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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 us

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ing the electric fireplace.

 

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.

③ 

Extreme caution is neces

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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 electric 

fireplace when not in use.

⑤ 

Do not operate any heater after 

it malfunctions. Disconnect power 

at the service panel and have the 

heater inspected by a reputable 

electrician before reusing.

⑥ 

Do not operate any unit with 

a damaged cord or plug, or if the 

heater has malfunctioned, or if 

the electric fireplace has been 

dropped or damaged in any man-

ner, 

contact Dimplex Technical 

Service at 1-888-346-7539.

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

 

Do not use outdoors.

⑧ 

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.

⑨ 

Do not run the cord under 

carpeting.  Do not cover cord with 

throw rugs, runners, or the like.  

Arrange cord away from traf

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fic 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

 

⑪ 

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.

⑫ 

To prevent a possible fire, do 

not block air intake or exhaust in 

any manner. 

⑬ 

All electrical heaters have 

hot and arcing or sparking parts 

inside.  Do not use in areas where 

gasoline, paint, or flammable 

liquids are used or stored.

⑭ 

Do not modify the electric fire

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place.  Use it only as described 

Summary of Contents for DFG253A

Page 1: ...read this manual first before attempting to install or use this fireplace For your safety always comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual to prevent personal injury or...

Page 2: ...gh 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 t...

Page 3: ...l 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 fireplace NO NEED TO RETUR...

Page 4: ...or if the electric fireplace has been dropped or damaged in any man ner contact Dimplex Technical Service at 1 888 346 7539 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Do not use outdoors The electric fireplace is not in...

Page 5: ...ays plug heaters directly into a wall outlet receptacle Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap outlet power strip Do not burn wood or other ma terials in the electric fireplace Do n...

Page 6: ...ncrease 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 experien...

Page 7: ...mmable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the heater CAUTION Clearance for air circulation beneath the fire place insert is provided by 2 rubber feet Do not install the fireplace insert directly on...

Page 8: ...d 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 heate...

Page 9: ...a wire clamp not supplied Figure 3 6 Connect the black wire live from the unit to the black wire from power supply Figure 3 7 Connect the white wire neutral from the unit to the white wire from power...

Page 10: ...ks Final Steps Carefully pour and evenly distrib ute the supplied glass rock media on the front tray of the firebox Figure 4 Once complete hang the front glass assembly on the mounts of the firebox B...

Page 11: ...ontinuously reset the heater disconnect power and call Dimplex customer service at 1 888 DIMPLEX 1 888 346 7539 Remote Control The fireplace is supplied with an integrated on off remote control Figure...

Page 12: ...ck with your Local Authority or Retailer for recycling advice in your area Operation Figure 6 Off Button On Button Battery Battery Cover 3 Within 10 seconds of chang ing the switch position press the...

Page 13: ...t exceed 60 Watts per bulb Helpful Hints It is a good idea to replace both light bulbs at one time if they are close to the end of their rated life Group replace ment will reduce the number of times y...

Page 14: ...se 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 The glass should be completely dried with a lint free cloth...

Page 15: ...l and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of the first purchase of such products as follows a a repair or replacement warranty on defec tive products or parts including in home services...

Page 16: ...fund the purchase price for such product or part This limited warranty entitles the purchaser to on site or in home warranty services Accordingly Dim plex will be responsible for all labour and transp...

Page 17: ...h services What Dimplex and its dealers and service agents are also not responsible for IN NO EVENT WILL DIMPLEX OR ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR ANY THIRD PARTY WHETH...

Page 18: ...070700RP 3 Position Switch 2800071100RP Remote Control 3000370500RP Remote Control Receiver 3000380200RP Cord Set 4100040900RP Front Glass Assembly DFG2562 DFG253A 1020230478RP Front Glass Assembly DF...

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