MODEL CGESBM ELECTRIC STOVE
WITH MANUAL CONTROL
SAFETY INFORMATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Read these instructions completely before operating
electric stove. Failure to follow them could cause a
heater malfunction resulting in serious injury and/or
property damage.
Save this manual for future reference.
SAFETY INFORMATION
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS &
SPECIFICATIONS
Continued
12. Always disconnect the unit from the power
supply before performing any cleaning, light
bulb replacement, maintenance, relocating the
heater or when the unit is not in use for long
periods of time.
12.5"
19.5"
13. When transporting or storing the unit, keep
it in a dry location, free from dust, excessive
vibration or other factors, which may damage
the unit.
19.625"
LISTING APPROVALS
This heater has been tested in accordance with the
CSA Standards for fixed and location-dedicated
electric room heaters in the United States. All
components are UL or CSA safety certified.
Ifyouneedassistanceduringinstallation,pleasecon-
tact your local dealer or the DESAHeating Products
Technical Services Department at 1-866-672-6040.
Figure 1 - Heater Dimensions
UNPACKING AND
TESTING THE UNIT
Model:
CGESBM
60 Hz
Carefully remove the unit from the box. Prior to
permanently installing the unit, test to make sure
the unit operates properly by plugging the power
supply cord into a conveniently located 120-volt
grounded outlet.
Frequency
Heater Power 1500 W
Heater Output 5000 BTUs
Power Supply 120V; 15 Amp
Grounded, Circuit
CAUTION: The unit's power
supply cord must be connected
to a properly grounded and pro-
tected 120-volt outlet. Always
use ground fault protection
where required by the electri-
cal code.
Note: A dedicated power supply circuit is recom-
mended for the unit but not required. Additional
electrical appliances on the same circuit may ex-
ceed the current (amperage) rating for that circuit.
If after the installation of your unit, the circuit
breaker trips or the fuse fails on a repeated basis,
then a dedicated circuit will likely be required.Any
new wiring must be done in compliance with local
and national codes and other applicable regula-
tions in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock or other injuries. Therefore, it is strongly
recommended that you hire a licensed electrician
to complete any such work.
WARNING: Do not operate
the unit if it is damaged or has
malfunctioned.Ifyoususpectthe
unit is damaged, return the unit
to an authorized service facility
for examination, electrical or me-
chanical adjustment or repair.
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Todecreasethedesiredtemperature,turnthe
temperature dial counter clockwise towards
number 1. The heater has a built-in thermo-
stat so it will shut off automatically once the
settemperatureisreached.Itwillalsoturnon
automaticallyifthe roomtemperature drops
below the set temperature on the dial.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This stove is for use on 120 volts. The cord has a
plug as shown in Figure 2. An adapter is available
for connecting three-blade grounding-type plugs
to two-slot receptacles. The green grounding lug
extending from the adapter must be connected to
a permanent ground such as a properly grounded
outlet box. The adapter should not be used if a
three-slot grounded receptacle is available.
Note: When the heater is turned on for the
first time, it may release a slight, harmless
odor.Thisodorisanormaloccurrencecaused
by the initial heating of the internal heating
elements and should not occur again.
4. Flame Control Dial: This dial controls the
intensity of the flame.
Flame
Control Dial
Main Power Switch
Adapter
Grounding Pin
Figure 2 - Grounding Methods
OPERATING
Heater
Heat Control
Dial
Light Adjustment
Switch
INSTRUCTIONS
Dial
Once the unit has been properly connected to a
ground electrical outlet, it is ready to operate.
Figure 3 - Electric Stove Control Panel
Note: Ensure the circuit breakers for power
supply are turned on.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
CONTROL PANEL OPERATION
Controls are located on the back of the unit
(see Figure 3).
WARNING: Always discon-
nect power and allow the heater
to cool before performing any
cleaning,maintenanceorreloca-
tion of this heater. Turn controls
to OFF and remove plug from
outlet or turn off circuit breaker
to heater.
1. Main ON/OFFpower switch: This switch is
located at the furthest right corner on the
control panel when looking at the back of
the unit. Turn the switch to ON and unit
will be ready to operate. The "|" indicates
ON and "O" indicates OFF.
2. Heater Switch and Control Dial: The
heater switch has a sun directly below it. To
turn the heater on, flip the Heater Switch
to ON position (the "|" indicates ON and
"O" indicates OFF). The Control Knob
has a thermometer below it. Turn the dial
clockwise past the number 8. You should
hear a small clicking sound indicating the
heater has started and heat will emit the
from the vents at the top of the unit. To
turn off heater, turn the temperature dial
counter clockwise past number 1 and flip
the Heater Switch to OFF position.
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.
To increase the desired temperature, turn
the temperature dial clockwise towards
Number 8.
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CLEANING AND
Replacing Top Contrasting Bulb
1. The top contrasting light is mounted on the
underside of the top “shelf”.
MAINTENANCE
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2. Carefully remove spring clip. Hold socket and
pull out the old bulb.
There are a total of 7 halogen light bulbs (type
GX6.35 rated 120 volts, 35 watts) in your unit.
3. Hold socket and push in new bulb (DO NOT
exceed wattage). Replace spring clip.
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2 bulbs provide illumination for the ember bed
beneath the log set
2 bulbs provide illumination for the flame
generation assembly
Front of Stove
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:
Top Contrasting Bulb
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Contrasting light is dark
Figure 5 - Replacing Top Contrasting
Bulb
Flame is dim or dark in certain areas
Log set ember bed appears dim or dark in
certain areas
Replacing Log Set Ember Bed Bulbs
1. Remove two screws from grate that secures
log set to frame.
WARNING: Do not install
replacement bulbs that exceed
specified maximum watts.
2. Fromthebottom,liftupthelogsetemberbedand
remove it from the unit (do not pull up on logs).
3. Remove spring clip from bulb. Hold socket
and pull out old bulb.
Yourunitmustbeopenedinordertoreplacethelight
bulbs. To reduce the number of times you need to
open the unit, replace all bulbs at the same time.
4. Hold socket and push in new bulb. Replace
spring clip.
Removing Front of Unit
1. Unplug unit from the power supply.
Bulb with
Glass
Spring Clip
2. Remove the four screws in front of the unit that
secure the grill to the main frame (see Figure 4).
3. Four clips hold the front panel to the frame of
the unit. Lift the front panel upwards until the
clips disconnect. Remove and place face up on
the floor.
Remove
Screws
Remove
Screws
Front Panel
Front of Stove
Figure 6 - Ember Bed Bulb Replacement
Figure 4 - Stove Front Panel Removal
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CLEANING AND
Flame Cylinder
Drum (Half)
MAINTENANCE
Bulbs with
Spring Clips
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Replacing Flame Generation Bulbs
1. Remove the 6 screws from back of stove
shown in Figure 7. Remove back plate.
2. Locate the flame generation cylindrical drum.
It is constructed of two removable halves; ei-
ther of which can be removed from the unit.
Back of Unit
3. Squeeze half of drum cylinder until it's top
edge clears the top drum track. Remove bot-
tom edge of cylinder drum from bottom drum
track. This will give you access to the light
bulbs. Note: Do not exert excessive pressure
on drum cylinder as this may cause damage.
Figure 8 - Flame Generation Cylinder
Drum Bulb Replacement
CLEANING FRONT PANEL GLASS
4. Remove spring clip. Hold socket and pull out
old bulb.
WARNING: When cleaning
unit, the power supply should
be disconnected and the unit
should be cool.
5. Hold socket and push in new bulb (DO NOT
exceed wattage). Replace spring clip.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for second bulb.
7. Insertbottomedgeofremovedcylinderhalfinto
bottom drum track. Gently squeeze drum cylin-
der until it's top edge fits into top drum rack.
Over time the front glass panel may become dirty or
dusty. Dust can be removed by lightly rubbing the
glass surface with a clean, lint free cloth or paper
towel. To remove fingerprints or other marks, use
a damp cloth with a good quality household glass
cleaner. The front glass panel should be completely
dried with a clean, lint free cloth or paper towel.
8. Securetherearcoveroftheunittothemainframe
by reattaching screws removed in step 1.
9. Replace the log set ember bed.
10. Replace the grate to secure the log set.
11. Carefully replace front panel by sliding it
downward until the clips reconnect.
CAUTION: Do not use abra-
sivecleanersonglasspanel.Do
not spray liquids directly onto
any surface of the unit.
12. Replace the grill to front of unit using screws
removed earlier.
WARNING: An authorized
service representative should
perform any other servicing.
Screws
STORAGE
Back
Plate
When not in use, unplug the unit from the power
supply and store in dry, dust free location.
Figure 7 - Locating Flame Generation
Cylinder
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TECHNICAL SERVICE
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your name
You may have further questions about your elec-
tric stove. If so, contact DESA Heating Productsʼ
Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040.
When calling please have your model and serial
numbers of your heater ready.
your address
model and serial numbers of your heater
how heater was malfunctioning
purchase date
You can also visit DESAHeating Productsʼtechni-
Usually, we will ask you to return the part to the
factory.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY
Note: Use only original replacement parts. This
will protect your warranty coverage for parts
replaced under warranty.
Contactauthorizeddealersofthisproduct.Iftheycanʼt
supplyoriginalreplacementpart(s),callDESAHeating
Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information.
When calling DESA Heating Products, have ready
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY
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model number of your heater
the replacement part number
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If
they canʼt supply original replacement part(s),
call DESA Heating Productsʼ Technical Service
Department at 1-866-672-6040.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Turn off appliance and let cool before servicing. Only
a qualified service person should service and repair heater.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Stove turns off and will not 1. Stovehasoverheatedandsafe- 1. Reset switch by turning main
turn on
ty devise has cause thermal
switch to disconnect or home
circuit breaker has opened
power switch off and waiting 5
minutes then turning it back on
Flame is not moving
1. Loose wiring
1. Inspect wiring for loose con-
nections
2. Flame motor defective
2. Call a qualified service techni-
cian to replace flame motor
Dim or poorly visible flame
1. Bulb(s) are burnt out
2. Wiring is loose
1. Inspect bulbs and replace if
necessary
2. Inspect wiring for loose con-
nections and repair or replace
if necessary
Log set and/or ember is not 1. Bulb(s) are burnt out
glowing
1. Inspect bulbs and replace if
necessary
Flame sputters
1. Flame motor is defective
1. Call a qualified service techni-
cian to replace flame motor
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
KEEP THIS WARRANTY
Model
Serial No.
Date Purchased
Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.
We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our
standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTRIC STOVE
DESAHeating Products warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for one (1) year
from the date of first purchase (excluding bulbs and fuses), provided that the product has been properly installed,
operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the
Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required
to restore this heater to proper operating condition (excluding bulbs and fuses) and an allowance for labor when
provided by a DESA Heating Products Authorized Service Center. Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained through
authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA Heating Products who will provide original factory replacement
parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty. The heater MUST be installed by a
qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit.
This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts
that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by
improper installation. Travel, diagnostic cost, labor, transportation and any and all such other costs related to
repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner.
TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE
OF THE PRODUCT; THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED
WARRANTIESAND LIMITS THE DURATION OFANYAND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FORAPARTICULAR PURPOSETO ONE (1)YEAR
ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE; AND DESA HEATING PRODUCTSʼ
LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA HEAT-
ING PRODUCTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation on implied warranties or exclusion or limitation on
damages may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
For information about this warranty write:
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
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