Care and Cleaning

caution

•To prevent permanent damage to the appliance surfaces, do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers.

•Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.) to remain on the warming drawer’s surfaces. The finish may stain.

•Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch the surfaces.

•Always wipe stainless steel surfaces in the direction of the grain.

Control Panel

Clean the control panel with a soft cloth soaked with a solution of mild detergent and hot water. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Exercise caution to avoid introduction of liquids into the area behind the control panel. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers. They may permanently damage the finish or scrap off the letters and graphics.

Moist • Crisp Control

Clean the Moist • Crisp lever with a solution of mild detergent and hot water. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.

Drawer Handle

Clean the drawer handle with a solution of mild detergent and hot water. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.

You may also use Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner. It is available from your Dacor dealer. Use it according to the directions on the package.

Always wipe stainless steel surfaces in the direction of the grain.

Glass Surfaces

Clean all glass surfaces with a solution of mild detergent and hot water. You may also use a mild glass cleaner to remove fingerprints or smears. Dry completely with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Brass and Chrome Surfaces

Clean brass and chrome surfaces with a solution of mild detergent and warm water. Rinse, dry and polish with a soft, lint-free cloth.

You may also use Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner. It is available from your Dacor dealer. Use it according to the directions on the package.

Painted Surfaces

For the front face of warming drawers with a painted finish, clean with a solution of mild detergent and hot water. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers. They may permanently damage the finish.

Gasket

The gasket is located around the edge of the drawer opening, below the control panel.

Gently clean the gasket with a solution of mild detergent and hot water. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. The gasket material is soft, so be careful not to crush or damage

it. Damaging the gasket will cause a poor heat seal and result in poor warming drawer performance.

Drawer Slides

The warming drawer has slides positioned on each side of the drawer. They allow the drawer to slide in and out smoothly. Remove the drawer from the slides to make cleaning easy or to access the serial number plate. The drawer slides themselves do not require maintenance.

Removing the Drawer from the Appliance

Allow the drawer to cool before attempting to remove it.1.Pull the drawer out to the fully open position.

2.Push in on the locking tab on one side as you pull the drawer up. See the facing page.

3.When the drawer comes loose from the slide, repeat the same process on the opposite side.

4.Grip the drawer on both sides and pull it free.5.For safety, push both drawer slides into the drawer opening.

Reinstalling The Drawer

1.Pull the drawer slides all the way out of the drawer opening.

2.Gently lower the drawer between the extended slides until it is suspended by them.

3.Slide the back of the drawer mounting brackets under the clips on the slides. See the facing page.

4.Push one side of the drawer down onto its locking tab, until the tab locks into place.

5.Repeat the same process on the opposite side.6.Gently open and close the drawer to make sure that it is properly installed.

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