Setting Warmer Drawer Controls (If Equipped) - Kenmore 790 Use & Care Manual

Setting Warmer Drawer
Controls
(if equipped)
Use the warmer drawer to keep hot
foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies,
meats, casseroles, biscuits and rolls,
pastries and heated dinner plates.
The warmer drawer is equipped with a
catch which may require extra force
when opening and closing the drawer.
Warmer Drawer Control Knob
Warmer Drawer Recommended
Food Settings Chart
Food Item
Roasts (Beef, Pork, Lamb)
Pork Chops
Bacon
Hamburger Patties
Poultry
Gravies
Casseroles
Eggs
Fried Foods
Vegetables
Pizza
Biscuits
Rolls, soft
Rolls, hard
Pastries
Empty Dinner Plates
Arranging Warmer Drawer Rack Positions
The rack can be used in 2 ways:
• In the upright position to allow low profile food items to be placed both
under and on top of the rack (for example, rolls or biscuits on top of the
rack and a casserole dish under).
• In the downward position to allow you to place light weight food items
and empty dishware (for example, rolls or pastries and dinner plates). Set
the warmer drawer rack as shown below.
To Operate the Warmer Drawer
Your range is equipped with a warmer drawer. The purpose of the warmer
drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with
hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food in the warmer drawer.
All food placed in the warmer drawer should be covered with a lid or aluminum
foil to maintain quality. Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may
melt onto the drawer and be very difficult to clean.
Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven use in the
warmer drawer.
the warmer drawer as cookware and plates will be hot.
To Set the Thermostat Control
The thermostat control is used to select the temperature of the warmer
drawer. It is located on the control panel. To set the thermostat, push in and
turn the knob to the desired setting. The temperatures are approximate, and
Setting
are designated by HI, MED and LO.
1. Turn the knob to select the desired temperature setting.
MED
2. For best results, preheat the drawer before adding food. An empty drawer
HI
will preheat in approximately 15 minutes.
HI
3. When done, turn the thermostat control to OFF.
HI
Temperature Selection
HI
MED
Refer to the chart for recommended settings. If a particular food is not listed,
MED
start with the medium setting. If more crispness is desired, remove the lid or
MED
aluminum foil.
HI
Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium setting.
MED
When a combination of foods are to be kept warm (for instance, a meat with 2
HI
vegetables and rolls), use the high setting.
MED
Refrain from opening the warmer drawer while in use to eliminate loss of heat
LO
from the drawer.
MED
MED
Indicator Light
LO
The indicator light is located below the thermostat control. It turns on when the
control is set, and stays on until the control is turned off. The warmer drawer is
inoperable during the self-clean cycle. The indicator light will not come on
during the self-clean cycle.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from
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