QualityCraft MM769D-36FMC Instruction Manual

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Model: MM769D-36FMC

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE

HEATER

IMP ORTANT:
PLEASE NOTE : WHEN YOU OPEN THE CARTON CAREFULLY CHECK THE UNIT
AND MAKE SURE THERE IS NO DAMAGE. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH
ASSEMBLING THE UNIT, WITH HOW THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS WORK OR WITH
DAMAGE OR MISSING PARTS PLEASE CALL 1-800-459-440 9 (9 : 00 AM ­5: 00 PM EST) IMMEDIATELY FOR SERVICE.

NOTE: DO NOT RETURN UNIT TO THE STORE BEFORE CALLING THE TOLL FREE NUMBER.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF YOUR CARTONS UNTIL YOU ARE COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH
YOUR NEW FIREPLACE HEATER.

NOTE: Light bulbs may become loose during shipping. If the flame effect is dim or does
not work, please check that light bulb or bulbs are finger tight in socket. See instructions
for replacing bulb or bulbs.

NOTE: The electric fireplace heater may emit a slight harmless odor when first turned
on. This is caused by activating the internal heater components for the first time and
should not occur again.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ATTENTION:

1) Find a location for the fireplace heater that is protected from direct sunlight.

2) Do not plug the unit into the power outlet before reading all instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY 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:

1) Read all instructions before using this electric fireplace heater.

2) This electric fireplace heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let
bare skin touch hot surfaces. The grill directly in front of the heater outlet
becomes hot during heater operation. Keep combustible materials, such
as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet
(0.9 m) away from the front of the unit and keep them away from the sides
and rear.

3) Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by, or near, children or
individuals with disabilities and whenever the fireplace is left operating
and unattended.

4) Always unplug fireplace when not in use.

5) Do not operate any electric fireplace with a damaged cord or plug or after the
heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner.

6) Do not use outdoors.

7) This electric fireplace heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry
areas and similar indoor locations. Never place heater where it may fall into a
bathtub or other water container.

8) Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners,
or similar coverings. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will
not be tripped over.

9) To disconnect fireplace, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.

10) Connect to properly grounded outlets only.

11) Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust
opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.

12) To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.
Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.

13) 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.

14) Use this fireplace heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.

15) Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat
and cause a risk of fire. However, if you have to use an extension cord, the
cord shall be No. 14 AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts.

16) Caution : Do not plug this product into a receptacle controlled by a wall switch
or dimmer.

17) When storing or transporting the unit and cord, keep in a dry place, free from
excessive vibration and store so as to avoid damage.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE.

CAUTION:

IF YOU USE THIS HEATER IN CONJUNCTION WITH A THERMAL CONTROL, A
PROGRAM CONTROLLER, A TIMER OR ANY OTHER DEVICE THAT SWITCHES THE
HEATER ON AUTOMATICALLY, REMEMBER TO OBSERVE ALL SAFETY WARNINGS
AT ALL TIMES. THE FIREPLACE HEATER HAS SAFETY OVERHE AT PROTECTION. IF
THE OVERHEAT PROTECTION TRIPS, SWITCH OFF ALL SWITCH BUTTONS AND WAIT
APPROXIMATELY 5 -10 MINUTES. IT SHOULD RESET AUTOMATICALLY ONCE THE
UNIT COOLS DOWN.

WARNING:

PROCEDURES AND TECHNIQUES IF NOT CAREFULLY FOLLOWED WILL RESULT
IN DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND WILL EXPOSE THE USER TO THE RISK OF
SERIOUS INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH.

THIS ELECTRIC FIREPLACE HEATER IS FOR USE ON 120 VOLTS. THE CORD HAS
A PLUG AS SHOWN AT A IN ILLUSTRATION BELOW. AN ADAPTER AS SHOWN AT
C IS AVAILABLE FOR CONNECTING THREE-BLADE GROUNDING-TYPE PLUGS TO
TWO-SLOT RECEPTACLES. THE GREEN GROUNDING PLUG EXTENDING FROM THE
ADAPTER MUST BE CONNECTED TO A PERMANENT GROUND SUCH AS A PROPERLY
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX. THE ADAPTER SHOULD NOT BE USED IF A THREE-SLOT
GROUNDED RECEPTACLE IS AVAILABLE.

A 15 AMP CIRCUIT IS REQUIRED TO OPERATE THIS HEATER. IF THE BREAKER
TRIPS WHEN THE HEATER IS USED THEN YOU MAY NEED TO MOVE THE HEATER
TO ANOTHER LOCATION OR UNPLUG OTHER APPLIANCES THAT ARE ON THE SAME
CIRCUIT. IF YOU REQUIRE AN EXTENSION CORD USE ONE THAT IS RATED AT 1875
WATTS.

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PARTS LIST

Z. WALL ANCHOR SAFETY CABL E

Wall Anchor...................................................................................................... 1

Screw for wall anchor ...................................................................................... 1

Screw for mantel ............................................................................................. 1

Safety cable .................................................................................................... 1

CAUTION: Carefully move the assembled unit to the desired location. The fireplace
mantel should not be positioned in an area exposed to direct sunlight.

WALL ANCHOR SAFETY CABLE

The use of wall anchor safety cable is highly recommended in order to reduce the risk of
the fireplace being tipped over accidentally.

WARNING:

This cable may reduce possible risk of injury if the fireplace is
improperly handled, but is not a substitute for proper adult supervision.
Children should not be left unattended near any heater.

1. Drill a 5/16" (8 mm) hole in the wall. Inser t the plastic wall anchor into the hole and

gently tap until the flange on the anchor is against the wall surface.

2. Position the back edge of the mantel close to the wall.

3. Attach the safety cable to the mantel using the screw for mantel. See fig. A.

4. Use the screw for wall to attach the other end of safety cable to the wall.

5. Make sure all screws are tight.

Fig. A

OPERATION

After reading complete instructions, confirm all controls on fireplace are in the OFF
position. Plug the fireplace into a 15AMP/120Volt outlet. If the cord does not reach, you
may use an extension cord rated for a minimum of 1875 watts. Once the fireplace insert
has been properly connected to a grounded electrical outlet, it is ready to operate.

OPERATION BY THE CONTROL PANEL

The controls are located behind the grill below the front glass and can be accessed by
pulling the grill from the top, forward and down.

WARNING : DO NOT TOUCH. HOT SURFACE AT CENTRE OF GRILL. HOLD LEF T OR
RIGHT SIDE OF THE GRILL WHEN PULLING OUT.

0/I: Press this button for main power and flame effect. The indicator light will be on. See
below for other control switches.

1250W : For heat function - press this switch while the 0/ I switch is in the ON position.
The indicator light will be ON.

Temperature Control: To adjust the temperature to your individual requirements, turn
the temperature control dial to the right (clockwise) to increase the desired temperature
and to the left for lower temperature. This temperature control dial can only be used while
the 0/ I switch and 1250W switches are in the ON position.

Note: When the O /I switch is turned off, all other heater functions will stop even though
the switches may be in the on position.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect power and unplug the power cord before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage
to persons. The bulbs in your unit can become extremely hot. Allow at least 10
minutes between turning off the unit and removing the light bulbs to avoid the
accidental burning of the skin.

RISK OF FIRE: DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED BULB WATTAGE.

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REPLACING THE LIGHT BULBS

Step 1: Remove 12 screws on the back of fireplace and open the rear cover. There are

2 larger screws and 10 smaller screws.

Step 2: You will find 1 x 40W type B-10 bulb under log-set bed.

Step 3: Loosen and remove the burnt out bulb and replace with new bulb.

Step 4: Close the rear cover. Secure the larger screws into top left corner hole and

bottom right corner holes as shown in the diagram. Secure the 10 smaller
screws into the remaining holes. Make sure the screws are in the correct holes
and have been tightened.

Step 5: Plug in the unit.

CLEANING

To clean unit first turn off controls on unit and unplug the unit from power source.
To clean glass display panel; remove dust with clean dry cloth or to remove finger prints
and other marks clean glass with clean damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or
spray liquids on glass display panel surface. Metal and metal painted parts should
be cleaned with damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or spray liquids on these
surfaces.

WARRANTY

Every electric fireplace heater is tested before it leaves the factory and it is guaranteed
for one year. If the unit should fail to operate correctly within one year from the date of
purchase, call customer service at 1-800-459-4409 ( EST). We will, at our discretion
either repair or replace the unit. It will have to be returned to us freight prepaid and
we will return the repaired or replaced unit to you freight prepaid. The company’s sole
obligation is to repair or replace the unit. This warranty is void if in the opinion of Quality
Craft the unit has been tampered with, altered, misused, damaged, abused or used with
the wrong power source. Light bulbs are not covered by this warranty. The warranty is for
homeowner use only and does not cover units used in commercial situations.

Imported by

Quality Craft Ltd.

Laval, Quebec, Canada H7S 2G7
1-800-459-4409 (EST)

www.qualitycraft.com

Made in China