Frigidaire FGIF3061NF Use and Care Guide - Page 15

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Warmer zone The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep foods at serving temperature, such as: vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Always start with hot food. Do not heat cold food on the warmer zone. All food placed on the warmer zone should be covered with a lid 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 remove. Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use. Warmer zone temperature selection If a particular food is not listed (See Fig 2), start with the medium heat level and adjust as needed. Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium heat level. Fig. 1 Warmer zone recommended food settings table Food Item Heating Level Breads/Pastries Casseroles Dinner plates with food Eggs Gravies Meats Sauces Soups (cream) Stews Vegetables Fried foods Hot beverages Soups (liquid) lo (Low) lo (Low) lo (Low) lo (Low) lo (Low) med (Medium) med (Medium) med (Medium) med (Medium) med (Medium) hi (High) hi (High) hi (High) Fig. 2 To operate warmer zone: Step 1. Place cookware on the warmer zone. 2. Push in and turn the warmer zone's control knob to the desired setting, indicated by the semi-circle line around the knob. You may turn the knob either way (left or right) to activate the burner. (The warmer zone indicator light will turn on). 3. When finished, turn the control knob to the OFF position. CAUTION • 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. • Do not place flammable items such as plastic 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. • The warmer zone is radiant heat, but it 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 warmer zone as cookware and plates will be hot. 15