2General Safety PrecautionsTo 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 thisappliance.• use this appliance only for its intended use asdescribed in this manual. use it only to warm foodand heat plates and utensils. It is not designed forcommercial, industrial or laboratory use.• Only model OWD24 is approved for use in outdoorinstallations and near water (bathrooms). Do notuse, store or install warming drawer models otherthan 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 thedrawer bottom. Secure the rack with the screw andclip supplied. See the installation instructions.• Do not install or operate a product that isdamaged, has a damaged power cord or plug, or ismalfunctioning in any manner. return the applianceto the nearest authorized service facility forexamination, repair or adjustment.• make sure that this appliance has been properlyinstalled and grounded by a qualified installeraccording to the accompanying installationinstructions. have the installer show you thelocation of the electrical outlet so that you knowwhere to disconnect power to the appliance.• Do not repair or replace any part of the warmingdrawer unless specifically recommended in theliterature accompanying it. all other service shouldbe done by a qualified technician.• use of accessory attachments not recommended bythe appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.• Before cleaning or performing any type of service,make sure that the power plug is disconnected fromthe electrical outlet and that the unit is cool.• Keep the electrical cord away from heated surfaces.• DO nOt tOuCh anY hOt SurfaCeS In Or Onthe WarmInG DraWer DurInG Or ImmeDIateLYafter uSe. use the handle instead. after use,make sure these surfaces have had sufficient timeto cool before touching them. heating elements maybe hot, even though they are dark in color.• to reduce the risk of fire in the warming drawer, donot overcook food. Do not leave it unattended withpaper, plastic or other combustible materials inside.warning• to avoid the possibility of fire or burns, do not allowclothing, pot holders, towels or rags to come intocontact with any part of the warming drawer duringand immediately after use. Do not wear loose orhanging apparel while using this appliance.• If materials inside the warming drawer shouldignite, keep the drawer closed and shut off thepower at the circuit breaker panel or fuse box.• exercise caution when opening the drawer. Let hotair or steam escape before looking or reaching intothe warming drawer.• use only dry pot holders when removing food andcookware from the warming drawer. Wet pot holderscan cause steam burns.• Do not put items like whole eggs, sealed containersor closed glass jars in the warming drawer. theymay explode when heated, causing injury.• Do not place more than 50 pounds in the drawer.• properly clean and maintain the unit regularly asinstructed in this manual. Clean only those partslisted in this manual, in the manner specified.• Do not use abrasive scrubbers or abrasive/causticcleaners or detergents on this appliance. theymay permanently damage the finishes. Do not useaerosol cleaners, because they may be flammable orcause corrosion of metal parts.• Clean the appliance thoroughly before operating itfor the first time.• make sure the warming drawer is used only bythose 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, standor climb on any part of the appliance, includingthe drawer. Doing so may cause tipping, damage,serious injury or death.• Do not leave children alone or unattended in thearea around the appliance. Do not allow children tooperate it, play with the controls, pull on the handleor touch other parts.• Do not store items of interest to children above thewarming drawer. Children could be burned or injuredwhile climbing on the appliance.warning