Dacor IWD24, IWD30, EWD36, EWD27, MWDH30 User Manual

Installation Instructions

Warming Drawer

Models: EWD24, EWD27, EWD30, EWD36,
IWD24, IWD27, IWD30, MWDV27,
MWDH27, MWDV30, MWDH30,
MRWD27, MRWD30, PWD27, PWD30

Part No. 102345 Rev. D

All specifications are subject to change without notice. Dacor ® assumes no liability for changes to specifications.

© 2007 Dacor, all rights reserved.

Table of Contents

Before You Begin... ...........................................................1

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

General Safety Precautions ............................................. 2

Installation Specifications ................................................ 3

Verifying the Package Contents ....................................... 3

Installation Planning .........................................................3

Install a Support Platform in the Cabinet .........................6

Electrical Power Supply Requirements ............................ 6

Before You Begin...

Important:

Installer:• In the interest of safety and to minimize
problems, read these installation instructions
completely and carefully before you begin the
installation process. Leave these installation
instructions with the customer.

Customer:• Keep these installation instructions for
future reference and the local electrical inspector’s use.

Important Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions ....................................................7

Remove the Drawer ........................................................7

Installing the Chassis ....................................................... 7

Re-installing the Drawer ...................................................8

Verifying the Warming Drawer Operation ........................8

Installation Checklist ........................................................8

If you have questions or problems with installation, •
contact your Dacor dealer or the Dacor Customer

Service Team.
Dacor Customer Service team
Phone: [phone].

E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.Dacor.com

Important Information About
Safety Instructions

The • Important Safety Instructions and warnings in
these instructions are not meant to cover all possible
problems and conditions that can occur. Use common
sense and caution when installing, maintaining or
operating this or any other appliance.

Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team •
about problems and conditions that you don’t
understand.

Safety Symbols and Labels

DANGER

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

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.

CAUtION

Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor
personal injury or property damage.

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Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

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

WARNING

Read this manual completely before using 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 the 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, potholders, 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 the 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 warming 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 drawer. They may
explode when heated, causing injury.

When the warming drawer is on in continuous •

mode(∞),itwillremainonuntilturnedoffmanually.

Exercise caution when operating the unit in
continuous mode.

Do not place more than 50 pounds in the warming •
drawer.

Properly clean and maintain the unit regularly as •
instructed in the use and care manual. Clean only
those parts listed in this manual, in the manner
specified. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS
OR SCRUBBERS. THEY WILL PERMANENTLY
DAMAGE THE FINISH.

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 warming drawer 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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