Troubleshooting Guide
Wolf Warming Drawer Won't Open or Close
Warming drawer mechanism won't open or close properly
warming drawer
Your Wolf warming drawer's push-to-open mechanism is stuck, or the drawer won't close fully.
Quick Fixes to Try First
- 1Check for obstructions around and behind the drawer
- 2Clean drawer slides with a damp cloth
- 3Reduce the weight of items in the drawer
- 4Gently push the drawer to different positions to free the mechanism
Most Common Causes
Push-to-Open Mechanism Failure
Requires Service
The spring-loaded push mechanism has failed or lost tension.
Drawer Slide Binding
DIY Possible
The drawer slides are dirty, damaged, or misaligned.
Obstruction
DIY Possible
Something has fallen behind or beside the drawer, preventing proper operation.
Other Possible Causes
Overloaded Drawer
Too much weight is exceeding the drawer slide capacity.
When to Call a Professional
Contact our technicians if any of these apply:
- Push-to-open mechanism doesn't respond
- Drawer is misaligned with the cabinetry
- You hear clicking but the drawer doesn't move
- The drawer slides are visibly damaged
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