Owner’s Manual
Model
DFB8842
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual first before attempting to install or use this fireplace. For your safety, always comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual to prevent personal injury or property damage.
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Table of Contents
Welcome & Congratulations. . . . . . . . .3
Important Instructions. . . . . . . . 4
Site Selection and Preparation. . . . . . . . 7
Fireplace Installation . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Always use a qualified technician or service agency to repair
this fireplace.
!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 fire, serious injury, or death.
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Welcome & Congratulations
Thank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase an electric fireplace from Dimplex, the world leader in electric fireplaces.
Please carefully read and save these instructions.
CAUTION: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible electric shock, fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference: model and serial numbers can be found on the Model and Serial Number Label of your fireplace. 
Serial Number
Model Number Part Number
NO NEED TO RETURN TO THE STORE
Questions with operation or assembly? Require Parts Information?
Product Under Manufacturer’s Warranty?
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For Troubleshooting and Technical Support
OR Toll-Free 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539)
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST
Please have your model number and product serial number ready. (See above)
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Important Instructions
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:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
The heater 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. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the front of the unit.
Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the unit is left operating and unattended.
Always unplug the fireplace when not in use.
Do not operate any unit with a damaged cord or plug, or if the heater has malfunctioned, or if
the fireplace has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return heater to authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair.
Do not use outdoors.
The fireplace is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
Do not run the cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be
tripped over.
To disconnect the unit, turn the controls off, then remove the plug from the 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
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Important Instructions
damage to 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 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 vapours.
Do not modify the 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. Extension cords may overheat and cause a risk of fire. If you must use an extension cord, the cord must
be No. 14 AWG minimum size and rated no less than 1875 Watts.
Do not burn wood or other materials in the fireplace.
Do not strike the fireplace glass.
Always use a certified electrician should new circuits or outlets be required.
Always use properly grounded, fused and polarized outlets.
Disconnect all power supply before performing any cleaning, maintenance or relocation of the unit.
When transporting or storing the unit and cord, keep in a dry place, free from excessive
vibration and store so as to avoid damage.
SAVE THESE Instructions
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Important Instructions
! NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference and; (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device
WARNING: Remote control contains small batteries. Keep away from children. If
swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
WARNING: Do not install battery backwards, charge, put in fire or mix with used or other battery types - may explode or leak causing injury.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user's authority to operate the equipment.
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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.
!NOTE 1: 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.
CAUTION: Clearance for air circulation beneath the fireplace insert is provided by six (6) rubber feet. Do not install the fireplace insert
directly on carpet or similar surfaces which may restrict air circulation. If installing the fireplace in a carpeted area, place a one-piece, solid, flat surface under the fireplace insert. Ensure that all six of the insert’s feet rest securely on this surface.
WARNING: Ensure the power cord is not installed so that it is pinched or against a sharp edge and ensure that the power cord is stored or secured to avoid tripping or snagging to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
Construction and electrical outlet wiring must comply with local building codes and other applicable regulations to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons.
Do not attempt to wire your own new outlets or circuits. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, always use a licensed electrician.
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