Setting Warmer Drawer Controls - Kenmore 790.61750 Use & Care Manual

Setting Warmer Drawer Controls
Arranging Warmer (Warm & Ready
TM
) Drawer Rack Positions (If equipped)
The rack can be used in 2 ways:
In the upright position to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack (for example, rolls
or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish under).
In the downward position to allow you to place light weight food items and empty dishware (for example, rolls or pastries
and dinner plates).
Set the warmer drawer rack as illustrated.
Use the warmer drawer to keep hot foods
hot such as: vegetables, gravies, meats,
casseroles, biscuits and rolls, pastries
and heated dinner plates.
The warmer drawer is equipped with a
catch which may require extra force when
opening and closing the drawer.
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To Operate the Warmer (Warm & Ready
TM)
Drawer
The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always
start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food in the warmer drawer.
All food placed in the warmer drawer should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain
quality. Do not use plastic wrap to cover food, Plastic may melt onto the drawer and be
very difficult to clean,
Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven use in the warmer drawer.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer drawer
as cookware and plates will be hot.
Warmer (Warm & Ready
TM)
Drawer Indicator Light
The indicator light is located above the warmer drawer thermostat control. It turns on when the control is set, and stays on until
the control isturned off. The warmerdrawer is inoperable during the self-clean cycle. The indicator light will not come on during
the self-clean cycle.
Warmer Drawer Recommended Food
Settings Chart
Food Item Setting
Roasts (Beef, Pork, Lamb) MED
Pork Chops HI
Bacon HI
Hamburger Patties HI
Poultry HI
Gravies MED
Casseroles MED
Eggs MED
Fried Foods HI
Vegetables MED
Pizza HI
Biscuits MED
Rolls, soft LO
Rolls, hard MED
Pastries MED
Empty Dinner Plates LO
To Set the Warmer (Warm & Ready
TM)
Drawer Thermostat Control
The thermostat control is used to select the temperature of the warmer d rawer. It
is located on the control panel. To set the thermostat, push in and turn the knob
to the desired setting. The temperatures are approximate, and are designated by
HI, MED and LO.
1. Turn the knob to select the desired temperature setting.
2. For best results, preheat the drawer before adding food. An empty drawer will
preheat in approximately 15 minutes.
3. Turn the thermostat control to OFF after use.
Warmer (Warm & Ready
TM)
Drawer Temperature Selection
Refer to the chart in the side column for recommended settings. Ifa particular food
is not listed, start with the medium setting. If more crispness is desired, remove
the lid or aluminum foil.
Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium setting.
When a combination of foods are to be kept warm (for instance, a meat with 2
vegetables and rolls), use the high setting.
Refrain from opening the warmerdrawerwhile in use to eliminate loss of heat from
the drawer.
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