Dacor DWD30S Handbuch

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General Safety Precautions

To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, includ-

ing the following:

Important Safety Instructions

•  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.

•  Only model OWD24 is approved for use in outdoor 

installations and near water (bathrooms). Do not 

use, store or install warming drawer models other 

than OWD24 near water, for example, near sinks, 

swimming pools or in a wet basement.

•  model OWD24, when installed as a towel warmer, 

must have the supplied wire rack installed in the 

drawer bottom. Secure the rack with the screw and 

clip supplied. See the installation instructions.

•  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. use the handle instead. 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.

•  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.