Whirlpool GS440LEMQ5 Use & Care Manual page 15

Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or
after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
The Warming Drawer is ideal for keeping hot cooked foods at
serving temperature. It may also be used for warming breads and
pastries.
Different types of food may be placed in the warming drawer at
the same time. For best results, do not hold foods longer than
1 hour. For smaller quantities or heat-sensitive foods, such as
eggs, do not hold longer than 30 minutes.
Food must be at serving temperature before being placed in the
warming drawer. Breads, pastries, and fruit pies may be heated
from room temperature on the HI setting.
Remove food from plastic bags and place in oven-safe container.
Cover foods with a lid or aluminum foil.
Do not cover with plastic wrap.
Empty serving dishes and ovenproof dishes can be heated while
the warming drawer is preheating.
Before using the warming drawer, wash the tray that lines the
bottom of the drawer with soap and water. See "General
Cleaning" section.
The warming drawer comes with a liner that helps keep the
drawer clean.
Do not place food to be warmed directly on warming drawer liner.
To Use:
1. Place cooked food(s) in warming drawer.
2. Press WARMING DRAWER.
"dr Lo," "DRAWER" and "START?" will appear on the display.
3. Press START.
"DRAWER" and "ON" will appear on the display.
4. Press DRAWER OFF when finished.
Warming Drawer Settings:
The warming drawer is preset for a "Lo" temperature, but can be
changed by pressing the TEMP "up" arrow pad. Use the
following chart as a guide when selecting a different temperature
other than "Lo."
SETTINGS TEMPERATURES
"dr Lo" (Low) 100°F (38°C)
keeps soft rolls warm
"dr 2" (Medium Low) 140°F (60°C)
"dr 3" (Medium) 160°F (71 °C)
"dr 4" (Medium High) 180°F (82°C)
"dr HI" (High) 195°F (91 °C)
keeps french fries crisp and
warm
Warming Drawer Temperature Chart
Different foods require different settings in order to maintain the
ideal serving temperature. Use the following chart as a guide.
FOOD SETTING
Appetizers dr HI
Biscuits dr LO
Chicken
Boneless, Breaded dr HI
Nuggets dr HI
Coffee Cake dr LO
Dinner Plate (1)
Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, dr HI
Corn
Fish Pieces
Breaded dr HI
Battered dr HI
French Fries dr HI
Gravy dr 4
Ham, Boneless dr 3
Hard Rolls dr LO
Lasagna dr 4
Pastries
Prepackaged, baked dr 4
Prepackaged, frozen dr LO
Pie
Single Crust dr LO
Double Crust dr LO
Pizza dr 4
Potatoes, Baked dr 4
Quiche dr 3
Roast, Boneless dr 4
Roasted Chicken dr 4
Soft Rolls dr LO
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