Dimplex Ef3003 Users Manual SF3003 DF3003 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE REV00

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
FOR THE 30” FIREPLACE
MODEL NUMBER:

EF3003
SF3003
DF3003

EF3003, SF3003, DF3003

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
GENERAL
Problem

Cause

Solution

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

Remote control has a similar
frequency to other remotes in
the area
Radio frequency disturbance
from outside sources

Select alternative frequency
code

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
dedicated 15 amp circuit

Power cord gets
warm

Normal operation

Circuit breaker trips
or fuse blows when
unit is turned on

Unit turns on or off
by itself

Service Manual
Reference

Page 2

Defective power cord

The power cord may get
slightly warm to the touch
when the heater is on
Replace power cord

Cause

Solution

Improper operation

Refer to User’s Guide

Defective main on/off switch

Replace main on/off switch

Page 12

Defective remote control

Install new batteries into the
handheld transmitter /
reinitialize

Page 1

Loose wiring

Check wiring connections

Page 9

Defective flame motor

Replace flame motor

Page 15

Loose wiring

Check wiring connections

Page 9

Burnt light bulbs

Replace light bulbs

Page 10

Loose wiring

Check wiring connections

Page 9

Page 20

APPEARANCE
Problem
Fireplace does not
turn on

Flame frozen

Flame not bright or
flame not visible

Service Manual
Reference

Defective light harness

Replace light harness

Log set dim, ember
bed not glowing

Burnt light bulbs

Replace light bulbs

Page 10

Flame Shutter

Defective flame motor

Replace flame motor

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EF3003, SF3003, DF3003

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
HEATER
Problem
Heater is not
turning off

Heater is not
turning on

Cause

Solution

Service Manual
Reference

Defective heater on/off switch

Replace heater on/off switch

Page 17

Improper operation

See User’s Guide

Loose wiring

Trace wiring in unit

Page 9

Defective heater on/off switch

Replace heater on/off switch

Page 17

Defective heater assembly

Replace heater assembly

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Improper operation

See User’s Guide

Loose wiring

Trace wiring in unit

Normal operation

Normal operation is when
the heater emits an odour for
a brief period after the
heater is initially turned on.
The heater is burning off any
dust accumulated during
manufacturing or operation.

Defective heater assembly

Replace heater assembly

Page 18

Loose wiring

Trace wiring in unit

Page 9

Improper operation

See User’s Guide

Loose wiring

Trace wiring in unit

Page 5

Defective heater assembly

Replace heater assembly

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Heater emits an
odour

Heater fan turns on
but heater lacks
heat

Normal operation
Heating element is
glowing red
Defective heater assembly

Small glowing sections of
the element are considered
normal.
If larger glowing sections are
causing the heater to trip the
thermal cut out, unplug unit,
discontinue use and replace
heater assembly

Page 9

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
HEATER (CONTINUED)
Problem

Heater fan runs
continuously

Cause

Solution

Service Manual
Reference

Loose wiring

Trace wiring in unit

Page 9

Defective heater on/off switch

Replace heater on/off switch

Page 17

Defective heater assembly

Replace heater assembly

Page 18

Cause

Solution

Service Manual
Reference

Dirty blower assembly

Clean blower assembly

Defective blower assembly

Replace heater assembly

Page 18

Moving flame rod hitting or
rubbing against internal
components

Flame rod replacement

Page 15

Defective flame motor

Replace flame motor

Page 15

NOISE
Problem

Excessive noise
with the heater on

Grinding or
excessive noise
with the heater off



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