Operational Guide
The Warming Drawer is designed to keep previously cooked foods at a safe, warm temperature, for
extended periods of time, when operated correctly. It is not designed to cook or reheat food. The
Warming Drawer should be pre-heated according to the chart below prior to inserting the food to be
warmed. Food may be kept up to two hours in the warming drawer. Failure to pre-heat could result in
unsafe food temperatures, which could accelerate the formation of bacteria in the food being kept warm.
The dial on the bottom of the unit is the temperature control adjustment. When the
dial is turned clockwise from the off position to the 104°F position, the unit will main-
tain a temperature of approximately 104°F.
This is the Proof position.
By rotating the dial clockwise to the 248°F position, the drawer will reach a tempera-
ture of approximately 248°F.
Warming Drawer Use: Turn the thermostat dial to the desired temperature setting;
High(212-248ºF) Medium(176-212ºF) Low(140-176ºF) Proofing(104º)
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If you will be using the tray, preheat it while preheating the warming drawer.
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Preheat any empty serving dishes to be used, while preheating the drawer.
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Add cooked, hot food in its cooking container or heat-safe container.
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Aluminum foil may be used to cover food containers.
CAUTION
Do not use plastic containers or plastic wrap. They can melt if in direct contact with the
drawer or a hot utensil and if these items melt, they may adhere to the drawer and may be
unremovable. Use only heat-safe dishes.
PREHEAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE SELECTOR:
Proofing.....Do not preheat 104°F
Low..............Preheat 10 min. 140°-176°
Medium ....Preheat 15 min. 176°-212°
High............Preheat 20 min. 212°-248°
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Always preheat on high, then turn the knob to the desired setting.
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To keep several different foods hot together, set the temperature to the food needing the highest set-
ting. Place items needing highest setting on the bottom of the drawer and food needing less heat on the
tray.
PROOFING YEAST DOUGH
Place dough in a greased jelly roll or half sheet pan or oiled bowl, no taller than five inches in
height. Turn dough over to grease all areas of the dough, cover with a damp clean cloth. Place in
the center of warming drawer and turn the control knob to
140ºF
and immediately back to
104ºF
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Check at 45 minutes to one hour. Dough should double in size. Shape dough, place in baking
pan, and put in warming drawer for second rising, about 30 to 45 minutes; add extra time if
needed.
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