Setting Surface Controls - Kenmore Double Oven Range Use & Care Manual

Setting Surface Controls

Operating the Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Zone
The Warm & Ready TM zone radiant element is located at the center rear position (Figure 1).
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 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 or aluminum foil to cover food. Plastic or
aluminum may melt onto the surface.
The Warmer Zone will not glow red when it is hot, but becomes hot enough
to cause burns. Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer
zone as cookware and plates will be hot.
Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the
Warmer Zone.
Warmer Zone Settings Table
Food Item Heating Level
Hot Beverages
Fried Foods
Vegetables
Soups (Cream)
Stews
Sauces
Meats
Gravies
Eggs
Dinner Plates with Food
Casseroles
Breads/Pastries
3. Each touch Hi or Lo will increase or decrease the power levels. The Warmer Zone has 5 power
levels from Hi to Lo (see Figure 2). The power level may be adjusted at any time while the
Warmer Zone is ON.
4. When it is time to serve food, touch the
Warmer Zone indicator light will turn OFF.
Note: The Hot Surface message will be displayed on the control panel as soon as the warmer zone
is hot and will remain ON until the warmer zone area has cooled sufficiently.
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 or burners.
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Warmer Zone Temperature Selection
Refer to the Warmer Zone table for recommended heating levels. 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.
HI
HI
To Set the Warmer Zone Control:
MED
The control and indicator lights are located on the control panel.
MED
1. Touch the
MED
MED
indicator light will flash. Note: If no further pads are touched within 25 seconds
MED
the request to power the Warmer Zone ON will clear.
LO
2. At the Warmer Zone controls position touch Hi once to turn ON the power level
LO
for HI or Lo to turn ON the power level for LO. The Warmer Zone Indicator light
LO
located beside the
LO
light located on the glass cooktop will turn ON when the Warmer Zone becomes
LO
hot.
pad once to turn the Warmer Zone OFF. The
pad at the Warmer Zone control position. The Warmer Zone
pad will turn on steady and the Hot Surface indicator
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Figure 1
Figure 2