Dacor EWD24 Use & Care Manuals - Page 4

Important Safety Instructions General Safety Precautions To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: warning warning • 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. • Save this manual for future use. 2