Kenmore 970C4250 Use & Care Manual page 16

Setting Surface Controls
Warm Zone
The purpose of the warm zone is to keep foods at serving
temperatures and to warm oven-safe dishware. Cover all food
on the warm zone with a lid to maintain quality. Always start
with hot food. Do not heat cold food with the warm zone.
Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not heat cold food
on the warm zone. Doing so can result in food poisoning or
sickness. Do not let food sit for more than 1 hour before or after
cooking.
The warm zone is radiant heat, but it will not
glow red when it is hot. To avoid possible burns, always use
potholders or oven mitts when moving food to and from the
warm zone because cookware and plates will be hot.
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.
Do not place flammable items (plastic salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders, plastic wrappings, etc.) on top of
the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Pot
holders, towels, or wooden spoons could catch
fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
To set the warm zone control:
1. Place cookware on the warm zone.
2. Press ON-OFF.
3. The WARM ZONE indicator light will glow.
Press the WARM ZONE symbol until the
desired setting as shown by the indicator
light.
4. When finished, Press ON-OFF.
Warm Zone Temperature Selection
If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium heat level
and adjust as needed (Table
serving temperatures by using the medium heat level.
For best results when warming pastries or breads, the cover
should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use
plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface
and be difficult to remove. Use only dishware, utensils, and
cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use.
Figure 19: WARM ZONE (gray area) uses radiant heat to keep
food at serving temperature.
Table 2: Warm zone recommended food settings
Food Item
Breads/Pastries
Casseroles
Dinner Plates with Food
Eggs
Gravies
Meats
Sauces
Soups (cream)
Stews
Vegetables
Fried Foods
Hot Beverages
Soups (liquid)
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2). Most foods can be kept at
Heating Level
LO (Low)
LO (Low)
LO (Low)
LO (Low)
LO (Low)
MED (Medium)
MED (Medium)
MED (Medium)
MED (Medium)
MED (Medium)
HI (High)
HI (High)
HI (High)