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Important safety instructions, General safety precautions, Warning – Dacor ERWD30 User Manual

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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.

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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.
Save this manual for future use.

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