Electrolux EI30IF40LS Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 13

Setting Surface Controls 13 Warming zone The purpose of the warming zone is to maintain cooked foods at serving temperatures. radiant element warming zone . warming zone indicator light ON OFF Figure 18: Warming zone indicator light glows when active Figure 17: Warming zone in center rear of cooktop Always start with hot, cooked foods. It is not recommended to heat cold food to serving temperatures. Foods like vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, and pastries work well on the warming zone. The warming zone works well for warming oven-safe dinner plates. Warming zone temperature selection Refer to the suggested settings when choosing a setting for food. If a particular food is not listed, start with the med setting and adjust as needed. Most foods may be kept at serving temperatures when using the med setting. Suggested warmer zones settings Food item Heat level Hot beverages hi Fired foods hi Vegetables med Soups (cream) and stews med Sauces and gravies med Meats med Eggs lo Dinner plates with food lo Casseroles lo Breads and pastries lo IMPORTANT! Use only plates, cookware, and utensils recommended for oven and ceramic cooktop use. Do not use plastic wrap or aluminum foil to cover foods. Plastic or aluminum foil may melt onto the ceramic cooktop To operate the warming zone: 1. Place cookware on the warming zone. 2. Press warming zone ON-OFF. The warming zone indicator light will turn on. (Figure 18) 3. Press warming zone key until desired temperature setting is displayed. (Figure 19) When finished press ON-OFF. ON OFF warming zone ON OFF low setting medium setting Figure 19: Warming zone settings high setting • Unlike other radiant elements on conventional ranges, the warming zone will not glow red when it is hot. To avoid possible burns always use potholders or oven mitts when moving food to and from the warming zone. Cookware or plates will be hot. • 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 flammable items such as plastic salt & pepper shakers, spoon holders, plastic wrappings or aluminum foil 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 warmer zone.