Kenmore 970C6231 Series Use & Care Manual page 15

Warm & Ready Zone (some models)
The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked foods at
serving temperature. Use the warmer zone feature (See
Figure 12) to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables,
gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe
dinner plates.
Always start with hot food. Do not heat cold food with 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. Use only
dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and
cooktop use on the warmer zone.
Setting warmer zone control:
Unlike other radiant surface elements, the
warmer zone will not glow red when it is hot. The glass surface
may still be hot and burns can occur if the glass surface is
touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when
removing food from the warmer zone as cookware and plates
will be hot.
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
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.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
1. Push in either direction and turn the warmer zone control
knob to the desired temperature level (See
temperatures are approximate, and are designated by HI
(high), MED (medium) and LO (low). However, the control
can be set at any position between HI and LO for different
levels of warming.
2. When ready to serve, turn the warmer zone control knob to
OFF position. The warmer zone will remain hot until the hot
surface indicator light turns off.
Important notes:
• The warmer zone temperature level may be adjusted at any
time when the warmer zone is turned on.
• Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for
oven and ceramic cooktop use. Do not use plastic wrap or
aluminum foil to cover food. Plastic or aluminum foil can
melt onto the cooktop.
Figure 12: Warm zone element
Temperature selection - Refer to the warmer zone recom-
mended food settings (See
listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as needed. Most
foods can be kept at serving temperatures using the medium
setting.
Table 2: Warmer zone recommended food settings
Breads/Pastries
Casseroles
Dinner Plates with Food
Figure 12). The
Eggs
Gravies
Meats
Sauces
Soups (cream)
Stews
Vegetables
Fried Foods
Hot Beverages
Soups (liquid)
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Table 2). If a particular food is not
Food Item
Setting Surface Controls
Heating Level
LO (Low)
LO (Low)
LO (Low)
LO (Low)
LO (Low)
MED (Medium)
MED (Medium)
MED (Medium)
MED (Medium)
MED (Medium)
HI (High)
HI (High)
HI (High)