6
Care and Cleaning
caution
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to prevent permanent damage to the appliance
surfaces, do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers.
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Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces,
etc.) to remain on the warming drawer’s surfaces.
the finish may stain.
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Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object
such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may
scratch the surfaces.
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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 deter
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gent 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.
