Kenmore 790-.9663 - Manual (Page 15)

Operating the Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Zone
The purpose of the Warmer Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at
serving temperature. Use the Warmer Zone to keep cooked foods hot
such as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads,
pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Always start with hot food. It Is
not recommended to heat cold food on the Warmer Zone.
All food placed on the Warmer Zone should be covered with a lid to
maintain moisture. For best results when warming pastries or
breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to
escape. Do not use plastic wrap or aluminum foil to cover food.
Plastic or aluminum foil may melt onto the cooktop.
Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and
cooktop use on the Warmer Zone.
Warmer Zone Temperature Selection
Referto the Warmer Zone table for recommended heating levels
(See Fig. 1). If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium
level, and adjust as needed. Most foods can be kept at serving
temperatures by using the medium level.
To Set the Warmer Zone Control:
Setting Surface Controls
• Setting Warmer Zone Control
Warmer Zone Recommended Food
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/Pasteries Lo
Fig. 1
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Touch the^j^^ pad at the Warmer Zone control position once. The Warmer Zone
indicator light will flash. NOTE: If no further pads are touched within 25 seconds the
request to power the WarmerZone ON will clear.
At the Warmer Zone control position touch once to turn ON the power level
for Hi (See Fig. 2) or to turn ON the power level for Lo (See Fig. 5). The
Warmer Zone indicator light will glow steady indicating the WarmerZone is ON. The
Hot Surface indicator light will turn ON when the Warmer Zone becomes hot.
3. Each touch of the or will decrease or increase the power levels. The
Warmer Zone has 5 power levels from Hi (See Fig. 2) through Med (See Fig. 4) to
Lo (See Fig. 5). The power level may be adjusted at any time while the Warmer
Zone is ON.
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When the food is ready to serve, touch the pad once to turn the Warmer
Zone OFF. The Warmer Zone indicator light will turn OFF.
Note: The Hot Surface indicator light will remain ON if the cooktop is still hot and
will remain ON until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently (See Fig. 3).
ikCAUTION Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have
been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass
surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place aluminum foil or 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 fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
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iiCAUTION The Warmer Zone will not glow red when It becomes hot, but becomes hot enough to cause burns. Avoid
placing hands on or near the Warmer Zone until the Warmer Zone Hot Surface indicator light is OFF. Always use
potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the WarmerZone as cookware and plates will be hot.
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