Viking VEWD527, CVEWD527, VEWD530, CVEWD530 Use & Care Guide

Use & Care

Professional Built-In Electric Warming Drawers

(Indoor and Outdoor Models)

VEWD527 / CVEWD527 / VEWD530 / CVEWD530

VEWDO530 / CVEWDO530 / VEWDO536 / CVEWDO536

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Congratulations

Congratulations and welcome an elite world of ownership. We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care and attention we
have put into every detail of your warming drawer.

Your product is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Use and Care Manual will provide you with the information
you need to become familiar with your drawer’s care and operation.

Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal. If you have any questions or comments about this product, please contact
our Consumer Support Center at 1-888-(845-4641).

We appreciate your choice of our product and hope that you will again select our products for your other major appliance
needs.

For more information about the complete and growing selection of Viking products, visit us online at vikingrange.com in the
US or brigade.ca in Canada.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Warnings and Important Safety Information ________________________________________________________________3
Before Using Warming Drawer ____________________________________________________________________________5
Drawer Features__________________________________________________________________________________________5

Operation

Warming Element ________________________________________________________________________________________6
To use Moist Heat function ______________________________________________________________________________6
To use Dry Heat Function ________________________________________________________________________________6
Drawer Indicator Light ____________________________________________________________________________________6
Optional Accessories for Moist or Dry Heat__________________________________________________________________6
Temperature Control Settings______________________________________________________________________________7
Proofing ________________________________________________________________________________________________7
Warming Plates __________________________________________________________________________________________7
Power “ON” Light________________________________________________________________________________________7
Moisture Selector Control ________________________________________________________________________________7
Suggested Heat Settings __________________________________________________________________________________8

Product Care

Cleaning and Maintenance ________________________________________________________________________________9
Troubleshooting ________________________________________________________________________________________10
Service Information______________________________________________________________________________________10
Warranty ______________________________________________________________________________________________11

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Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in

severe personal injury or death

Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in

death or severe personal injury

DANGER

Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in

minor personal injury.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how

to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if

the instructions are not followed.

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

To avoid risk of property damage, personal injury
or death; follow information in this manual exactly

to prevent a fire or explosion. DO NOT store or
use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any appliance.

Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or
damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance. Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described
in this manual.

To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. DO NOT
attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All
other servicing should be referred to a qualified servicer.

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance.

ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

Warnings

WARNING

NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm
the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning
and overheating of the drawer.

CAUTION

DO NOT use plastic wrap to cover foods placed in the drawer, nor
to keep foods warm that are wrapped or placed in plastic
containers for heating. Plastics can melt onto the drawer if they
are in direct contact. If melted onto the drawer, they can be very
difficult to remove.

CAUTION

DO NOT use any cleaning agent with chlorine or chlorine
compounds on stainless steel finish. Chlorine and chlorine
compounds are corrosive to stainless steel.

WARNING

To avoid sickness and food waste, do not allow defrosted food
to remain in the drawer for more than two hours.

WARNING

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury
or death.

WARNING

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the drawer or
cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil.
Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause
carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap
heat, causing a fire hazard.

WARNING

BURN OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK

HAZARD

Make sure all controls are OFF and drawer
is COOL before cleaning. Failure to do so
can result in burns or electrical shock.

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Warnings

Getting Started

T

o Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage

• Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it.

• Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials.

• Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid their use or storage
near an appliance.

• Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot. DO NOT
leave plastic items in the drawer as they may melt or soften if left too close to a heating element.

• Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.) may ignite and metallic items may become hot and cause burns. DO NOT pour spirits
over hot foods.

About your Appliance

• DO NOT touch the heating elements or interior surface of the drawer while it is in use. Use handles or knobs.

• DO NOT store flammable materials in drawer.

Heating Elements

• Use only dry potholders. If moist or damp potholders are used, steam from potholders could cause a steam burn. DO NOT let
potholders touch hot heating elements located under the drawer. DO NOT use a towel or bulky cloths in place of potholders.

• Use care when opening the drawer. Let hot air or steam escape (open vent) before removing or replacing food.

• DO NOT place food in unopened containers in the drawer. Pressure could build up and cause the container to burst.

• NEVER use the appliance for other than intended use.

• DO NOT use water on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

• DO NOT use aluminum foil to line the drawer. It is an excellent heat insulator and will trap heat beneath it. This will upset the
performance and can damage the interior finish.

• Always place warming racks in desired position while drawer is cool.

• Keep drawer closed when not in use.

• DO NOT place items exposed to cooking oils in your warming drawer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a
chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

• DO NOT install or store indoor models where they will be exposed to the weather.

WARNING

FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK

HAZARD

To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, DO
NOT use a flexible power-supply cord with this

appliance.

WARNING

For outdoor installation, installer must install a ground
fault interrupt.

WARNING

Make sure that incoming voltage is the same as unit rating. An
electric rating plate specifying voltage, hertz, wattage, amps,
and phase is attached to the product. Wiring the warming
drawer with more voltage than it is rated for may cause severe
damage to the thermostat, element, and other components.
Wiring the warming drawer with less voltage than it is rated for
may cause significant decrease in performance.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,
installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified
people in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,
including fire-rated conditions.