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Owner’s Manual
Model Numbers:
TDS8515
CDS8515
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Valued Customer,
Thank you and congratulations for purchasing a Dimplex
electric stove. Over the years, valuable memories
will occur around the warmth and comfort of your stove.
Thank you for allowing our product to be the backdrop
for those special moments.
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 1. Before using the stove verify: • Are the circuit breakers for the unit on? • Are the light bulbs loose? (To check, follow the instructions for replacing the light bulbs under the maintenance section of this manual) 2. The heater may emit a slight, harmless odor when first used. This odor is a normal condition caused by the initial heating of internal heater parts. 3. The information regarding the model of your unit can be found on the rating plate. See Page 6 f
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CONTENTS Important Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Model and Serial Number Information. . . . Page 6 Stove Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Operation .......................... Page 7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 11 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14 ! NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC R
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Retain this User’s Guide for Future Reference 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 the stove. 2. The heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The trim around the heater outlet becomes hot during heater operation. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture,
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13. Do not modify the stove. Use it only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons. 14. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outle
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Model and Serial Number Information If you have any questions about our products please have the product model and serial numbers available upon calling Dimplex customer service. To locate the model and serial number see below (Figure 1). Figure 1 Part Number Model Number Serial Number Stove Installation ! NOTE: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt circuit is required. A dedicated circuit is preferred but not essential in all cases. A dedicated circuit will be required if, after installation, the circuit
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Do not attempt to wire your own new outlets or circuits. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, always use a licensed electrician. 1. Make sure the unit’s Main ON/OFF switch is switched OFF (refer to operating instruction section). 2. Plug the unit into a 15 Amp/120 Volt outlet. If the cord does not reach, you may use an extension cord rated for a minimum of 1875 Watts. Operation To access the controls, go to the back of the stove (Figure 2). Figure 2 A B C
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B. Manual Selection Switch To choose between flame effect setting, flame effect with Purifire™ setting, and flame effect with Purifire™ and heat setting. Pressing the switch up (“ I ” position) has the same effect as the ON button on the remote control and pressing the switch down (“ II ” position) has the same effect as the OFF button of the remote control. Pressing the switch up once activates Level 1, twice activates Level 2, three times activates Level 3. Pressing the switch down turns
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of internal heater parts and will not occur again. Resetting the Temperature Cutoff Switch This unit is equipped with a thermostat which controls the temperature of the room. It does this by turning the heater on and off. The heater is protected with a safety device to prevent overheating. 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 five
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Remote Control Figure 4 Initialization Follow these steps for remote control initialization and if required, re-initialization: On Button 1. Ensure that power is Battery supplied through the main Off service panel. Button 2. Access the manual controls. 3. Locate manual controls. Battery Cover 4. Activate main power switch. 5. Press and hold the side of Frequency Code the Manual Selection Switch marked “ I ” for five (5) seconds (red indicator light will flash). 6. Pre
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There is one (1) bulb under the top panel for generating the interior light and two (2) bulbs under the log set which generate the flames and embers. Tool Requirements: Slot screwdriver 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. Upper Light Bulb Requirements Quantity of one (1) 15 Watt candelabra E12 small base 120
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4. Remove the burnt out bulb(s) Figure 5 by pulling straight out of socket. If bulbs are difficult to remove from socket move the bulb from side to side while pulling being careful not to Upper Light Bulb damage the light socket. 5. Replace the lower light bulbs. 6. Reassemble in the reverse order as above. Purifire™ Filter The Purifire™ filter supplied in your stove is reusable and washable. The filter should be cleaned or replaced on average once a year. To clean th
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Caution should be taken Figure 7 as the top mounting brackets may scratch the finish. Filter 4. Slide filter out of air filter bracket. 5. Reassemble in reverse order as above. Glass Cleaning The glass is cleaned in the factory during the assembly operation. During shipment, installation, handling, etc., the clear door may collect dust particles; these can be removed by dusting lightly with a clean dry cloth. To remove fingerprints or other marks, the clear door can b
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One Year Limited Warranty Products to which this limited warranty applies This limited warranty applies to the following models of your newly purchased Dimplex electric stove TDS8515TC and CDS8515 and to newly purchased Dimplex stove surrounds (mantels) and trims. This limited warranty applies only to purchases made in any province of Canada except for Yukon Territory, Nunavut, or Northwest Territories or in any of the 50 States of the USA (and the District of Columbia) except for Hawaii and
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in material or workmanship during the 12 month limited warranty period you have the following rights: • Dimplex will in its sole discretion either repair or replace such defective product or part without charge. If Dimplex is unable to repair or replace such product or part, or if repair or replacement is not commercially practicable or cannot be timely made, Dimplex may, in lieu of repair or replacement, choose to refund the purchase price for such product or part. • Limited warranty se
