Thermador WDC30J Use & Care Manual

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Safety
Proper Installation and Maintenance
Have the installer show you the location of the circuit 
breaker. Mark it for easy reference.
This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by 
a qualified technician. Connect only to a properly grounded 
outlet. Refer to the Installation Manual for details.
This appliance is intended for normal family household use 
only. It is not approved for outdoor use. See 
“STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY” on 
page 8
. If you have any questions, contact 
THERMADOR
®
.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors, 
flammables or nonfood products in or near this appliance. It 
is specifically designed for use when heating or cooking 
food. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning 
will damage the appliance and could result in injury.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or 
if it has been damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless 
specifically recommended in this manual. Refer all 
servicing to a factory authorized service center.
Fire Safety
Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part 
of the appliance. Installing these liners may result in risk of 
electric shock or fire. 
If materials inside an warming drawer should ignite, keep 
door closed. Turn off the appliance, and disconnect the 
circuit at the circuit breaker box. 
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as 
described in this manual. For example, never use the 
appliance for warming or heating the room. Never use the 
appliance for storage. 
Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, drop 
and roll immediately to extinguish flames.
Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with 
baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.
Burn Prevention
Exercise caution when opening the appliance. Standing to 
the side, open the door slowly and slightly to let hot air and/
or steam escape. Keep your face clear of the opening and 
make sure there are no children or pets near the unit. After 
the release of hot air and/or steam, proceed with your 
cooking. Keep doors shut unless necessary for cooking or 
cleaning purposes. Do not leave open doors unattended.
Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up of 
pressure may cause the container to burst and cause 
injury.
Always use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on 
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let 
potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel 
or other bulky cloth.
Do not touch interior surface of the drawer while it is in use. 
The interior of the drawer could become hot enough to 
cause burns. Allow drawer to cool before handling.
Secure all loose garments, etc. before beginning. Tie long 
hair so that it does not hang loose, and do not wear loose 
fitting clothing or hanging garments, such as ties, scarves, 
jewelry, or dangling sleeves.
Important Safety Instructions
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: 
When properly cared for, your new appliance has been 
designed to be safe and reliable. Read all instructions 
carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the 
risk of burns, electric shock, fire and injury to persons. 
When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions 
must be followed, including those in the following pages. 
CAUTION: 
To prevent burns, do not remove drawer while hot. Be 
sure drawer is empty before removing.