GE CGS975SEDSS - Manual (Page 28)

Using the electric warming drawer.
(on some models)
When Using the Warming Drawer
The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked
foods at serving temperature. Always start with
hot food. Do not use to heat cold food other
than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal.
Do not line the warming drawer or pan with
aluminum foil. The foil will trap heat below,
and upset the performance of the oven.
Foil can melt and permanently damage the
drawer bottom. Damage from improper use
of aluminum foil is not covered by the product
warranty.
Allow approximately 25 minutes for the
warming drawer to preheat.
■ Do not put liquid or water in the warming
drawer.
■ All foods placed in the warming drawer
should be covered with a lid or aluminum
foil. When warming pastries or breads, the
cover should be vented to allow moisture
to escape.
■ Food should be kept hot in its cooking
container or transferred to a heat-safe
serving dish.
NOTE: Plastic containers or plastic wrap will
melt if in direct contact with the drawer, pan
or a hot utensil. Melted plastic may not be
removable and is not covered under your
warranty.
■ Remove serving spoons, etc., before placing
containers in warming drawer.
Temperature Selection Chart
To keep several different foods hot, set the
control to the food needing the highest setting.
■ The temperature, type and amount of food,
and the time held will affect the quality of the
food.
■ Repeated opening of the drawer allows the
hot air to escape and the food to cool.
■ With large loads, it may be necessary to use
a higher warming drawer setting and cover
some of the cooked food items.
Do not use plastic containers or plastic wrap.
FOOD TYPE CONTROL
SETTING
Casserole MED/2
Chili HI/3
Pizza MED/2
Potatoes, baked HI/3
Tortilla Chips LO/1
Waffles LO/1
To Crisp Stale Items
■ Place food in low-sided dishes or pans.
■ Preheat on LO/1 setting.
■ Check crispness after 45 minutes. Add time
as needed.
To Warm Serving Bowls and Plates
To warm serving bowls and plates, set the
control on LO/1.
ACAUTION
Dishes will be hot. Use pot holders or mitts
when removing hot dishes.
■ Use only heat-safe dishes.
I If you want to heat fine china, please check
with the manufacturer of the dishes for their
maximum heat tolerance.
I You may warm empty serving dishes while
preheating the drawer.
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