Cooking on the Smoothtop (cont'd)
Using the Warming Zone
Your new range is equipped with a convenient warming zone. The warming zone is designed to keep hot foods hot until serving time. When cooking such foods as pancakes, fried chicken, or even
All food placed on the warming zone should be covered with aluminum foil or a lid to maintain quality. For best results, when warming pastries or breads, cover should have a vent to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic wrap could melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean.
Cookware should be restricted to utensils designed for use with a smoothtop cooktop. Cookware used on the warming zone should also not exceed the pattern of the element by more than one inch, or be taller than six inches to allow easy access to the oven control.
1.Push in and turn surface element control to desired setting. Warming zone element approximate temperatures are:
•145°F on 1 setting
•175°F on 3 setting
•205°F on 5 setting
•250°F on 7 setting
•325°F on 9 setting
Temperatures depend on the utensil used and the food being kept warm.
2. When finished with warming zone, turn control to OFF position.
!CAUTION
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warming zone as cookware and plates will be hot.
Temperature Selection
To decrease the likelihood of food borne illness, hot foods should be kept at a minimum of 140°F. Use a meat thermometer to verify foods kept on the warming zone are at this temperature. Use the chart below to approximate what heat setting to begin using for a particular food. Adjust as necessary depending on the maintained temperature of the food.
Warming Zone Recommended Settings
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Breads/Pastries | 1 | 145 |
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Casseroles | 1 | 145 |
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Dinner Plates with Food | 1 | 145 |
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Eggs | 1 | 145 |
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Mashed Potatoes | 1 | 145 |
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Hamburger Casserole | 3 | 175 |
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Gravies | 5 | 205 |
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Meats | 5 | 205 |
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Sauces | 5 | 205 |
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Cream based soups | 5 | 205 |
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Stews | 5 | 205 |
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Vegetables | 9 | 325 |
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Fried Foods | 9 | 325 |
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Hot Beverages | 9I | 325 |
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Soups | 9 | 325 |
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Warming Zone Utensil Recommendations
Because the warming zone is a part of the smoothtop cooktop, it is recommended only to use utensils designed specifically for use on the smoothtop (see Cookware Suggestions section). Using cookware not designed for use with a smoothtop may result in poor cooking performance, damage to the smoothtop, or damage to the cookware. Cookware should not be
wider than 8 inches around or taller than 6 inches in height.
Indicator Light
The warming zone has its own indicator light. It turns on when the control is set. The indicator light will remain on after the knob is turned to an off position if the surface is still warm. When the glass of the cooktop has cooled down sufficiently (approximately 145 °F), the indicator light will then shut off.
