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PRACTICAL USER’S GUIDE
FOR THE DIMPLEX
ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
MODEL NUMBER:
DF2608
Quality checked by:
Valued Customer,
We are pleased that you have chosen to purchase an
electric fireplace by Dimplex North America Ltd. 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.
7208680100R01
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CONTENTS PAGE Important Instructions PAGE Fireplace Installation PAGE Operation PAGE Maintenance PAGE Warranty
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Quick Reference Guide for the Dimplex Electric Fireplace 1. Prior to the first use of the fireplace verify the following: • Are the circuit breakers for the socket the unit uses 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 hea
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Please Retain This User’s Guide for Future Reference 1. Read all instructions before using the electric 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. 3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the unit is left operating and unattended. 4. Young children should be supervised to ensure tha
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manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked. 18. 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. 19. Do not modify the electric 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. 20. Avoid the use
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Warning Label Important Instructions If you have any questions regarding our products please have the product model number and serial numbers available upon calling Dimplex customer service or technical support. To locate the model and serial number labels see below. Record the model number, serial number on the front cover of this manual for future reference. Model Number Serial Number Serial Model Number Number Serial Model Number Number Firebox Carton WARNING Ensure the power cor
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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, furniture and high traffic. 2. For ease of electrical hook up you may wish to locate the fireplace near an existing outlet. (refer to NOTE 1) 3. Store the fireplace in a safe dry and dust free location. CAUTION Clearance for air circul
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Fireplace Installation Install the fireplace assembly into the mantel. (refer to mantel assembly instructions) NOTE A 15 AMP, 120 VOLT circuit is required. A dedicated circuit is preferred but not essential in all cases. A dedicated circuit will be required if after installation the circuit breaker trips or fuse blows on a regular basis when the heater is operating. Additional appliances on the same circuit may exceed the current rating of the circuit breaker. IMPORTANT If not using a Dimplex
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Option #1 The power cord can be run from behind the trim and along the wall to an outlet near the fireplace. Option #2 A new outlet can be installed inside the framing construction. Plug the unit into a 15Amp/120Volt outlet. If the cord does not reach, you may use an extension cord rated for a minimum of 1875 watts. Existing Fireplace: 1. Seal all drafts and vents with a non-fibrous insulation material to prevent any chimney debris from falling onto the fireplace. Do not install into an existi
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Operation Electric Fireplace Manual Control The manual controls for the fireplace are behind the access panel located at the bottom of the fireplace. A. Three position ON/OFF switch The switch has two ON positions marked with I and II The I position is for manual operation. In this position the built-in remote control is bypassed. The II position is for operating the unit with the provided remote control. When in II position the unit is operated with the ON an
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The heater is protected with a safety device to prevent overheating. Should the heater overheat, an automatic 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 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 Technical Support at 1-800-668-6663. Please have your model and serial number ready when calling. Remote Control The
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Maintenance WARNING Disconnect the power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage to persons. Light Bulb Replacement Allow at least 5 minutes for the light bulbs to cool before touching them to avoid accidental burning of the skin. The light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the flame or when the clarity and detail of the log ember bed exterior reduces. There are three bulbs under the log set, which generate th
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Figure 3 To access the lower light bulb area: 1. Slide fireplace out of mantel 2. Lay unit on it’s back for safe removal of front glass. 3. Remove 4 Phillips screws from the right side of trim. 4. Slide glass to right side of fireplace to remove. 5. 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. 6. Remove flicker rod by sliding flicker rod to the left away from the flicker motor and li
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NOTE Ensure the logset is installed tightly under the back ledge to prevent light leakage. Upper Light Bulb Requirements Quantity of 2 clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs with an E- 12 (small) socket base, 15 watt rating. DO NOT EXCEED 25 WATTS PER BULB To access the upper light bulb area: 1. Slide fireplace out of mantel 2. Lay unit on it’s back for safe removal of front glass. 3. Remove 4 Phillips screws from right side of trim. 4. Remove trim. 5. Slide glass to the right side of the fireplac
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Two Year Limited Warranty Products to which this limited warranty applies This limited warranty applies to your newly purchased Dimplex electric fireplace. This limited warranty applies only to purchases made in any province of Canada except for Yukon Territory, Nunavut, or Northwest Territories or in any of the 50 States of the USA (and the District of Columbia) except for Hawaii and Alaska. This limited warranty applies to the original purchaser of the product only and is not transferable. Pro
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Dimplex 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 1 year from the date of first purchase of such products. The limited 2 year warranty period for products other than fireplace surrounds (mantels) and trims and the limited 1 year warranty period for fireplace surrounds (ma
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What Dimplex will do in the event of a defect In the event a product or part covered by this limited warranty is proven to be defective in material or workmanship during (i) the 2 year limited warranty period for products other than fireplace surrounds (mantels) and trims, and (ii) the 1 year limited warranty period for surrounds (mantels) and trims, you have the following rights: • Dimplex will in its sole discretion either repair or replace such defective product or part without charge. If Dim
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• For surrounds (mantels) and trims, this 1 year limited warranty does not entitle the purchaser to on-site or in- house warranty services. The purchaser is responsible for removal and transportation of the surrounds (mantels) and trims (and any repaired or replacement product or part) to and from the authorized dealer’s or service agent’s place of business. On-site or in-home services for surrounds (mantels) and trims may be performed at the purchaser’s specific request and expense at Dimplex’s
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SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO THE PURCHASER. How State and Provincial law apply This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The provisions of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the Sale of Goods shall not apply to this limited warranty or the sale of products covered by t
