SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Keep warm zone
The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the warmer zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and
All food placed on the warmer zone should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming pastries or breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape.
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 keep warm zone.
To Set the Warmer Zone Control
NOTE: The control and indicator light are located on the control panel.
1.To set the control, push in and turn the knob (Figure 1). 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.
2.When done, turn the control to OFF. The warmer zone will remain warm until the hot surface indicator light goes off.
CAUTION
The keep warm zone will not glow red when it is hot, but becomes hot enough to cause burns. Avoid placing hands on or near the keep warm zone until the keep warm zone hot surface indicator light is OFF.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the keep warm zone as cookware and plates will be hot.
CAUTION
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on cooktop 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, or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop.
Keep warm zone temperature selection
Refer to the keep warm zone table for recommended heating levels. 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.
Keep warm zone recommended food settings table
Food Item | Setting |
Breads/Pastries | LO |
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Casseroles | LO |
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Dinner Plates with Food | LO |
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Eggs | LO |
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Gravies | LO |
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Meats | MED |
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Sauces | MED |
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Soups (cream) | MED |
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Stews | MED |
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Vegetables | MED |
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Fried Foods | HI |
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Hot Beverages | HI |
Figure 1
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