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Warming Zone Recommended Food
Settings Chart
Food Item
Breads/Pastries
Casseroles
Dinner Plates with Food
Eggs
Gravies
Meats
Sauces
Soups (cream)
Stews
Vegetables
Fried Foods
Hot Beverages
Soups (liquid)
Setting Surface Controls
To Operate Dual Radiant Surface Elements (If equipped)
Symbols on the backguard are used to indicate which coil of the Dual Radiant
element will heat. The symbol indicates the inner coil only. The
indicates both inner and outer coils will heat. You may switch from either coil
setting at any time during cooking. Push in and turn the control knob in either
direction to the desired setting as instructed above.
Setting
HIGH (HI - 9)
MEDIUM HIGH (7 - 8)
MEDIUM (5 - 6)
MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4)
LOW (LO - 1)
Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food
being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
Setting the Warming Zone Control (some models)
The purpose of the Warming Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving
temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food
on the Warming Zone.
All food placed on the Warming Zone should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil
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 to
cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean.
Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use
on the Warming Zone.
when it is hot.
warm zone as cookware and plates will be hot.
Heating
Setting the Warming Zone Control
Level
1. To set the control, push in either direction and turn the knob. The temperatures
LO
are approximate, and are designated by HI, MED and LO. However, the control
LO
can be set at any position between HI and LO for different levels of heating.
LO
LO
2. When done, turn the control to OFF. The Warming Zone will remain warm until
LO
the hot surface indicator light goes off.
MED
Temperature Selection - Refer to the chart at the side column for recommended
MED
heating levels. If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium level, and
MED
adjust as needed. Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the
MED
MED
medium level.
HI
Note: Use the Warming Zone to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables,
HI
gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates.
HI
SINGLE AND DUAL RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS
Type of Cooking
Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling
Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam
vegetables
Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Keep warm, melt, simmer
Unlike the surface elements, the Warming Zone will not glow red
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the
9
symbol
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