Blanco BWD14B User manual

Instruction Manual for
Electric Warming Drawer
BWD14B

Contents
Appliance Description ........................................................................................................................ 6
Main Components ............................................................................................................................ 6
How the warming drawer works ........................................................................................................ 6
Use ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Before using for the first time ............................................................................................................ 7
Control Panel .................................................................................................................................... 7
Using the warming drawer ................................................................................................................ 7
Selecting temperature ...................................................................................................................... 7
Heating times .................................................................................................................................... 8
Load capacity ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 9
Appliance front and control panel ..................................................................................................... 9
Interior of the warming drawer .......................................................................................................... 9
Mat with non-slip surface .................................................................................................................. 9
What should I do if the warming drawer doesn’t work? ................................................................ 10
Installation instructions ................................................................................................................... 10
Installation Example ....................................................................................................................... 10
Before installation ........................................................................................................................... 11
Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Electrical Connection ...................................................................................................................... 11
Dear Customer,
Thank you for buying a BLANCO Warming Drawer.
Before we continue telling you about this appliance, we cordially invite you to become
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us/showrooms section.
You will find that the clean lines and modern look of your Blanco appliance blends in
perfectly with your kitchen décor. It is easy to use and performs to a high standard.
Blanco also makes a range of products that will enhance your kitchen such as cooktops,
range hoods, dishwashers, microwaves, sinks and taps. There are models to
complement your new Blanco warming drawer.
Of course, we make every effort to ensure that our products meet all your requirements,
and our Customer Relations department is at your disposal, to answer all your questions
and to listen to all your suggestions.
Please complete the warranty card and keep your receipt as proof of purchase. Retain all
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Blanco is committed to providing increasingly efficient products that are easy to use.

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Safety Information
Carefully read the instructions before installing and using the equipment. The
manufacturer is not liable for improper installation and use of the equipment that may
cause injuries and damage. Always keep the instructions at hand, so they can be easily
referred to during use. This appliance complies with current safety standards. Improper
use of the appliance may put the user at risk.
Safety of children and vulnerable adults
WARNING!
 After removing the packaging, make sure to check if there is any damage to the
appliance. If there is any damage (such as cracked glass), never attempt to use the
appliance and immediately contact your Authorised Service Centre. As packaging
materials can be dangerous to children, they need to be collected immediately and put
out of reach.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
 Keep children and pets away from the appliance during operation or when cooling.
 Cleaning and maintenance should not be done by children without supervision.
Warnings on general safety
 In certain circumstances electrical appliances may be a danger hazard. Check the
conformity of voltage and power settings, which are specified on the information plate
attached to the appliance and/or packaging, with the usage conditions available.
 Do not use the appliances until fully installed.
 During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements inside the oven.
 WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should
be kept away.
 This appliance is designed for domestic household use only and for the heating of
crockery (plates, glasses etc) only. Use as a commercial appliance will void the
warranty. It should not to be used in a marine environment or outdoors.

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Safety Information
 Depending on the temperature selected and the operating time, the temperature
inside the appliance may reach 80 ºC. To take crockery out of the warming drawer
protect your hands by using oven gloves or an oven cloth.
 Do not sit or hang on the drawer. The telescopic runners will be damaged if
overloaded. The maximum load capacity of the drawer is 25 kg.
 Do not store or warm synthetic containers or flammable objects near or inside the
warming drawer. When you switch on the appliance such containers and objects may
melt or catch fire. Fire danger!
 Do not use the appliance to heat up the air temperature in the kitchen. Where this
appliance is installed in a caravan, it shall NOT be used as a space heater. The high
temperatures reached may cause easily inflammable objects close to the appliance to
catch fire.
 When you stop using the appliance at the end of its working life, disconnect it from the
power supply and render the electrical cable unusable so that the appliance is not a
danger if, for example, children use it for playing.
Installation
 If the electrical supply cord is damaged, either when being installed or after
installation, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service centre or similarly
qualified persons in order to prevent a hazard.
 The electric connection must be made via an omnipolar switch, which is suitable for
the intensity to be tolerated and which has a minimum gap of 3mm between its
contacts, which will ensure disconnection in case of emergency or when cleaning the
warming drawer. If the supplied plug is used for the electric connection, then it must
be accessible after installation.
 The connection should include correct earthing, in compliance with current norms.
 WARNING! Before connecting the appliance compare the power data (voltage and
frequency) indicated on the rating label with those of the power supply in question. If
this data does not match there may be problems. In case of doubt, contact an
electrician.
 The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote control system.
 Electrical connection must be made as per local wiring rules and regulations. Do not
disconnect the appliance with wet hands or bare feet, and do not disconnect the
power cord with extreme force.
 All cabinetry and materials used in the installation must be able to withstand a
minimum temperature of 60°C above the ambient temperature of the room it is located
in, whilst in use. Certain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are particularly
prone to heat damage or discolouration at temperatures outside the guidelines given
above. Any damage caused by the appliance being installed without adhering to the
temperature limits set out above will be the liability of the owner.
This appliance must be correctly installed by a suitably qualified person, strictly in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Please see the specific section of
this booklet that refers to installation.

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Safety Information
 WARNING! If the electrical wire plug is removed, the appliance must be installed
and connected by a technician. Contact a qualified electrician who knows and
respects current safety standards. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for
damage resulting from fitting or connecting errors.
 WARNING! The electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed if it is
earthed. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage resulting from the
absence of or defects in the installation’s protection system (e.g. electrical shock).
 WARNING! Never open up the appliance’s frame. Possible contacts with electrical
conducting parts or changes to electrical or mechanical components may represent a
danger to users’ safety and prejudice the correct working of the appliance. Do not
modify this appliance.
 The appliance must be electrically isolated before any maintenance can be
performed, which includes changing a lamp.
Cleaning
 Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door
glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
 Do not use high pressure or steam jet cleaning devices to clean the appliance. The
steam may affect electrical components and cause a short circuit. The steam pressure
may also cause damage to the appliance’s surface and components in the long term.
Repairs
 Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before carrying out any maintenance
operation.
 WARNING! The appliance must be disconnected from the electrical current when
installation and repair work is being done. To disconnect the appliance from the
current, one of the following conditions must apply:
Safety Information
- The switchboard fuses / circuit breakers must be disconnected.
- The plug should be removed from the socket. To remove the plug from the
socket do not pull on the electric cable but rather pull out the plug itself directly.
WARNING! Repairs and maintenance, especially of parts carrying electrical
current, must only be done by technicians authorised by the manufacturer. The
manufacturer and retailers do not accept responsibility for any damaged caused to
people, animals or property as a result of repairs and maintenance carried out by non-
authorised personnel.

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Appliance Description
Main Components
1. Temperature selector (thermostat)
2. On/Off switch (lights up)
3. Operating light
4. Anti-slip mat
How the warming drawer works
This appliance is equipped with a warm air
circulation system. A fan distributes the heat
generated by an electrical heating element
throughout the interior of the appliance.
The thermostat allows the user to define and
control the temperature wanted for the crockery.
The circulating hot air that is generated heats up
the crockery quickly and evenly.
A metal grille protects both the heating element
and the fan.
The base of the drawer is fitted with a non-slip
mat to prevent plates and dishes sliding around
when the drawer is opened and closed.

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Use
Before using for the first time
Before using the appliance for the first time you
should clean the interior and the exterior,
following the cleaning instructions given in the
section “Cleaning and Maintenance”.
Then heat the warming drawer for at least 2
hours. For this, turn the temperature control to the
maximum position (see section ‘Selecting
temperature”).
Make sure the kitchen is well-ventilated when you
are doing this.
The appliance’s parts are protected by a special
product. For this reason, during the first heating
an odour will be released. Both the odour and any
smoke that may form will disappear after a short
time and neither signifies that there is anything
wrong with the connection or the appliance.
Control Panel
The control panel has a temperature selector and
the on/off switch. The control panel is only visible
when the drawer is open.
When the drawer is closed you can check
whether the warming drawer is switched on by
looking through the viewing port on the front of
the appliance.
Using the warming drawer
To use the crockery warmer, proceed as follows:
 Put the crockery in the drawer.
 Select the temperature you want by turning the
thermostat control to the desired position.
 Switch on the appliance by pressing the switch,
which will light up.
 Close the drawer.
Be careful not to use too much force when closing
the drawer since it may open up again.
Before taking out the warm crockery you must
switch off the warming drawer by pressing the
switch again.
Selecting temperature
By turning the thermostat control you can select
temperatures between 30 and 70 °C.
Do not force the thermostat control to the left
of the “0” position or to the right of the
maximum position since this may damage the
appliance.
As soon as the temperature selected is reached,
the heating is turned off. When the temperature
drops to a value below that selected, the heating
is turned back on.
The temperature scale is not marked with
absolute temperatures in ºC but instead has
symbols which correspond to the optimum
temperatures for groups of crockery:
- approximately 40 °C for cups and
glasses.
With this setting, the hot contents of cups or
glasses do not cool down as quickly while it
is still possible to pick up the cup itself
without burning your hand.
- approximately 60 ºC
Ideal setting for plates and serving dishes.
Food placed on pre-heated plates will stay
hot for more time. However, these plates
and dishes can still be touched without any
discomfort.

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Use
Heating times
Various factors affect heating times:
 Material and thickness of the crockery
 Load quantity
 How the crockery is arranged
 Temperature setting
It is therefore not possible to give any precise
heating times.
However, as a guide, the following times are given
for the thermostat setting and for uniform
heating of the crockery:
Load Time (min)
Crockery for 6 people 30 – 35
As you use the warming drawer more and more
you will learn the best settings for your crockery.
Load capacity
Load capacity depends on the size of the crockery items,
Warming Drawer
6 persons servings
6 x 24cm Dinner Plates
6 x 10cm Soup Bowls
1 x 19cm Serving Dish
1 x 17cm Serving Dish
1 x 32cm Meat Plates
or
20 dishes with  28 cm
or
80 espresso coffee cups
or
40 tea cups
…

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Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning is the only maintenance action that is
required normally.
Warning! Cleaning must be done with the
warming drawer disconnected from the
electrical power supply. Remove the plug from
the power socket or disconnect the warming
drawer power supply circuit.
Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning
products, abrasive sponges or pointed
objects since stains or abrasion marks may
appear.
Do not use high pressure or steam jet
cleaning appliances.
Appliance front and control panel
The warming drawer can be cleaned using just a
damp cloth. If it is very dirty, add a few drops of
washing-up liquid to the washing water.
Wipe the surfaces dry using a dry cloth.
Interior of the warming drawer
Clean the inside of the warming drawer regularly
using a damp cloth. If it is very dirty add a few
drops of washing-up liquid to the washing water.
Wipe the surfaces dry using a dry cloth.
Avoid water entering through the air circulation
opening.
Only use the warming drawer again when it is
completely dry.
Mat with non-slip surface
The non-slip surface mat can be removed to
facilitate cleaning of the drawer.
The mat can be cleaned by hand using hot water
with a few drops of washing-up liquid.
Dry thoroughly.
The non-slip mat should only be replaced when it
is completely dry.

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What should I do if the warming drawer doesn’t work?
WARNING! Any type of repair must only be
done by a specialised technician. Any repair
done by a person not authorised by the
manufacturer is dangerous.
Before contacting Technical Assistance, check on
the following:
 The crockery doesn’t heat up enough.
Check whether:
- The appliance has been switched on.
- The appropriate temperature has been
selected.
- The air circulation orifices are covered by the
crockery.
- The crockery was left to heat up for sufficient
time.
Heating time depends on several factors, such as,
for example:
- Crockery material type and thickness.
- Quantity of crockery.
- How the crockery is arranged.
The crockery doesn’t heat up at all. Check
whether:
- You can hear the noise of a fan.
If the fan is operating then the heating
element is broken; if the fan is not operating
then the fan is broken.
- The switchboard fuses / circuit breakers
have fused / tripped out.
 The crockery is heating up too much.
- The temperature selector is broken.
 The on/off switch does not light up.
- The switch’s pilot light has blown.
Installation instructions
Installation example
.

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Installation instructions
Before installation
Check that the input voltage indicated on the
characteristics plate is the same as the voltage of
the power outlet you are going to use.
Open the drawer and take out all the
accessories and remove the packing material.
Attention! The front surface of the warming
drawer may be wrapped in a protective film.
Before using the warming drawer for the first time,
remove this film carefully.
Make sure that the warming drawer is not
damaged in any way. Check that the drawer
opens and closes correctly. If you find any
damage, contact the Technical Assistance
Service.
Attention: the power socket should be easily
accessible after the warming drawer has been
installed.
The warming drawer should only be built-in in
combination with those appliances indicated by
the manufacturer. If it is fitted in combination
with other appliances, the guarantee is no
longer valid since it is impossible to guarantee
that the warming drawer will work correctly.
Installation
To build-in the warming drawer in combination
with another appliance there must be a fixed,
interim shelf in the housing unit to support the
weight of both appliances.
The appliance to be combined with the warming
drawer will be placed directly on the latter without
any need to have a separating shelf.
To build-in the appliance which is combined with
the warming drawer, follow the instructions set out
in the respective instructions and fitting booklet.
The relevant installation dimensions are indicated
in mm in the diagrams shown at the end of this
booklet. Proceed as follows:
1. Place the warming drawer on the shelf and
slide it towards the interior of the niche in
such a way that it is centred and completely
lined up with the front of the unit.
2. Check that the warming drawer’s frame is
properly levelled and is sitting evenly on the
shelf.
3. Open the drawer and fix the warming drawer
to the sides of the unit using the two screws
provided.
Electrical Connection
The warming drawer is equipped with a power
cable and plug for single phase current. We
advise that the plug is connected to a socket
that is easily accessible after installation.
If the warming drawer is to be installed on a
permanent basis it should be installed by a
qualified technician. In such a case, the appliance
should be connected to a circuit with an all-pole
circuit breaker with a minimum separation of 3
mm between contacts.
The data necessary for the electrical connection
are described on the warming drawer’s
characteristics plate and these must be
compatible with those of the power outlet you are
going to use.
WARNING: THE WARMING DRAWER MUST
BE CONNECTED TO EARTH.
The manufacturer and retailers do not accept
responsibility for any damage that may be
caused to people, animals or property if these
installation instructions are not observed.

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