KitchenAid KERS308X manual Warm Zone some models, Setting Warm Zone control

Setting Surface Controls

Warm Zone (some models)

Unlike other radiant surface elements, the Warm Zone will not glow red when it is HOT. The glass surface may still be hot and burns can occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the Warm Zone as cookware and plates will be hot.

Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.

The purpose of the Warm Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the Warm Zone feature (See Fig. 1) to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates.

Fig. 1

Always start with hot food. Do not heat cold food with the Warm Zone. All food placed on the Warm Zone should be covered with a lid to maintain quality.

For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the Warm Zone.

Setting Warm Zone control:

1.Press the On/Off keypad. If no heat setting is selected within 6 seconds of pressing the On/Off keypad the control will turn off.

2.Press the +/— keypad to scroll between High, Medium and Low settings. (See Fig. 2).

3.When ready to serve, press the On/Off keypad to turn the Warm Zone control OFF.

Off Low Medium High

Fig. 2

Heat level selection - Refer to the Warm Zone recommended food settings (See Fig. 3). If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as needed. Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level.

Warm Zone recommended food settings

Food Item	Heating Level
Breads/Pastries	Low
Casseroles	Low
Dinner Plates with Food	Low
Eggs	Low
Gravies	Low
Meats	Med (Medium)
Sauces	Med (Medium)
Soups (cream)	Med (Medium)
Stews	Med (Medium)
Vegetables	Med (Medium)
Fried Foods	High
Hot Beverages	High
Soups (liquid)	High
	Fig. 3

Important notes:

•The Warm Zone heat level may be adjusted at any time when the Warm Zone is turned ON.

•Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and ceramic cooktop use. Do not use plastic wrap or aluminum foil to cover food. Plastic or aluminum foil can melt onto the cooktop.

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