Frigidaire ES40, 316257124 manual Operating the Warming Zone, To Set the Warming Zone Control

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Surface Cooking

Operating the Warming Zone

The purpose of the Warming Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the Warming Zone to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the Warming Zone.

Figure 1

All food placed on the Warming Zone should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality. For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean. Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the Warming Zone.

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when removing food from the Warming Zone as cookware and plates will be hot.

To Set the Warming Zone Control:

1.To set the control, push in and turn the knob. The On indicator light will come on (See Fig. 1 and 2). The temperatures are approximate, and are designated by HI, MED and LO. However, the control can be set at any position between HI and LO for different levels of heating (Fig.1).

2. When done, turn the control to OFF. The Warming Zone Hot surface indicator light will remain on until the Warming Zone cools to a moderate level (See Fig. 1 and 2).

Temperature Selection

Refer to the table for recommended Warming Zone food settings (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.

The Warming Zone will not glow red when it is hot, but becomes hot enough to cause burns. Avoid placing hands on or near the Warming Zone until the Warming Zone Hot surface indicator light is off.

Warming Zone Recommended Food

Settings Table

Food Item	Heating
	Level
Hot Beverages	HI
Fried Foods	HI
Vegetables	MED
Soups (Cream)	MED
Stews	MED
Sauces	MED
Meats	MED
Gravies	LO
Eggs	LO
Dinner Plates with Food	LO
Casseroles	LO
Breads/Pasteries	LO

Figure 2

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Contents Page Welcome & Congratulations Register Your ProductImportant Safety Instructions Read and Save These Instructions Features At a Glance Features At a Glance Setting Surface Controls About the Ceramic Glass CooktopAbout the Radiant Surface Elements Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and ControlsAvailable Esec Display Settings Recommended Surface Cooking SettingsElectronic Surface Element Control Esec Esec Hot Element Indicator Message HE Esec Error Indicator Message ErEsec Lockout Feature Single Radiant Surface ElementsBridge Surface Radiant Element Dual Surface Radiant ElementTo Operate the Dual Surface Element Using Proper Cookware Surface CookingTo Operate the Bridge Surface Element Temperature Selection Operating the Warming ZoneTo Set the Warming Zone Control Before Setting Oven Controls Arranging the Oven RacksAir Circulation in the Oven Oven Vent LocationSetting Warming Drawer Controls Control Pad Features SettingsMinimum and Maximum Control Pad Function follow later in this Use & Care ManualSetting Oven Controls Setting the ClockTo set the clock example below for Changing between 12 or 24 hour time of day displaySetting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving Setting Kitchen TimerTo set the Kitchen Timer example for 5 minutes To cancel the Kitchen Timer before the set time has run outSetting Oven Lockout Feature To activate the Oven Lockout featureSetting Temperature Display Fahrenheit or Celsius To reactivate normal oven operationSetting Silent Control Operation Setting Preheat To set the Preheat temperature for 350FSetting Bake To set the Bake Temperature to 350FSetting Timed Bake When the timed bake time runs outConv Roast or Conv Bake pads Setting Delayed Time Bake When the set bake time runs outTo set the oven to broil at the default setting 550F Broiling TimesSetting Convection Roast Convection Roasting InstructionsSetting Convection Bake To set the oven for Convection Bake and temperature to 350FGeneral Convection Bake Instructions Benefits of Convection BakeSelf-Cleaning Preparing for the Self-Clean CycleTo Start Self-Clean Cycle When the Self-Clean Cycle has completedStopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle To Start Delayed Self-Clean Cycle Adjusting Oven Temperature To Start Delayed Self-Clean Cycle cont’dTo adjust the oven temperature higher To adjust the oven temperature lowerCare & Cleaning Surfaces How to CleanStainless Steel, Chrome Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass CooktopPlastic or foods with a high sugar content For light to moderate soilRemoving and Replacing the Oven Door all models To Remove Oven DoorTo Replace Oven Door Removing and Replacing the Warming Drawer some models Operating and Replacing the Oven LightSolutions to Common Problems Before You CallSolutions to Common Problems cont’d Cooking Tables Decrease Normal cook time byPage Page Range Warranty