This function is for keeping food warm that has just been
cooked, i.e. food that is still hot. It is not for reheating food
that has gone cold.
– In order to ensure that the temperature does not drop
below the minimum required for keeping food warm
(65°C), select the
s
function only.
– Pre-heat the drawer thoroughly for 15 minutes to ensure
that it has reached the required temperature.
– Whilst the appliance is heating up, place the empty dishes
in it to warm them up. Then place the hot food into the
pre-heated dishes.
– Do not cover roast or fried foods which you want to keep
crisp. These types of food need to be kept warm at a
higher temperature.
– Cover food with a high moisture content, liquids and foods
which can develop a skin, with aluminium foil or a plate.
– To avoid spillages, do not overfill dishes.
– Freshly cooked food is hotter than food which is being kept
warm. Serve food which is being kept warm on pre-heated
plates.
– Nutrients are lost when food is cooked, and continue to
diminish when food is kept warm. The longer food is kept
warm for, the greater the loss of nutrients.
– We do not recommend food being kept warm for too long,
as it will continue to cook.
– Do not slam the drawer open or shut. Liquids could spill
over and get into the vents.
– Food may cool down if the drawer is opened and shut too
often.
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