Estate EFI-XB23B Owner's Manual

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE INSERT

Model No.: EFI-XB23B

OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNING

Read and understand this entire owner’s manual, including all safety
information, before plugging in or using this product. Failure to do so
could result in fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury.

CAUTION

Keep this owner’s manual for future reference. If you sell or give this
product away, make sure this manual accompanies this product.

120V AC; 60 Hz; Maximum power 1500 Watts

All electric. No wood or charcoal. No gas. No venting required.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!

WARNING

 Read all instructions before using this heater!
 This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, DO NOT let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If

provided, use handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the front of
the heater, and keep them away from the sides and rear.

 Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and

whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.

 DO NOT operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions,

has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard heater, or return to authorized service
facility for examination and/or repair.

 DO NOT run power cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover power cord with throw rugs, runners,

or similar coverings. DO NOT route power cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange power
cord away from traffic area, and where it will not be tripped over.

 Connect to properly grounded outlets ONLY.
 DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening, as

this may cause electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.

 To prevent a possible fire, DO NOT block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Doing so could

cause a fire. DO NOT use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.

 A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. DO NOT use it in areas where

gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.

 Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by

the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

 ALWAYS plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. NEVER use with an

extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).

 DO NOT place the heater near a bed because objects such as pillows or blankets can fall off

the bed and be ignited by the heater.

 NEVER use this heater in bathrooms, laundry rooms, or any other location where the heater

could fall into a bathtub or pool, become damp, or come in contact with water.

 AVOID FIRE! Regularly inspect all air vents to make sure they are free from dust, lint, or other

blockage. Unplug the unit and clean with a vacuum ONLY. DO NOT rinse or get wet.

 Use only the electric insert with included mantel. NEVER use a mantel from another maker.
 NEVER use this electric fireplace insert unless it is properly installed in the correct mantel.
 AVOID INJURY FROM TIPPING! Anchor the TV, or other items, to the wall with the anti-

tip kits supplied with the mantel by the manufacturer.

 NEVER sit, stand, or climb on this electric fireplace. Doing so could cause the unit to tip

over, resulting in serious personal injury or property damage.

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WARNING

 For residential use only! NOT for commercial use! Any commercial or public use of this

heater voids all warranties, and could cause injury.

 This product is not intended to be a primary heat source. It is for supplemental heat only.
 INDOOR use only! NEVER use this heater outdoors! Doing so may result in electric shock!
 Risk of electric shock! DO NOT OPEN! No user-serviceable parts inside!
 NEVER modify this heater. Doing so could result in personal injury or property damage.

Modification of this fireplace completely voids all warranties.

 ALWAYS turn this heater off before unplugging it from the outlet.
 ALWAYS disconnect this unit from the power supply before performing any assembly or

cleaning, or before relocating the electric fireplace.

 NEVER leave this heater unattended. ALWAYS unplug this heater when not in use.
 ALWAYS store this heater in a dry location. NEVER use the fireplace if it has become wet.
 Place the heater near a wall outlet so an extension cord is not needed. If an extension cord is

needed, the gauge of the cord must be at least 14AWG, and the rating must be at least
1875 Watts. NEVER use a smaller gauge cord with a lower rating. Doing so may result in
fire or electric shock.

 ONLY use this heater on a 120V AC 15-Amp grounded circuit. NEVER overload the circuit.

If this heater trips the circuit breaker, unplug all other appliances on the same circuit before the
next use. Avoid plugging other appliances into the same circuit as this heater.

 NEVER plug this heater into an outlet that is old, cracked, or has any loose wires or

connections. Plugging this heater into a faulty outlet could result in electric arcing within the
outlet that could cause the outlet to overheat or catch fire.

 ALWAYS check your heater cord and plug connections with each use!

i) MAKE SURE the plug fits tight in the outlet! Faulty wall outlet connections or loose plugs

can cause the outlet to overheat.

ii) Heaters draw more current than small appliances. Overheating may occur even if it has

not occurred with the use of other appliances.
iii) During use check frequently to see if the plug outlet or faceplate is HOT!
iv) If the outlet or faceplate is HOT, discontinue use immediately and have a qualified

electrician inspect and/or replace the faulty outlets.

 The power cord supplied with the heater has three

prongs: two flat blades (live and neutral) and one
round pin (ground). If a 3-slot receptacle is not
available, an adapter MUST be used. The adapter
MUST be properly grounded to the outlet box (see
figure at right). [NOTE: Adapter NOT INCLUDED.]

 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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PREPARATION

This insert has front panel made of GLASS! ALWAYS use extreme caution when
handling glass. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage.

ELECTRIC INSERT: PARTS & HARDWARE

Item

Description

Qty

The remote control uses one 3V CR2025 Lithium Cell Battery (included).

A

Fireplace Insert

1 B Remote Control

1

C

Screws (*2 extra)

17*

D

Top Border

1 E Left/Right Borders

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Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use.
Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time.
Remove used batteries promptly.

NEVER dispose of batteries in fire. Failure to observe this precaution may result in an
explosion. Dispose of batteries at your local hazardous material processing center.

ALWAYS replace the battery in the remote control with the same type of battery.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury or property damage.

B

A

C

E

D

NOTE: Remove all parts and hardware from the carton and place them on a clean, soft, dry surface.

Check the parts list to make sure nothing is missing. Dispose of packaging materials properly. Please
recycle whenever possible.

Tools required for installation: Phillips screwdriver (Not included)

Remote Control Set-up

 Fig. 1: Remove the plastic sheet from the end of the remote control to allow the battery to

touch the electrical contacts. If the sheet is not removed, the remote control will not work.

 Fig. 2: To install or replace the battery, press the button to allow the battery case to slide out.

Position the battery according the drawing, and slide the case back in to the remote.