Thermador WDC36D - Manual (Page 10)

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Operation
About the Appliance
The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked food at serving temperature. Always start
with hot food. DO NOT use to heat cold food other than proofing yeast dough,
crisping crackers, chips, and dry cereal, or warming plates and cookware.
DO NOT LINE DRAWER WITH ALUMINUM FOIL
CAUTION:ĄPlastic containers or plastic wrap can melt if in contact with the drawer
or a hot utensil. If it melts onto the drawer, it may not be removable.
Note:ĄOnly load the warming drawer up to 55 pounds.
Place heavy dishes at the back of the drawer.
As far as possible, distribute the cookware over the entire surface. It takes longer to
warm through tall stacks of plates than individual pieces of cookware, e.g. 2 serving
dishes.
Use heatĆsafe dishes only. Do not preheat.
Place plates or bowls in cold warming drawer.
1. Press PLATES pad.
2. Set timer if desired.
3. Check temperature occasionally.
WARNING:Ą DO NOT use the PLATES setting to warm cups. Cups could
become overheated and cause burns.
1. Press LOW pad.
DO NOT use the PLATES setting to warm cups.
2. Set timer if desired.
3. Check temperature occasionally.
To maintain food safety, follow these guidelines:
D Use aluminum foil or a heatĆresistant lid to cover food.
D To prevent spills in the drawer, do not overfill cookware.
CAUTION:Ą
D DO NOT use the warming drawer to heat cold food (exception: it is safe to use
the drawer to crisp crackers, chips or dry cereal and to warm plates).
D Be sure to maintain proper food temperature. The USDA recommends holding
hot food at 140 °F or warmer. For beef use a portable meat thermometer to
check internal temperatures.
D Do not keep food warm for longer than one hour.
Operation
Warming cookware
Warming Plates and Bowls
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Warming Cups
Keeping Food Warm