a normal condition

caused by the initial heating of

internal heater parts and will

not occur again.

Resetting The Temperature

Cutoff Switch

The heater is protected with a

safety device to prevent overheat-

ing. 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/

OFF Switch to OFF and waiting

ve (5) minutes before switching

the unit back on.

CAUTION: If you need to

continuously reset the heater,

unplug the unit and call Dim-

plex North America Limited

at 1-888-346-7539. Have

the product Model and Serial

Numbers ready when calling.

Remote Control

The remote control has a range of

approximately 50 ft (15.25 m). It

does not have to be pointed at the

replace and can pass through

most obstacles (including walls).

It is supplied with 243 indepen-

dent frequencies to prevent inter-

ference with other units.

Battery Installation (Figure 4)

1. Depress

the tab on

the battery

cover on

the back of

the remote

control and

remove

battery

cover.

2. Install two

AAA bat-

teries

into the remote control (includ-

ed).

3. Ensure child lock is in the

position.

4. Replace the battery cover.

!NOTE: When the “BAT”

symbol is present on the remote

control it is recommended to

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