11
Setting Warm Zone
Controls
To Operate the Warm Zone
Your range is equipped with a warm zone. The purpose of the warm zone is to keep
hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not
recommended to heat cold food on the warm zone.
All food placed on the warm zone should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil 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 warm zone.
Unlike the surface elements, the warm zone will not glow red when
it is hot.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the
warm zone as cookware and plates will be hot.
Indicator Lights
The
surface indicator light
is located below the warm zone control. It turns on
when the control is set, and stays on until the control is turned off. The
hot surface
indicator light,
located under the glass cooktop, will come on when the control is
set and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate
level.
To Set the Warm Zone Control
1.
To set the control, push in and turn the knob. 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
hot surface indicator light
goes off
when the warm zone cools down to a safe level.
Temperature Selection
Refer to the chart in the side column 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.
Use the warm zone to keep cooked
foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies,
casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries
and oven-safe dinner plates.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
Warm & Serve Zone Control
Warm & Serve Zone
Surface Indicator
Warm Zone Recommended Food
Settings Chart
Food Item
Heating
Level
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
Soups (liquid)
HI
