Fisher & Paykel Wdti, Wdt-30 Installation Instruction

THE PROFESSIONAL WARMING DRAWER

Installation Guide

MODELS:

WDT-30
WDTI

A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS

Thank you for selecting this DCS Warming Drawer. Because of its unique features, we have developed this

nstallation Guide. It contains valuable information on how to properly install your new Warming Drawer for

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years of safe and enjoyable use.

or your convenience, product questions can be answered by a DCS Customer Care Representative by

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phone:[phone], or email: [e-mail].

NOTE: Please write the Model, Code, and Serial Numbers on this page for references (located at the front right
hand side of the body of the drawer).

MODEL NUMBER CODE SERIAL NUMBER

NOTE: Inspect the product to verify that there is no shipping damage. If any damage is detected, call the
shipper and initiate a damage claim. DCS by Fisher & Paykel is not responsible for shipping damage.

DO NOT discard any packing material (box, pallet, straps) until the unit has been inspected.

WARNING

The warming drawer is not intended to be used in conjunction with water. DO NOT fill the drawer or warming
cavity with water. Doing so could create a shock hazard, resulting in a possible injury.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A WARMING DRAWER GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE

OWING: SMO

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Drawer. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet
dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will result. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

1. You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.

2. The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.

he fire department is being called.

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3.

4. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

THER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the Warming

WARNING

DO NOT use water on grease fires. Turn OFF the warming drawer, then smother the fire with baking soda or use
a dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS 3-4

FEATURES 5

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Specifications 6
Mounting Installation 7-8
Custom Panel Installation (WDTI) 9
Cabinet Installation 10

SERVICE 11

WARRANTY 12-13

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SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS

READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE PRECAUTIONS

■ Read this Installation Guide thoroughly before installation. This will help to reduce the risk of fire, electric

hock, or injury to persons.

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■ Remove all packaging materials from your appliance.

■ Install according to instructions. See page 6-10 to insure proper installation and servicing.

■ Be sure to have a qualified service technician install and ground this appliance.

■ Plug into rated outlet: 120 Volts AC, 5 amp min., 15 amp maximum circuit requirement.

PREHEATING INSTRUCTIONS

The Warming Drawer is designed to keep cooked foods warm for extended periods of time. The drawer must
be pre-heated before use on high (see Use and Care Guide). If the warming drawer isn’t pre-heated, the
internal temperature of the food being warmed could fall below the minimum safe level and bacteria could
develop. Always preheat the drawer according to the instructions described in the warming drawer Use and
Care Guide.

■ Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where appliances are in use. They should never be

allowed to turn knobs, push buttons, sit or stand on any part of an appliance.

■ Children in walkers, or children crawling can be attracted to the round door handle and may grab and open

the warming drawer. This can result in injury from the door being pulled open on a child, or severe burns if it
is in use and hot.

WARNING:

Do not store items of interest to children in, above or around any appliance. Children could be seriously injured if
they should climb onto the applianc

Be certain to use only dry pot holders: Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may cause burns from

steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot holders.

■ Never store anything in the warming drawer. Flammable materials can catch fire, plastic items may melt or

ignite and other types of items could be ruined.

■ Do not hang articles from any part of the appliance or place anything against the drawer. Some fabrics are

quite flammable and could catch on fire.

■ For safety reasons and to avoid damage to the appliance, never sit, stand, or lean on the warming drawer door.

■ For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should never be worn

while using this appliance. Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should not be worn while using
this applianc

■ Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the warming drawer. Using a foil liner could result in a fire

hazard, or the obstruction of the flow of heat and ventilation air. Foil is an excellent heat insulator and heat
will be trapped under

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neath it. This trapped heat can upset the performance of the warming drawer parts.

e to reach these items.

WARNING:

This appliance is designed for warming food. Based on safety considerations, never use the warming drawer to
warm or heat a room.

■ As with any cook

this could be a fire hazard.

■ Only certain types of glass, heat proof glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or glazes are suitable for use in this

ing or heating appliance, never leave the warming drawer unattended when warming food,

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SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS

warming drawer. Utensils that are not thermally heat safe may break with sudden temperature changes.

■ Never heat unopened containers, a build up of pressure may cause the container to burst.

■ Grease is flammable, avoid letting grease deposits collect in the warming drawer, clean up spillage.

■ 120 Volts AC, 5 amp min., 15 amp maximum circuit requirement.

■ DO NOT use water on grease fires. Turn OFF the warming drawer, then smother the fire with baking soda or use

a dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

■ When opening the drawer while keeping sauces warm, tomato sauce, etc., the drawer must be opened slowly to

avoid spillage.

■ Use care when opening a hot warming drawer; to avoid severe burns, open slowly, allow the hot air or steam to

escape before reaching in to remove or replace any foods.

■ Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All

other servicing should be referred to a qualified Service Technician. Service Technicians must disconnect the
power supply before servicing this appliance.

■ When using the warming drawer: DO NOT TOUCH THE INTERIOR SURFACES or the exterior area immediately

surrounding the door until it has had sufficient time to cool to avoid burn injuries.

■ Clean the warming drawer with caution. Avoid steam burns; do not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean the

appliance while it is hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. Follow directions
provided by the cleaner manufacturer.

■ Be sure all the controls are turned off and the appliance is cool before using any type of aerosol cleaner on or

around the appliance. The chemical that produces the spraying action could, in the presence of heat, ignite or
cause metal parts to corrode.

■ Do not touch the heating element or interior surfaces of the warming drawer, even if they appear dark in color.

They may still be hot enough to cause burn injury. Allow sufficient time to cool.

■ Do not allow flammable materials which may ignite to come in contact with the hot heating element or the

interior surface of the warming drawer until the unit has had a sufficient time to cool.

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