Dimplex DFI400LH, DFI600LH, DFI400RH Service Manual

Service Manual

Model Part Number
DFI400LH 6909050141
DFI400RH 6909050142
DFI600LH 6909050161

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual rst before attempting to service this cassette. For your

safety, always comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual to prevent personal injury or prop­erty damage.

Dimplex North America Limited

1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N1R 7G8

1-888-346-7539 www.dimplex.com
In keeping with our policy of continuous product development, we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

© 2013 Dimplex North America Limited

REV PCN DATE

00 - 11-OCT-13

7400750000R00

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Operation ...........................................................3

Maintenance .........................................................4

Exploded Parts Diagram ...............................................5

Replacement Parts List ................................................5

Wiring Diagram ......................................................6

Remote Control Receiver Replacement ..................................7

Power Board Replacement ............................................7

Switch Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Thermostat Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Potentiometer Replacement ...........................................8

Power Cord / Receptacle Replacement ...................................8

Fuse / Fuse Assembly Replacement .....................................8

Light Assembly Replacement ..........................................9

Fan Assembly Replacement ............................................9

Troubleshooting Guide ...............................................10

Always use a qualied technician or service agency to repair this cassette.

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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 re, serious

injury, or death.

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OPERATION

Figure 1

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B

Remote Control
Sensor

CAUTION: During operation ensure that the receptacle

cord is positioned so that the face is perpendicular to the

oor.

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NOTE: Always ensure that the appliance is in an upright

position before operating the unit.

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NOTE: When the cassette is used in an environment

where background noise is very low, it may be possible to

hear a sound which is related to the operation of the ame

effect. This is normal and should not be a cause for con­cern.

The manual controls for the cassette are located on the top

of the unit, below the control cover. (Figure 1)

A. On/Off Switch

Supplies power to the cassette.

B. Mode Selector Switch

Press once to turn on the ame effect. This will be indicated

by an audible “beep”. Although the lights turn on immedi-

ately it will take 30 seconds before the ame effect starts.

• Press again to give ame effect and heat*. This will be

indicated by two “beeps”.

• Press again to return to ame effect only. This will be

indicated by one “beep”.

• Press to put re in to standby mode. This will be
indicated by one “beep”.

C. Flame Intensity Control

Adjusts the intensity of the ame effect when the heater

has been activated.

Turning the control knob clockwise to decrease the inten-

sity of the ame effect. Turning the control knob counter­clockwise will increase the ame effect.

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NOTE: Give the ame generator some time to react to

changes you may make on the ame control knob.

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NOTE: When the water tank is empty the unit will turn

off after 30 seconds. See instructions under Maintenance

Section for relling tank. When this procedure is complete,

the main lamps will illuminate but it will take 30 seconds

before the ames return.

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D

Figure 2

Flame

Button

Standby

Button

Heat

Button

Battery Cover

D. Thermostat Control*

To adjust the temperature to your individual requirements,
turn the thermostat control clockwise all the way to turn on
the heater. When the room reaches the desired tempera­ture, turn the thermostat knob counter-clockwise until you
hear a click. Leave thermostat in this position to maintain

the room temperature at this setting. For additional heat,

turn clockwise until you hear the click again and the heater
will turn on.

* Only applicable when the Dimplex heater has been
plugged into the receptacle.

Remote Control

The On/Off Switch must be in the ‘ON’ ( I ) position in order
for the remote control to operate. There are 3 buttons on

the remote control. (Figure 2)

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NOTE: To operate correctly, the remote control must be

pointed towards the remote control sensor.

The remote control functions are as follows:

Press once to turn on Flame effect only. This will be

indicated by one beep.

Press once to turn on heat and Flame effect. This will

be indicated by two beeps.

Standby - This will be indicated by one beep.

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NOTE: Once the mist has been activated, the unit will
have to be turned Off, using either the switches on the unit,
or the standby button on the remote control, then back on

to return to ame effect operation only.

Battery Replacement

To replace the battery:

1. Slide battery cover open on the remote control (Figure

2).

2. Install two 1.5 Volt (AAA) batteries in the battery holder.

3. Close the battery cover.

Battery must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Check with your Local Authority or Retailer for recy­cling advice in your area.

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