E N T E R T A I N I N G A T H O M E
Cuisinart
®
Buffet Servers are an investment that will prove their worth
every time you use them. They can be used on the stovetop or in the
oven to cook, under the broiler to brown and then on the stand to
elegantly display food for your guests. Uniquely designed aluminum
encapsulated base provides superior heat conductivity and even heat
distribution to meet your entertaining needs. When properly cared
for, your Cuisinart
®
Buffet Servers will give countless years of service
and pleasure. Follow the use and care suggestions in this booklet to
preserve and maintain their original beauty.
ESSENTIAL PRECAUTIONS
Never use Cuisinart
®
Buffet Server on high heat. Food will burn. The
aluminum encapsulated base makes this cookware highly conductive
and efficient for quick, even heat distribution. We recommend using a
low to medium setting for most cooking. To boil water, medium-high is
sufficient. Never leave your Cuisinart
®
Buffet Server or any pan empty
over a hot burner. Doing so can ruin the pan and cause damage to the
stovetop. Never use the warming stand on the stovetop or in the oven.
The warming stand is for use after the food has been cooked. It can be
used on the counter or tabletop to keep food warm and to elevate the
hot server from the surface. Read “How to Use Warming Stand” section
CAREFULLY before using buffet pan with warming stand. Follow ALL
instructions.
BEFORE USING
Wash your new buffet pan in warm water with a mild soap or
dishwashing liquid, or in a dishwasher, before using for the first time.
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry immediately with a soft dish towel. Do
not place warming stand in dishwasher.
HOW TO USE WARMING STAND
The warming stand for your Cuisinart
®
Buffet Server keeps already
cooked foods warm while serving. Before lighting candles, place
the warming stand in the location where you will be serving. Prior to
mounting the buffet pan, place two smokeless, nontoxic, fragrance-
free tea-light candles* in candle cup holders on warming stand base.
Light both candles just before use. Once candles are lit, carefully place
Buffet Server on warming stand for serving. Tea-light candles vary in
lifespan. They can last anywhere from 2–5 hours depending on the
brand. DO NOT LEAVE UNIT UNATTENDED AND KEEP OUT OF REACH
OF CHILDREN. PLACE IN AN AREA WHERE THERE ARE NO DRAFTS,
AWAY FROM CURTAINS OR OTHER FLAMMABLE ITEMS. When finished
serving, extinguish candles. Be sure both the wax and the server have
cooled before removing the tea-light candles.**
*IMPORTANT:
ONLY standard-sized (1½" diameter) tea-light candles
should be used. DO NOT USE VOTIVE CANDLES OR ANY OTHER TYPE
OF CANDLES. DO NOT USE SCENTED CANDLES.
**CAUTION:
Do not transport warming stand or entire buffet server
unit while candles are lit. Tilting and dropping may create risk of burns
or fire.
CARBON RESIDUE FROM CANDLES
Carbon spotting from candles will appear on the bottom of buffet pan
after use on warming stand. Carbon residue must be cleaned off prior
to placing in dishwasher. Dampen bottom, sprinkle with baking soda
and clean, using a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Bottom of pan
should wipe clean.
NOTE:
Different brands of tea-light candles will leave different
amounts of carbon.
EASY MAINTENANCE
Immediately after each use, fill the pan with hot water and
dishwashing liquid; let stand until lukewarm. Use a sponge or soft cloth
to remove any remaining food particles. Do not use steel wool or other
coarse metal pads that may make scratches. Rinse thoroughly and dry
immediately. Cuisinart
®
Buffet Server features oven-safe handles that
can withstand oven temperatures up to 500°F/260˚C. Caution should be
used when handling any cookware handles; we recommend the use of
potholders.
