Warming Drawer - GE PCB905 Owner's Manual

Using the warming drawer.
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.
(on some models)
FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 60°C (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.
To Use the Warming Drawer
Touch the WARMING DRAWER pad.
ON " and "1" are lit on the display and ". The
display "1" changes corresponding to the
number pad selected. The warming drawer
starts automatically after you touch 1, 2 or
3. "WARMER ON" and the number remain lit.
"Set" stop blinking. On some models press START.
When Using the Warming Drawer
The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked
foods warm. Always start with hot food. Do not
use to heat cold food other than crisping
crackers, chips or dry cereal.
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.
Temperature Selection Chart
To keep several different foods hot, set the
control to the food needing the highest setting.
The temperature, 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 higher warming drawer setting
and cover some of the cooked food items.
To Crisp Stale Items
Place food in low-sided dishes or pans.
Preheat on LO/1 setting.
To Warm Serving Bowls and Plates
Dishes will be hot. Use pot holders or mitts
when removing hot dishes.
To warm serving bowls and plates, set the
control on LO/1.
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On some models there are just 2 levels, 1 for low
and 2 for High.
To cancel, touch the WARMING DRAWER pad.
NOTE: Touching the CLEAR/OFF pad does not
turn off the warming drawer.
All foods placed in the warming drawer
should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil.
When warming pastries or breads, the cover
should be vented to allow moisture to
escape.
Food should be kept hot in its cooking
container or transferred to a heat-safe
serving dish.
NOTE: Plastic containers or plastic wrap will
melt if in direct contact with the drawer, pan or a
hot utensil. Melted plastic may not be removable
and is not covered under your warranty.
Remove serving spoons, etc., before placing
containers in warming drawer.
Do not use plastic containers or plastic wrap.
Food Type Control Setting
Casserole
Chili
Pizza
Potatoes, baked
Tortilla Chips
Check crispness after 45 minutes. Add time
as needed.
Use only heat-safe dishes.
If you want to heat fine china, please check
with the manufacturer of the dishes for
their maximum heat tolerance.
You may warm empty serving dishes
while preheating the drawer.
MED/2
HI/3
MED/2
HI/3
LO/1
LO/1
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