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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03
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01 Control panel 02 Drawer front 03 Drawer cavity
04 Slider rail 05 Gasket

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What’s included with your warming drawer
Half Rack (1) Screws (7)
Product Literature
(Installation and User
Guides, Planning Guide)
Panel Mounting Bracket*
Panel Mounting Screw (8)*
*For WIP Models Only
Bracket Mounting Screw (4)*

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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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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.
3. 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
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, this will activate the Sabbath Option (see page 17). The temperature display will show
"SAB" . 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 + or -, each pressing is equivalent to a 5 degree
increment. The display will not reflect the change of setting. In Continuous 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 fire hazards 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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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 steps below:
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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
Temperature control setting guidelines
Food Items Temperature Settings Covered/Uncovered
Bacon HIGH Uncovered
Beef - Rare LOW Covered
Bread - Hard Rolls LOW Uncovered
PROOF Damp Towel
Casseroles LOW Uncovered
Coffee Cake LOW Uncovered
Cooked Cereals LOW Uncovered
Dinner MED Uncovered
Eggs LOW Covered
Enchiladas LOW-MED Uncovered
Fish/Seafood LOW Covered
Fried Food HIGH Uncovered
Gravy, Cream Sauces LOW Covered
Ham LOW Covered
Hors D’oeuvres LOW-MED Uncovered
Lamb LOW Uncovered
Pancakes LOW-MED Covered
Pies - Single Crust LOW Uncovered
Pizza LOW-MED Covered
Potatoes - Baked HIGH Uncovered
Poultry HIGH Uncovered
Vegetables LOW Covered
HIGH Uncovered
Bread - Proofing
Waffles - Crisp

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Warming Serving Containers
To warm plates, and other serving containers:
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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.
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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 + or -, each pressing is equivalent to a 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 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 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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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
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.