Thermador WDC36J Use & Care Manual
Operation
About the Appliance
The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving
temperature. Always start with hot food. DO NOT use to
heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips, dry
cereal or warming dishes or plates.
temperature. Always start with hot food. DO NOT use to
heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips, dry
cereal or warming dishes or plates.
General Information
Power Requirements and Grounding
Circuit Specifications: 120V, 15A, 60Hz, 3-wire, grounded
outlet. The outlet must be properly grounded in accordance
with all applicable codes.
Circuit Specifications: 120V, 15A, 60Hz, 3-wire, grounded
outlet. The outlet must be properly grounded in accordance
with all applicable codes.
It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with local
codes. If no local codes are applicable, wire in accordance
with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest
edition.
codes. If no local codes are applicable, wire in accordance
with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest
edition.
Features
Warming Timer
The warming timer can be set for any increment of 5
minutes. The minimum time is 5 minutes and the maximum
is 5 hours. The warming timer default is 1 hour. When the
time is elapsed, the warming timer beeps and the drawer
automatically turns off.
The warming timer can be set for any increment of 5
minutes. The minimum time is 5 minutes and the maximum
is 5 hours. The warming timer default is 1 hour. When the
time is elapsed, the warming timer beeps and the drawer
automatically turns off.
Changing the Warming Timer:
Use the + and - pads to change the warming timer.
Use the + and - pads to change the warming timer.
Operation
Before using, clean the drawer thoroughly with hot, soapy
water. There may be some burn off and odors on first use
of the appliance—this is normal.
water. There may be some burn off and odors on first use
of the appliance—this is normal.
Use heat-safe dishes only.
Preheating the Warming Drawer
Preheat the warming drawer when keeping food warm. For
best results, preheat for the following times:
Preheat the warming drawer when keeping food warm. For
best results, preheat for the following times:
LOW: 6 minutes
MED: 12 minutes
HIGH: 20 minutes
PLATES: Do not preheat the drawer.
The warming drawer will deliver a set of beeps once pre-
heating is complete.
heating is complete.
Disabling the Convection Heater
The stand alone warming drawer is programmed to use a
convection heater during preheat for a quicker heating
time. If the user chooses not to use the blower while
preheating the warming drawer (for instance, if there is
concern about the blower drying out the food), the
convection heater can be disabled during preheat.
1. Press and hold the desired mode button (LOW, MED,
The stand alone warming drawer is programmed to use a
convection heater during preheat for a quicker heating
time. If the user chooses not to use the blower while
preheating the warming drawer (for instance, if there is
concern about the blower drying out the food), the
convection heater can be disabled during preheat.
1. Press and hold the desired mode button (LOW, MED,
or HIGH) for 3 seconds.
The light over the mode button will blink during preheating
and the convection fan will not operate.
and the convection fan will not operate.
There is no convection heater override for PLATES mode.
Keeping Food Warm
1. Press the pad for the desired temperature setting.
2. Set the warming timer.
3. Place cooked, hot food in the drawer.
1. Press the pad for the desired temperature setting.
2. Set the warming timer.
3. Place cooked, hot food in the drawer.
It is okay to leave food in the cookware it was prepared in.
Alternatively, you can transfer food to a heat-safe serving
dish before placing it in the warming drawer.
Alternatively, you can transfer food to a heat-safe serving
dish before placing it in the warming drawer.
Aluminum foil may be used to cover food.
CAUTION:
DO NOT use plastic wrap to cover foods or plastic
containers in the warming drawer. Plastic containers or
plastic wrap can melt if in direct contact with the drawer
or a hot utensil. If it melts onto the drawer, it may not be
removable.
containers in the warming drawer. Plastic containers or
plastic wrap can melt if in direct contact with the drawer
or a hot utensil. If it melts onto the drawer, it may not be
removable.
WARNING:
DO NOT use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any
part of the appliance. Installation of these liners may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
part of the appliance. Installation of these liners may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire.