Dimplex SF3202 Service Manual
MODEL SF3202
SERVICE MANUAL
7400670000R02
Contents
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................. 2
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION ....................................................................................... 3
REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................................................................................... 7
WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................... 8
LOWER BULB REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................... 9
UPPER BULB REPLACEMENT .............................................................................................. 10
TO REPLACE LED/SWITCH HARNESS ................................................................................. 11
TO REPLACE FLAME SPEED CONTROL ............................................................................. 12
TO REPLACE FLAME MOTOR/FLAME ROD ......................................................................... 13
TO REPLACE HEATER ON/OFF SWITCH ............................................................................. 14
TO REPLACE HEATER ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................... 15
TO REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BOARD..................................................................................... 16
TO REPLACE THE POWER CORD ........................................................................................ 17
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................................................ 18
GENERAL ............................................................................................................................ 18
APPEARANCE .................................................................................................................... 18
HEATER .............................................................................................................................. 19
NOISE .................................................................................................................................. 20
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OPERATION
Electric Fireplace Manual Controls
A. Manual on/off switch
1. The fireplace has a manual power ON/OFF switch located on the control 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. Press the switch again to turn the unit off.
NOTE:
When the manual power switch is used the heater will run.
The manual ON/OFF switch is to be used only when the remote transmitter is OFF.
B. Flame action control
Turn the flame action control knob to adjust the flame speed control to the desired level.
C. Heater override switch
When the Manual on/off switch is in the on position the heater will run. Turn the heater
override switch to the off position to shut off the heater.
NOTE:
Ensure that the heater override switch is in the on position for the heater to work with
the remote control.
RESETTING THE TEMPERATURE CUTOFF SWITCH
Should the heater overheat, an automatic cut out will turn the heater off and it will not
come back on without being reset. It can be reset by switching the MAIN ON/OFF
SWITCH to OFF and waiting 5 minutes before switching the unit back on.
CAUTION
If you need to continuously reset the heater, unplug the unit and call Dimplex North
America Limited at 1-800-668-6663.
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Initializing the Remote Control
1. Turn on the electrical power at the circuit breaker.
2. Slide open the battery cover on the back of the remote transmitter.
3. Install three AAA batteries into the remote control. Replace the battery cover.
Note:
The LCD display will flash when new batteries are inserted.
4. Move the remote transmitter close to the fireplace (less than five feet preferred).
Press any button on the remote control. The remote is transferring the code to the
receiver built into the fireplace.
5. Set the clock by depressing the button marked clock on the transmitter for five
seconds. The hour display will flash.
6. Use the up and down buttons to set the hour.
7. Press the clock button again and the minute display will flash.
8. Use the up and down buttons to set the minute.
9. Press the clock button again and the 0F or 0C display will flash.
10. Use the up and down buttons to select the remote to display temperature in 0F or 0C
11. Press the clock button again. The remote control is now ready for operation.
Warning:
It takes some time for the receiver to respond to the transmitter. Do not press the
buttons more than once within two seconds for correct operation.
Note:
The fireplace has an automatic timer function that will shut your fireplace off if the
remote control has not been operated within a six-hour period.
Auto Mode
Note:
When auto mode is activated the flame and heat will turn on. The heater will turn on
and off to keep the room temperature the same as the remote controls set temperature.
1. Press POWER button to turn unit on. (There may be a slight delay)
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to change the set temperature, if desired.
3. In auto mode the remote transmitter will automatically turn on the flame and heater
when the room temperature is below the target temperature and turn off the heater
ONLY when the room temperature is above the target temperature.
4. Press POWER button once to turn unit off.
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Timer Mode
1. You can set the timer to the length of time you want the unit to operate
2. (1 to 120 minutes).
3. Press the TIMER button once. The timer display will blink ---
4. Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the timer display in minutes.
5. Press the TIMER button once to set the timer.
6. The timer setting can be reset by pressing the TIMER button and using the DOWN
button until the timer display reads ----, press the TIMER button once to set the
timer.
7. Press the POWER button to turn the unit on.
8. The fireplace will automatically shut off when the timer reaches 0 minutes.
Child Proof Function
1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote control.
2. Slide the small blue switch down to activate the child proof function.
3. Child Proof will appear on the display screen and all function on the remote will be
locked.
4. To enable normal remote control operation when the child proof function is activated,
press the up and down buttons in the following sequence,
UP-DOWN-DOWN-UP-DOWN the remote functions will now operate normally. The
remote will return to the child proof function if buttons are not pressed after two
minutes.
5. To disable the child proof function remove the battery cover on the back of the
remote and slide the small blue switch up.
Batteries
1. The remote control uses 3 AAA size batteries (included). Replace these batteries at
least every 6 months or when the low battery appears on the remote display screen.
2. When batteries are removed wait at least 1 minute before replacing with new
batteries.
Code selection
If the current remote control is interfering with the operation of other remote control
devices (TV, VCR, garage doors etc.) The code can be changed on the remote.
To change code:
1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote control.
2. Slide the four small switches to any configuration other than the factory set code.
3. Remove the batteries, wait for one minute.
4. Install the batteries.
5. Install the battery cover onto the remote.
6. Reinitialize the remote.
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