Warming Drawer - GE Quickset III Owner's Manual

Using the warming drawer, some m ode s
WARNING
Food POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140°F.
• Always start with hot food. Do not use warm settings to heat cold food.
• Do not warm food for more than 2 hours.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in foodborne illness.
The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food.
Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal.
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When Using the Warming Drawer
Pushand turn the control knob to any
desired setting.
Thewarming drawer will keephot, cooked
foods warm.
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 upset the performance of the drawer
and could damage the interior finish.
Allow approximately 25 minutes for the
warming drawer to preheat.
, Do not put liquid or water in the warming
drawer.
, All foods placed in the warming drawer
should be covered with a lid or aluminum
foil. Whenwarming pastriesor breads,the
cover should be vented to allow moisture
to escape.
, Foodshould be kept hot in its cooking
container or transferredto a heat-safe
serving dish.
NOTE:Plasticcontainersor plasticwrap will
melt if in direct contact with the drawer,pan
or a hot utensil.Melted plasticmay not be
removable and is not covered under your
warranty.
, Removeserving spoons,etc.,before
placing containersin warming drawer.
Temperature Selection Chart
Tokeepseveral d ifferentfoodshot,setthe
controlto thefoodneeding the highestsetting.
Thetemperature,type and amount of food,
and the time held will affect the quality of
the food.
, Repeated opening of the drawer allows
the hot air to escape and the food to cool.
With large loads it may be necessary to use
a higherwarming drawer settingand cover
some of the cookedfood items.
, Donotuseplasticcontainers or plasticwrap.
Food Type Control Setting
Casserole HED
Chili HI
Pizza HED
Potatoes, b aked HI
TortillaChips LO
Waffles LO
To Crisp Stale Items
Placefood in low-sided dishesor pans.
, Preheaton LO setting.
, Checkcrispnessafter/45 minutes.Add time
as needed.
To Warm Serving Bowls and Plates
CAUTION
Disheswill be hot. Use pot holdersor mitts
when removing hot dishes.
Towarm serving bowls and plates,set the
control on LO.
: Use only heat-safedishes.
, If you want to heatfine china, pleasecheck
with the manufacturer of the dishes for
their maximum heat tolerance.
, Youmay warm empty serving dishes
while preheatingthe drawer.
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