Kenmore Elite 318201026A Use & Care Manual page 7

Setting Warmer Drawer Control
Use the warmer drawer to keep
hot foods hot such as: vegetables,
gravies, meats, casseroles, biscuits
and rolls, pastries and heated
dinner plates.
The warmer drawer is equipped with
a catch which may require a small
amount of force when opening and
closing the drawer.
Warmer Drawer Recommended
Food Settings Chart
Food Item
Bacon
Biscuits
Casseroles
Eggs
Empty Dinner Plates
Fish, Seafood
Fried Foods
Gravies, creams,
sauces
Ham
Hamburger Patties
Pancakes, Waffles
Pastries
Pies
Pizza
Pork Chops
Potatoes (baked)
Potatoes (mashed)
Poultry
Roasts (Beef, Pork,
Lamb)
Rolls, soft
Rolls, hard
Vegetables
To Set the Temperature Control
The Temperature Control is located on the inside right panel of the
warmer drawer. The temperature range is from
temperature settings are approximate from LO to HI throughout the
range. Set the control to LO, MED, HI or anywhere in between.
1. To set the temperature, push in and turn the control to the desired
2. For best results, preheat the drawer before adding food. An
3. When done warming, turn the temperature control to OFF.
Temperature Selection
Refer to the chart in the side column for recommended settings. If a
particular food is not listed, start with the medium setting. If more
crispness is desired, remove the lid or aluminum foil from the food.
Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium
setting. When a combination of foods are to be kept warm (for
instance, a meat with 2 vegetables and rolls), use the high setting.
Refrain from opening the warmer drawer while in use to eliminate loss
of heat from the drawer. Open only for adding or removing food.
Indicator
Light
To Warm Serving Bowls and Plates
Heat bowls and plates on the LO setting. Place empty dishes on
the rack to raise them off drawer bottom. To further heat dishes or
to heat fine china, check with the manufacturer for maximum heat
tolerance.
Setting
Hi
Auto-Shutdown
Med
Med
This unit is programmed to automatically shutdown after 4 hours it is
Med left on. The element will stop warming the drawer, the indicator light
will turn off and a beep will sound each 20 seconds until the control
Lo
knob is turned to "OFF" position.
Med
Hi
Preparing Bread Dough for the Warmer
Med
Drawer
Med
The Warmer Drawer has a Bread Proof feature that can be used to
Hi
help prepare bread dough. The recommended length of time to keep
Hi
bread dough in the Warmer Drawer is about 45-60 minutes. Be sure
Med
however to follow the recipe's recommended times.
Med
The unrisen bread dough should be placed in a large bowl since the
Hi
dough will nearly double in volume. Place the Warmer Drawer Rack
Hi
in the downward position. Before placing in the Warmer Drawer,
Hi
cover the bowl with a moist cloth or use wax paper that has been
Med
coated with a non-stick type cooking spray.
Hi
NOTE: The bread proof function uses low warming temperature which
Med
may be lower than your room temperature. The drawer will not work
as a cooling device and will not be able to lower the temperature of
Lo
foods to less than room temperature.
Med
Med
setting.
empty drawer will reach the LO setting in about 12 minutes, the
MED setting in about 15 minutes, and the HI setting in about 18
minutes.
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