Use and Care Manual

Warming Drawer

Models: ERWD30, EWD24, EWD27, EWD30, EWD36,

IWD24, IWD27, IWD30, MRWD27, MRWD30,

MWDH27, MWDH30, MWDV27, MWDV30,

OWD24, PWD27, PWD30

Style varies. Model EWD27 shown.

Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s

Important Safety Instructions ................................ 1

Getting to Know Your Warming Drawer .................... 3

Operating Instructions ........................................... 4

Care and Cleaning ................................................ 6

Before You Call for Service ..................................... 7

Warranty and Service ............................................ 8

Warranty Card ........................................Back Cover

Part No. 102344 Rev. K

© 2007 Dacor, all rights reserved

Important Safety Instructions

Installer: Leave theSe InStruCtIOnS WIth the appLIanCe.

Customer: reaD thIS uSe anD Care manuaL COmpLeteLY

BefOre uSInG YOur WarmInG DraWer. Save It fOr future referenCe. It COntaInS ImpOrtant uSe anD Care InfOrmatIOn. Keep YOur SaLeS reCeIpt Or CanCeLeD CheCK. prOOf Of OrIGInaL purChaSe Date IS requIreD fOr WarrantY ServICe.

For service and warranty information see page 8.

If you have any questions (other than warranty questions), call:

Dacor Customer Service

(800) 793-0093 (u.S.a. and Canada) monday — friday 6:00 a

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Web site: www.Dacor.com

When you call, have the complete model and serial number for your appliance available. the numbers are found on the product data label located on back of the drawer front. See page 3 for label location. Write these numbers below for future reference.

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ImPortant: to avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use flammable or explosive vapors and liquids (such as gasoline) inside or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Keep items that could explode, such as aerosol cans away from the appliance.

Do not store flammable or explosive materials in adjacent cabinets or areas.

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neVer use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room.

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Do not use water on grease fires – smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

model number __________________________________

Serial number __________________________________

Date of purchase ________________________________

Since Dacor continuously improves the quality and performance of our products, we may need to make changes to the appliance without updating this manual. visit www.

Dacor.com to download the latest version of this manual.

Important Information About

Safety Instructions

the Important Safety Instructions and warnings in this manual can not cover all possible problems and conditions that can occur. use common sense and caution when installing, maintaining or operating this appliance.

Safety Symbols and Labels

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Immediate hazards that WIll result in severe personal injury or death.

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ImPortant: this appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding electric plug for protection against possible electric shock hazards. It must be plugged into a dedicated, grounded, electrical outlet. If only a two prong electrical outlet is available, it is the responsibility of the customer to have it replaced with a dedicated, properly grounded three prong electrical outlet. to

avoid an electric shock hazard, do not under any circumstances:

• Cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

use an adapter plug.

• use a power cord that is frayed or damaged.

Immerse the power cord or plug in water or other liquid.

• Connect the appliance to an extension cord.

note: use of a ground fault interrupter (GfI) is not recommended.

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hazards or unsafe actions that CoulD result in severe personal injury or death.

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hazards or unsafe actions that CoulD result in minor personal injury or property damage.

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THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. use it only to warm food and heat plates and utensils. It is not designed for commercial, industrial or laboratory use.

Only model OWD24 is approved for use in outdoor installations and near water (bathrooms). Do not use, store or install warming drawer models other than OWD24 near water, for example, near sinks, swimming pools or in a wet basement.

model OWD24, when installed as a towel warmer, must have the supplied wire rack installed in the drawer bottom. Secure the rack with the screw and clip supplied. See the installation instructions.

Do not install or operate a product that is damaged, has a damaged power cord or plug, or is malfunctioning in any manner. return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

make sure that this appliance has been properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer according to the accompanying installation instructions. have the installer show you the location of the electrical outlet so that you know where to disconnect power to the appliance.

Do not repair or replace any part of the warming drawer unless specifically recommended in the literature accompanying it. all other service should be done by a qualified technician. use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

Before cleaning or performing any type of service, make sure that the power plug is disconnected from the electrical outlet and that the unit is cool.

Keep the electrical cord away from heated surfaces.

DO nOt tOuCh anY hOt SurfaCeS In Or On the WarmInG DraWer DurInG Or ImmeDIateLY after uSe. use the handle instead. after use, make sure these surfaces have had sufficient time to cool before touching them. heating elements may be hot, even though they are dark in color.

to reduce the risk of fire in the warming drawer, do not overcook food. Do not leave it unattended with paper, plastic or other combustible materials inside.

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If materials inside the warming drawer should ignite, keep the drawer closed and shut off the power at the circuit breaker panel or fuse box.

exercise caution when opening the drawer. Let hot air or steam escape before looking or reaching into the warming drawer.

use only dry pot holders when removing food and cookware from the warming drawer. Wet pot holders can cause steam burns.

Do not put items like whole eggs, sealed containers or closed glass jars in the warming drawer. they may explode when heated, causing injury.

Do not place more than 50 pounds in the drawer.

properly clean and maintain the unit regularly as instructed in this manual. Clean only those parts listed in this manual, in the manner specified.

Do not use abrasive scrubbers or abrasive/caustic cleaners or detergents on this appliance. they may permanently damage the finishes. Do not use aerosol cleaners, because they may be flammable or cause corrosion of metal parts.

Clean the appliance thoroughly before operating it for the first time.

make sure the warming drawer is used only by those individuals who are able to operate it properly.

Do not tamper with the controls.

preheat the warming drawer before use.

never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand or climb on any part of the appliance, including the drawer. Doing so may cause tipping, damage, serious injury or death.

Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area around the appliance. Do not allow children to operate it, play with the controls, pull on the handle or touch other parts.

Do not store items of interest to children above the warming drawer. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on the appliance.

Save this manual for future use.

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Getting to Know Your Warming Drawer

Gasket

Drawer

Control panel product data label on back of drawer front

Drawer front:

Style and size varies with model

Drawer slide

Back of Drawer Front

humidity vents humidity vents humidity control minimum ambient operating temperature:

32°f (0°C)

Drawer capacity: 50 pounds

Drawer dimensions:

model IWD24: 5”h x 20”W x 22¾”D

model OWD24:

6½”h x 20¼”W x 17 7/8”D

27” models: 5”h x 23”W x 22¾”D

30” models: 5”h x 26”W x 22¾”D

36” models: 5”h x 32”W x 22¾”D models IWD24, IWD27, IWD30 and OWD24 are not equipped with the humidity control or vents

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Operating Instructions

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When the warming drawer is on in continuous mode

(∞), it will remain on until turned off manually. to avoid a fire hazard or burns, exercise caution when operating the unit in continuous mode.

Do not block the humidity vents on the back of the drawer front and along the left and right sides of the drawer. excessive heat buildup can occur.

food safety is an important consideration when using a warming drawer. In the ProoF and loW temperature settings, bacteria growth may occur. use the meD and HIGH settings if holding certain foods for more than two to three hours.

Things to Know Before You Start preheating

• for best results, preheat your warming drawer for about 20 minutes before use. If you put hot food into a cool, confined area, any steam that is present will condense. If you preheat your warming drawer, there will be less chance of water due to condensation. preheat times vary depending on the temperature setting.

humidity Control

• the warming drawer has two distinct humidity modes. the “moIst” setting seals the food’s moisture in the warming chamber, maintaining the water content of the food. the “CrIsP” setting allows the moisture to vent out of the sides of the warming drawer, retaining the crispness of other food types. the moIst •

CrIsP lever opens and closes vents located on the inside of the drawer front.

• Do not block the humidity vents any time you operate your warming drawer.

Back of drawer front vents models IWD24, IWD27,

IWD30 and OWD24 do not have this feature

Lever

mOISt CrISp

Operation

the warming drawer is equipped with four temperature settings and a timer that can be set for one, two, three or four hours. the warming drawer can also be set for continuous operation. See the table on the facing page for suggested settings for different foods.

to turn the unit on:

1. Select the humidity level. Slide the lever located on the back of the drawer face to the desired position. to increase humidity inside the drawer, slide the lever closer to the moIst symbol. to decrease humidity inside the drawer, slide the lever closer to the CrIsP symbol. the lever can also be positioned anywhere between the moIst and CrIsP settings.

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3. push the on/oFF key.

push the key for the desired temperature setting.

SETTInG prOOf

LOW meD hIGh

TEMPERATuRE*

100 °f (38 °C)

140 °f (60 °C)

175 °f (80 °C)

200 °f (93 °C)

* temperatures are approximate

4. Select the amount of time you want the warming drawer to be on: push the

seleCt key until the desired number of hours lights up on the control panel. or push the continuous key (∞) to keep the unit on constantly. push the on/

oFF key to turn the warming drawer off, when done.

Warming Serving Containers

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Before using any delicate dinnerware in the warming drawer, determine its maximum recommended usage temperature from the plate manufacturer. It is not necessary to preheat the warming drawer when warming serving dishes.

You can also use plastic wrapping on plates to keep foods hot and moist.

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Operating Instructions

Control Panel

Temperature and Humidity Control Setting Guidelines

FOOD ITEMS

Bacon

Beef - rare

Bread - hard rolls

Bread - proofing

Casseroles

Coffee cake

Cooked cereals

Dinner eggs enchiladas fish/seafood fried food

Gravy, cream sauces ham hors D’ oeuvres

Lamb pancakes pies - single crust pizza potatoes - baked poultry vegetables

Waffles - crisp

TEMPERATuRE

SETTInGS hIGh

LOW

LOW prOOf

LOW

LOW

LOW meD

LOW

LOW-meD

LOW hIGh

LOW

LOW

LOW-meD

LOW

LOW-meD

LOW

LOW-meD hIGh hIGh

LOW hIGh

MOIST-CRISP

SELECTIOn

Crisp moist

Crisp moist moist moist moist moist moist moist moist

Crisp moist moist

Crisp moist moist moist moist

Crisp moist moist moist

COVERED/ unCOVERED uncovered

Covered uncovered

Damp towel uncovered uncovered uncovered uncovered

Covered uncovered

Covered uncovered

Covered

Covered uncovered uncovered

Covered uncovered

Covered uncovered uncovered

Covered uncovered

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Care and Cleaning

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caution

to prevent permanent damage to the appliance surfaces, do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers.

Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.) to remain on the warming drawer’s surfaces. the finish may stain.

Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch the surfaces.

always wipe stainless steel surfaces in the direction of the grain.

Control Panel

Clean the control panel with a soft cloth soaked with a solution of mild detergent and hot water. rinse and dry with a soft cloth. exercise caution to avoid introduction of liquids into the area behind the control panel. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers. they may permanently damage the finish or scrap off the letters and graphics.

Moist • Crisp Control

Clean the Moist • Crisp lever with a solution of mild detergent and hot water. rinse and dry with a soft cloth.

Drawer Handle

Clean the drawer handle with a solution of mild detergent and hot water. rinse and dry with a soft cloth.

You may also use Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner. It is available from your Dacor dealer. use it according to the directions on the package.

always wipe stainless steel surfaces in the direction of the grain.

Glass Surfaces

Clean all glass surfaces with a solution of mild detergent and hot water. You may also use a mild glass cleaner to remove fingerprints or smears. Dry completely with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Brass and Chrome Surfaces

Clean brass and chrome surfaces with a solution of mild detergent and warm water. rinse, dry and polish with a soft, lint-free cloth.

You may also use Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner. It is available from your Dacor dealer. use it according to the directions on the package.

Painted Surfaces

for the front face of warming drawers with a painted finish, clean with a solution of mild detergent and hot water. rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers. they may permanently damage the finish.

Gasket

the gasket is located around the edge of the drawer opening, below the control panel.

Gently clean the gasket with a solution of mild detergent and hot water. rinse and dry with a soft cloth. the gasket material is soft, so be careful not to crush or damage it. Damaging the gasket will cause a poor heat seal and result in poor warming drawer performance.

Drawer Slides

the warming drawer has slides positioned on each side of the drawer. they allow the drawer to slide in and out smoothly. remove the drawer from the slides to make cleaning easy or to access the serial number plate. the drawer slides themselves do not require maintenance.

Removing the Drawer from the

Appliance

allow the drawer to cool before attempting to remove it.

1. pull the drawer out to the fully open position.

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3. push in on the locking tab on one side as you pull the drawer up. See the facing page.

When the drawer comes loose from the slide, repeat the same process on the opposite side.

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Grip the drawer on both sides and pull it free.

for safety, push both drawer slides into the drawer opening.

Reinstalling The Drawer

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4. pull the drawer slides all the way out of the drawer opening.

Gently lower the drawer between the extended slides until it is suspended by them.

Slide the back of the drawer mounting brackets under the clips on the slides. See the facing page.

push one side of the drawer down onto its locking tab, until the tab locks into place.

6. Gently open and close the drawer to make sure that it is properly installed.

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Care and Cleaning

Slide mounting bracket under clip on slide push in on tab

Clip on slide

Slide pull up on drawer front push drawer front down until tab locks in place

Drawer removal Drawer Installation

Before You Call for Service

Problem Solution Guide

PROBLEM nothing works.

Drawer does not slide smoothly or drags.

excessive condensation.

One or more of the indicator lights on the control panel blink on and off (one second on, one second off).

MAY BE CAuSED BY power plug disconnected.

WHAT TO DO

Connect plug to a dedicated, grounded, three- prong electrical outlet.

timer is not set.

Warming drawer is not connected to power.

tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse.

ambient temperature below 32°f

(0°C).

Select time duration according to the

Operating Instructions section.

plug the warming drawer into a 120 vac,

15 amp., dedicated electrical outlet.

Check the circuit breaker panel or fuse box tripped breaker or blown fuse.

temperature around warming drawer must be above freezing.

Drawer is incorrectly mounted into slide mechanism.

Drawer is over-loaded or the load is unbalanced.

remount drawer into slide, per instructions above reduce the weight to less than 50 pounds. redistribute drawer contents

Warming drawer not preheated.

preheat the warming drawer before each use

Incorrect humidity control setting.

Set humidity control to CrIsP to allow moisture to vent the control panel computer has detected an error:

#1 - temperature error

#2 - Sensor error

#3 - Key pad error

#4 - Control error try resetting the computer. Disconnect the power cord, wait 20 seconds, then reconnect it. Check the control panel. If the indicator light still flashes, call for service. See page 8

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Warranty and Service

If You need Service...

Before you request service, please review the Before

You Call for Service section of this manual on page 7. If you have performed the checks in the Problem Solution

Guide and the problem has not been remedied, please contact us at one of the numbers below. prior to requesting service, it is helpful to be familiar with the terms and conditions in the Warranty section on this page.

For warranty repairs, call:

Dacor Distinctive service

phone: (877) 337-3226 (u.S.a. and Canada) monday — friday 6:00 a

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For a list of Dacor service agents for non-warranty repairs:

Dacor Customer service

phone: (800) 793-0093

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Contact us through our web site at: www.Dacor.com

At Dacor, we believe that our quality of service equals that of our product. Should your experience with our service network or product be different, please contact our

Customer Service Team and share your encounter with us. We will do our utmost to resolve the situation for you and deliver on our Dacor promise.

If you need anything clarified, just let us know.

Warranty

What Is Covered

CertIFICate oF WarrantIes: DaCor WarmInG

DraWers

WItHIn tHe FIFtY states oF tHe u.s.a., tHe DIs-

trICt oF ColumBIa, anD CanaDa*: fuLL One-Year WarrantY

If your DaCOr product fails to function within one year of the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material or workmanship, DaCOr will remedy the defect without charge to you or subsequent users. the owner must provide proof of purchase upon request, and have the appliance accessible for service.

Warranty is null and void if non-CSa approved product is transported from the u.S.

outsIDe tHe FIFtY states oF tHe u.s.a., tHe

DIstrICt oF ColumBIa, anD CanaDa:

LImIteD fIrSt Year WarrantY

If your DaCOr product fails to function within one year of the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material or workmanship, DaCOr will furnish a new part, f.O.B. factory, to replace the defective part. all delivery, installation, and labor costs are the responsibility of the purchaser. the owner must provide proof of purchase, upon request, and have the appliance accessible for service.

What Is not Covered

• Service calls to educate the customer in the proper use and care of the product.

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• failure of the product when used for commercial, business, rental or any application other than for residential consumer use. replacement of house fuses or fuse boxes, or resetting of circuit breakers.

Breakage, discoloration or damage to glass, metal surfaces, plastic components, trim, paint or other cosmetic finish, caused by improper usage or care, abuse, or neglect.

Damage due to installation or operation in damp or wet environments (except for models specified for such use).

• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, flood or other acts of God.

the remeDIeS prOvIDeD fOr In the aBOve eXpreSS WarrantIeS are the SOLe anD eXCLuSIve remeDIeS. therefOre, nO Other eXpreSS WarrantIeS are maDe, anD

OutSIDe the fIftY StateS Of the unIteD StateS, the DIStrICt Of COLumBIa, anD CanaDa, aLL ImpLIeD WarrantIeS,

InCLuDInG But nOt LImIteD tO, anY ImpLIeD WarrantY Of merChantaBILItY Or fItneSS fOr a partICuLar uSe Or purpOSe, are LImIteD In DuratIOn tO One Year frOm the

Date Of OrIGInaL purChaSe. In nO event ShaLL DaCOr Be

LIaBLe fOr InCIDentaL eXpenSe Or COnSequentIaL DamaGeS. nO WarrantIeS, eXpreSS Or ImpLIeD, are maDe tO anY BuYer fOr reSaLe.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inconsequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions 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.

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