Setting Surface Controls - Kenmore ELITE 790. 9802 Use & Care Manual

Setting Surface Controls (cont'd)
Operating the Warmer (Warm & Ready
TM)
Zone
The Warm & Ready
TM
zone radiant element is located at the center rear position
(Figure 1). The purpose of the Warmer Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving
temperature. Use the Warmer Zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables,
gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates.
Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the Warmer
Zone.
The Warmer Zone will not glow red when it is hot, but becomes hot enough
to cause burns. Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer zone as
cookware and plates will be hot.
All food placed on the warmer zone should be covered with a lid to maintain
quality. For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should
have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic wrap or
aluminum foil to cover food. Plastic or aluminum may melt onto the
surface.
Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended by the item
manufacturer for oven and cooktop use on the Warmer Zone.
Warmer Zone Temperature Selection
Refer to the Warmer Zone table for recommended heating levels. If a
particular food is not listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as
needed. Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the
medium level.
To Set the Warmer Zone Control:
The control and indicator lights are located on the control panel.
1. Touch the ON/OFF p ad at the Warmer Zone control position. The Warmer
Figure 1
Warmer Zone Settings Table
Food Item Heating Level
Hot Beverages Hi
Fried Foods HI
Vegetables MED
Soups (Cream) MED
St ews M ED
Sauces MED
Meats MED
Gravies LO
Eggs LO
Dinner Plates with Food LO
Casseroles LO
Breads/Pastries LO
Zone indicator light will flash. Note: If no further pads are touched within 25 seconds the
request to power the Warmer Zone ON will clear.
2. At the Warmer Zone controls position touch @ once to turn ON the power level for Hi
(see Figure 2) or @ to turn ON the power level for LO (see Figure 5). The Warmer Zone
Indicator light located above the ON/OFF pad will turn on steady.
3. Each touch @ or @ will increase or decrease the power levels. The Warmer
Zone has 5 power levels from Hi (see Figure 2) through MED (see Figure 4) to LO (see
Figure 5). The power level may be adjusted at any time while the Warmer Zone is ON.
4. When it is time to serve food, touch the ON/OFF p ad once to turn the Warmer Zone OFF.
The Warmer Zone indicator light will turn OFF (see Figure 3).
Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been
turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is
touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place aluminum foil or plastic items such as salt and pepper
shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use.
These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if
placed too close to the surface elements or burners.
o HI ._> HI
91D Cb
qlD MED _-_ MED
91D C>
o, LO _-_ LO
Q @
Q Q
ON/OFF ONiOFF
WARMER WARMER
ZONE ZONE
Figure 2 Figure 3
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C-> ¢ b
qlD MED ¢ > MED
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Figure 4 Figure 5
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