Miele ESW 6380 User manual

Operating and Installation Instructions
Warming drawer
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be-
fore installation or use.
en-US M.-Nr. 09 800 170

Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 4
Overview............................................................................................................... 11
Included accessories............................................................................................. 12
Control panel ....................................................................................................... 13
Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 14
Cleaning the drawer for the first time.................................................................... 14
Heating the drawer for the first time...................................................................... 14
Operation.............................................................................................................. 15
Basic operation ..................................................................................................... 15
Operating modes................................................................................................... 16
Duration................................................................................................................. 16
Temperature settings............................................................................................. 16
Keeping food warm ............................................................................................. 18
Warming dishes ................................................................................................... 20
Tips........................................................................................................................ 20
Warming times ...................................................................................................... 20
Capacity ................................................................................................................ 20
Other uses............................................................................................................ 22
Sabbath mode...................................................................................................... 23
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 24
Frequently asked questions ............................................................................... 26
Optional accessories .......................................................................................... 28
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTALLATION ................................. 29
Instructions for installation ................................................................................ 30
Installation dimensions....................................................................................... 31
Solo installation ..................................................................................................... 31
Installation with oven............................................................................................. 32
Installation............................................................................................................ 34
Attachment of the front panel for ESW 6380 FB............................................... 35
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 36
Connection data...............................................................................................36

Contents
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Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 37
Technical service, data plate, warranty............................................................. 38
MieleCare ............................................................................................................. 39

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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This warming drawer conforms to current safety requirements. Im-
proper use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to
property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance
for the first time. They contain important notes on installation,
safety, use and maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage occurring as a result of
non-compliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future owners.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Use
 This warming drawer is intended for domestic use and use in
other similar environments.
 The warming drawer is not intended for outdoor use.
 The warming drawer is intended for domestic use only as de-
scribed in these instructions. All other use is at the owner's own risk
and could be dangerous.
 Persons who are unable to safely operate the warming drawer due
to limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or because of a
lack of experience or knowledge, may only use the appliance if they
are supervised while doing so. These persons may only use the ap-
pliance without supervision if they have been shown how to use it in
a safe manner, and if they are able to recognize and understand the
potential risks of improper use.

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Children
 As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used
by children.
 Do not leave children unattended: Children should not be alone or
unsupervised in the area where the appliance is installed. Do not al-
low them to sit or stand on the appliance.
 Be sure to supervise any children in the vicinity of the warming
drawer, and do not let them play with it.
 The warmer drawer gets hot when in use and remains hot for
some time after being switched off. Keep children away from the ap-
pliance until it has cooled down and is no longer a burn hazard.
 Danger of suffocation! Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags,
etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.

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Technical safety
 Installation, repair and maintenance work should be performed by
a Miele authorized service technician in accordance with national
and local safety regulations and the provided installation instruc-
tions. Contact Miele’s Technical Service Department for examination,
repair or adjustment. Repairs and other work by unauthorized per-
sons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.
 A damaged warming drawer can be dangerous. Always check for
visible signs of damage. Never use a damaged appliance.
 Reliable and safe operation of the drawer can only be assured if it
has been connected to the electrical supply.
 Be certain the drawer is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician. To guarantee the electrical safety of this appli-
ance, continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective
grounding system. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement
be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house
checked by a qualified electrician.
 Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, ensure that
the connection data (voltage and frequency) on the data plate of the
drawer match the electrical supply.
This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to
the warming drawer. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
 Do not connect the drawer to the electrical supply with a power
bar or extension cord. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance.
 For safety reasons, the warming drawer may only be used when it
has been fully installed.
 This drawer may not be used in non-stationary locations (e.g. on a
ship).

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 Any contact with live connections or tampering with the electrical
or mechanical components of the warming drawer will endanger
your safety and may lead to appliance malfunctions.
Do not open the casing of the warming drawer under any circum-
stances.
 Any repairs not performed by a Miele authorized service techni-
cian will void the warranty.
 Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts
only. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the
safety of the appliance.
 If the plug has been removed or the power cord is not supplied
with a plug, the drawer must be connected to the power supply by a
suitably qualified electrician.
 Do not operate the appliance if the power cord is damaged. It
must be replaced by a suitably qualified electrician with a H 05 VV-F
(PVC-insulated) type power cord, available from Miele.
 The drawer must be completely disconnected from the power
supply during installation, maintenance and repair work. This can be
ensured as follows:
– The circuit breaker has tripped, or
– The fuse of the electrical installation is completely removed, or
– The plug (if present) is removed from the outlet. In the process,
pull the plug not the cord.
 If the drawer is installed behind a cabinet door, do not close the
door while the drawer is in operation. Heat and moisture can build up
behind the closed door and cause damage to the range and to the
surrounding cabinets and flooring. Do not close the door until the
drawer has completely cooled down.

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Proper use
 You can burn yourself on a hot warming drawer. When using the
appliance, protect your hands by wearing heat-resistant pot holders.
Only use dry pot holders. Wet or damp textiles conduct heat more
effectively and produce steam, which poses a burn hazard.
 Fire hazard! Do not store any plastic containers or flammable ob-
jects in the warming drawer. They can meld or catch fire when the
appliance is switched on.
 Due to the high temperatures radiated by the warming drawer,
nearby flammable objects can catch fire while the appliance is in
use. Do not use the warming drawer to heat the room.
 Never use paper towels or other similar objects in place of the
non-slip mat supplied with the appliance.
 The maximum load capacity of the telescopic drawer rails is 55
lbs (25kg). If you overload the drawer or lean/stand on it when it is
open, you will damage the rails.
 The underside of the warming drawer gets hot when the appliance
is in use. Be careful not to touch it when the drawer is open.
 The non-slip mat is heat-resistant up to 395°F (200°C).
It is possible for the bottom of cookware to exceed this temperature,
especially after it has been used to sear food. Allow the cookware to
cool down for a minute or two before placing it in the warming
drawer.
 Cookware made of plastic or aluminum foil will melt at high tem-
peratures. When keeping food warm, use only heat-resistant cook-
ware made of porcelain, glass, etc.
 Liquids that get inside the warming drawer can cause the appli-
ance to short-circuit. Open and close a loaded drawer carefully to
prevent liquids from spilling.

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 The "Keep Warm" mode is to be used for keeping hot dishes
warm, not for heating up cold food. Make sure that any food placed
in the drawer has a high enough temperature.
 In some foods, bacterial growth may occur if the temperature is
too low. Set the appliance to an adequate warming temperature.
 Loose fitting or hanging garments present a fire hazard. Wear
proper apparel while operating the appliance.
 Smother the fire or flames, or use a dry chemical extinguishing
agent or foam fire extinguisher.
 Before serving, be sure food is at a safe temperature. This is par-
ticularly important when preparing food for babies and children.
 Never warm undiluted alcohol in the warming drawer, this can
easily ignite.
 Exercise caution when warming food with a high sugar content. If
heated for too long the sugar may caramelize or ignite.
 Never add water to food in a hot drawer. The steam created could
cause serious burns or scalds.
Cleaning and care
 Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the warming drawer.
The steam may reach electrical components and cause a short cir-
cuit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY

Overview
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aNon-slip mat
bControl panel
cAir vents
dDishwasher-safe rack

Overview
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Included accessories
The accessories supplied with your ap-
pliance, as well as a range of optional
ones, are available to order from Miele
(see "Optional accessories").
Dishwasher-safe rack
For increasing the loading area
Non-slip mat
For keeping dishware secure.

Control panel
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Sensor buttons
Sensor button Description
On/Off button
Menu Selects the operating mode
Temperature Sets the temperature
Duration Sets the duration
Display
Display Description
Warm Cups/Glasses mode
Warm Dishes/Plates mode
Keep Warm mode
Low Temperature mode
    Temperature display with segment bars
1h Duration of 1hour
2h Duration of 2hours
3h Duration of 3hours
4h Duration of 4hours

Before using for the first time
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Please adhere the extra data plate for
the appliance supplied with this doc-
umentation in the space provided in
the "Technical service, data plate,
warranty" section of this manual.
Remove any protective foil and stick-
ers.
Cleaning the drawer for the
first time
Remove the non-slip mat, if present,
and the rack from the drawer and
clean them with warm water and liq-
uid dish soap, using a clean soft
sponge or damp microfiber cloth.
Dry the mat and the rack with a soft
cloth.
Wipe the drawer inside and out with a
damp cloth to remove any dust or
left-over packaging.
Dry all surfaces with a soft cloth.
Return the non-slip mat and the rack,
if necessary, to the drawer.
Heating the drawer for the first
time
With the drawer empty, heat the appli-
ance for at least two hours.
Tap the  button to switch on the
drawer.
Tap the "Menu" button repeatedly un-
til the  symbol lights up.
Tap the "Temperature" button repeat-
edly until the outer right segment of
the temperature display lights up.
Tap the "Duration" button repeatedly
until "2h" lights up.
Close the drawer.
The drawer switches off automatically
after two hours.
The drawer is equipped with a contact
switch. The drawer's heater and fan
will only operate when the drawer is
closed.
Because the metal components are
protected by a conditioning agent, there
will be a slight odor the first time the
drawer is heated up. The harmless odor
will dissipate after a short time and
does not indicate a faulty connection or
appliance defect. During this time,
make sure the kitchen is well ventilated.

Operation
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Basic operation
The  button must remain free of
debris and liquids. Failure to keep
the sensor button clean may cause it
to become unresponsive or to switch
uncontrollably.
Liquids that get inside the drawer
can cause a short-circuit.
Open and close a loaded drawer
carefully to prevent liquids from
spilling.
Open the drawer.
Tap the  button to switch on the
drawer.
Tap the "Menu" button repeatedly un-
til the desired mode lights up.
Tap the "Temperature" button repeat-
edly until the segment of the desired
temperature lights up in the tempera-
ture display.
Tap the "Duration" button repeatedly
until the desired hour lights up.
Close the drawer.

Operation
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Operating modes
The following modes are available:
– Warming cups and glasses
– Warming dishes and plates
– Keep Warm
– Low temperature
The next time the appliance is
switched on, the previously selected
operating mode will automatically ap-
pear on the control panel as the active
setting.
The drawer is equipped with a fan that
distributes the warmed air within the
drawer. The fan runs
– continuously in the "Warm
Cups/Glasses" and "Warm
Dishes/Plates" modes.
– and at intervals in the "Keep
Warm" and "Low Temperature"
modes.
You can use the drawer to keep food
warm while warming dishes at the same
time. To do so, select the  "Keep
Warm" mode.
Caution!
Dishes take longer to warm up in this
mode as in the "Warm Dishes/
Plates" mode, but can get very hot!
Duration
Do not leave the drawer unattended
for too long in continuous operation
mode. Keeping food warm for a long
time can result in it drying out or
even self-igniting. Your drawer is fit-
ted with a safety switch-off mecha-
nism which switches the appliance
off after a maximum of 12 hours of
continuous operation.
The drawer is set to continuous opera-
tion (exception: Low temperature).
A limited duration can be selected by
tapping the "Duration" button: tap once
for 1 hour (1h), twice for 2 hours (2h),
and so on. The maximum duration is 4
hours.
Tapping the button for a fifth time re-
turns the appliance to continuous oper-
ation.
Temperature settings
A temperature range is assigned to
each operating mode. The default rec-
ommended temperatures appear in
bold. The temperature can be changed
in 5° increments by tapping the "Tem-
perature" button.
The next time the drawer is switched
on, the previously selected temperature
is automatically shown in the display as
the current setting (exception: Low tem-
perature).

Operation
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Temperature
display
Temperature
°F/°C *
   
     105 / 40 140 / 60 150 / 65 150 / 65
     115 / 45 150 / 65 160 / 70 160 / 70
     120 / 50 160 / 70 170 / 75 170 / 75
     130 / 55 170 / 75 175 / 80 175 / 80
     140 / 60 175 / 80 185 / 85 185 / 85
* approximate temperatures, measured in the center of an empty drawer

Keeping food warm
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The minimum temperatures for keep-
ing food warm (150°F / 65°C) may
not be exceeded. Use only the "Keep
Warm"  mode to ensure that the
minimum temperature is maintained.
This operating mode is designed to
keep food warm immediately after it
has been cooked, i.e. when it is still
hot. It is not intended for reheating
food that is cold.
Select the  mode.
Select the desired time setting.
The drawer must be preheated for
about 15 minutes to ensure that the
temperature required for keeping food
warm is reached.
Place the dishware inside the drawer
for preheating.
After 15minutes, remove the pre-
heated dishware from the warming
drawer and fill it with the hot food.
Use pot holders to remove the dish-
ware.
Place the dishes in the drawer and
close it carefully to prevent liquid
foods from spilling.
Tips
– Place the hot food in pre-warmed
dishes. To preheat dishes, place them
in the drawer while it is being pre-
heated.
– Cover roasted or fried foods that are
to remain crispy. Use a higher tem-
perature to keep this type of food
warm.
– Cover food with a high moisture con-
tent, liquids and foods which can de-
velop a skin, with aluminum foil or a
plate.
– To avoid spilling the food, do not
overfill dishes.
– Freshly cooked food is hotter than
food which has been kept warm.
Serve food that has been kept warm
on preheated plates.
– Foods begin to lose their nutrients
during the cooking process and con-
tinue to do so while being kept warm.
The longer food is kept warm, the
greater the loss of nutrients.
– We do not recommend keeping food
warm for too long, as it will continue
to cook.
– The food may cool down if the drawer
is opened frequently.
– Do not slam the drawer open or shut.
Liquids could spill over and get into
the vents or inside the drawer.

Keeping food warm
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Settings
Food Cook-
ware
Cover
dishes
Temperature
setting for 
Position
Bot-
tom
Rack*
Steak, rare Plate No      x x
Casserole / Gratin Casserole
dish
Yes      x
Roast Plate Yes      x
Casserole Pot Yes      x
Fish sticks Pan No      x
Meat in gravy /
sauce
Pot Yes      x
Vegetables in
sauce
Pot Yes      x
Stew Pot Yes      x
Mashed potatoes Pot Yes      x
Plated meal Plate Yes      x
Baked / Boiled
potatoes with skin
Plate / pot Yes      x
Breaded cutlets Pan No      x
Pancakes Plate No      x x
Pizza Plate No      x
Boiled potatoes Pot Yes      x
Sauce Pot Yes      x
Strudel Plate No      x
Warming bread loaf – No      x x
Warming rolls – No      x x
* dependending on the appliance model

Warming dishes
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Tips
– Distribute the dishware over the
whole area of the drawer whenever
possible. Stacks of plates heat up
more slowly than individual pieces. If
it is not possible to avoid large stacks
of plates, place them at the front of
the drawer.
Use the rack (depending on the appli-
ance model).
– Do not place large serving dishes in
front of the air vents in an upright po-
sition. This will block the warm air
outlets, and the plates and dishes will
not warm evenly.
– For cups and glasses, only select the
"Warm Cups/Glasses" mode  to
ensure that the maximum tempera-
ture (140°F/60°C) is not exceeded.
– Warmed dishes and plates cool down
rapidly. Do not remove them until you
are ready to use them.
Warming times
Various factors will affect the warming
times:
– The material and thickness of the
dish
– The amount of dishes placed in the
drawer
– The arrangement of the dishes in the
drawer
– The temperature setting
Due to these factors, it is not possible
to provide exact warming times. The
following information can be used as a
guide:
In the  mode, it will take approxi-
mately
– 30 - 35 minutes to evenly warm 6
place settings
– 40 - 45 minutes to evenly warm 12
place settings
As you continue to use the appliance,
you will get to know which setting best
fits your needs.
Capacity
The telescopic runners can support
55 lbs / 25kg.
Overloading the drawer will damage
the runners.
The quantity that can be loaded will de-
pend to a great extent on the weight
and size of your own dishware.
You can increase the load area by using
the rack supplied with the appliance.
Position the rack to suit. With two racks
you can increase the load area even
more by placing one rack on the left
and the other on the right. Another rack
can be obtained from Miele or from
your Miele dealer (see "Optional acces-
sories").