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Using the warming center
The
warming center
, located in the back center of the glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food
at serving temperature.
•
The surface warmer will not glow red like the cooking elements.
• Do not warm food on the warming center for more than two hours.
• Use only cookware and dishes recommended as safe for oven and cooktop use.
• Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warming center as
cookware and plates will be hot.
• When warming pastries and breads, use covers that have an opening to allow
moisture to escape.
• Do not use plastic wrap to cover foods. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very
difficult to clean off.
• Food should be kept in its container and covered with a lid or aluminum foil to
maintain food quality.
• Always start with hot food. Eating uncooked or cold food placed on the warming
center could result in illness.
1
. Turn the warming center on.
Press the
WARMING CENTER ON/OFF
pad.
2
. Select the power setting you want.
Pressing the
WARMING CENTER LEVEL
pad once will set it to
the level 1 setting. Press the pad twice for the level 2 setting, 3
times for level 3.
3
. Turn the warming center off.
Press the
WARMING CENTER ON/OFF
pad.
• Pressing the
CLEAR/OFF
pad does not turn the warming center off.
• For best results, all foods on the warming center should be covered with a lid or
aluminum foil. When warming pastries or breads, the lid or foil should be vented to allow
moisture to escape.
Recommended settings
LEVEL
TYPE OF FOOD
1
Breads/pastries, casseroles, gravies, eggs
2
Dinner plate with food, soups (cream), vegetables, sauces, stews, meats
3
Fried foods, soups (liquid), hot beverages
CAUTION
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