Dimplex BLF50 - Manual (Page 19)

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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Heater
Heater is not turning off
Improper operation Refer to Operation Section
Defective Remote Switchboard Replace Remote Switchboard
Defective Remote Control Receiver Replace Remote Control Receiver
Heater is not turning on Improper operation Refer to Operation Section
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit.
Defective Remote Switchboard Replace Remote Switchboard
Defective Heating Element Replace Heating Element
Heater is turning off after a
couple of minutes of operation
Build up of dirt/dust in Blower/Fan Ensure that exterior intake louvers and firebox cavity
are free of dirt/dust.
Defective Blower/Fan Replace Blower/Fan
Heater emits an odor Normal Operation Normal operation is when the heater emits an odor
for a brief period after the heater is initially turned on.
The heater is burning off any dust accumulated during
manufacturing or operation.
Defective Heating Element Replace Heating Element
Heater fan turns on but heater
lacks heat
Improper operation Refer to Operation Section
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit
Defective Heating Element Replace Heating Element
Heating element is glowing red Normal Operation Small glowing sections of the element are considered
normal.
Defective Blower/Fan If larger glowing sections are causing the heater to trip
the thermal cutout, unplug unit, discontinue use and
replace Blower/Fan.
Heater fan runs continuously Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit
Defective Remote Switchboard Replace Remote Switchboard
Defective Blower/Fan Replace Blower/Fan
Noise
Excessive noise with the heater
on
Dirty Blower/Fan Ensure that exterior intake louvers and firebox cavity
are free of dirt/dust.
Defective Blower/Fan Replace Blower/Fan
Grinding or excessive noise with
the heater off
Flicker rod hitting or rubbing against
internal components
Ensure rod is straight and mounted properly in the
bracket, spinning freely away from other components.
Replace if necessary.
Defective Flicker motor Replace Flicker motor