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Some cooktops are equipped with a convenient warming zone. The warming
zone is designed to keep hot foods hot until serving time. When cooking
such foods as pancakes, fried chicken, or even stir-fry the warming zone can
keep cooked foods hot as other portions are cooked.
All food placed on the warming zone should be covered with aluminum foil or
a lid to maintain quality. For best results, when warming pastries or breads,
cover should have a vent to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic
wrap or plastic lids to cover food. The plastic could melt onto the surface and
be very difficult to clean.
Cookware should be restricted to utensils designed for use with a smoothtop
cooktop. Cookware used on the warming zone should also not exceed the
pattern of the element by more than one inch or be taller than six inches.
1. Push in and turn surface element control to desired setting. Warming
zone element approximate temperatures are:
•
145°F on LO setting
•
175°F on MED-LO setting
•
205°F on MED setting
•
250°F on MED-HI setting
•
325°F on HI setting
2. When finished with warming zone, turn control to OFF position.
To decrease the likelihood of food borne illness, hot foods should be kept at a
minimum of 140°F. Use a meat thermometer to verify foods kept on the
warming zone are at this temperature. Use the chart below to approximate
what heat setting to begin using for a particular food. Adjust as necessary
depending on the maintained temperature of the food.
Warming Zone Recommended Settings
Food Item
Breads/Pastries
Casseroles
Dinner Plates with Food
Eggs
Mashed Potatoes
Hamburger Casserole
Gravies
Meats
Sauces
Cream based soups
Stews
Vegetables
Fried Foods
Hot Beverages
Soups
Approximate
Temperature °F
Heat Setting
(Element)
LO
145
LO
145
LO
145
LO
145
LO
145
MED-LO
175
MED
205
MED
205
MED
205
MED
205
MED
205
HI
325
HI
325
HI
325
HI
325
%
OFF
HI
!
CAUTION
Always use potholders or oven
mitts when removing food from
the warming zone as cookware
and plates will be hot.
Because the warming zone is a part of
the smoothtop cooktop, it is
recommended only to use utensils
designed specifically for use on the
smoothtop (see Cookware Suggestions
section). Using cookware not designed
for use with a smoothtop may result in
poor cooking performance, damage to
the smoothtop, or damage to the
cookware. Cookware should not be
wider than 8 inches around or taller
than 6 inches in height.
The warming zone has its own indicator
light. It turns on when the control is set.
The indicator light will remain on after
the knob is turned to an off position if
the surface is still warm (approximately
145 °F). When the glass of the cooktop
has cooled down sufficiently, the
indicator light will then shut off.
LO
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