Dacor DWR30M977WS User manual

User Manual
Modernist Warming Drawer
DWR30M977WS, DWR30M977WM
Part No. 110142 Rev B

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Contents
Contents
Important information 4
Safety information 5
What you need to know about safety instructions 5
State of California Proposition 65 warning (US only) 6
For your safety 6
General safety 8
Introducing your new warming drawer 10
Overview 10
What’s included with your warming drawer 11
Operations 12
Control panel 12
To turn the unit on 13
Continuous operation 14
Preheating 15
Temperature scale °F→°C 15
Temperature and humidity control setting guidelines 16
Warming serving containers 17
Sabbath option 17
Care and maintenance 18
Care and cleaning of the warming drawer 18
Removing the drawer from the appliance 20
Re-installing the drawer 21
Troubleshooting 23
Warranty and Service 24
Getting Help 24
Warranty 24

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To Our Valued Customer:
Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor® products! Our unique
combination of features, style and performance make us The Life of the Kitchen™, and a
great addition to your home.
In order to familiarize yourself with the controls, functions and full potential of your new
Dacor Appliance, read this use and care manual thoroughly, beginning with the Important
Safety Instructions section.
All Dacor appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working
within the framework of our company value. Should you ever experience a problem with
your product, please first check the Troubleshooting section of this manual for guidance. It
provides useful suggestions and remedies prior to calling for service.
Valuable customer input helps us to continuously improve our products and services, so
please feel free to contact our Customer Service Team for assistance with any of your
product support needs.
Dacor Customer Service Team
14425 Clark Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91745
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time
Website: www.Dacor.com
Thank you for choosing Dacor for your home. We are a company built by families for
families, and we are dedicated to serving yours. We are confident that your new Dacor
product will deliver a high level of performance and enjoyment for many years to come.
Sincerely,

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Important information
Important information
Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance.
Customer: Read this use and care manual completely before using yo ur warming drawer.
Save it for future reference. It contains important use and care information.
For service and warranty information see page 24.
If you have any questions (other than warranty questions), call:
Dacor Customer Service
[phone] (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Web site: www.dacor.com
When you call, have the complete model and serial number for your appliance available.
The numbers are found on the product data label located on back of the drawer front. See
page 3 for label location. Write these numbers below for future reference.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Since Dacor continuously improves the quality and performance of our products, we may
need to make changes to the appliance without updating this manual. Visit www. dacor.
com to download the latest version of this manual.

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Safety information
Safety information
Read and follow all instructions before using your Warming Drawer to prevent the risk
of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the drawer. This guide does
not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent or the
manufacturer about problems that you do not understand.
What you need to know about safety instructions
Warnings and important safety instructions in this manual do not cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense,
caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your oven.
Important safety symbols and precautions
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your
drawer, follow these basic safety precautions.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Call a Dacor Customer Service for help.
Note
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them
explicitly.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

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Safety information
Safety information
State of California Proposition 65 warning (US only)
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California
to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For your safety
When using electrical appliances, you should follow basic safety precautions, including the
following:
CAUTION
•Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
•Potentially hot surfaces include the Drawer vent opening, surfaces near the opening,
and crevices around the drawer.
Proper Installation - Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician.
User servicing - Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
Always disconnect the power to the appliance before servicing by removing the
fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.
WARNING
•IMPORTANT- To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use
flammable or explosive vapors and liquids (such as gasoline) inside or in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance. Keep items that could explode, such as aerosol cans away
from the appliance. Do not store flammable or explosive materials in adjacent cabinets
or areas.

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Safety information
WARNING
•NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room.
WARNING
•Do not use water on grease fires – smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-
type extinguisher.
WARNING
•IMPORTANT: This appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding electric
plug for protection against possible electric shock hazards. It must be plugged
into a dedicated, grounded, electrical outlet. If only a two prong electrical outlet
is available, it is the responsibility of the customer to have it replaced with a
dedicated, properly grounded three prong electrical outlet. To avoid an electric
shock hazard, do not under any circumstances:
•Cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord.
•Use an adapter plug.
•Use a power cord that is frayed or damaged.
•Immerse the power cord or plug in water or other
liquid.
•Connect the appliance to an extension cord.
NOTE
Use of a ground fault interrupter (GFI) is not recommended.

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Safety information
Safety information
General safety
WARNING
•To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using this appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following
•Read this manual completely before operating 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 install or operate a product that is damaged, has a damaged power cord or plug,
or is malfunctioning in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
•Make sure that this 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.
•Use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
cause injuries.
•Before cleaning or performing any type of service, make sure that the power plug is
disconnected from the electrical outlet and that the unit is cool.
•Keep the electrical cord away from heated surfaces.
•DO NOT TOUCH ANY HOT SURFA CES IN OR ON THE WARMING DRAWER DURING OR
IMMEDIATE LY 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 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.

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Safety information
WARNING
•To avoid the possibility of fire or burns, do not allow clothing, pot holders, 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 this appliance.
•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.
•Exercise caution when opening the 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 warming
drawer. They may explode when heated, causing injury.
•Do not place more than 50 pounds in the drawer.
•Properly clean and maintain the unit regularly as instructed in this manual. Clean only
those parts listed in this manual, in the manner specified.
•Do not use abrasive scrubbers or abrasive/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 appliance 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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Introducing your new warming drawer
Introducing your new warming drawer
Overview
01
02
03
04
05
01 Control panel 02 Drawer front 03 Drawer cavity
04 Slider rail 05 Gasket

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Introducing your new warming drawer
What’s included with your warming drawer
Half rack (1) Screws (7)
Product Literature
(Installation and User
Guides, Planning Guide

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Operations
Operations
Control panel
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
01 POWER : Turn on/off the Warming Drawer
02 Bread Proof : Activate the Bread Proof function.
03 Low : Activate the warming drawer with Low temperature preset.
04 Med : Activate the warming drawer with Medium temperature preset.
05 High : Activate the warming drawer with High temperature preset.
06 - (Temp) : Decrease the temperature.
07 + (Temp) : Increase the temperature.
08 +1hr : Increase the timer setting by 1 hour.
09 - (Dur) : Decrease the timer setting.
10 + (Dur) : Increase the timer setting.
NOTE
Before using the drawer, remove the protective film from the control panel by
grasping the tab in the upper-right corner and peeling away the film.

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Operations
To turn the unit on
The warming drawer is equipped with four temperature settings and a timer. The warming
drawer can also be set for continuous operation. See Table on page 16 for suggested
settings for different foods.
1 2 3
1. Press the POWER button to turn on/off the Warming Drawer
2. Manually set the desired temperature or press a preset button.
NOTE
Press on +/-next to the temperature display to increase or decrease the temperature at
the predetermined setting.
3. Select the amount of time you want the warming drawer to be on : Press the -, +and
+1hr button until the desired number of hours is displayed on the control pane.
Setting Preset Buttons Temperature
Bread Proof 100°F (85 °F-120 °F )
40°C (30 °C-50 °C )
Low 150 °F (121 °F-160 °F )
65 °C (51 °C-70 °C)
Med MED 175 °F (161 °F-190 °F )
80 °C (71 °C-90 °C )
High HIGH 200 °F (191 °F-220 °F )
95 °C (91 °C-105 °C)
Manual 85 °F (30 °C) ~220 °F (105 °C)
* Temperatures are approximate

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Operations
Operations
Continuous operation
Temperature
preset
Temperature
Manual setting
Timer
•Every setting has a preset time of 1 hr., the time can be changed to a maximum of
12 hrs. 59 min. by pressing the +/-symbol next to the time display.
•To bypass the predetermined time limit and operate continuously, press on the power
pad for 5 seconds, the word SAB will show in the display. Do not press on +/-on the
time display, this will revert to a time function.
NOTE
In continuous mode, the temperature display shows the default temperature setting,
the heat level can be adjusted on each mode, by pressing on +or -, each pressing is
equivalent to 5 degree increment. the display will not reflect the change of setting. In
Infinite mode the unit has to be turned off manually.
WARNING
•When the warming drawer is on in continuous mode (∞), it will remain on until turned
off manually. To avoid a fire hazard or burns, exercise caution when operating the unit
in continuous mode.
•Food safety is an important consideration when using a warming drawer. In the Proof
and Low temperature settings, bacteria growth may occur. Use the Med and High
settings if holding certain foods for more than two to three hours.

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Operations
Preheating
For best results, preheat your warming drawer for about 20 minutes before use. If you put
hot food into a cool, confined area, any steam that is present will condense. If you preheat
your warming drawer, there will be less chance of water due to condensation.
Preheat times vary depending on the temperature setting.
Temperature scale °F→°C
The warming drawer is preset to Fahrenheit. To Change the temperature scale from
Fahrenheit to Centigrade, Follow below steps.
1
1. Press on Med and High for three seconds, the temperature scale changes automatically.
2. To revert to Fahrenheit, press on Med and High for three seconds.

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Operations
Operations
Temperature and humidity control setting guidelines
Food Items Temperature
Settings
Moist-Crisp
Selection Covered/Uncovered
Bacon HIGH Crisp Uncovered
Beef - rare LOW Moist Covered
Bread - hard rolls LOW Crisp Uncovered
Bread - proofing PROOF Moist Damp towel
Casseroles LOW Moist Uncovered
Coffee cake LOW Moist Uncovered
Cooked cereals LOW Moist Uncovered
Dinner MED Moist Uncovered
Eggs LOW Moist Covered
Enchiladas LOW-MED Moist Uncovered
Fish/seafood LOW Moist Covered
Fried food HIGH Crisp Uncovered
Gravy, cream sauces LOW Moist Covered
Ham LOW Moist Covered
Hors D’oeuvres LOW-MED Crisp Uncovered
Lamb LOW Moist Uncovered
Pancakes LOW-MED Moist Covered
Pies - single crust LOW Moist Uncovered
Pizza LOW-MED Moist Covered
Potatoes - baked HIGH Crisp Uncovered
Poultry HIGH Moist Uncovered
Vegetables LOW Moist Covered
Waffles - crisp HIGH Moist Uncovered

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Operations
Warming serving containers
To warm plates, and other serving containers
1
1. Place them carefully into the warming drawer and set the temperature to Proof or
Low, depending upon your personal preference.
NOTE
•Do not drag plates across the drawer. They may scratch the drawer surface.
•Before using any delicate dinnerware in the warming drawer, determine its maximum
recommended usage temperature from the plate manufacturer. It is not necessary to
preheat the warming drawer when warming serving dishes.
•You can also use plastic wrapping on plates to keep foods hot and moist.
Sabbath option
This warming drawer is designed to allow for operation on the Jewish Sabbath and
Jewish Holidays.
Visit www.star-k.org for instructions.
1
1. Press and hold the POWER button for 5 second to activate Sabbath mode.
2. Choose heat Level by pressing, Low, Med or High. Heat level can be adjusted on each
mode, by pressing on +or -, each pressing is equivalent to 5 degree increment.
NOTE
The display will not reflect the change of setting. During Sabbath mode, the warming
drawer is ON continuously and the unit has to be turned off manually.

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Care and maintenance
Care and maintenance
Care and cleaning of the warming drawer
CAUTION
•To prevent permanent surface damage to the unit, do not use abrasive cleaners or
scrubbers.
•Do not leave acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.) on the unit’s surfaces. The finish
may stain.
•Do not remove spills with a sharp object (e.g., knife, metal spatula), which may
scratch the surfaces.
•Always wipe stainless steel surfaces in the direction of the grain.
•Do not clean with benzene, thinner, bleach, or other harsh cleaners. They may cause
surface damage and possibly a fire.
•Do not spray water on the warming drawer. This may cause the electric shock.
•Regularly use a dry cloth to remove such things as dust or water from the power
plug and contact points.
Control Panel
Clean the control panel with a soft cloth dampened with a solution of mild detergent
and hot water. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not let liquid pass behind the control
panel. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers. They may permanently mar the finish.
Gasket
The gasket runs around the drawer opening. Gently clean the gasket with a mild
detergent-hot water solution. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Damaging the soft gasket
material compromises the heat seal and thus, the unit's ability to perform efficiently.

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Care and maintenance
Stainless steel/ Black Stainless steel Surfaces
•Do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers. They may permanently damage the finish.
•Do not clean with benzene, thinner, bleach, or other harsh substances, which may
mar surfaces and possibly cause a fire.
•Do not spray water on the warming drawer. This may cause an electric shock.
•Regularly remove dust, dirt, and water from the power plug and contact points.
•Follow these steps before cleaning any drawer surfaces.
1. Unplug the warming drawer.
2. With a moistened, soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel, wipe surfaces inside and out.
3. With a dry cloth or paper towel, dry all surfaces well.
4. Plug in the warming drawer.
Drawer Slides
•The warming drawer has push-to-open sliders on each side of the drawer that let
the drawer slide in and out smoothly.
•Do not pull to open the drawer.
•The drawer slides do not need maintenance.

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Care and maintenance
Care and maintenance
Removing the drawer from the appliance
3. Remove the screw on drawer (both
sides, near the front).
1. Open the drawer fully, and remove
the clamp screw.
Connector
2. Pull out the clamp, and detach the
connector.
4. Remove the drawer.