Dimplex GDS33G1246WAL User Manual

Service Manual

33” Wide Screen Fireplace with Full Feature Remote Control

Model Number

DF3033ST DCF44GS DFG3033

UL Part Number 6905060159 to 0359

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual rst before attempting to service this

replace. 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 1-888-346-7539 www.dimplex.com

Cambridge ON Canada N1R 7G8

REV PCN Date

00 11534 Jul 22, 09

01 11622 Sep 11, 09

02 12974 Aug 31, 11

03 13181 Feb 14, 12

04 - Nov 20, 12

7400210000R04

Table of Contents

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

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

Exploded Parts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Replacement Parts List .............................................................6

Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Partially Reective Glass Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

On/Off Switch Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Switchboard Replacement ....................................................9

Flicker Motor/Flicker Rod Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Remote Control Replacement .......................................................10

Heater Assembly Replacement ......................................................11

Power Cord Replacement ..........................................................11

Lower Light Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

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.

Operation

Electric Fireplace Manual Control

The manual controls for the replace are located in the upper

right hand corner (Figure 1).

Figure 2

Batteries

Unlocked

Locked

Figure 1

A. On/Off Switch

Supplies power to the 3-Position Switch.

B. 3-Position Switch

Remote (left position): The unit is operated with the remote

control.

Flame (center position): The ame effect is turned on.

Flame & Heat (right position): The ame effect and heater

are turned on simultaneously. When the manual control is in the Flame & Heat position the heater does not run on the remote operated thermostat.

NOTE: When the 3-position switch is in the Flame or Flame & Heat positions, the replace unit will not operate

with the remote control.

C. Initialization Button

Used to synchronize the remote control with the replace.

ABC

Resetting the Temperature Cutoff Switch

Should the heater overheat, an automatic switch will turn the heater off and it will not come back on without being reset. The temperature cutoff switch can be reset by unplugging the

unit, waiting ve (5) minutes and plugging the unit back in.

CAUTION: If you need to continuously reset the heater,

unplug the unit and call Dimplex North America Limited at 1-888-346-7539 for technical support. Please have your model and serial number ready when calling.

Remote Control

The remote control has a range of approximately 50 feet

(15.25 m), it does not have to be pointed at the replace

and can pass through most obstacles (including walls). It is supplied with 243 independent frequencies to prevent interference with other units.

Battery Installation

Depress tab on the battery cover on the back of the 1. remote control and remove battery cover (Figure 2).

Install two (2) AAA batteries into the remote control 2. (included).

Ensure child lock is in the “unlocked” position (Figure 2).3.

Replace the battery cover.4.

Child Lock Tab

Child Lock

NOTE: When the “BAT” symbol is present on the remote control it is recommended to replace the batteries promptly, to maintain full functionality of the remote/

replace. The remote control has a battery backup time

of only several hours.

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

Initializing/Reprogramming the Remote Control

Plug cord into 120 Volt wall outlet.1.

Ensure the On/Off Switch located in the switch box on 2.

the replace in the upper right hand corner is in the

ON position (Figure 1A).

Set the 3 Position Manual Control (Figure 1B) to the 3. Remote position (left position).

Press and hold the Initialization Button on the unit 4. (Figure 1C).

While holding the Initialization Button, press the Flame/5. Heat On/Off

Release the Initialization Button on the unit.6.

Press the Flame/Heat On/Off button 7. Flame/Heat function on.

button on the remote control.

to turn the

Frequency Interference

If the replace does not respond properly to the remote

control, the remote operating frequency may have to be reset. The remote control can send another frequency code to the remote control receiver to eliminate interference.

① Simultaneously press the “Temperature Down” button

and the “Flame Speed Down” button on the remote control (Figure 3).

② “COD” will appear in place of the sleep timer digits. ③ Release the “Temperature Down” button and the “Flame

Speed Down” button.

④ Press the Initialization Button on the unit (Figure 1C). ⑤ Press the Flame/Heat On/Off Button button on the

remote.

Your remote will now have a different frequency

communicating with the replace.

Figure 3 - Remote Control Functions

A. Room Temperature B. Set Temperature C. Dimmer D. Flame Speed Control E. Sleep Timer F. Flame & Heat On/Off G. Temperature Down H. Temperature Up I. Dimmer Down J. Dimmer Up K. Flame Speed Down L. Flame Speed Up M. Sleep Timer Down N. Sleep Timer Up

Remote Control Functions

(All letter references are to Figure 3)

B. Set Temperature

Press F button to turn replace on.

Press H to raise thermostat.

Press G to lower thermostat.

Press both H and G to change °F to °C.

C. Dimmer

Press the F button to turn the Flame/Heat on.

Repeatedly press the J or I button to decrease or increase the brightness of the upper lights.

D. Flame Speed

Press the F button to turn the Flame/Heat on.

Press the L button to increase the speed of the ame.

Press the K to decrease the speed of the ame.

E. Sleep Timer

The Sleep Timer automatically shuts off the replace after a

preset time (from 30 minutes to 8 hours).

Press the F button

To set the sleep timer press the N button.

Set the timer from 30 minutes through 8 hours. The replace

will automatically turn off when the sleep timer reaches zero (0) minutes.

The Sleep Timer can be cancelled at any time by pressing the M button repeatedly until the sleep timer displays nothing.

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any

maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of re, electric

shock or damage to persons.

F. Flame & Heat On/Off Button

Press the F button to turn the Flame/Heat function on. When B is higher then A the heat will come on. To turn the heat off, lower the B so that it’s setting is lower then the A. The default temperature setting is 72°F (22°C).

NOTE: When using the remote control the heater runs on a thermostat. Press the H or G buttons to adjust the set temperature. Once the desired set temperature is reached the heater will turn off. The heater will cycle on and off to maintain the desired set temperature.

to turn the replace on.

Disable Heat

If desired, depending on the season, the heater on the unit can be disabled. The unit will operate in the same fashion, with remainder of the controls.

To Disable - Press M and H at the same time. The temperature setting on the remote will no longer be visible.

! NOTE: The heat will not work in manual controls either.

To Enable - Press I and K at the same time. The temperature setting will now be visible again.

Child Lock (Figure 2)

Depress tab on the battery cover on the back of the 1. remote control and remove the battery cover (Figure 2).

Move 2. Child Lock tab to the right to lock the remote control.

Move 3. Child Lock tab back to the left to unlock the remote control.

Replace the battery cover.4.

NOTE: To temporarily unlock the remote control press (in

order) G then H then I.

When the remote control’s backlight is illuminated the Child Lock is bypassed. When the backlight is off the Child Lock is re-activated.

Maintenance

Light Bulb Replacement

Allow at least ve (5) minutes for light bulbs to cool before

touching bulbs to avoid accidental burning of skin.

Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark

section of the ame or when the clarity and detail of the log

ember bed exterior disappears. There are three (3) bulbs

under the log set, which generate the ames and embers,

and two (2) bulbs above the log that illuminate the log exterior.

Lower Light Bulb Requirements

Quantity of three (3) clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs with an E-12 (small) socket base, 60 Watt rating. Example: GE 60BC or Philips 60 CTC.

Do not exceed 60 Watts per bulb.

Helpful Hints: It is a good idea to replace all light bulbs at

one time if they are close to the end of their rated life. Group replacement will reduce the number of times you need to open the unit to replace light bulbs. Care must be taken when removing the log set as the log set contains LED’s and wires.

To access the lower light bulb area:

Remove front glass assembly.1.

Pull the front edge of the plastic ember bed or plastic 2. grate up and forward until the rear tab releases from the

ledge located at the bottom of the Partially Reective

Glass (Figure 10).

IMPORTANT: Only handle the log set by the ember bed.

NOTE: Log set ts tightly into rebox, some force may be

necessary to remove.

Set log set in front of replace.3.

Disconnect the log set LED wire harness from unit.4.

Figure 4

Figure 5

Exploded view to show detail

Upper Bulbs

Media Tray or Log Set (depending on model)

Lower Bulbs

Front Glass

Wire Harness

LED

Gently pull the icker rod to the right as far as possible 5. into the rubber bushing on the icker motor shaft (Figure

9).

Unscrew bulbs counter clockwise.6.

Insert new bulbs.7.

Reconnect the log set LED wire harness.8.

Install the log set by placing the front, bottom edge of 9. the ember bed in the track behind the front panel. Once in place, push down on the back edge of the ember bed until the rear tab snaps into place under the Partially

Reective Glass (Figure 10).

NOTE: Ensure the log set is installed tightly under the

back ledge to prevent light leakage.

Replace glass assembly.10.

Upper Light Bulb Requirements

Quantity of two (2) clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs with an E-12 (small) socket base, 15 Watt rating.

Do not exceed 15 Watts per bulb.

To access the upper light bulb area:

Remove front glass assembly.1.

Upper bulbs are located in the upper left and upper right 2.

corners of replace (Figure 8).

Remove the upper light cover for each bulb (two (2) 3. Philips screws each).

Unscrew bulbs counter clockwise.4.

Insert new bulbs.5.

Re-install upper light bracket.6.

Replace glass assembly.7.

Light Filter Bracket

Screws to remove (2 per side)

Bulbs (3)

Flicker Motor Shaft and rubber bushing

Flicker Rod

Flicker

Motor

Figure 6

Back Ledge

Rear Tab

Side Section

Log Ember Bed

Front Edge

Fireplace Surface Cleaning

Use a cloth dampened with warm water only to clean painted

surfaces of the electric replace. Do not use abrasive

cleaners.

Glass Cleaning

The glass is cleaned in the factory during the assembly operation. During shipment, installation, handling, etc., the glass may collect dust particles; these can be removed by dusting lightly with a clean dry cloth.

To remove ngerprints or other marks, the glass can be

cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent scratching, do not use abrasive cleaners or spray liquids on the glass surface.

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