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setting surFace controls
caution
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper
shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
cooktop 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, 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.
caution
The keep warm zone will not glow red when it is hot,
but becomes hot enough to cause burns. Avoid placing
hands on or near the keep warm zone until the keep
warm zone hot surface indicator light is OFF.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing
food from the keep warm zone as cookware and plates
will be hot.
Keep warm zone
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. Do not heat
cold food on the warmer zone.
All food placed on the warmer zone should be covered
with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming pastries
or breads, the cover should have an opening to allow
moisture to escape.
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 plates, utensils and
cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the
keep warm zone.
to set the Warmer Zone control
NOTE: The control and indicator light are located on the
control panel.
1. To set the control, push in and turn the knob (Figure
1). The temperatures are approximate, and are
designated by HI, MED and LO. However, the control
can be set at any position between HI and LO for
different levels of heating.
2. When done, turn the control to OFF. The warmer zone
will remain warm until the hot surface indicator light
goes off.
Keep warm zone temperature selection
Refer to the keep warm 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.
Keep warm zone recommended food settings table
Food item
setting
Breads/Pastries
LO
Casseroles
LO
Dinner Plates with Food
LO
Eggs
LO
Gravies
LO
Meats
MED
Sauces
MED
Soups (cream)
MED
Stews
MED
Vegetables
MED
Fried Foods
HI
Hot Beverages
HI
Figure 1
