Kenmore 790. 9802 manual Surface, Controls, Contd

Setting	Surface			Controls			(cont'd)
Operating	the		Warmer	(Warm		& Ready TM)		Zone
The Warm & Ready TM zone radiant element is located at the center rear position
(Figure 1). 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 oven-safe dinner plates.
Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the Warmer
Zone.
		The Warmer Zone will not glow red when it is hot, but becomes hot enough
to cause burns. Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer zone as										Figure	1
cookware and plates will be hot.
All food placed on the warmer zone should be covered with a lid to maintain
quality. For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should									Warmer Zone	Settings	Table
have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic wrap or
									Food Item	Heating Level
aluminum	foil	to	cover food.		Plastic or		aluminum	may melt onto the
surface.									Hot Beverages		Hi
Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended by the item									Fried Foods		HI
									Vegetables		MED
manufacturer		for oven and cooktop				use on the Warmer Zone.
									Soups (Cream)		MED
Warmer	Zone		Temperature		Selection				St ews		M ED
									Sauces		MED
Refer to the Warmer Zone table for recommended heating levels. If a
									Meats		MED
particular food is not listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as
									Gravies		LO
needed. Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the
									Eggs		LO
medium level.
									Dinner Plates with Food LO
To Set the Warmer Zone Control:									Casseroles		LO
									Breads/Pastries		LO

The control and indicator lights are located on the control panel.

1.Touch the ON/OFFpad at the Warmer Zone control position. The Warmer

Zone indicator light will flash. Note: If no further pads are touched within 25 seconds the request to power the Warmer Zone ON will clear.

iiil.................

...........ii

2. At the Warmer Zone controls position touch @ once to turn ON the power level for Hi

(see Figure 2) or @ to turn ON the power level for LO (see Figure 5). The Warmer Zone Indicator light located above the ON/OFF pad will turn on steady.

3.Each touch @ or @ will increase or decrease the power levels. The Warmer

Zone has 5 power levels from Hi (see Figure 2) through MED (see Figure 4) to LO (see Figure 5). The power level may be adjusted at any time while the Warmer Zone is ON.

4.When it is time to serve food, touch the ON/OFFpad once to turn the Warmer Zone OFF. The Warmer Zone indicator light will turn OFF (see Figure 3).

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Do not place aluminum foil or plastic items such as 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 or burners.

o	HI	._> HI
91D		Cb
qlD MED		_-_ MED
91D		C>
o,	LO	_-_ LO

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Q Q

ON/OFF		ONiOFF
WARMER		WARMER
ZONE		ZONE
Figure	2	Figure	3
,_--_HI"		cD HI
C->		¢ b
qlD MED		¢ > MED
_ID		¢7
,o L0		,o L0
Figure	4	Figure	5

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