Operation - Warming Drawer (some models)
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Getting the Most Out
of Your Warming Drawer
General Tips
Refer to the Warming Drawer Chart for recommended settings.
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To keep several different foods hot, set the temperature for the food needing
the highest setting.
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Place items needing the highest setting toward the side of the drawer and
items needing less heat on the rack or in the center of the drawer bottom.
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Food should be at serving temperature (above 140° F) before being placed in
the warming drawer. DO NOT use to heat cold food other than crisping crack-
ers, chips, and dry cereal, or warming dishes or plates.
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The warming drawer can be used with or without a rack. Preheat with rack in
place if using this arrangement. It fits side to side.
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Preheat empty serving dish while preheating drawer if desired.
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Place cooked, hot food in warming drawer in its original cooking container or
in a heat-safe serving dish.
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Aluminum foil may be used to cover food; However DO NOT line the warming
drawer with aluminum foil.
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Do not use the warming drawer for storage.
Crisping Stale Items
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Place food in low sided dishes or pans.
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Preheat on Low.
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Check crispness after 45 minutes. Add time as needed.
Table 7: Warming Drawer Chart
Food
Temperature
Covered /
Uncovered
Bacon
Hi
Uncovered
Beef, Medium and well done
Med
Covered
Beef, rare
Med
Covered
Bread, hard rolls
Med
Uncovered
Bread, soft rolls, coffee cakes
Med
Covered
Biscuits
Med
Covered
Casseroles
Med
Covered
Eggs
Med
Covered
Fish, seafood
Med
Covered
Fried foods
Hi
Uncovered
Gravy, cream sauces
Med
Covered
Ham
Med
Covered
Pancakes
Hi
Covered
Pies, one crust
Med
Covered
Pies, two crusts
Med
Uncovered
Pizza
Hi
Covered
Pork
Med
Covered
Potatoes, baked
Hi
Covered
Potatoes, mashed
Med
Covered
Poultry, roasted
Med
Covered
Vegetables
Med
Covered
