Operation – Waring BUFFET SERVER & WARMING TRAY BFS50B User Manual
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OPERATION
NOTE: For best results, use Warming tray at maximum 
heat setting to quickly reach desired temperature, then 
adjust thermostat. Serving temperature is from 
155˚F (min.) – 200˚F (max.)
 1. Plug unit in. The red power On light will come on. Set 
 thermostat to desired temperature setting. 
 2. This unit may be used fully assembled with chafing 
 dishes as a buffet server or without chafing dishes 
 as warming tray alone.
 3. If using as buffet server, place skirt on warming base 
 before arranging chafing dishes in place.
 4. The Waring Pro
™
Buffet Server comes with three
 2.6-quart chafing dish inserts. Each dish will hold 
 approximately 20 four-ounce servings.
 5. To retain heat and moisture in foods keep lids on when 
 not serving. Your unit includes three plastic lids for full 
 view of contents. 
 6. NOTE: Food placed in warming base or chafing dishes 
 should be FULLY cooked and already hot. The Waring 
 Pro
™
Buffet Server and Warming Tray are designed to
keep food warm only.
This product is not a cooking
 appliance.
 7. Trays are oven-safe if you would like to heat them up 
 ahead of time. 
 
NOTE – Do not use the covers when heating in the
oven. Wait 5 minutes before using covers once
 trays are removed from the oven.
 8. Foods containing little or no liquid should be kept on a 
 lower setting and stirred periodically.
 9. If using the unit as a warming tray be sure to use 
 containers that are heat-proof. NOTE: Base is not 
designed to keep large, deep pots full of food or
 liquid warm. 
 10. For best results, use non-metallic serving utensils.
 11. To disconnect, turn the control to minimum, then 
remove plug from electrical outlet.
