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Dimplex Ignite XL 74" Linear Electric Fireplace
The Dimplex Ignite XL 74" Linear Electric Fireplace (model XLF74, Dimplex order number X-XLF74) is built around Dimplex's patented Multi-Fire XD® flame effect and a media bed that reflects dynamic, ever-changing colour. In prism mode the colours transition smoothly through the spectrum and you can freeze on the hue you like — most competing fireplaces switch between fixed colours with no gradual blend.
Without a real flame the glass stays cool to the touch, heat output is controlled electronically, and there is no venting, gas line or chimney to run. The Comfort$aver® ceramic heating system adjusts fan speed and heater wattage to match the room, using 11% less energy than the leading quartz infrared heater.
Key Features
Patented Multi-Fire XD® flame effect with adjustable colour themes and prism mode
Diamond-like acrylic ice ember bed that sparkles with the reflected light
Backlit controls hidden when not in use, plus a full-function remote
Flame-only operation — run the ambience with or without the heater, year-round
Boost mode delivers maximum heat output for a set period to warm a room quickly
Comfort$aver® ceramic heater with built-in thermostat, timer and automatic shut-off
Certified for indoor installation or covered outdoor installation under a shelter
Will It Fit? Rough Opening
Frame to these dimensions. The Ignite XL is a built-in unit, so the opening has to be right before the unit arrives:
Framing width
74 5/8" (189.7 cm)
Framing height
16" (40.6 cm)
Framing depth
3 1/2" (9.0 cm) for 2x4 framing, or 5 1/2" (14.0 cm) for 2x6 framing
Appliance dimensions, with trim (W x H x D)
75 1/2" x 16 1/2" x 5 3/4" (191.6 x 41.9 x 14.6 cm)
Appliance dimensions, without trim (W x H x D)
74 1/8" x 15 5/8" x 5 3/4" (188.4 x 39.6 x 14.6 cm)
Recommended mounting height from the floor
Between 5" (13 cm) and 40" (102 cm)
A 2x6 wall lets the unit sit flush with no trim, which is the cleanest look. In a 2x4 wall the unit is only partially recessed, and Dimplex specifies the XLFTRIM74 trim kit to close the gap — we stock it, so add it to your order if you are framing with 2x4.
We have deliberately left the glass viewing area off this table. Dimplex publishes conflicting viewing figures for the Ignite XL across their technical specification sheet and their 3-part architectural spec, and we would rather give you nothing than give you the wrong number for a surround you are fabricating. We have asked Dimplex to confirm it — if you need the exact glass opening, contact us and we will get it in writing. The without-trim dimensions above are the size of the firebox face.
Electrical Requirements
Worth settling with your electrician before the wall is closed up — the Ignite XL runs at either voltage, but only the 120 V option can be corded.
Voltage
120 V (3-wire) or 240 V (4-wire)
Power output — 120 V
1,500 W (5,118 BTU/h)
Power output — 240 V
2,500 W (8,530 BTU/h)
Current draw
12.5 A at 120 V / 10.4 A at 240 V
Circuit
Dedicated, properly fused 15 A circuit, rated for the voltage used
Connection — 120 V
Hardwired, wall switch, or plug kit
Connection — 240 V
Hardwired only
Note the 12.5 A draw at 120 V against a 15 A circuit — this needs its own dedicated circuit, not a shared one. Dimplex is explicit that the plug kit is not for use with an extension cord.
Clearances
Minimum clearance above the fireplace to the ceiling
24" (61 cm)
Minimum clearance below the fireplace to the floor
5" (13 cm)
Combustible materials in front (furniture, bedding, curtains, papers)
3 ft (0.9 m) minimum
Planning a TV or artwork above the fireplace? Dimplex publishes the temperature zones above the unit as a diagram rather than a single clearance figure — see the installation guide below, and check your TV manufacturer's own ambient temperature limit against it.
Installing Outdoors
The Ignite XL is certified for covered outdoor installation as well as indoor. Outdoors it must sit under a shelter, never open to the weather, and Dimplex applies an overhang rule to the shelter itself: the height above the fireplace must be no more than three times the depth the shelter projects. Warranty differs by location: 5 years indoor, 1 year outdoor.
Specifications
Model
XLF74
Dimplex order number
X-XLF74
Series
Dimplex IgniteXL®
Fuel
Electric — no venting, gas line or chimney required
Installation type
Built-in, linear — flush-mount in 2x6 framing or partially recessed in 2x4 framing
Location
Indoor, or outdoor under a shelter
Finish
Black
Flame effect
Multi-Fire XD®, with colour themes and prism mode
Flame-effect-only mode
Yes — run the flames with the heater off, year-round
Heat source
Comfort$aver® ceramic heater, front vent — 11% less energy than the leading quartz infrared heater
Thermostat, timer and automatic shut-off
Yes, all built in
Controls
Hidden backlit on-appliance controls and full-function remote
Remote battery
CR2032 (longer life) or CR2025, 3 V
Glass
Tempered
Lamp type
LED, adjustable brightness
Noise level
55 dB
Media included
Acrylic ice crystals, tumbled glass and driftwood logs
Matching trim kit for 2x4 framing
XLFTRIM74
Certification
cULus listed, file E71416
Warranty
5 years limited indoor (1 year outdoor) from date of first purchase, including on-site service
