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SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION

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:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

serious injury or death.

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Read all instructions before using this fireplace.

This fireplace is hot when in use.  To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The grille directly in front of the heater
outlet becomes hot during heater operation.  Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and
curtains at least 3 feet (.9m) from the front of unit.

Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the fireplace is left operating
and unattended.

Always unplug fireplace when not in use.

Do not operate any fireplace with a damaged cord or plug, or if the heater has malfunctioned, or if the fireplace has been dropped
or damaged in any manner.  Contact  authorized service facility for examination, electrical  or  mechanical adjustment or repair.

Do not use outdoors.

This fireplace is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas, damp basements or other areas where water or
moisture may be present.

Do not run cord under carpeting.  Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like.  Arrange cord away from traffic area and
locations where it could be tripped over.

To disconnect fireplace, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.

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 the heater.

To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or exhaust in any manner.  Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where
openings may become blocked.

All electrical heaters have hot and arcing or sparking parts inside.  Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable
liquids are used or stored or where the unit will be exposed to flammable vapors.

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.

Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire.  However, if you have to use
an extension cord, the cord shall be a No.16 AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts.

Do not burn wood or other materials in this fireplace.

Do not strike fireplace glass.

Always use a certified electrician should new circuits or outlets be required.

Always use properly fused and polarized outlets.

Always use ground fault protection where required by electrical code.

Always disconnect power before performing any cleaning, maintenance or relocation of the fireplace.

When transporting or storing the fireplace and cord, keep in a dry place, free from excessive vibration and store so as to avoid
damage.

Summary of Contents for Optiflame BF3600

Page 1: ...replace We are pleased that you have chosen to purchase an electric fireplace We are pleased that you have chosen to purchase an electric fireplace We are pleased that you have chosen to purchase an electric fireplace manufactured by Dimplex North America Limited manufactured by Dimplex North America Limited manufactured by Dimplex North America Limited manufactured by Dimplex North America Limite...

Page 2: ...areas where water or moisture may be present Do not run cord under carpeting Do not cover cord with throw rugs runners or the like Arrange cord away from traffic area and locations where it could be tripped over To disconnect fireplace turn controls to off then remove plug from outlet Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric s...

Page 3: ...ulation materials to prevent chimney debris from falling onto the fireplace insert and cold air from entering Do not install into an existing fireplace that is prone to dampness 2 Cap and seal the top of the chimney flue to prevent rain from entering 3 Plan your electric power supply Refer to Note 1 4 The power cord can run along the front of the hearth to an outlet near the fireplace FIGURE 2 NOT...

Page 4: ...eplace be installed on a hard surface 2 Place the fireplace in the desired location to see how it will look in the room 3 Mark the desired location on the floor 4 Use studs to frame an opening of 29 6 wide X 26 4 high 75cm wide X 67cm high allowing a depth of 12 6 32cm Refer to FIGURE 3 as an example 5 Plan your electric power supply A dedicated 15 amp 120 volt circuit will be required Option 1 Th...

Page 5: ...FF Refer to operating instruction section 4 Plug the fireplace insert into a 15AMP 120Volt outlet If the cord does not reach you may use an extension cord rated for a minimum of 1875WATTS 5 Level the fireplace insert by adjusting the height of the three threaded levellers on the bottom surface of the fireplace insert 6 Push the fireplace insert into place so that the trim is against the finished M...

Page 6: ... off The heater is protected with a safety device to prevent overheating Should the heater overheat an auto matic cut out will turn the heater off and it will not come back on without being reset It can be reset by switching the ON OFF RESET SWITCH to OFF and waiting 5 minutes before switching the unit back on CAUTION If you need to continuously reset the heater unplug the unit and call your autho...

Page 7: ...ible WARNING Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons Light Bulb Replacement NOTE Allow at least 5 minutes for light bulbs to cool off before touching bulbs to avoid accidental burning of skin Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the flame or when the clarity and detail of the log exte...

Page 8: ... gen erate the flames and embers Bulb Requirements Quantity of 4 clear chandelier or cande labra bulbs with an E 12 small socket base 60 watt rating Example GE 60BC or Philips 60CTC CAUTION Do not exceed 60 watts per bulb 1 Carefully lift up front edge of log ember bed until it clears the front tabs Pull out until the rear tab clears the back ledge then lift out FIGURE 11 2 Examine the bulbs to de...

Page 9: ...ce at top FIGURE 10b 2 Fasten retaining clip to hold glass in place FIGURE 10c 3 Plug in fireplace insert Glass Cleaning The glass is cleaned in the factory during the assembly operation During shipment installation handling etc the glass surface may collect dust particles these can be re moved by buffing lightly with a clean dry cloth To remove finger prints or other marks the glass can be cleane...

Page 10: ...is limited warranty covers and for how long Products other than fireplace surrounds mantels and trims covered by this limited warranty have been tested and inspected prior to shipment and subject to the provisions of this warranty Dimplex warrants such products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of the first purchase of such products Dimplex f...

Page 11: ...limited warranty entitles the purchaser to on site or in home warranty services Accordingly Dimplex will be responsible for all labour and transportation associated with repairing or replacing the product or part except as follows i charges which may be levied for travel costs incurred to travel to the purchaser s site where the product is located if the purchaser s site is beyond 30 miles 48 km f...

Page 12: ...AVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES COSTS OR DAMAGES OR IF SUCH LOSSES COSTS OR DAMAGES ARE FORESEEABLE IN NO EVENT WILL DIMPLEX OR ITS OFFICERS DIRECTORS OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT LOSSES COSTS OR DAMAGES THAT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR...

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