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Surface cooking
1.
To turn the warming center on, press the Warming Center On/Off pad.
2.
Select the power setting you want. Press the Warming Center Level pad once
for Low, twice for Medium, or three times for High.
3.
To turn the warming center off, press the Warming Center On/Off pad.
NOTE
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Pressing OFF/CLEAR does not turn the warming center off.
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For best results, all foods on the warming center should be covered with a lid
or aluminum foil. When warming pastries or breads, the lid or foil should be
vented to allow moisture to escape.
Recommended settings
LEVEL
Low
Breads/pastries, casseroles, gravies, eggs
Medium
Dinner plate with foods, soups (cream), vegetables, sauces, stews,
meats
High
Fried foods, soups (liquid), hot beverages
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TYPE OF FOOD
Using the proper cookware
Using the right cookware can prevent many problems, such as uneven cooking or
extended cooking times. Using the proper pots and pans will reduce cooking times
and cook food more evenly.
CORRECT
Flat bottom and straight sides.
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Tight fitting lids.
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Weight of handle does not tilt
pan.
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Pan is well balanced.
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Pan size matches the amount of
food to be prepared and the size
of the surface element.
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Made of a material that
conducts heat well.
Always match pot diameter to
element surface diameter.
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across
the bottom of the cookware.
INCORRECT
Curved and warped pan bottoms.
Pan overhangs element by more
than one-half inch.
Pan is smaller than element.
Heavy handle tilts pan.
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