Maintenance, Light Bulb Replacement | Dimplex VCX1525-WH instruction

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

Turn unit off, allow at least five (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. There are two (2) bulbs, which generate the flames.

Tool Requirements: Philips screw driver

Helpful Hints

It is a good idea to replace all light bulbs at once if they are close to the end of their rated life. Group replacement will reduce the number of times you will need to open the unit to replace light bulbs.

Light Bulb Requirements

Quantity of two (2) 60 Watt chandelier or candelabra bulbs with E-12 (small) socket base, 120 Volt.

Do not exceed 60 Watt per bulb

Bulb Replacement Instructions:

①Disconnect power supply to the fireplace either by unplugging the fireplace or switch off at the breaker panel.

②Remove glass assembly.

Remove the screws securing the glass assembly on the chassis

(Figure 4).

③Hold on to the glass assembly with both hands then lift the whole assembly straight up to remove

(Figure 11).

④Remove the two (2) screws securing the light block as shown in Figure 12, then remove the light block.

⑤Reach in and turn the burnt bulb(s) counterclockwise to remove.

Figure 11

Glass
Glass
assembly
assembly		Lift to
		Lift to
		remove

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