Dacor DWR30M977WS User manual

Installation Instructions
Modernist Warming Drawer
DWR30M977WS, DWR30M977WM
Part No. 110143 Rev B

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Contents
Contents
Before you begin... 3
Important 3
Customer-service information 4
If You Need Help... 4
Important safety instructions 5
Related equipment safety 5
Important information about safety instructions 5
Installation requirements 8
Checklist 8
Prepare to install drawer 9
Installation planning 9
Warming drawer dimension 10
Installation instructions 14
Install support platform in cabinet 14
Electrical connection 15
Remove and reinstall drawer 17
Verify warming drawer operation 20

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Before you begin...
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.

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Customer-service information
Customer-service information
If You Need Help...
For answers to general questions or installation issues, call your Dacor® dealer or Dacor
Customer Service.
For repairs to Dacor appliances under warranty, call the Dacor Distinctive Service line.
Before calling, have available the appliance's model and serial numbers, which are on the
Product Data Label (drawer front, interior side).
Dacor Modernist Service (repairs under warranty only)
Phone: [phone] ex. 2822 (USA, Canada)
Mon – Fri, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Dacor Customer Service
Phone: [phone] ex. 2813 (USA, Canada)
Mon – Fri, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Website: www.dacor.com
Specifications may be changed without notice. Dacor assumes no liability for such
changes.
© 2017 Dacor. All rights reserved.

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Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions
Related equipment safety
•Remove all tape and packaging before using the unit.
•Dispose of the packaging after unpacking the unit.
•Never let children play with packaging material.
•Never alter the the appliance (e.g., do not remove panels, wire covers, or screws).
DANGER
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; verify your appliance has been
properly grounded in accordance with local codes or in absence of codes, with the
National Electrical Code (NEC). ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition.
WARNING
MOVING HAZARD
To avoid risk of severe personal injury,this appliance should be moved by two or more
people. Transport by appliance dolly is recommended.
Important information about safety instructions
•The Important Safety Instructions and warnings in these instructions are not
meant to cover all potential issues. Use common sense when installing,
maintaining, and operating this appliance.
•Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team about problems and conditions
that you do not understand.

Important safety instructions
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Important safety instructions
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
WARNING
•Clean the warming drawer thoroughly before operating it for the first time.
•Do not use harsh scrubbers, cleaners, or detergents, which may permanently mar the
unit's finish. Do not use aerosol cleaners, which may be flammable and corrode metal.
•Use the warming drawer only as instructed in this manual: to warm food, dishes, and
utensils. The drawer is not designed for commercial, industrial, or laboratory use.
•Do not install or operate a damaged or malfunctioning unit. Take such an appliance to
the nearest authorized servicer for repair or replacement.
•Do not repair or replace any part of the warming drawer unless as instructed in the
accompanying literature. All other service should be done by a qualified technician.
•Use unauthorized accessories may cause injuries and damage the drawer.
•DO NOT TOUCH THE UNIT ANYWHERE DURING OR DIRECTLY AFTER USE. Let the unit
cool before touching it. (Heating elements may still be hot, though they have
darkened in color.)
•Keep clothing (especially loose/hanging clothing), potholders, towels, and rags away
from all warming drawer surfaces during and directly after use.
•Do not use combustible materials in the warming drawer.
•When opening the drawer while the unit is in use, let hot air and steam escape before
looking or reaching inside.
•Use only dry pot holders to remove items from the drawer.
•Do not heat such items as whole eggs or sealed containers, which may burst and
possibly cause personal and property damage.
•When operating in Continuous mode (∞), the drawer must be turned off manually.
•Do not place more than 50 total pounds (cookware, food) in the drawer.
•Clean and maintain the unit regularly as instructed in the User Manual. Clean only
those parts listed, in the manner specified.

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Important safety instructions
•Ensure that anyone who uses the unit knows how to operate it properly.
•Do not tamper with the controls.
•Never let anyone sit, stand, or climb on the open drawer.
•Do not leave children unattended near the unit.
•Do not let children play with the controls or other components.
•Do not store items of interest to children above the drawer.
DANGER
•Ensure the unit is properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer as
instructed in this manual. Have the installer show you the outlet so you know
where to disconnect power to the unit.
•Before cleaning or service, unplug the drawer, and wait for it to cool.
•If items in the unit ignite, leave the drawer closed, and shut off power at the
circuit-breaker panel or fuse box.

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Installation requirements
Installation requirements
Checklist
WARNING
To ensure proper installation, the installer should complete this checklist. The owner shall
verify proper installation, the importance of which cannot be overstated.
Was the mounting platform installed as instructed
Was a properly grounded, dedicated, three-prong outlet installed for the
appliance by a licensed electrician?
Was the drawer properly installed?
Was proper function verified?
Was the warranty activated online or the warranty card completed and mailed?

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Installation requirements
Necessary Tools
Phillips Screwdriver Drill
7 mounting screws (PN83569)
Installation planning
•A qualified technician must install the unit. The owner shall verify proper installation.
•Carefully review the unit's installation site. Access should be convenient. Verify that
electrical power can be provided. Install the warming drawer in wood cabinets only.
•All minimum clearances must be met or exceeded. Dimensions show minimum
clearances unless otherwise noted. Ensure the drawer can be opened fully unhindered.
•The specified minimum cabinet depth and width must be provided and must
completely enclose the recessed portion of the appliance.
• Follow the cabinet cutout dimensions (pg. 12). All contact points between the unit and
cabinet must be solid and level. The support platform and cutout opening must be flush.
•Gather all equipment needed for proper installation before beginning.
Half Shelf (PN110346)
Product Literature
(Installation and User Guides,
Planning Guide
Verifying Package Contents
The items in this section are provided with the warming drawer. If these items are not
with the unit, contact your Dacor Service Center or Dacor Customer Service (pg. 4).

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Installation requirements
Installation requirements
Warming drawer dimensions
Overall dimensions(top view)
Chassis (drawer removed)
Model No.
(A)
Chassis Face
Width
(B)
Chassis Width
(C)
Chassis Depth
(D)
Drawer Depth
(E)
Chassis Height
(with feet)
DWR30M977WS
DWR30M977WM
29 5/8"
(75.2 cm)
27 7/8"
(70.8cm)
22 7/8"
(57.7 cm)
20"
(58.1 cm)
9 3/4"
(24.8 cm)

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Installation requirements
Drawer and Chassis dimensions
10"
(25.5 cm)
29 3/4"
(75.6 cm)
1 3/8”
(3.5 cm)
10 1/4"
(26.0 cm)
1 3/8”
(3.5 cm)
1 13/16"
(4.6 cm)

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Installation requirements
Installation requirements
Cutout & Cleat dimensions

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Installation requirements
Model No.
(A)
Cut out
Width
(B)
Min.
Width to
Adjacent
Doors/
Drawer
(C)
Cutout
Height
(D1)
Min.
Vertical Gap
Between
Warming
Drawer cutouts
(D2)
Min.
Vertical Gap
Between
Dacor Wall
Oven
(E1)+
Flush to
Drawer
Front
(E2)++
Flush to
Cabinet
Frame
(F)
Min.
Width
Inside
Cleats
(G)
Min.
Cutout Depth
DWR30M977WS
DWR30M977WM
30 1/4”
(76.8cm)
10 1/2”
(26.7cm)
1 ¼”
(3.2 cm)
1 ½”
(3.8 cm)
1 1/8”
(2.9 cm)
1 13/16"
(4.6 cm)
28"
(71.0 cm)
24"
(61.0 cm)
for E1;
24 3/4"
(62.9 cm)
for E2
+ Dimension with 11/16” in. (1.75 cm) appliance face to cabinet frame face; adjust (E1) depth for a different
cabinet drawer thickness.
++Requires the cabinet depth dimension “G” to be 24 3/4” (62.9cm)
30 1/4”
(76.8cm)

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Installation instructions
Installation instructions
Install support platform in cabinet
Provide a platform (100 lb. load capacity) within the cabinet to support the unit. The
platform must be installed level and straight. The platform must be flush with the
cutout at the front of the cabinet. (See the graphic.) There is no way to level the
warming drawer after installation. 3/4” (1.9 cm) thick plywood is recommended.
NOTE
If the unit is not installed level , the drawer may slide open on its own or may not
seal tightly, causing inefficient performance.
Securing the Warming drawer to the cabinet
1. Insert the unit in the cutout until the back
of the faceplate stops at the cleats.
2. Keeping the chassis centered side to side,
attach inner cabinet side screws starting
with mounting hole #1 through mounting
Hole #7. (See the graphic below.)
3. Re-install the warming drawer.

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Installation instructions
Electrical connection
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
IMPORTANT: The unit has a three-prong, grounding plug to prevent possible electric
shock. If a two-prong electrical outlet is available, the owner must have it replaced
with a dedicated, properly grounded, three-prong electrical outlet. To avoid an
electric shock hazard, DO NOT:
•remove the cord's third (ground) prong.
•use an adapter plug.
•use a worn/damaged cord.
•immerse the cord or plug in liquid.
•Connect the appliance to an extension cord.
NOTE
You should not use a ground fault interrupter (GFI).
Three-prong plug Three-prong
grounded outlet
•Minimum ambient operating
temperature: 32°F (0°C).
•The correct voltage, frequency, and
amperage (see the product data label,
interior drawer face) must be supplied
to the outlet from a grounded, single-
phase circuit protected by a properly
sized circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.
•The power-supply requirements on pg.
16 are for reference only. If they do not
agree with those on the data label,
follow the data on the label.

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Installation instructions
Installation instructions
Nominal Electrical Supply Requirements
120 Vac, 60 Hz, 15 Amp., dedicated circuit
The warming drawer is supplied with a 40” (101.6 cm)
power cord with a three-prong grounded plug.
Total Connected Load 0.5 kW (4 Amp.)
•The owner shall ensure that a qualified electrician performs the installation, which
must comply with the latest revision of the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70,
and local codes and ordinances.
•If the home's electrical service does not meet product specifications or does not
conform to the NEC or local standards, do not proceed until a licensed electrician has
upgraded the electrical service.
•Ensure the electrical outlet is easily accessible so the warming drawer may be
unplugged for service.
•Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.

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Remove and re-install drawer
WARNING
•To avoid personal injury caused by the unit being pulled from its cutout when the
drawer is opened, secure the chassis to the cabinet as instructed. (See pg. 14.)
•The unit should be secured to the cabinet cutout while the drawer out of the unit.
•Unplug the unit before removing the drawer.
Disconnect the Control wire harness
Remove one screw from the clamp, locate the control wire harness, and disconnect it
before removing the drawer.

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Installation instructions
Installation instructions
Remove the drawer from the appliance
1. Open the drawer fully,and remove the
clamp screw.
Connector
2. Pull out the clamp, and detach the
connector.
4. Remove the drawer.
3. Remove the screw from the Drawer (both
sides, near the front.

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Installation instructions
Re-installing the drawer
Clip on slide
Slide
1. Extend both rails, and pull out the cable
Connector
3.
4.
2. Fasten the screws on both sides.
With the cable under the cable cover,
insert the clamp through the square
hole, and fasten the screw.
Re-attach the connector.
(right side) so the connector hangs
outside the frame. Put the drawer on
both rails, and slide it in until it engages
under the rails' rear clips.

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Installation instructions
Verify warming drawer operation
1. Plug in the unit.
2. Open the drawer, and press POWER on the control panel.
3. (Temperature section) One after the other, press Bread Proof, Low, Med, and High. As
you press each function, the indicator above it should light.
4. Leave the control panel set to High.
5. (Duration section) Press -, +, and +1hr. Verify that the timer display is correct.
6. Within 5 – 10 minutes, you should feel heat from the drawer interior.
7. Having determined that the heating element works, press POWER to shut off the unit.
•If the unit does not operate properly, verify that the circuit breaker is on and the
unit is plugged in, then repeat the above procedure.
•If the unit still does not work, contact an authorized Dacor servicer: [phone].
•Do not try to repair the unit yourself. Dacor is not responsible for service required
to correct a faulty installation.