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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any main-
tenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of re, electric shock
or damage to persons.
Filling the water tank
When the water tank is empty, the ame shuts off and you will
hear 2 audible beeps, follow these steps.
CAUTION: Allow at least ve minutes for components to
cool before disassembling the unit to rell.
1. Turn the On/Off switch to the off position (0) (Figure 1)
2. Gently remove the media tray and media (if applicable)
and place them carefully on the ground.
3. Remove the rell container by lifting upwards and out-
wards.
4. Rell the container with tap water.
!NOTE: Normal tap water can be used in the Optimyst®
as long as the tap water is not considered to be hard water.
In the event your tap water is hard, you may use softened
water or distilled water with 1/8 tsp of salt (0.5 mL) added to
the water reservoir. (The addition of additional salt should
only be when you notice that the unit is not producing mist as
expected.)
5. Screw the cap back on, do not overtighten.
6. Return the rell container to the water tank.
7. Gently place the media tray and media (if applicable) back
into position.
8. Turn the On/Off switch to the off position (I). (Figure 1)
If you do not intend on using the unit for longer than 2 weeks,
empty and drain the unit of water, and dry all of the water con-
taining components.
Replacing the Light bulbs
If a large amount of the ame appears grey or colourless it
may be that one or more of the light bulbs have burnt out.
CAUTION: Allow at least twenty minutes for light bulbs to
cool before touching bulbs to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Light bulb requirement: 45W, 12VAC halogen bulbs type MR
16. Contact Dimplex Technical Service at 1-888-346-7539 for
replacement bulbs.
1. Leaving the ame effect on, remove the media (if appli-
cable), tray and water tank (Figure 3) and lift out the top
cover.
2. View the lamps from a distance in front of the re and
observe which lamp needs to be changed.
3. Turn the unit off, and unplug the cassette.
4. Leave the appliance for 5 minutes to allow the lamps to
cool down before removing them.
5. Remove the water tank and top cover (Figure 3) by lifting
upwards and place in a sink.
6. Remove the defective bulb, by gently lifting vertically and
disengaging the pins from the lamp holder.
7. Carefully insert the two pins of the new bulb into the two
holes in the lamp holder. Push lamp rmly in place.
8. Gently place the media tray and media (if applicable) back
into position.
Cleaning
It is recommended that all of the components that contain
water are cleaned with soap and water on a biweekly basis.
A small brush has been included to assist in cleaning difcult
items/areas, i.e. the transducer.
CAUTION: Do not put plastic components in the dish-
washer.
Filter Cleaning
The air lter can be removed and gently rinsed with water to
clean and dried on a towel before reinstalling.
!NOTE: Replace the lter so that the course black lter is
facing the front of the cassette.
Surface Cleaning
Use a warm damp cloth only to clean surfaces of the cassette.
Do not use abrasive cleaners.
!NOTE: If you need to move the unit ensure that all of the
components that contain water have been emptied before re-
locating.
Servicing
Except for installation and cleaning described in this manual,
an authorized service representative should perform any other
servicing.
Figure 3
Top
Cover
Transducer
Emitter
Wire Slot
Retaining
Tab
Fan
Housing
Water Tank
