Owner’s Manual
Model
BF45DXP
BF39STP/DXP
BF33STP/DXP
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual first
before attempting to install or use this fireplace. For your safety, always
comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual
to prevent personal injury or property damage.
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Thank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase an electric
fireplace from Dimplex, the world leader in electric fireplaces.
Please carefully read and save these instructions.
CAUTION: read all instructions and warnings carefully before
starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a
possible electric shock, fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Please record your model and serial numbers below for future
reference: model and serial numbers can be found on the model and
serial number Label of your fireplace.
Model Number ______________ Serial Number ______________
Model
Number
SERIAL No.
XXX
XX
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Questions with operation or assembly? Require Parts Information?
Product under manufacturer’s Warranty?
Contact us at:
For Troubleshooting and Technical support
OR
Toll-Free 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539)
monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EsT
Please have your model number and product serial
number ready. (see above)
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances,
basic precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and injury to
persons, including the following:
⑥ Do not insert or allow foreign
objects to enter any ventilation
or exhaust opening as this may
cause an electric shock or fire, or
damage to the heater.
① read all instructions before
⑦ To prevent a possible fire, do
not block air intake or exhaust in
any manner.
using this appliance.
② This fireplace is hot when in
use. To avoid burns, do not let
bare skin touch hot surfaces.
The trim around the heater outlet
becomes hot during heater
operation. Keep combustible
materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothes,
and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9m)
from the front of the unit.
⑧ All electrical heaters have
hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use in areas where
gasoline, paint, or flammable
liquids are used or stored or
where the unit will be exposed to
flammable vapors.
⑨ Do not modify this fireplace.
use it only as described in
this manual. Any other use
not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock or injury to persons.
③ Extreme caution is necessary
when any heater is used by or
near children or invalids and
whenever the fireplace is left
operating and unattended.
⑩ Do not burn wood or other
materials in this fireplace.
④ Do not operate any fireplace if
the heater has malfunctioned, or if
the fireplace has been dropped or
damaged in any manner.
⑪ Do not strike fireplace glass.
⑫ Always use a certified
electrician for installation.
⑤ Do not use outdoors.
CAUTION
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
⑬ Disconnect all power coming
WARNINg: remote control
to fireplace at main service panel
before performing any cleaning,
or maintenance.
contains small batteries. Keep away
from children. If swallowed, seek
medical attention immediately.
WARNINg: Do not install battery
backwards, charge, put in fire or mix
with used or other battery types - may
explode or leak causing injury.
⑭ When transporting or storing
the fireplace, keep in a dry place,
free from excessive vibration and
store as to avoid damage.
! NOTE: Changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Fireplace Installation
installed as to prevent water from
entering the unit. This unit must
be installed away from showers,
tubs, etc. never locate fireplace
where it may fall into a bathtub
or other water containers. Keep
towels and other combustible ma-
terials 3 feet away from the front
of the unit.
Bathroom Installation
This firebox must be protected
by a GFI circuit. If a receptacle
is used it must be readily
accessible.
To prevent electrical shock this
unit is an electrical appliance
that is not watertight and must be
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Operation
Figure 1
B. mode
selector switch
C. Voltage selector
switch
Overheat
Indicator
A. on/off
switch
manual Controls
C. Voltage Selector Switch
The controls for the Electric Fire-
place are located at the bottom
right hand corner of the unit.
needs to be set to reflect the in-
coming voltage to the unit - 115V
or 230V.
Manual Controls
(Figure 1)
Remote Controls
An optional remote control can
be purchased to operate the
fireplace - BFrC-KIT. This
will allow the user the ability to
toggle through the three stages
of operation: Flames, Flames and
PurifireTM, and Flames/ PurifireTM/
Heat, with a remote control.
CAUTION: Ensure that the
Voltage selector switch is set
to the appropriate voltage
(115V or 230V)
A. On/Off Switch
The on/off switch energizes the
firebox and flame.
B. Mode Selector Switch
Wall Mounted Controls
select preferred feature:
• “o” for flame only
• “-“ for PurifireTM only/flame.
• “=” for heat/PurifireTM/flame
The fireplace can be installed with
wall mounted controls. These
controls include wall switches
and thermostats. (see individual
installation guides for details)
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Operation
1. Wall Mounted Switches
control which allows the user
to fully control the fireplace
from a central location with
the added functionality of a
built in thermostat.
This model may be installed
so that a wall mounted switch
energizes the firebox and
flame, (On/Off Switch must
be in the ON position). A
wall mounted switch may
also be used to override the
flame image, (On/Off Switch
must be in the ON position
in coordination with any
main power wall mounted
switch). A wall mounted
switch may also be used
to override the heater/Puri-
fireTM option (Mode Selector
Switch must be in the “=”
position).
Resetting The Tempera-
ture Cutoff Switch
The heater on this fireplace is
protected with a safety device to
prevent overheating. should the
heater overheat, the overheat
indicator will be activated (Fig. 1),
and an automatic cutout will turn
the heater off and it will not come
back on without being reset. It
can be reset by switching the on/
off switch to oFF and waiting 5
minutes before switching it to on.
The overheat cutout will be trig-
gered if the filter is dirty. Follow
filter maintenance.
2. Wall Mounted Thermostat
This unit may be installed so
that a wall mounted ther-
mostat can adjust the heat
temperature to your individual
requirements. Please refer
to thermostat manufacturers
operation Instructions. Mode
Selector Switch must be
set to “=” for thermostat to
control heater/PurifireTM.
CAUTION: If you need to
continuously reset the heater, dis-
connect power and call Dimplex
customer service at
(1-888-346-7539).
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NOTE: The heater may emit
a slight, harmless odor when first
used. This odor is a normal con-
dition caused by initial heating of
internal heater parts and will not
occur again.
3. Wall Mounted Remote Con-
trols (WRCPF-KIT)
Dimplex manufactures a
optional wall mounted remote
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Maintenance
rating. Example: GE 60BC or
Philips 60CTC.
WARNINg: Disconnect all
power coming to fireplace at main
service panel before attempting
maintenance or cleaning to
reduce risk of fire, shock or
damage to persons.
DO NOT EXCEED 60 WATTS
PER BULB.
CAUTION: When handling log
only apply force to the ember bed
section not directly to the logs.
CAUTION: Allow at least 5
minutes for light bulbs to cool off
before touching bulbs to avoid ac-
cidental burning of skin.
To access the light bulb area
1. open steel curtain (remove
glass doors if applicable).
Tool Requirements: Phillips
screwdriver
2. remove two screws on log
bracket and set aside
(Figure 2)
Light Bulb Replacement:
Light bulbs need to be replaced
when you notice a dark section
of the flame or when the clarity
and detail of the log exterior
disappears. There are four bulbs
under the log set which generate
the flames and embers.
3. Pull front edge of plastic
ember bed or plastic grate
up and forward until rear
tab releases from the ledge
located at the bottom of the
mirror (Figure 3).
!
NOTE: Log set fits tightly
Helpful Hints: It is a good idea to
replace all light bulbs at one time
if they are close to the end of their
rated life. Group replacement will
reduce the number of times you
need to open the unit to replace
light bulbs. Long life bulbs are
recommended to reduce the
into firebox, some force may be
necessary to remove.
Figure 2
frequency of bulb changes.
Light Bulb Requirements:
Quantity of 4 clear chandelier or
candelabra bulbs with an E-12
(small) socket base, 60 Watt
screws
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Maintenance
10. replace the log by inserting
the rear tab of the logset
under the back ledge of the
fireplace and push down on
the front edge of the logset
until it snaps into place
(Figure 3).
Figure 3
Back
Ledge
Log
Ember
bed
11. replace log grate using two
Rear
Tab
Front
Edge
screws previously removed.
side section
Purifire™ Filter
Figure 4
The Purifire™ filter supplied in
your fireplace is reusable and
washable. The filter should be
cleaned or replaced on average
once a year, or if overheat
indicator lamp is activated. To
clean the filter gently tap filter
on a hard surface to dislodge
any loose dirt or debris, and
then clean with water. Do not
use soap or cleaning products,
as they may damage the filter.
The filter size is 20” X 10” X
1” rated at mErV 10. If using
an after market filter follow the
manufacturers recommended
replacement instructions.
LED Wire
Harness
4. set logset in front of firebox.
5. Disconnect the logset LED
wire harness from unit
(Figure 4).
6. Examine the bulbs to
determine which bulbs require
replacement.
To replace filter:
7. unscrew bulbs counter
1. Remove the 2 mounting
screws from the air filter
bracket.
clockwise.
8. Insert new bulbs.
9. re-connect the logset LED
2. Slide forward to remove the
wire harness to the unit.
air filter bracket assembly
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Maintenance
Mirror Cleaning
Figure 6
The mirror is cleaned in the
factory during the assembly
operation. During shipment,
installation, handling, etc., the
mirror surface may collect dust
particles. These can be removed
by buffing lightly with a clean dry
cloth.
Purifire™
Filter
Filter
Bracket
To remove fingerprints or other
marks, the mirror can be cleaned
with a damp cloth using high
quality household glass cleaner.
The mirror should be completely
dried with a lint free cloth. To
prevent scratching, do not use
abrasive cleaners or spray liquids
on any surface.
Mounting
screws
from the firebox.
3. slide filter out of air filter
bracket.
4. Reassemble in reverse order
as above.
!
NOTE: If after market air
filter is used ensure it is installed
according to the manufacturers
recommended instructions.
Accessories
Please contact your local dealer
for genuine Dimplex accessories.
Example: glass door kits, brass
and stainless steel trims, remote
control kits, plug kits, and
cabinets designed to fit your
fireplace.
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Warranty
necessary servicing or repair.
Two Year Limited Warranty
What this limited warranty covers
and for how long
Products to which this limited war-
ranty applies
Products, other than fireplace sur-
rounds (mantels) and trims, covered
by this limited warranty have been
tested and inspected prior to ship-
ment and, subject to the provisions
of this warranty, Dimplex warrants
such products to be free from defects
in material and workmanship for a
period of 2 years from the date of the
first purchase of such products.
This limited warranty applies to
the following models of your newly
purchased Dimplex electric fireplace
BF45DXP, BF39DXP, BF39STP,
BF33DXP, BF33STP and to newly
purchased Dimplex fireplace sur-
rounds (mantels) and trims. This
limited warranty applies only to
purchases made in any province of
Canada except for Yukon Territory,
nunavut, or northwest Territories or
in any of the 50 States of the USA
(and the District of Columbia) except
for Hawaii and Alaska. This limited
warranty applies to the original pur-
chaser of the product only and is not
transferable.
Dimplex fireplace surrounds (mantels)
and trims covered by this limited war-
ranty have been tested and inspected
prior to shipment and, subject to the
provisions of this warranty, Dimplex
warrants such products to be free
from defects in material and work-
manship for a period of 1 year from
the date of first purchase of such
products.
Products excluded from this limited
warranty
Light bulbs are not covered by this
limited warranty and are the sole
responsibility of the owner/purchaser.
Products purchased in Yukon Terri-
tory, nunavut, northwest Territories,
Hawaii, or Alaska are not covered
by this limited warranty. Products
purchased in these states, prov-
inces, or territories are sold As Is
without warranty or condition of any
kind (including, without limitation, any
implied warranties or conditions of
merchantability or fitness for a par-
ticular purpose) and the entire risk of
as to the quality and performance of
the products is with the purchaser,
and in the event of a defect the pur-
chaser assumes the entire cost of all
The limited 2 year warranty period for
products other than fireplace sur-
rounds (mantels) and trims and the
limited 1 year warranty period for fire-
place surrounds (mantels) and trims
also applies to any implied warranties
that may exist under applicable law.
some jurisdictions do not allow limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitation may not
apply to the purchaser.
What this limited warranty does not
cover
This limited warranty does not apply
to products that have been repaired
(except by Dimplex or its authorized
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Warranty
service representatives) or otherwise
altered. This limited warranty does
further not apply to defects resulting
from misuse, abuse, accident, ne-
glect, incorrect installation, improper
maintenance or handling, or opera-
tion with an incorrect power source.
cannot be timely made, Dimplex
may, in lieu of repair or replace-
ment, choose to refund the
purchase price for such product
or part.
•
Limited warranty service will be
performed solely by dealers or
service agents of Dimplex autho-
rized to provide limited warranty
services.
What you must do to get service
under this limited warranty
Defects must be brought to the atten-
tion of Dimplex Technical service by
contacting Dimplex at
•
For products other than sur-
rounds (mantels) and trims, this
2 year limited warranty entitles
the purchaser to on-site or in-
home warranty services. Accord-
ingly, Dimplex will be responsible
for all labour and transportation
associated with repairing or re-
placing the product or part except
as follows: (i) charges which may
be levied for travel costs incurred
to travel to the purchaser’s site
where the product is located if
the purchaser’s site is beyond 30
miles (48 km) from the closest
service depot of Dimplex’s dealer
or service agent; and (ii) the
1-888-DImPLEX (1-888-346-7539),
or 1367 Industrial road, Cambridge
ontario, Canada n1r 7G8. Please
have proof of purchase, catalogue/
model and serial numbers avail-
able when calling. Limited warranty
service requires a proof of purchase
of the product.
What Dimplex will do in the event of
a defect
In the event a product or part covered
by this limited warranty is proven to
be defective in material or workman-
ship during (i) the 2 year limited war-
ranty period for products other than
fireplace surrounds (mantels) and
trims, and (ii) the 1 year limited war-
ranty period for surrounds (mantels)
and trims, you have the following
rights:
purchaser is solely responsible
for providing clear access to all
serviceable parts of the product.
•
For surrounds (mantels) and
trims, this 1 year limited warranty
does not entitle the purchaser
to on-site or in-house war-
ranty services. The purchaser
is responsible for removal and
transportation of the surrounds
(mantels) and trims (and any re-
paired or replacement product or
part) to and from the authorized
•
Dimplex will in its sole discre-
tion either repair or replace such
defective product or part without
charge. If Dimplex is unable to
repair or replace such product or
part, or if repair or replacement is
not commercially practicable or
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Warranty
dealer’s or service agent’s place
of business. on-site or in-home
services for surrounds (mantels)
and trims may be performed at
the purchaser’s specific request
and expense at Dimplex’s then-
current rates for such services.
Dimplex will not be responsible
for, and this limited warranty shall
PossIBILITY oF suCH LossEs,
CosTs or DAmAGEs, or IF
suCH LossEs, CosTs, or DAm-
AGEs ArE ForEsEEABLE. In no
EVEnT WILL DImPLEX, or ITs oF-
FICErs, DIrECTors, or AGEnTs
BE LIABLE For AnY DIrECT
LossEs, CosTs, or DAmAGEs
THAT EXCEED THE PurCHAsE
not include, any expense incurred PrICE oF THE ProDuCT.
for installation or removal of the
surrounds (mantels) or trims or
any part thereof (or any replace-
ment product or part) including,
without limitation, all shipping
costs and transportation costs to
and from the authorized dealer’s
or service agent’s place of busi-
somE JurIsDICTIons Do noT
ALLoW THE EXCLusIon or
LImITATIon oF InCIDEnTAL or
ConsEQuEnTIAL DAmAGEs, so
THE ABoVE LImITATIon or EX-
CLusIon mAY noT APPLY To THE
PurCHAsEr.
How State and Provincial law apply
ness and all labour costs. such
costs shall be the purchaser’s
responsibility.
This limited warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary
from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The
provisions of the United Nations
Convention on Contracts for the sale
of Goods shall not apply to this lim-
ited warranty or the sale of products
covered by this limited warranty.
What Dimplex and its dealers and
service agents are also not respon-
sible for:
In no EVEnT WILL DImPLEX, or
ITs DIrECTors, oFFICErs, or
AGEnTs, BE LIABLE To THE Pur-
CHAsEr or AnY THIrD PArTY,
WHETHEr In ConTrACT, In
TorT, or on AnY oTHEr BAsIs,
For AnY InDIrECT, sPECIAL,
PunITIVE, EXEmPLArY, ConsE-
QuEnTIAL, or InCIDEnTAL Loss,
CosT, or DAmAGE ArIsInG ouT
oF or In ConnECTIon WITH THE
sALE, mAInTEnAnCE, usE, or
InABILITY To usE THE ProDuCT,
EVEn IF DImPLEX or ITs DIrEC-
Tors, oFFICErs, or AGEnTs
HAVE BEEn ADVIsED oF THE
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Replacement Parts
BF33STP
BF33DXP
BF39STP
BF39DXP
BF45DXP
Log Set Assembly 0438200300RP 0439230100RP 0438550200RP
0439070100RP
Flicker rod
5900081000RP
5900080900RP
Grommet
8500000600RP
6901811200RP
5300160100RP
2200510100RP
Flicker motor
Blower Motor
Heater Element
Cutout
2300200900RP
2300200800RP
on/off switch
3-Position switch
2800070400RP
2800070800RP
Partially reflective
Glass
5900161000RP 5900161100RP 5900160600RP 5900160700RP 5900160400RP
Extrusion
NA
0438650100RP
8800240103RP
8800250100RP
steel Curtain
steel Curtain rod
8800240403RP
8800250300RP
8800240203RP
8800250200RP
Light Harness
Assembly
2500370200RP
Smart Log Driver
NA
3000390100RP
NA
3000390100RP
PurifireTM
replacement
0439060100RP
Door Hardware Kit
9600100100RP
remote Control Kit
BFrC-KIT
Wall Mounted
remote Kit
WrCPF-KIT
Thermostat
Ts521W (sInGLE PoLE), TD522W (DouBLE PoLE)
BFPLuGE
Plug for Wall
outlet (120V)
Dimplex North America Limited
1367 Industrial Road
Cambridge on
Canada n1r 7G8
© 2012 Dimplex north America Limited
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