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Operation – Dimplex Optiflame Electric Fireplace User Manual

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OPERATION

REMOTE CONTROL

NOTE: If the fireplace turns on or off without
input from the hand held remote or does not
respond to the hand held remote control, see section
A. Remote Control Initialization. If the unit
continues to operate erratically contact customer
service as a new hand held with a different
frequency may be required.
The Optiflame fireplace is supplied with a radio
Frequency remote control. This remote control has
a range of approximately 50ft. (15.25m), it does not
have to be pointed at the fireplace and can pass
through most obstacles (including walls). It is
supplied with one of 243 independent frequencies to
prevent interference with other units. The
frequency designation is indicated on the back of
the transmitter (FIGURE 1).


A. Remote Control Initialization
This procedure is required every time there is a
loss of power to the remote control in the fireplace
(i.e. power failure, breaker tripped, main power
switch is turned off)
1. Ensure that power is supplied through main

service panel.

2. Access the manual controls, (remove glass

doors if applicable) pull right hand edge of
right hand steel curtain towards the center of
unit. (FIGURE 2)

3. Locate manual controls refer to FIGURE 3.
4. Activate main power switch, red indicator light

1 will flash.

5. Press and hold the heater control switch for

five seconds. The second red indicator light
will flash.

6. Press ON button located on the remote control

transmitter (FIGURE 1). This will synchronize
the remote control transmitter and receiver.

2

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2