Operating the oven
Using the warming drawer
About the warming drawer
The Warming Drawer will keep hot, cooked foods warm. Always start with hot
food. Do not use to warm cold food other than bread, crackers, chips, or dry cereal.
Allow approximately 25 minutes for the warming drawer to preheat.
CAUTION
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Plastic containers or plastic wrap will melt if in direct contact with the drawer,
a pan, or a hot utensil. Melted plastic may not be removable and is not
covered under your warranty.
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Do not line the warming drawer or
pan with aluminum foil. Foil is an
excellent heat insulator and will trap
heat beneath it. This will impede the
performance of the drawer and could
damage the interior finish.
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Do not put liquid or water in the
warming drawer.
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All food placed in the warming drawer
should be covered with a lid. When
warming pastries or breads, the cover
should be vented to allow moisture to
escape.
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Remove serving spoons, etc. before
placing containers in the warming
drawer.
Food should be kept hot in its cooking
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container or transferred to a heat-safe
serving dish.
Turning the warming drawer on or off
1.
To turn the warming drawer on, press the Warming Drawer On/Off pad.
2.
Select the power setting you want. Press the Warming Drawer Level pad once
for Lo, twice for Med, or three times for Hi.
To turn the warming drawer off, press the Warming Drawer On/Off pad.
3.
NOTE
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Pressing OVEN OFF pad does not turn the warming drawer off.
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The warming drawer cannot be used during a self-cleaning cycle.
Recommended settings
LEVELS
Low
Rolls (Soft), Empty dinner plates
Medium
Gravies, Eggs, Biscuits, Pastries, Casseroles, Vegetables, Rolls (Hard),
Roasts (Beef, Pork, Lamb)
High
Bacon, Poultry, Pizza, Hamburger patties, Pork chops, Fried foods
NOTE
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Different types of food may be placed in the warming drawer at the same
time. For best results, do not leave food in the warming drawer for longer
than 1 hour. Do not leave smaller quantities or heat-sensitive food, such as
eggs, for longer than 30 minutes.
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The warming drawer will shut off automatically after 3 hours.
TYPE OF FOOD
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