Warming Drawer
Use and Care Manual
Models: EWD24, EWD27, EWD30, EWD36, IWD24,
IWD27, IWD30, MWDV27, MWDH27, MWDV30,
MWDH30, MRWD27, MRWD30, PWD27, PWD30
Table of Contents
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. E
To Our Valued Customer:
Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor
®
products! Our unique combination of features, style and
performance make us The Life of the Kitchen
™
, and a great addition to your home.
In order to familiarize yourself with the controls, functions, and full potential of your new Distinctive Appliance, we
suggest that you thoroughly read this use and care manual, beginning with the Important Safety Instructions
section.
All Dacor appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working within the framework of our
company value. Should you ever experience a problem with your product, please first check the Before You Call for
Service section of this manual for guidance. It provides useful suggestions and remedies prior to calling for service.
Valuable customer input helps us to continuously improve our products and services, so please feel free to contact
our Customer Service Team for assistance with any of your product support needs.
Dacor Customer Service Team
1440 Bridge Gate Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Telephone: (800) 793-0093
Fax: (626) 403-3130
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday
6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time
Web Site: www.Dacor.com
Thank you for choosing Dacor for your home. We are a company built by families for families and we are dedicated
to serving yours. We are confident that your new Dacor product will deliver a high level of performance and
enjoyment for many years to come.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Crowe
Director, Customer Satisfaction
© 2007 by 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
IN A SAFE PLACE. PROOF OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE IS
REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team about
problems or conditions that you don’t understand:
Dacor Customer Service Team
1 (800) 793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacic Time
Web site: www.Dacor.com
Have the complete model and serial number for your
appliance available. The numbers are found on the serial
number label, located on the left of the drawer opening.
Remove the drawer to access it. See page 3 for label
location.
Write these numbers below for future reference.
Model Number __________________________________
Serial Number __________________________________
Date of Purchase ________________________________
For service and warranty information see page 8.
Since Dacor continuously improves the quality and perfor-
mance of our products, we may need to make changes to
the appliance without updating 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.
danger
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.
warning
NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or
warm the room.
warning
Do not use water on grease fires – smother fire or flame
or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
warning
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 twoprong electrical outlet is available, it is the responsibility
of the customer to have it replaced with a dedicated,
properly grounded three-prong electrical outlet. 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. •
Connect the appliance to an extension cord.•
NOTE: Use of a ground fault interrupter (GFI) is not
recommended.
Safety Symbols and Labels
danger
Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal
injury or death.
warning
Hazards or unsafe actions that COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
caution
Hazards or unsafe actions that COULD result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
Power supply cord
with three-prong
grounding plug
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Grounded type electrical
outlet (ground fault circuit
not recommended)
Important Safety Instructions
General Safety Precautions
To reduce risk of re, electric shock, serious injury or death when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
warning
Read this manual completely before operating this •
appliance.
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.
Do not store or install this appliance outdoors, •
unless otherwise noted in these instructions. Do
not use this product near water, for example, near
sinks, swimming pools or in a wet basement.
If you receive a damaged product, immediately •
contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or
operate an appliance that has been damaged or
dropped.
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.
Before performing any type of service, make sure •
that the power plug is disconnected from the
electrical outlet.
Keep the electrical cord away from heated surfaces.•
DO NOT TOUCH ANY OF THE SURFACES INSIDE •
OR OUTSIDE THE WARMING DRAWER DURING OR
IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE. 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 avoid the possibility of fire or burns, do not allow •
clothing, pot holders, towels or rags to come into
contact with any part of the warming drawer during
and immediately after use. Do not wear loose or
hanging apparel while using this appliance.
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.
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.
warning
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 or 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.
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