Dimplex contempra ef KDS6401E, Parts & Service Manual

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KDS6401E CONTEMPRA 

 
If unit was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and 
heating element to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin. 

Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the 
risk of electric shock or damage to persons. 

Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the flame or 
when the clarity and detail of the log exterior disappears.  There is one bulb at 
the top of the opening that illuminates the log set exterior and two bulbs under 
the log set which generate the flames and embers. 

It is a good idea to replace all of the 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 the light bulbs. 

TO REPLACE THE UPPER LIGHT BULB 

1.  Unscrew the two black knobs on the front of the unit by turning 

counterclockwise. 

2.  Grasp onto the front door, gently lift up and pull the door off of the unit. 
3.  Unscrew the bulb counter clockwise. 
4. Insert new bulb. 
5.  Install the front door over the rods, gently lifting up to engage the door into the 

slot in the roof. 

6.  Screw the two black knobs clockwise until tightened. 

TO REPLACE THE LOWER LIGHT BULBS 

1.  Unscrew the two black knobs on the front of the unit by turning 

counterclockwise. 

2.  Grasp onto the front door, gently lift up and pull the door off of the unit. 
3.  Remove the screw from the logset located in the center of the emberbed and 

remove the logset from the unit. 

4.  Locate and examine the bulbs to determine which bulb(s) required 

replacement. 

5.  Unscrew the bulb(s) counter clockwise. 
6. Insert new bulb(s). 
7.  Install the logset into the unit, pushing firmly against the glass.  Replace the 

logset retaining screw into the ember bed. 

8.  Install the front door over the threaded rods, gently lifting up to engage the door 

into the slot in the roof. 

9.  Screw the two black knobs clockwise until tightened. 

LOWER LIGHT BULB REQUIREMENTS 

Quantity of 2 clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs with an E-12 (small) socket 
base, 60 watt rating.  Example GE 60BC of Philips 60 CTC. 
 

Do not exceed 60 watts.  

UPPER LIGHT BULB REQUIREMENTS 

Quantity of 1 clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs with an E-12 (small) socket 
base, 7 watt rating.

  Do not exceed 7 watts.