Operating The Warmer; Tm) Zone - Kenmore 790.4406 Series Use & Care Manual

Setting Surface Controls
Operating the Warmer (Warm & Ready
TM)
Zone (ff equipped)
The purpose of the Warmer Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature, Use the warmer zone 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 Warmer Zone,
All food placed on the warmer 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 difficuJt to c[ean.
Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the Warmer Zone,
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer zone as cookware and
plates wiii be hot,
To Set the Warmer Zone Control:
1, To set the control, push in and turn the knob, (Figure 1) The temperatures are approximate,
and are designated by Hi, MED and LO, However, the control can be set at any position L0
between Hi and LO for different levels of heating, _,
2, When done, turn the control to OFF, The Warmer Zone Hot Surface indicator light will
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remain on until the Warmer Zone cools to a moderate level,
OFF
Warmer Zone Recommended
Food Settings Table
Food [tern Heating Level
Hot beverages Hi
Fried Foods Hi
Vegetables MED
Soups (Cream) MED
Stews MED
Sauces MED
Meats MED
Gravies LO
Eggs LO
Dinner Plates with Food LO
Casseroles LO
Breads/Pasteries LO
Figure 1
Temperature Selection :
Refer to the Warmer Zone table for recommended heating
levels (Figure 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,
The Warmer Zone wili not glow red when it is hot,
but becomes hot enough to cause burns, Avoid placing hands
on or near the Warmer Zone until the Warmer Zone Hot
Surface indicator light is off,
Figure 2
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