Temperature Control
The temperature control knob is used to select the temperature of the drawer and is located on the right side of the control panel. The 1 setting located on the control panel represents low, 2 represents medium and 3 represents high. The majority of foods are held at a medium setting to maintain a serving temperature. However, your own preference may be for hotter foods.
To keep several types of food hot for serving, use the temperature setting for the meat. For example, to hold rare roast beef, select a lower setting, cover the other foods that otherwise would be kept at a higher setting.
Repeated opening of the drawer allows the hot air to escape and the food to cool. The drawer should not be opened unless adding or removing food.
Temperature Setting Ranges |
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Low | 100oF (37.7oC) | - 125oF (51.7oC) |
Medium | 175oF (79.4oC) | - 200oF (93.3oC) |
High | 225oF (107.2oC) - 250oF (121.1oC) | |
Proofing
Yeast dough can be proofed in the warming drawer. Place the dough in a bowl. Place the bowl on the low rack in the drawer. Fill the moisture cup half full with water and place in the opening in the rear center of the low rack. Turn the temperature control to the lowest setting to facilitate the fermentation time. On the DEWD models, place the moisture control setting to the closed “+” position. A towel should be placed over the dough to minimize surface drying. The dough should remain in the warming drawer until it has doubled in size and a slight depression remains when the surface is touched gently with a finger.
Warming Plates
To warm serving bowls and plates, place temperature control on a low setting. Place the empty dishes on the low rack to raise them off the bottom of the drawer. If you want hotter dishes or want to heat fine china, please check with the manufacturer of the dishes for their maximum heat tolerance.
Power “ON” LightS
The power “on” indicator lights on the DEWD models are located on the outer door panel and above the temperature control knob. It turns on when the control knob is set and cycles on and off with the heating element as temperature is maintained. On the DFWD models, there is only one power “ON” indicator light located above the temperature control knob.
Moisture Selector Control (DEWD Models only)
The moisture selector control is located at the top of the warming drawer. To keep foods moist, move the knob to the right. This closes the vents and seals the moisture inside the drawer. For crisp foods, move the knob to the left. This opens the vents and allows the moisture to escape. The moisture selector can be placed in any position between
In the closed position, the drawer is completely sealed which keeps the hot foods moist and soft. In this setting, condensation may be noticed around the inside edge of the drawer. If the drawer is not full, there may be some drying on the surface of the food. If this happens, simply cover the food with a lid or aluminum foil.
When in the open position, the drawer is vented, which lets moisture escape. This dry heat keeps the foods exterior dry and crisp. With the vents open, it is normal for moisture to collect on surfaces above the warming drawer. Simply wipe up the moisture with a dry cloth.
CAUTION
Do not use plastic wrap to cover foods placed in the drawer, nor to keep foods warm that are wrapped or placed in plastic containers for heating. Plastics can melt onto the drawer if they are in direct contact. If melted onto the drawer, they can be very difficult to remove.
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