Dimplex DF3215NH, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ns for purchasing a Dimplex electric fireplace Over the years valuable memories will occur around the warmth and comfort of your hearth Thank you for allowing our product to be the backdrop for those special moments Serial Number Model Number Part Number Quality checked by 7207030100rev11 ...

Page 2: ...or when first used This odor is a normal condition caused by the initial heating of internal heater parts 3 The information regarding the model of your unit can be found on the rating plate located inside the unit See Page 6 for an illustration on how to locate the rating plate 4 If you have any questions or concerns regarding the operation of your fireplace contact Dimplex customer service at 1 8...

Page 3: ...CONTENTS Important Instructions PAGE 4 Model and Serial Number Information PAGE 6 Site Selection and Preparation PAGE 7 Fireplace Installation PAGE 7 Operation PAGE 10 Maintenance PAGE 16 Warranty PAGE 20 ...

Page 4: ...r Return heater to authorized service facility for examination electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair 6 Do not use outdoors 7 The electric fireplace 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 8 Do not run the cord under carpeting Do not cover cord with throw rugs runners or the...

Page 5: ...s 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 fire serious injury illness or death NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digit...

Page 6: ...terference that may cause undesired operation of the device Model And Serial Number Information If you have any questions about our products please have the product model and serial numbers available upon calling Dimplex customer service To locate the model and serial number see below Figure 1 Record the Part Number Model Number and Serial Number on the front cover of this manual for future refere...

Page 7: ...o wire your own new outlets or circuits To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons always use a licensed electrician Site Selection And Preparation This section provides instructions for selecting a location and preparing the site to install the fireplace into your Dimplex mantel surround 1 Select a suitable location that is not susceptible to moisture and is away from drapes f...

Page 8: ... door handle iii Insert the door spacer into the bottom panel ledge mounting hole iv Insert the top edge of the Bi fold door into the top door track on the fireplace v Secure the Bi fold door to unit with supplied screw using a short handled screwdriver NOTE If short handled screwdriver is not available tilt the unit back vi Repeat steps 2 5 for the other side 2 Install the fireplace assembly into...

Page 9: ...all application this unit must be able to be removed from the opening to access the plug and outlet as well as for servicing purposes A custom trim may be used permitting easy and non destructive removal 4 Plug the unit into a 15 Amp 120 Volt outlet If the cord does not reach you may use an extension cord rated for a minimum of 1875 Watts WARNING Ensure the power cord is not installed so that it i...

Page 10: ...e left position The unit is operated with the remote control Flame center position The flame effect is turned on Flame Heat right position The flame effect and heater are turned on simultaneously When the manual control is in the Flame Heat position the heater does not run on the remote operated thermostat When the heater is on the red indicator light is activated on the firebox and the fan and he...

Page 11: ...of approximately 50 feet 15 25 m It does not have to be pointed at the fireplace and can pass through most obstacles including walls It is supplied with 243 independent frequencies to prevent interference with other units Battery Installation Figure 5 1 Depress the tab on the battery cover on the back of the remote transmitter and remove battery cover 2 Install two 2 AAA batteries into the remote ...

Page 12: ... 4 to the Remote position left position 4 Press and hold the Initialization Button on the unit Figure 4 5 While holding the Initialization Button press the Flame Heat On Off button or the Purifire On Off button on the remote control transmitter Figure 6 6 Release the Initialization Button on the unit 7 Press the Flame Heat On Off button to turn the Flame Heat function on or press the Purifire On O...

Page 13: ...G Flame Heat On Off button to turn the fireplace on 2 Press J Temperature Up to raise thermostat 3 Press I Temperature Down to lower the thermostat 4 Press both J Temperature Up and I Temperature Down to change F to C Not applicable on DF3215NH model fireplaces C Dimmer Firelight Control 1 Press the G Flame Heat On Off button to turn the Flame Heat on 2 Repeatedly press the L Dimmer Up Firelight O...

Page 14: ...w Start Fading Embers On Timer Cycle button repeatedly to set the Fading Embers timer to 1 5 or 10 minutes 3 Press the O Slow Start Fading Embers Off button to turn the Fading Embers timer function off F Purifire Speed When the Purifire function is on the Purifire symbol will flash When off the symbol will be solid The default setting for the Purifire is set at low speed 1 Press the H Purifire On ...

Page 15: ... Temperature Once the desired set temperature is reached the heater will turn off The heater will cycle on and off to maintain the desired set temperature Not applicable on DF3215NH model fireplaces Child Lock 1 Depress tab on the battery cover on the back of the remote transmitter and remove the battery cover Figure 7 Figure 7 Unlocked Locked Child Lock Switch Child Lock 2 Move Child Lock tab to ...

Page 16: ... Slow Start Fading Embers Off button and the Purifire Low Speed button 4 Press and hold the Initialization Button on the unit Figure 4 5 Press the G Flame Heat On Off button on the remote and release the Initialization Button Your remote will now have a different frequency communicating with the fireplace Maintenance WARNING Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce ...

Page 17: ... contains LED s and wires To access the lower light bulb area Figure 8 1 Open the Bi fold doors 2 Pull the front edge of the plastic Ember Bed or plastic grate up and forward until the rear tab releases from the ledge located at the bottom of the mirror IMPORTANT Only handle the Log Set by the Ember Bed NOTE Log Set fits tightly into firebox some force may be necessary to remove 3 Set Log Set in f...

Page 18: ... socket base 25 Watt rating Do not exceed 25 Watts per bulb To access the upper light bulb area 1 Open the Bi fold doors 2 Remove upper light bracket with a screwdriver Figure 10 3 Replace bulb 4 Reassemble in the reverse order as above Purifire Filter Figure 11 The Purifire filter supplied in your fireplace is reusable and washable The filter should be cleaned or replaced on average once a year T...

Page 19: ...led according to the manufacturer s recommended instructions Glass Cleaning The glass is cleaned in the factory during the assembly operation During shipment installation handling etc the glass may collect dust particles these can be removed by dusting lightly with a clean dry cloth To remove fingerprints or other marks the glass can be cleaned with a damp cloth To prevent scratching do not use ab...

Page 20: ...n tested and inspected prior to shipment Subject to the provisions of this warranty Dimplex warrants such products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 10 years from the date of the first purchase of such products as follows a a repair or replacement warranty on defective products or parts including in home services for the first year following the date of first purc...

Page 21: ...x may in lieu of repair or replacement choose to refund the purchase price for such product or part This limited warranty entitles the purchaser to on site or in home warranty services Accordingly Dimplex will be responsible for all labour and transportation costs associated with the repair or replacement of the product or part except as follows i charges may be levied for travel costs incurred to...

Page 22: ...LE TO the PURCHASER OR ANY THIRD PARTY WHETHER IN CONTRACT IN TORT OR ON ANY OTHER BASIS FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL PUNITIVE EXEMPLARY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL LOSS COST OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE MAINTENANCE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT EVEN IF DIMPLEX OR ITS directors officers or AGENTS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES COSTS OR DAMAGES OR I...