Samsung NE597R0ABSR/AA User Manual page 23

Using the warming center
The warming center, located in the back center of the glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food
at serving temperature.
• The surface warmer will not glow red like the cooking elements.
1. Turn the warming center on.
Press the WARMING CENTER ON/OFF pad.
2. Select the power setting you want.
Pressing the WARMING CENTER LEVEL pad once will set it to
the level 1 setting. Press the pad twice for the level 2 setting, 3
times for level 3.
3. Turn the warming center off.
Press the WARMING CENTER ON/OFF pad.
• Pressing the CLEAR/OFF pad does not turn the warming center off.
• For best results, all foods on the warming center should be covered with a lid or
Recommended settings
LEVEL
1
2
3
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• Do not warm food on the warming center for more than two hours.
• Use only cookware and dishes recommended as safe for oven and cooktop use.
• Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warming center as
cookware and plates will be hot.
• When warming pastries and breads, the cover should have an opening to allow
moisture to escape.
• Do not use plastic wrap to cover foods. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very
difficult to clean.
• Food should be kept in its container and covered with a lid or aluminum foil to
maintain food quality.
• Always start with hot food. Eating uncooked or cold food placed on the warming
center could result in illness.
aluminum foil. When warming pastries or breads, the cover should be vented to allow
moisture to escape.
Breads/pastries, casseroles, gravies, eggs
Dinner plate with food, soups (cream), vegetables, sauces, stews, meats
Fried foods, soups (liquid), hot beverages
TYPE OF FOOD
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