Dimplex Indoor Electric Fireplace User manual

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

FOR THE OPTIFLAME ELECTRIC FIREPLACE

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

large switch is on, that the first two red

indicator lights are on (for BF30E both

switches on the unit should be on and there

are no red indicator lights), the wall 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 under the logs.

5. If you have any technical questions, questions

regarding the operation of your fireplace , or

require service for your fireplace contact

Dimplex North America customer service at 1-

888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539).

WARRANTY

Dimplex Built-in 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 on year will be

repaired or replaced without charge.* The Company will not be

responsible for any expense incurred for installation, removal from

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.

Dimplex requires that all electric fireplace products are to be field

serviced when ever possible.

Dimplex electric fireplaces are covered by a free in home service

for the period that the fireplace is under warranty. For service call

1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539)

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.

ACCESSORIES

Please contact your local dealer for genuine Dimplex accessories.

Example: Glass door kits, brass trim, cabinets designed to fit your

Optiflame fireplace.

1367 Industrial Road

Cambridge, Ontario

Canada, N1R 7G8

Approved for use in the United States and Canada

1-888-DIMPLEX

1-888-346-7539

CONTENTS

PAGE

1 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

2 OPERATION

5 MAINTENANCE

8 WARRANTY & ACCESSORIES

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 or paper towel.

CAUTION

• Do not use abrasive cleaners on mirror

surface or spray liquids directly onto any

surface.

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 this 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 3 feet (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 fireplace is left

operating and unattended.

4. Do not operate any fireplace if the heater has malfunctioned, or

if the fireplace has been dropped or damaged in any manner.

5. Do not use outdoors

6. This fireplace is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry

areas and similar indoor locations.

7. 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.

8. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or exhaust in

any manner.

9. 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.

10. Do not modify this 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.

11. Do not burn wood or other materials in this fireplace.

12. Do not strike fireplace glass.

13. Always use a certified electrician for installation.

14. Disconnect all power coming to fireplace at main service panel

before performing any cleaning, or maintenance.

15. When transporting or storing the fireplace, keep in a dry place,

free from excessive vibration and store as to avoid damage.

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.

To access the light bulb area:

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

2. Remove two screws on log grate and remove.

3. Pull rear edge of ember bed up and forward by grasping ember

bed by the sides (handle the logset only by the emberbed and

not the logs) and pulling solidly until the rear tab pops out from

under the back ledge, then lift out.

4. Pull the left side of the rotating element up and out of the

bracket. Swing the rotating element out of the way just enough to

access the light bulbs being carefull not to damage the mounting

spring.

5. Examine the bulbs to determine which bulbs require replacement.

6. Unscrew bulbs counter clockwise.

7. Insert new bulbs.

8. Install the rotating element back into the mounting bracket

ensuring that the rubber grommet is fully seated.

9. Replace the log by inserting front edge and pushing the back down

until rear tab snaps under back ledge and the logs are

resting against mirror.

10.Replace log grate using two screws previously removed.

Pull up on

Rotating element

Log grate

Light bulbs

Remove screws

Logset

MAINTENANCE

WARNING

• Disconnect all power coming to fireplace

at main service panel before attempting

any maintenance or cleaning to reduce risk

of fire, electric shock or damage to

persons

Light Bulb Replacement:

Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the

flame. There are two bulbs which generate the flames and embers.

Tool Requirements: Slot Screw Driver

Bulb Requirements: Quantity of 2 clear chandelier or candelabra

bulbs with an E-12 (small) socket base, 60 watt rating. Example: GE

60BC or Philips 60CTC.

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.

NOTE

• Allow at least 5 minutes for light bulbs to

cool off before touching bulbs to avoid

accidental burning of skin.

CAUTION

• Do not exceed 60 watts per bulb.

• When handling log only apply force to the

ember bed section not directly to the logs.

OPERATION

REMOTE CONTROL

The Optiflame fireplace is

supplied with a radio

frequency remote control (all

models except BF30E). This

remote control has a range of

approximately 50ft. (15.25m),

it does not have to be pointed

at the fireplace and can pass

through most obstacles

(including walls). It is

supplied with one of 243

independent frequencies to

prevent interference with

other units. The frequency

designation is indicated on

the back of the transmitter

(FIGURE 1).

A. Remote Control

Initialization

This procedure is required

every time 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)

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

2. Access the manual controls, (remove glass doors if applicable)

pull right hand edge of right hand steel curtain towards the

center of unit. (FIGURE 2)

3. Locate manual controls refer to FIGURE 3.

4. Activate main power switch, red indicator light 1 will flash.

5. Press ON button located on the remote control transmitter

(FIGURE 1). This will synchronize the remote control

transmitter and receiver.

FIGURE 1

B. 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, the heater is activated to the low

heat setting, and the first and second red indicator lights are activated.

Level 3: The flame effect remains on, the heater is set to the high heat

setting, 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 (FIGURE3).

A. Main Power Switch models with remote control:

Main on/off switch, supplies power to the remote control receiving unit.

When placed in the on position level 1 indicator will flash.

Main Power Switch models without remote control:

Main on/off switch, activates the flame effect.

B. Heater Control Switch models with remote control:

Operates fireplace in the same manner as the remote control

transmitter. Pressing the left side of this switch has the same effect as

the ON button on the remote control and the right side has the same

effect as the OFF button of the remote control. Pressing once to the

left activates Level 1, twice activates Level 2, three times activates

Level 3. Pressing to the right turns the fireplace off.

Heater Control Switch models without remote control:

Heater on/off switch activates heater to high level.

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