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Troubleshooting
Problem
Display
Cause
Solution
Fireplace does not turn on with
the manual touch controls
N/A
No incoming power
Ensure unit is wired correctly
Check main disconnect panel
Ensure wall switch is on (if applicable)
Fireplace does not turn on with
the remote control
N/A
The batteries in the remote
control are dead or installed
incorrectly
Replace remote control battery
Ensure battery is installed with
+
facing up.
Heater does not turn on
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Heater is disabled
Press and hold and at the
same time on the hidden touch
controls for 3 seconds to disable
or enable the heat function.
H--
Heater has been permanently
disabled
If installation with heat is desired,
re-install shunt on main board if
available or purchase new main
board.
Heater is on, but there is no heat
Normal operation — There is a
30-second delay before heater
starts
No action required.
Circuit breaker trips or fuse
blows when unit is turned on
N/A
Improper circuit current rating
Install unit on a dedicated
minimum 15 amp circuit.
Error Code is displayed
Err 1
Temperature cutout is activated
Reset breaker and wait 5 minutes
before turning unit back on it. If
error persists, see Service Manual.
Err 2
L1 voltage is too high
If error persists, consult an electrician.
Err 3
L1 voltage is too low
If error persists, consult an electrician.
Err 4
L1 current is too high
If error persists, consult an electrician.
Err 7
Fan is slow
See service manual.
Err 8
Element error
See service manual.
Err 9
Element not detected
See service manual.
Err10
Fan not detected
See service manual.
Err11
Fan error
See service manual.
Err12
Ambient temperature is
above 45° C (113° F)
No action required.
Err13
Ambient temperature is
below 45° C (113° F)
No action required.
Err14
Thermistor error
See service manual.
Err15
NTC has shorted
See service manual.
Err16
NTC not detected
See service manual.
Err17
Media bed LEDs defective
See service manual.
Err18
Overhead LEDs defective
See service manual.
Err19
Media bed LEDs not detected
See service manual.
Err 20
Overhead LEDs not detected
See service manual.
Err 21
Flame LEDs not detected
See service manual.
Err 22
Flicker motor not detected
See service manual.
Err 23
Relay board not detected
See service manual.
Err 24
Main control board not detected
See service manual.
Err 25
Display board not detected
See service manual.
For more troubleshooting, consult the PLF-XS Service Manual which can be found at
www.dimplex.com/customer_support/technical_and_troubleshooting