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To Operate the Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Drawer
Your range is equipped with a warmer drawer. The purpose of the warmer
drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with
hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food in the warmer drawer.
All food placed in the warmer drawer should be covered with a lid or
aluminum foil to maintain quality. Do not use plastic wrap to cover food.
Plastic may melt onto the drawer and be very difficult to clean.
Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven use in the
warmer drawer.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from
the warmer drawer as cookware and plates will be hot.
To Set the Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Drawer Thermostat
Control
The thermostat control is used to select the temperature of the warmer
drawer. It is located on the control panel. To set the thermostat, push in and
turn the knob to the desired setting. The temperatures are approximate, and
are designated by HI, MED and LO.
1.
Turn the knob to select the desired temperature setting.
2.
For best results, preheat the drawer before adding food. An empty
drawer will preheat in approximately 15 minutes.
3.
Turn the thermostat control to OFF after use.
Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Drawer Temperature Selection
Refer to the chart in the side column for recommended settings. If a
particular food is not listed, start with the medium setting. If more crispness
is desired, remove the lid or aluminum foil.
Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium
setting.
When a combination of foods are to be kept warm (for instance, a meat with
2 vegetables and rolls), use the high setting.
Refrain from opening the warmer drawer while in use to eliminate loss of
heat from the drawer.
Use the warmer drawer to keep hot foods
hot such as: vegetables, gravies, meats,
casseroles, biscuits and rolls, pastries
and heated dinner plates.
The warmer drawer is equipped with a
catch which may require extra force when
opening and closing the drawer.
Arranging Warmer Drawer (Warm & Ready™ Drawer) Rack Positions (some models)
The rack can be used in 2 ways:
•
In the upright position to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack (for example, rolls
or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish under).
•
In the downward position to allow you to place light weight food items and empty dishware (for example, rolls or pastries
and dinner plates).
Set the warmer drawer rack as illustrated.
Setting Warmer Drawer Controls
Warmer Drawer Recommended
Food Settings Table
Food Item
Setting
Bacon
HI
Hamburger Patties
HI
Poultry
HI
Pork Chops
HI
Fried Foods
HI
Pizza
HI
Gravies
MED
Casseroles
MED
Eggs
MED
Roasts (Beef, Pork, Lamb)
MED
Vegetables
MED
Biscuits
MED
Rolls, hard
MED
Pastries
MED
Rolls (soft)
LO
Empty Dinner Plates
LO
