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Dimplex Optiflame Electric Fireplace manual

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  • Page 1

    PRACTICAL USER’S GUIDE FOR THE OPTIFLAME ELECTRIC FIREPLACE Valued Customer, We are pleased that you have chosen to purchase an electric fireplace manufactured 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 spe[...]

  • Page 2

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR THE OPTIFLAME ELECTRIC FIREPLACE NOTE: ALWAYS USE A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO MAKE ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION S DURING INSTALLATION 1. Prior to the first use of the fireplace verify the following: • Are the circuit breakers for the firepla ce on? • Are the light bulbs in your firepla ce loose? (to check, follow the instr[...]

  • Page 3

    CONTENTS PAGE 1 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 3 OPERATION PAGE 5 MAINTENANCE PAGE 6 WARRANTY AND ACCESSORIES[...]

  • Page 4

    IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE RETAIN THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE When using electrical applia nces, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and inju ry to persons, includ ing the following: 1. Always use a certified electrician for installation 2. Read all instructions before using this [...]

  • Page 5

    FOR BATHROOM USE Must be protected by a GFI recep tacle or circui t if receptacle is used it must be readily accessible. To prevent electrical shock this unit is an ele c trical appliance that is not water tigh t and must be installed as to prevent water from entering unit. This must be installed away from showers, tubs ect. Never locate firepl ace[...]

  • Page 6

    OPERA TION REMOTE CONTROL NOTE: If the fireplace turns on or off without input from the hand held remote or does not respond to the hand held remote control, see section A. Remote Control Ini tialization. If the unit continues to operate erra tically contact customer service as a new hand held with a different frequency may be required. The Optifla[...]

  • Page 7

    B. Remote Control Usage The remote control operates the fireplace levels sequentially. The level is increased every time the ON button on the transmitter is pressed. The fireplace can be turned off at any point by pressing the OFF button on the remote control transmitte r. Level 1: The flame effect is turned on and the fi rst red indicator light is[...]

  • Page 8

    MAINTENANCE Light Bulb Replacement: Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the flam e of when the clarity. There are four bulbs und er the log set which generate the flames and embers. Tool Requirements: Slot Screw Driver Bulb Requirements: Quantity of 4 clear chandelier or candelabr a bulbs with an E-12 (small) socket ba[...]

  • Page 9

    To access the light bulb area: 1. Open steel curtain (remove glass doors if applicable). The bulbs can be accessed from either side of the fireplace. 2. Remove two screws on log bracket and remove log plate (FIGURE 4). 3. Pull rear edge of ember bed up and forward by grasping ember bed by the sides (handle the logset only by the emberbed and not th[...]

  • Page 10

    TWO YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY Products to which this limited warranty applies This limited warranty applies to the fo llowing models of your newly purchased Dimplex electric fireplace BF392SD and to newly purchased Dim plex fi repl ace surrounds (mantels) and trims. This lim it e d war ran t y ap p lie s on ly to pur cha s es made in any prov ince of [...]

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    What this limited warranty does not cover This limited warranty does not apply to products that have been repaired (except by Dimplex or its authorized service repr esentatives) or otherwise altered. This limited warranty does further not apply to defects resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, incorrect installation, improper maintenance [...]

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     For surrounds (mantels) and trims , this 1 year limit ed warranty does not entitle the purchaser to on-site or in-house wa rranty services. The purchaser is responsi ble for removal and transportation of the surrounds (mantels) and trims (and any repaired or replacement produc t or part) to an d from the authorized dealer's or service agen[...]