Setting Warmer Zone - Crosley CRE3875PWC Use & Care Manual

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Warming Zone
(some models)
The purpose of the warming zone is to keep hot cooked
foods at serving temperature. Use the keep warm feature
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 Warming Zone. All food placed on the
warming 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 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 zone.
Setting the Warming Zone control
1. Push in either direction and turn the knob (See Fig
1). The temperatures are approximate, and are
designated by hi, med and lo. However, the control
can be set at any position between hi and lo for
different levels of warming.
2. When ready to serve, turn the control to OFF. The
Warming Zone will remain warm until the indicator
light goes OFF.
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Fig. 1
Temperature selection - Refer to the Warming Zone
recommended food settings table (See Fig. 2). 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.
Warming Zone recommended food settings table
Food Item
Breads/Pastries
Casseroles
Dinner Plates with Food
Eggs
Gravies
Meats
Sauces
Soups (cream)
Stews
Vegetables
Fried Foods
Hot Beverages
Soups (liquid)
CAUTION
Unlike the surface elements, the Warming Zone will not
glow red when it is hot.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing
food from the Warming Zone as 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 sufficiently.
Do not place flammable items such as plastic 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.
IMPORTANT
Do not allow aluminum foil, or ANY material that
can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass
cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they will
damage the ceramic cooktop.
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)
Fig. 2