Dimplex KDS6401E manual

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  • Page 1

    PRACTICAL USER’S GUIDE FOR THE contempra ef STOVE Valued Customer, We are pleased that you have chosen to pu rchase an electric stove manufactured by Dimplex North America Limited. 7205040100REV05 Quality checked by:[...]

  • Page 2

    CONTENTS P AGE 1 Import ant Instructions P AGE 2 contempra ef Inst allation P AGE 3 Operation P AGE 4 Maintenance P AGE 6 W arranty[...]

  • Page 3

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR contempra ef 1. Prior to the first use of the contempra ef verify the following: • Are the circuit breakers for the unit on? • Are the light bulbs in your contempra ef loose? (to check, follo w the instructions for replacing the light bulbs under the maintenance section of this manual) 2. The heater on your contempra e[...]

  • Page 4

    IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE SAVE THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE When using electrical appliances, basic precaut ions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric s hock, and injury to persons , including the following: 1. Read all instructions bef ore using this contempra ef . 2. This unit is hot when in use. To avoid[...]

  • Page 5

    NOTE A 15amp, 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, t he circuit breaker trips or fuse blows on a regular basis when the heater is operat ing. Additional appliances on the same circuit may exceed the current rating of the circuit br[...]

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    OPERATION To access the controls go to the front panel of the unit (refer to diagram below) 1. Three position ON/OFF switch The switch has two ON positions marked with “-“ and “=”. The “-“ position is for manual operation. In this position the built-in remote control is bypassed. The “=” position is for operating the uni t with the [...]

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    REMOTE CONTROL The fireplace is supplied with an integrated on/off remote control. Note: Ensure that the fireplace 3 position switch is set to the remote control setting. To operate, push the ON button to turn fireplace on, push the OFF button to turn the fireplace off. BATTERY REPLACEMENT To replace the battery, slide battery cover open on the han[...]

  • Page 8

    cloth or paper towel. Do not use abrasive cleaners on glass surfac e or spray liquids directly onto any surface. contempra ef SURFACE CLEANING Use warm water only to clean painted surfaces of the contempra ef . Do not use abrasive cleaners on surface or spray liquids directly onto any surface. TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULBS 1. On the back of the contem[...]

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    ONE YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY Products to which this limited warranty applies This limited warranty applies to the following models of your ne wly purchased Dimplex electric fireplace KDS6401E and t o newly pur chased Dimplex fi repl ace surrounds (mantels) and trims. This limited warra nty applies only to purchases made in any province of Canada exce[...]

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     Dimplex will in its sole discretion either repair or replace su ch de fective pr oduct or part without charge. If Dimplex is unable to re pair or repl ace such produc t or part, or if repair or replacement is not co mmerci ally practicable or cannot be timely made , Dimplex may, in lieu of repair or repl acement, choose to re fund the purchase [...]