Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SF3003 Dimplex
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PRACTICAL USER’S GUIDE FOR THE ELECTRIC FIREPLACE MODEL NUMBER: 30” 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.
CONTENTS P AGE 1 Import ant Instructions P AGE 2 Model and Serial Number I n f o r m a t i o n P AGE 3 Site selection and prep aration P AGE 4 Fireplace inst allation P AGE 5 Operation P AGE 8 Mainten.
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 unit on? • Are the light bulbs in your fire place loose? (to check, follow the instructions for replacing the li ght bulbs under the maintenance section of this manual) 2.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE RETAIN 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.
Model Number Serial Number IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS If you have any questions about our products please have the product model and serial numbers available upon call ing Dimplex customer service.
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.
EXISTING FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 1. Seal all drafts and vents with non-fibrous insulation materials to prevent chimney debris from falling into the fireplace insert. Do not install into an existing fireplace that is prone to leaks or dampness. 2. Cap the top of the chimney flue to prevent rain from entering.
DIMPLEX MANTEL SURROUND KIT OR CUSTOM MADE MANTEL SURROUND 1. Select a suitable location that is not susc eptible to moisture and is away from drapes, furniture and high traffic. 2. Place the fireplace in the desired locati on to see how it will look in the room.
OPERATION Remote Control Operation Warning: It takes some time for the receiver to respond to the trans mitter. Do not press the buttons more than once within two sec onds for correct operation.
Batteries 1. The remote control uses 3 AAA size batteri es (included). Replace these batteries at least every 6 months or when the low ba ttery appears on the remote display screen. 2. When batteries are removed wait at leas t 1 minute before replac ing with new batteries.
OPERATION Electric Fireplace Manual Controls A. Manual on/off switch 1. The fireplace has a manual power ON/OFF switch located on the cont rol panel of the fireplace. 2. To operate press the switch once, to turn the unit on. A red light will illuminate to indicate the power is on.
MAINTENANCE WARNING Disconnect power before attempting any maintenanc e or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage to persons. LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Allow at least 5 minutes for light bulbs to cool off before touching bulbs to avoid accidental burning of skin.
LOWER LIGHT BULB REQUIREMENTS Quantity of 4 clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs with an E-12 (small) socket base, 60 watt rating. To replace the top light bulbs: 1. Locate the two upper bulbs insi de the firebox at the top. 2. Examine the bulbs to determine which bulbs require replacement.
FIVE YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY Products to which this limited warranty applies This limited warranty applies to the followi ng applicable models of your newly purchased Dimplex electric fireplace SF3003, EF3003, DF3003 and to newly purchased Di mplex fireplace surrounds (mantels) and trims.
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 representatives) or otherwise altered.
For surrounds (mantels) a nd trims for the period ending at midnight on the firs t anniversary of the date of first purchase, Dimplex will in its sole di scretion either repair or replace such defective su rrounds (mante ls) and trims or part thereof without cha rge.
An important point after buying a device Dimplex SF3003 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Dimplex SF3003 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Dimplex SF3003 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Dimplex SF3003 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Dimplex SF3003 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Dimplex SF3003, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Dimplex SF3003.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Dimplex SF3003. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Dimplex SF3003 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
