Desa VESBMR - Manual (Page 6)

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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always discon-
nect power and allow the heater
to cool before performing any
cleaning, maintenance or reloca-
tion of this heater. Turn controls
to OFF and remove plug from
outlet or turn off circuit breaker
to heater.
Turn off heater and circuit breaker to heater before
performing any cleaning and/or maintenance. Al-
low heater to cool completely.
BULB REPLACEMENT
WARNING: The halogen light
bulbs in your unit can become
extremely hot. Allow at least 10
minutes between turning off the
heater and removing the light
bulbs to avoid accidental burns.
There are a total of 7 ( halogen light bulbs (type
GX6.35 rated 120 volts, 35 watts) in your unit.
• 2 bulbs provide illumination for the ember bed
beneath the log set
• 2 bulbs provide illumination for the flame
generation assembly
• 1 bulb provides illumination for the top con-
trasting light
• 2 bulbs for replacement
Most halogen light bulbs are rated to last approxi-
mately 1800 hours. Like all light bulbs, halogen
bulbs require periodic replacement. When the
bulbs in your unit have burned out you will notice
or more of the following:
• Contrasting light is dark
• Flame is dim or dark in certain areas
• Log set ember bed appears dim or dark in
certain areas
WARNING: Do not install
replacement bulbs that exceed
specified maximum watts.
Your unit must be opened in order to replace the
light bulbs. To reduce the number of times you
need to open the unit, replace all bulbs at the
same time.
Removing Top of Unit
1. Unplug unit from the power supply.
2. Remove the two screws at the rear of the unit
which secure the top to the back frame.
3. Two clips hold the top to the sides. Push the
top of the unit toward the back until the clips
disconnect. Remove top of the unit and place
face up on the floor.
4. Unscrew the 4 screws from the metal plate
and set plate aside.
Figure 5 - Stove Top Removal
Replacing Top Contrasting Bulb
1. The housing for the top contrasting light is
connected to the top of the mirror. Remove
housing from mirror by gently lifting up.
CAUTION: Do not force the
light housing off the mirror. This
may damage the mirror (e.g.
chipping, cracking, etc.)
2. Remove screws from each side of housing.
3. Carefully reach into the housing and remove
spring clip. Hold socket and pull out the old
bulb.
3. Hold socket and push in new bulb (DO NOT
exceed wattage). Replace spring clip.
4. Set aside until all bulbs have been changed.
Figure 6 - Removing Housing and Top
Contrasting Bulb
Screw
Housing Mirror
Front of Stove