Information You Need To know
WARNING ANTI-TIP Block REQUIRED
To reduce the risk of tipping of the drawer, the
Burn Hazard
•Do not touch any of the surfaces inside or outside the Warming Drawer during or immediately after use. After use, make sure these surfaces have had sufficient time to cool before touching them.
•Exercise caution when opening the drawer. Let hot air or steam escape before looking or reaching into the Warming Drawer.
•Use only dry pot holders when removing food and cookware from the Warming Drawer. Wet pot holders can cause steam burns.
Aluminum Foil Usage
•Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the
Warming Drawer. Using a foil liner could result in a fire hazard or the obstruction of the flow of heat and ventilation air. Foil is an excellent heat insulator and heat will be trapped underneath it. This trapped heat can upset the performance of the Warming Drawer parts.
•To avoid excess condensation inside the drawer, foods may be covered with aluminum foil. This will also help keep the food from drying out.
Maximum Capacity
•Do not place more than 50 pounds in the drawer.
Other
•Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
•The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Sharp may cause injuries.
•Never leave the drawer open and unattended.
About Unpacking and Examining Your WARMING Drawer
1Remove all packing materials from inside the Warming Drawer.
2Remove the feature sticker, if there is one. Check the drawer for any damage, such as misaligned or bent drawer, damaged drawer seals and sealing surfaces, broken or loose drawer guides and dents inside the cavity or on the front side of the drawer. If there is any damage, do not operate the Warming Drawer and contact your dealer or a SHARP AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE Warming Drawer
Children below the age of 7 should use the Warming Drawer only with a supervising person very near to them. For children between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be in the same room. The child must be able to reach the Warming Drawer comfortably.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing on the Warming Drawer.
Children should be taught all safety precautions: use dry potholders, remove coverings carefully, pay special attention to packages that crisp food because they may be extra hot.
Don't assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
Children need to understand that the Warming Drawer is not a toy.
Food Safety
The purpose of the Warming Drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food; cold food cannot be heated or cooked in the Warming Drawer.
When warming foods in oven safe glass and/or glass ceramic container, a higher temperature setting may be needed compared to heating in metal containers
Opening the drawer during use and/or adding more items will allow the hot air to escape and may require more time for the temperature in the drawer to stabilize.
Be sure to maintain safe food temperature. The USDA recommends holding hot food at 140˚F or warmer.
To keep several foods hot together, set the temperature according to the food needing the highest setting. Place items needing highest temperature on the bottom of the drawer and food needing less heat on the tray.
About Utensils and Coverings for safe Warming and reheating
•Always use
•Cover food with an
•Check with manufacturer of dishes and cookware for their maximum heat tolerance.
DO NOT USE
•Plastic wrap or bags.
•Plastic containers or lids.
Melted plastic may NOT be removable.
•Paper plates, paper towels or any other combustable material.
ACCESSORIES
A serving pan kit is available through Authorized Sharp Dealers.
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