Kenmore 4050 Use and Care Guide - Page 10

Setting Surface Controls Operating the Warmer (Warm & Ready TM) 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 or aluminum foil to maintain quality. For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean. Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the Warmer Zone. Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer zone as cookware and plates will be hot. To Set the Warmer Zone Control t. To set the control, push in and turn the knob. (Figure 1 ) The temperatures are approximate, and are designated by HI, MED and LO. However, the control can be set at any position between Hi and LO for different levels of heating. 2. When done, turn the control to OFF. The Warmer Zone Hot Surface indicator light will remain on until the Warmer Zone cools to a moderate level. I Off Lo Med Hi J FTgure 1 Figure 2 Warmer Zone Recommended Food Settings Table Food Item Heating Level Hot beverages Fried Foods Vegetables Soups (Cream) Stews Sauces Meats Gravies Eggs Dinner Plates with Food Casseroles Breads/Pastries HI HI MED MED MED MED MED LO LO LO LO LO Figure 3 Temperature Selection Refer to the Warmer Zone table for recommended heating levels (Figure 3). 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. The Warmer Zone will not glow red when it is 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. Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. A hot surface indicator light will come on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has turned off. Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on cooktop 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. Do not allow aluminum foil, or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop. 10