Thermador PRD48WDSGC, Use And Care Manual

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Warming drawer
Operating the warming drawer
⚠
WARNING
DO NOT use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any
part of the warming drawer, especially the oven bottom.
Installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire.
⚠
WARNING
• DO NOT store flammable materials in the warming
drawer. This includes pap er, plastic or cloth items,
such as cookbooks and towels, as well as flammable
liquids.
• DO NOT use the warming drawer to heat towels.
• DO NOT store explosives, such as aerosol cans, in or
near the drawer. Flammable materials may explode
and result in fire or property damage.
⚠
CAUTION
Plastic containers or plastic wrap can melt if in direct
contact with the drawer or a hot utensil. If it melts onto
the drawer, it may not be removable.
⚠
CAUTION
To maintain food safety, DO NOT leave food in the oven
for more than one hour before or after cooking.
IMPORTANT:
Use ONLY heat-safe dishes in the warming drawer.
The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at
serving temperature. Always start with hot food.
DO NOT
use the warming drawer to heat cold food other than
crisping crackers, chips, and dry cereal or warming dishes
or plates.
The warming drawer will automatically shut off after
12 hours.
Turning the warming drawer on
1. Press DRAWER on the display panel.
2. Press the right < or > to select the HEAT LEVEL and
press ENTER .
– The warming drawer icon is displayed on the left
side of the screen.
Allow the drawer to preheat. For best results, preheat for
the following times:
• Low: 5 minutes
• Med: 10 minutes
• High: 15 minutes
3. Place cooked, hot food in the drawer.
Turning the warming drawer off
1. Press DRAWER on the display panel.
2. Press the right < or > , select OFF , and press ENTER .
Keeping food warm
It is okay to leave food in the cookware it was prepared in.
You can also transfer food to a heat-safe serving dish
before placing it in the warming drawer. Aluminum foil
may be used to cover food.