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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

MODEL: DFI055

EXPLODED VIEW

FCC/IC INFORMATION

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate the 

equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 

following measures.

 

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

 

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

• Clean the trim using a soft cloth, slightly dampened with citrus oil based product and buff with a clean soft cloth.

• DO NOT use brass polish or household cleaners as these products will damage the metal trim. Citrus oil based products can be obtained at supermarkets or 

   hardware stores.

• WARNING: Electrical outlet wiring must comply with local building codes and other applicable regulations to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury

   to persons.

• Warning: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury.

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Part

Part Name

Part Number

1

Control box 

Y18-S262-CB

2

Control Panel Circuit Board

Y18-S262-P32

3

Heater/Blower Assembly

Y18-S262-P01

4

Thermostat Sensor

NTC-S262

5

Flame Generator Drive Motor

Y18-S262-P10

6

Temperature Profile

Y18-S262-PF

7

Main circuit board

Y18-S262-P15

8

Remote control 

P172

Problem

Root Cause

Corrective Action

No power

Power cord was not 

plugged into the outlet.

Check that the unit is plugged into a standard 120V outlet.

Logs Glow, flame effect does 

not work.

Spinner Motor.

Check whether Flame Generator drive motor is running . If not call the 

customer service.

Flame effect operates, but 

heater does not 

blow warm air.

Heater is not on.

Try to turn the heater on and off several times to make sure it is powered ON.

Temperature is set at low. Make sure that the TEMPERATURE knob is set to the max setting.

The heater shut off and won't 

come back on.

Manual Reset Triggered

Turn the POWER to “OFF” and unplug the unit from the wall outlet for 5 

minutes. After 5 minutes plug the unit back into wall outlet, and operate as nor-

mal. If the problem presist contact customer service.

Power cord gets warm.

Normal operation

Check your heater cord and plug connections. Faulty wall outlet connections or 

loose plugs can cause the outlet or plug to overheat. Be sure the plug fits tight in 

the outlet. Heaters draw more current than small appliances, so overheating of 

the outlet may occur even if it has not occurred with the use of other 

appliances. During use check frequently to determine if your plug outlet or face-

plate is HOT! If so, discontinue use of the heater and have a qualified 

electrician check and/or replace the faulty outlet(s).

Remote Control is not 

working.

No batteries

Change the remote batteries.

Poor Signal

Operate remote transmitter at a slow measured pace. 

Press the remote control buttons with an even motion  and gentle pressure. 

Repeatedly pressing buttons in rapid succession may cause the transmitter to 

malfunction.

Distance

Operate the remote at a distance less than 20 feet from the front of the 

appliance; point the remote at the control panel.

Unit continues to run after 

reaching set temperature/or 

powering off.

Cool down cycle

Normal operation, will continue to run for several minutes before shutting down.  

Times will vary based on heating. UNIT WILL BLOW COOL AIR.

Flame effect works but 

heater function does not and 

the emberbed flashes when 

the heater button is pressed. 

The heater is disabled.

With the power on, press and hold the heater button on the control panel for 10 

seconds. Once re-enabled the emberbed lights will flash multiple times.

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