Maytag MPE-33R Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
9
Replacing Light Bulbs
b. Flame Cylinder Bulbs
i. Remove Brick panel, following proce-
dure on Page 8 (see Brick panel Removal
Procedure).
Figure 12
Ember Bed
Ember Bed
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 18
Brick Panel
Retaining brackets
iii. Locate fl ame cylinder drum (see Figure
17). Squeeze one half of drum cylinder
until its top edge clears the top drum
track. Remove the bottom edge of
the cylinder drum from the bottom
drum track. Once you have removed
one half of the drum cylinder, you will
have access to the 2 light bulbs (see
Figure 18). Note: do not exert exces-
sive pressure on the drum cylinder as
this may cause damage.
v. Lift off spring from bulb tips, then hold
socket and pull bulb out to remove.
Install new bulbs into sockets by
pressing them in (while holding the
socket), Install retaining spring over
each bulb tip.
7. Reinstall all components that were removed
(reverse Steps 1-5).
Bulb Replacement Procedure:
• 2 bulbs provide illumination for the ember
bed and 2 bulbs provide illumination for the
fl ame generation assembly (bulbs are rated at
35 Watts Max., Halogen, GX6.35).
• 2 spare bulbs are located in a recess on the
back of the log assembly.
1. Turn off power to the fi replace.
2. Let the fi replace cool, if it has been operat-
ing.
3. (If optional glass panel enclosure is
installed) Remove glass panel per instruc-
tions provided in kit.
4. Remove the 2 screws on the front of the
grate (see Figure 12. Also see item #7 on
Page 17). Remove Grate.
5. Lift out log/ember assembly by tilting for-
ward and fi rmly pulling on back of ember
bed assembly. It should pop out from
track and lift out. Caution: Be careful not
to scratch the fi nish.
ii. using a phillips screwdriver, remove
the fl ame panel (see Figure 16).
6. Remove spare bulbs from the recess on the
back of the log assembly.
Acess bulbs as follows:
Use gloves or cloth when handling bulbs to
prevent oils from your skin damaging bulbs
when heated.
a. Ember Bed Bulbs -
i. With the ember bed removed, the 2
ember bed light bulbs will be visible
(see Figures 13 and 14).
ii. Lift off spring from bulb tips, then hold
socket and pull out to remove. Install
new bulbs into sockets by pressing them
in (while holding the socket), Install
retaining spring over each bulb tip.
iii. Plug in power cord or connect power to
appliance. Turn on power to test bulbs.
Disconnect power.
iv. Reverse steps 3 to 5.
Bulb
Bulb
Bulbs
Flame Cylinder Drum
Flame Panel
Grate
Log/Ember Assembly
CAUTION
Do not touch the bulbs, oils from
your skin will damage them
when they heat up. Use gloves
or cloth when handling bulbs.
CAUTION
Do not exceed a 35 Watt bulb.
Use of a higher rated bulb may
result in a fi re, causing property
damage, personal injury or loss
of life.
WARNING
The fi replace must be unplugged/
disconnected from the power
supply prior to any maintenance
or cleaning in order to reduce the
risk electric shock or fi re.
WARNING
The halogen light bulbs in your
replace can become extremely
hot. Allow at least 10 minutes
between turning off the fi replace
and removing light bulbs to avoid
the accidental burning of skin.
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15