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Warming Cookware
Use only cookware approved for oven use. Follow the cookware
manufacturer’s instructions.
Warming Pans and Positioning Rack

Warming Pa ns

The warming drawer includes 2 pan support rails designed to
hold 2 warming pans.
When using serving pans, insert the pan support rails in the
locator notches before inserting pans.
Extra 1/2 and 1/3 size pans may be purchased from the
KitchenAid Customer eXperience Center. See the “Assistance or
Service” section to order.
Other size serving pans can be purchased at various retailers and
restaurant supply stores.

Optional Warming Rack (accessory)

The optional positioning rack will fit from front to back or side to
side. The rack raises an oven-safe container 1¹⁄₈" (2.86 cm) from
the bottom of the drawer.
Optional positioning rack may be purchased from the
KitchenAid® Customer eXperience Center. See the “Assistance or
Service” section to order.
NOTE: The warming drawer must be fully opened when placing
or removing racks.
Keep the number of times the drawer is opened to a minimum in
order to maintain set temperature in the warming drawer.
Proofing Bread
Proofing bread prepares dough for baking by activating the
yeast. Check dough periodically for progress.

To Proof:

1. Cover dough with lightly oiled waxed paper and place
temperature safe bowl(s) on rack.
2. Set control knob to PROOF setting.
3. Place vent on MOIST setting.
4. Verify doneness by pressing 2 fingers ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) into dough.
If indentation remains, the dough is ready.
For second proofing of dough, repeat steps 1 through 4.
Slow Cook Function
The SLOW COOK function in the warming drawer cooks food
slowly at a low temperature over a long period of time, similar to
a countertop slow cooker.
When the warming drawer is installed outdoors, the SLOW
COOK function should not be used when the temperature is
below 32°F (0°C).
There are 2 settings, Hi and Lo. Guidelines for cooking times are
4 to 5 hours for Hi and 8 to 10 hours for Lo. Smaller quantities of
food may require less time, while larger quantities may require
more time.
When slow cooking, use serving pans or oven-safe cookware.
Before slow cooking, thaw frozen foods completely.
IMPORTANT: Brown roasts thoroughly before starting to slow
cook.
To Us e:
1. Push in and turn control knob to the SLOW COOK zone and
set the desired temperature, LO or HI. Preheating is not
necessary.
2. Place food into warming drawer. Food should be placed
directly on the bottom of the warming drawer. Do not use a
rack.
3. Close the warming drawer. Be sure that the warming drawer
is completely closed during operation.
4. Turn control knob to OFF when finished.
A.Position 1 pan support rail locator notch
B.Position 2 pan support rail locator notch
A
B
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or
after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.