Kenmore 790- 9663 Use & Care Manual page 15

Setting Surface Controls
• Setting Warmer Zone Control
Operating the Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Zone
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 to
maintain moisture. For best results when warming pastries or
breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to
escape. Do not use plastic wrap or aluminum foil to cover food.
Plastic or aluminum foil may melt onto the cooktop.
Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and
cooktop use on the Warmer Zone.
Warmer Zone Temperature Selection
Refer to the Warmer Zone table for recommended heating levels
(See Fig. 1). 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.
To Set the Warmer Zone Control:
1. Touch the pad at the Warmer Zone control position once. The Warmer Zone
indicator light will flash. NOTE: If no further pads are touched within 25 seconds the
request to power the Warmer Zone ON will clear.
2. At the Warmer Zone control position touch
for Hi (See Fig. 2) or
Warmer Zone indicator light will glow steady indicating the Warmer Zone is ON. The
Hot Surface indicator light will turn ON when the Warmer Zone becomes hot.
3. Each touch of the
Warmer Zone has 5 power levels from Hi (See Fig. 2) through Med (See Fig. 4) to
Lo (See Fig. 5). The power level may be adjusted at any time while the Warmer
Zone is ON.
4. When the food is ready to serve, touch the
Zone OFF. The Warmer Zone indicator light will turn OFF.
Note: The Hot Surface indicator light will remain ON if the cooktop is still hot and
will remain ON until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently (See Fig. 3).
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 aluminum foil or plastic items such as 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.
The Warmer Zone will not glow red when it becomes 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. Always use
potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the Warmer Zone as cookware and plates will be hot.
once to turn ON the power level
to turn ON the power level for Lo (See Fig. 5). The
or will decrease or increase the power levels. The
pad once to turn the Warmer
Warmer Zone Recommended Food
Food Item
Hot Beverages
Fried Foods
Vegetables
Soups (Cream)
Stews
Sauces
Meats
Gravies
Eggs
Dinner Plates with Food
Casseroles
Breads/Pasteries
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Settings Table
Heating
Level
Hi
Hi
Med
Med
Med
Med
Med
Lo
Lo
Lo
Lo
Lo
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4 Fig. 5