Dimplex SF3003 Service Manual

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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
General
Circuit breaker trips or fuse
blows when unit is turned on
Short in unit wiring. Trace wiring in unit.
Improper circuit current rating Additional appliances may exceed the current rating
of the circuit breaker or fuse. Plug unit into another
outlet or install unit on a dedicated 15 amp circuit.
Unit turns on or off by itself Remote control has a similar frequency
to other remotes in the area.
Change the frequency of the Remote Control, see
Operation Section.
Radio frequency disturbance from out-
side sources.
Change the frequency of the Remote Control, see Op-
eration Section. If issues still persist, replace Remote
Control and Remote Control Receiver, where neces-
sary. Initialize Remote Control with Receiver
Defective Remote Control Receiver Replace Remote Control Receiver. Initialize with
Remote Control.
Lights dim in room while the unit
is on
Unit is drawing close to circuit current
rating
Move the unit to another outlet or install unit on a dedi-
cated 15 amp circuit
Power cord gets warm Normal Operation The power cord may get slightly warm to the touch
when the heater is on
Defective power cord Replace power cord if cord gets hot to the touch.
Appearance
Fireplace does not turn on Manu-
ally
Improper operation Refer to Operation Section
No incoming power from the electrical
wall socket
Check Fuse/Breaker Panel
Loose wiring Check wiring connections
Defective Switch (3-Position or On/Off) Replace defective switch
Defective Remote Control Receiver Replace Remote Control Receiver
Fireplace does not turn on using
the Remote Control
Improper operation Refer to Operation Section
Remote control not initialized to replace Initialize the remote control
Remote Control not working properly Install new battery into the Remote Control. Reinitial-
ize remote control where necessary.
Replace Remote Control or Remote Control Receiver,
where necessary. Initialize Remote Control and
Receiver.
Flame Frozen Defective Flicker Motor Replace Flicker Motor
Defective Flame Speed Control Replace Flame Speed Control Components
Loose wiring Check wiring connections
Flame not bright or ame not
visible
Burnt out light bulbs Replace out light bulbs
Loose wiring Check wiring connections
Defective light harness Replace light harness
Log set dim, not glowing Burnt light bulbs Replace light bulbs
Flame Shutter Defective icker motor Replace icker motor
Light leaking around the log set Log set not positioned properly Check log set for proper t
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Dimplex SF3003 Specifications

General

Brand	Dimplex
Model	SF3003
Category	Indoor Fireplace
Language	English