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PRACTICAL USER’S GUIDE
FOR THE SAHARA FIREPLACE
Model 6903950000 series
CAT NUMBER:
EWF-SS
Quality checked by:
Valued Customer,
We are pleased that you have chosen to purchase an electric
fireplace manufactured by Dimplex North America Limited.
7208570100R04
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CONTENTS PAGE 1 Important Instructions PAGE 4 Fireplace Installation PAGE 8 Operation PAGE 10 Remote Operation PAGE 11 Maintenance PAGE 13 Warranty
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR THE SAHARA FIREPLACE 1. Before using the Sahara fireplace 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
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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. 1. Read all instructions before using the Sahara fireplace. 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, pillows, beddi
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8. Do not run the cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over. 9. To disconnect the unit, turn the controls off, then remove the plug from the outlet. 10. 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 to the heater. 11. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or exhaust in any manner.
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19. Disconnect all power supply before performing any cleaning, maintenance or relocation of the unit. 20. When transporting or storing the unit and cord, keep in a dry place, free from excessive vibration and store so as to avoid damage 21 If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard 22 The heater must not be located immediately below a socket-outlet SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Proced
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regulations to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons. 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. WARNING The supplied mounting bracket is designed for use with Dimplex wall mounted fireplaces only. Improper use, or use for purposes other than intended, may cause damage or injury. SAHARA FIREPLACE INSTALLATION WARNING Failure to install the Sahara fireplace as
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Figure 1 NOTE: It is recommended that the bottom of the unit not be mounted higher than 40" from the ground (mounting bracket no higher than 62"). WARNING Ensure the front of the installed unit will be at least 3 feet (0.9m) from combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains. 2. The wall-mounting bracket must be mounted to at least two wall studs. Studs should be accessed through two wall-bracket holes in one of the foll
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5. Adjust the wall-mounting bracket so the bubble on the level is centered between the two black lines. 6. Mark 5 other mounting screw locations, on the wall, ensuring that the wall bracket stays level. 7. Install the supplied wall anchors on the marked locations by placing a #2 phillips screwdriver into the recess of the anchor. Press the anchor into the wall in the desired marked position while turning the anchor clockwise until it is flush with the wall 9. Insert the wall anchor screws throu
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2 3 1 15. Figure 5 12. Mount the unit on the wall as shown (Figure 6). Wall Bracket Supports Wall Bracket Figure 6 13. Fix the unit in place by inserting 2 screws through 2 of the 4 available back panel holes, and into the wall studs. If studs are unattainable please use wall anchors. (Figure 7). Figure 7 Panel Mounting Holes 17.Replace glass assembly. 7
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OPERATION The controls are located on the bottom surface of the Sahara fireplace on the right side. Front View Control Location Figure 8 Bottom View A B C A. MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH The switch has two ON positions marked with and “Manual”. The “Manual” position is for manual operation. In this position the built-in remote control is by-passed. The position is for operating the unit with the provided remote control. When in position the unit is operated with the ON and OFF but
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C. HEATER THERMOSTAT CONTROL To adjust the temperature to your individual requirements, turn the thermostat control clockwise all the way to turn on the heater. When the room reaches the desired temperature, turn the thermostat knob counter clockwise until you hear a click. Leave in this position to maintain the room temperature at this setting. For additional heat, turn clockwise until you hear the click again and the heater will turn on. RESETTING THE TEMPERATURE CUTOFF SWITCH Should the he
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REMOTE OPERATION The Fireplace is supplied with an integrated on/off remote control Note: Ensure that the fireplace 3 position switch is set to the remote Control setting. (Up position) To operate, push the ON button to turn fireplace on, push the OFF button to turn the fireplace off. BATTERY REPLACEMENT To replace the battery, slide battery cover open on the hand held transmitter. Correctly install one 12 volt (A23) battery in the battery holder. Close the battery cover. ON BUTTON OFF BUTTON B
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MAINTENANCE WARNING Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage to persons. LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Allow at least 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 flame or when the clarity and detail of the log exterior disappears. There are two bulbs under the log set which generate the flames and embers. TOOL
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BULB REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Unplug the unit from the outlet. 2. Remove glass assembly as shown in figure 5. 3. Reach in and turn the burnt-out bulb(s) (or all bulbs) counter-clockwise to remove. 4. Replace with new bulbs. 5. Fit glass assembly back in place. 6. Plug in the Sahara fireplace. GLASS CLEANING The front glass is cleaned in the factory during the assembly operation. During shipment, installation, handling, etc., the front glass may collect dust particles, these can be removed b
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Products to which this limited warranty applies This limited warranty applies to the following models of your newly purchased Dimplex electric fireplace EWF-SS and to newly purchased Dimplex fireplace 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 Alaska.
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Dimplex fireplace surrounds (mantels) and trims covered by this limited warranty have been tested and inspected prior to shipment and, subject to the provisions of this warranty, Dimplex warrants such products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of first purchase of such products. The limited 2 year warranty period for products other than fireplace surrounds (mantels) and trims and the limited 1 year warranty period for fireplace surrounds (ma
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§ 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 service will be performed solely by dealers or service agents of Dimplex authorized to provide limited warranty
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limitation, all shipping costs and transportation costs to and from the authorized dealer’s or service agent’s place of business and all labour costs. Such costs shall be the purchaser’s responsibility. What Dimplex and its dealers and service agents are also not responsible for: IN NO EVENT WILL DIMPLEX, OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, IN TORT, OR ON ANY OTHER BASIS, FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQ
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