Dimplex DFI2309 User manual

Owner’s Manual

Model

DFI2309

DFI2310

7205650300R03

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 ............................11

Warranty ...............................13

Replacement Parts ........................16

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:

① Read all instructions before

using this heater.

② This 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 feet (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

hot and arcing or sparking parts

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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 man-

ual. Any other use not recom-

mended by the manufacturer may

cause re, electric shock, or injury

to persons.

⑮This unit may have a polarized

plug (one blade is wider than the

other). The plug will t in a polar-

ized outlet only one way. If the

plug does not t fully in the outlet,

reverse the plug. If it still does not

t, contact a qualied electrician

to install the proper outlet.

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 burn wood or other

materials in the Fireplace.

⑱ Do not strike the front glass.

⑲ Always use a certied electri-

cian should new circuits or outlets

be required.

⑳ Always use properly grounded,

fused and polarized outlets.

㉑ Do not install the replace

directly on carpet or a similar

surface, which may restrict air

circulation beneath the unit.

㉒ Disconnect all power supply

before performing any cleaning,

maintenance or relocation of the

heater.

㉓ When transporting or storing

the heater and cord, keep in a

dry place, free from excessive

vibration and store so as to avoid

damage.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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

lead 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.

Fireplace Installation

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: 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.

!NOTE: A 15amp, 120-volt cir-

cuit is required. A dedicated cir-

cuit is preferred but not essential

in all cases. A dedicated circuit

will be required if, after installa-

tion, the circuit breaker trips or

the fuse blows on a regular basis

when the heater is operating. Ad-

ditional appliances on the same

circuit may exceed the current

rating of the circuit breaker.

CAUTION: Clearance for air

circulation beneath the replace

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.

!NOTE: The electric insert

must be installed in an opening

with the minimum dimensions

24 in. (61 cm) wide, 21.5 in. (54.6

cm) high and 12 in. (30.5 cm)

deep. The replace does not

require any additional venting

(Figure 1).

Existing Fireplace

1. Seal all drafts and vents with a

non-brous insulation material

to prevent any chimney debris

from falling onto the replace.

Do not install into an existing

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Fireplace Installation

replace that is prone to damp-

ness.

2. Cap the top of the chimney ue

to prevent rain from entering.

3. Plan your electric power sup-

ply.

4. Install an outlet into the exist-

ing replace. If an outlet is not

installed into the existing re-

place the power cord can also

run along the front of the hearth

to an outlet near the replace.

5. Ensure the insert power is off

(see Operation). Plug the insert

into the outlet and slide the unit

into the existing replace.

6. Push the insert into the rebox

and center within the open-

ing. Adjust the four feet on the

bottom of the insert by turning

counter clockwise to raise and

clockwise to lower so that is

level with the existing replace

hearth.

7. Install the trim kit onto the re-

place insert (if applicable) and

push the trim and or insert back

until the trim is at against the

nished wall.

WARNING: The replace

insert can be used with

existing replace and screens.

Due to the heat produced

from the heater, existing

replace screens must

provide adequate air ow in

front of the unit. Do not use

existing replace doors

that close, sealing off the

replace insert from the

room. If installed behind

bi-fold doors, doors must

be open to allow heat to be

exhausted.

WIRING

CONTROL RECEIVER

REMOTE

FLICKER

MOTOR

SWITCH

3-POSITION

SWITCH

LOW HEAT SWITCH

HIGH HEAT

MOTOR

THERMAL

CUTOUT

ELEMENT

CAPACITOR

LED

LOGS

LED

DRIVER

BOARD

DFI2310 ONLY

LOWER

LIGHTS

WARNING: This electric

rebox must be properly installed

before it is used.

Manual Controls

A - 3-Position Switch

The switch has two On positions

marked with “ I” and “ II ”. The “ I

” position is for manual operation.

In this position the built-in remote

control is bypassed.

The “ II ” position is for operating

the unit with the provided remote

control. When in “ II ” position the

unit is operated with the ON and

OFF buttons of the remote con-

trol.

When the switch is in the center

(“O”) position the unit is off.

B - Low Heat On/Off Switch

The Low Heat On/Off Switch

supplies power to the heater fan

Figure 1

Operation

and the heater element. When the

switch is in the ON position the

heater operates on LOW.

C - High Heat Switch

The High Heat On/Off Switch

supplies power to the heater fan

and the heater element, when the

switch is in the ON position the

heater operates on HIGH. The

Low Heat Switch must also be in

the ON position for the high heat

setting to operate.

!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 Cut-

off Switch

The heater is protected with a

ABC

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Operation

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

3-Position Switch (Figure 1A) to

Off (“ O” position) and waiting

ve minutes before switching the

unit back on.

CAUTION: If you need to

continuously reset the heater,

unplug the unit and call your

local dealer.

Remote Control (Figure 2)

The replace is supplied with an

integrated On/Off remote control.

!NOTE: Ensure that the re-

place’s 3-Position Switch is set

to the remote control setting

(“II” position).

To operate, push the ON button

to turn replace on, push the OFF

button to turn the replace off.

!NOTE: Before attempting any

operation with the remote, pull

the plastic insulator strip out

from between the remote cas-

ing and battery cover

Remote Control Initialization/

Reprogramming

In the event that your remote

control ceases to operate your

replace, follow these steps to

re-initialize the remote controland

the remote control receiver in the

replace:

1. Place the 3-Position Switch

(Figure 1A) in the Off (“ O”)

position.

2. Wait a minimum of ve sec-

onds and then place the

3-Position Switch in the Re-

mote Control (“ II ”) position.

3. Within 10 seconds of chang-

ing the switch position, press

the ON button located on the

remote control (Figure 2).

This will synchronize the remote

control and the replace receiver.

!NOTE: You will have only 10

seconds to perform this last

step. Failure to do so will result

Figure 2

Off

Button

Battery

cover

Plastic

strip

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