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Setting Surface Controls
Warm & ready
TM
Zone
Unlike other radiant surface elements, the
warmer zone will not glow red when it is HOT.
The glass
surface may still be hot
and burns can occur if the glass
surface is touched before it has cooled suffi ciently.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when
removing food from the
warmer zone
as cookware and
plates
will be hot
.
Do not place aluminum foil, plastic items
such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic
wrappings on top of the range when it is in use.
These
items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden
spoons could catch fi re if placed too close to the surface
elements.
temperature selection -
Refer to the warmer zone
recommended food heat settings (Fig. 2). If a particular
food is not listed, start with the medium heat setting and
adjust as needed. Most foods may be kept at serving
temperatures by using the medium heat setting.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Warmer Zone
indicator light
The warmer zone is located at the
center rear element position on the
cooktop as shown. The purpose
of the warmer zone is to maintain
hot cooked foods at serving
temperature.
Use the warmer zone feature to keep cooked foods hot such
as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads,
pastries and oven-safe dinner plates.
Do not heat cold food with the warmer zone. Always start
with hot food. All cookware placed on the warmer zone
should be covered with a lid to maintain food quality.
Setting warmer zone control:
1. Place cookware with hot food on warmer zone.
2. To activate press and hold warmer zone
keypad until
acceptance tone sounds. The warmer zone indicator light
will turn on.
3. To set heat level press
Hi
or
Lo
keypad and if needed
toggle using these keypads to adjust to the desired power
level setting. Release keypad when desired heat level
is displayed by the indicator lights. Fig. 1 below shows
examples for low, medium and high settings.
4. When ready to serve, press
to turn the warmer zone
OFF. Be careful when removing food from warmer zone.
The cookware will be HOT.
Warmer Zone Settings table
food Item
Heating Level
Hot Beverages
HI
Fried Foods
HI
Vegetables
MED
Soups (Cream)
MED
Stews
MED
Sauces
MED
Meats
MED
Gravies
LO
Eggs
LO
Dinner Plates with Food
LO
Casseroles
LO
Breads/Pastries
LO
Important notes:
• For best results, when warming pastries or breads, any
covering used should have an opening to allow moisture
to escape. Use only cookware and utensils recommended
for oven and cooktop use on the warmer zone.
• The warmer zone heat level may be adjusted at any time
when the warmer zone is turned ON.
• Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for
oven and ceramic cooktop use.
Do not use plastic wrap
or aluminum foil to cover food.
Plastic or aluminum foil
can melt onto the cooktop.