Dacor Modernist DWR30M977WIM User manual

User Manual
Modernist Warming Drawer
DWR30M977WIP, DWR30M977WIM, DWR30M977WIS
Part No. 115056 Rev A

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Contents
Important Information 4
Safety Information 5
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What you need to know about safety instructions
State of California Proposition 65 warning (US only)
For your safety
General safety
Introducing Your New Warming Drawer 10
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Overview
What’s included with your warming drawer
Operations 12
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Control panel
To turn the unit on
Continuous operation
Preheating
Temperature scale °F→°C
Temperature and humidity control setting guidelines
Warming serving containers
Sabbath option
Care and Maintenance 18
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Care and cleaning of the warming drawer
Removing the drawer from the appliance Re-
installing the drawer
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 values. Should you ever experience a problem with your product, 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 Assurance Team for assistance with any of your product support needs.
Dacor Customer Assurance Team
14425 Clark Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91745
Telephone:
Fax:
Hours of Operation:
Website:
833-35-ELITE (833-353-5483) USA, Canada
[phone]
Monday through Friday 5:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time
www.dacor.com/customer-care/contact-us
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,

Installer:Leave these instructions with the appliance.
Customer:Read this use and care manual completely before using your 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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Important Information

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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
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 use and care 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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WARNING
•NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room.
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.
•Do not use water on grease fires – smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
WARNING

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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 SURFACES IN OR ON THE WARMING DRAWER DURING OR IMMEDIATELY
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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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
Overview
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01 Control panel 02 Drawer front 03 Drawer cavity
04 Slider rail 05 Gasket