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Getting the Most Out of Your Warming Drawer
About the Appliance
The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at
serving temperature. Always start with hot food. DO NOT
use to heat cold food. It is safe to use the drawer to crisp
crackers, chips or dry cereal and to warm plates.
The warming drawer has a push-to-open feature. Push in
the front of the drawer to activate opening.
General Tips
Refer to the Warming Drawer Chart for recommended
settings.
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To keep several different foods hot, set the
temperature for the food needing the highest setting.
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Place items needing the highest setting toward the
side of the drawer and items needing less heat in the
center of the drawer.
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Food should be at serving temperature (above 140°F)
before being placed in the warming drawer. DO NOT
use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers,
chips and dry cereal or warming dishes or plates.
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Preheat empty serving dish while preheating drawer if
desired.
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Place cooked, hot food in warming drawer in its
original cooking container or in a heat-safe serving
dish.
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Aluminum foil may be used to cover food. DO NOT
line the warming drawer with aluminum foil.
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Do not use the warming drawer for storage.
Use of Your Appliance
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CAUTION
To maintain food safety, do not leave food in the
drawer for more than one hour before or after
cooking.
IMPORTANT:
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.
Note:
Use only heat-safe dishes.
Preheating
For best results, preheat the warming drawer when
warming food.
Preheat Times:
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Low: 10 minutes
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Medium: 15 minutes
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High: 20 minutes
Warming Empty Serving Bowls and Plates
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Use only heat-safe dishes.
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Warm on low setting for cooking containers.
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Check dish temperature during warming period.
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Place empty plates or dishes in a cold warming
drawer. Do not preheat drawer prior to placing dishes.
Crisping Stale Items
Place food in low-sided dishes or pans.
1.
Press
LOW
.
2.
Preheat for 10 minutes, then place dish in drawer.
3.
Set the warming timer.
4.
Check crispness after 45 minutes. Add time as
needed.