Electrolux MFF3015, Use & Care Manual

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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Keep Warm Zone
(some models)
The purpose of the keep warm zone is to keep hot cooked
foods at serving temperature. Use the keep warm feature
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 keep warm zone. All food placed on the
warming 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 to cover food. Plastic may
melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean.
Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended
for oven and cooktop use on the keep warm zone.
Setting the Keep Warm zone (some models) :
1. Push in the keep warm control knob in either direction
(See Fig 1). The temperatures are approximate, and
are designated by hi and lo . 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 control to OFF. The
keep warm zone indicator light will remain ON
until the keep warm zone surface area has cooled
sufficiently.
CAUTION
Temperature selection - Refer to the keep warm zone
recommended food settings table . 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.
Keep warm zone recommended food settings table
Food Item Heating Level
Breads/Pastries LO (Low)
Casseroles LO (Low)
Dinner Plates with Food LO (Low)
Eggs LO (Low)
Gravies LO (Low)
Meats MED (Medium)
Sauces MED (Medium)
Soups (cream) MED (Medium)
Stews MED (Medium)
Vegetables MED (Medium)
Fried Foods HI (High)
Hot Beverages HI (High)
Soups (liquid) HI (High)
Fig. 1 (with approximate setting for medium shown)
IMPORTANT
Do not allow aluminum foil, or ANY material that
can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass
cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they will
damage the ceramic cooktop.
• Unlike the surface elements, the keep warm zone will
not glow red when it is hot .
•
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing
food from the
keep warm zone
as cookware and
plates
will be hot.
• 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 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.
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