Warmer Drawer

Warmer drawer controls

The warmer drawer controls are located on the control panel. Use the warmer drawer control keypads to turn the warmer drawer ON and OFF and make temperature adjustments. Five available heat settings are provided from low to high (See Fig. 2).

Warmer drawer indicator light

The warmer drawer indicator light is located beside the

warmer drawer keypad (See Fig. 1). It glows when the

warmer drawer is turned ON, and remains on until the warmer drawer is turned OFF.

Warmer drawer indicator light

Fig. 1

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer drawer as cookware and plates will be hot and you can be burned.

To set warmer drawer:

1.Arrange the warmer drawer rack (if needed) in warmer drawer and place the cooked food or dishes in the warmer drawer. Close warmer drawer.

2.To activate press and hold the warmer drawer keypad until acceptance tone sounds.

3.To set heat level press Hi or Lo keypad and if needed toggle using these keypads to adjust to the desired power level setting. Release keypad when the desired heat level is displayed by the indicator lights. Fig. 2 shows examples for low, medium and high settings.

4.Once warming is finished, press to turn warmer drawer OFF and carefully remove items.

Fig. 2

Warmer drawer settings

The recommended warmer drawer food settings are shown in Fig. 3. The settings provided are meant to be used as a recommendation only. If a particular food item is not listed, start with a medium setting. If more crispness is desired, remove the lid or aluminum foil from the food.

Most foods may be maintained at serving temperatures using a medium heat setting. When a combination of foods are to be kept warm (for example, a meat with 2 vegetables and rolls) use a high setting.

Warmer drawer recommended food settings

Food Item

Setting

 

 

Bacon

Hi

Hamburger patties

Hi

Poultry

Hi

Pork chops

Hi

Fried foods

Hi

Pizza

Hi

Gravies

medium

Casseroles

medium

Eggs

medium

Roasts (beef, pork or lamb)

medium

Vegetables

medium

Biscuits

medium

Rolls (hard)

medium

Pastries

medium

Rolls (soft)

Lo

Empty dinner plates

Lo

 

 

Fig. 3

 

Important notes:

Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt on warmer the drawer and be very difficult to clean up. Only use utensils and cookware recommended by the manufacturer for use in the warmer drawer.

Always start with hot food when using the warmer drawer. DO NOT heat cold food in the warmer drawer.

To minimize heat loss, avoid opening warmer drawer frequently while in use.

Flex Clean can not be set when the warmer drawer is active.

If Proof Bread indicator light turns on when setting the heat level press Hi keypad to toggle back to the five warmer drawer settings.

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Kenmore 970- 6986 Warmer drawer controls, Warmer drawer indicator light, To set warmer drawer, Warmer drawer settings