GE 49-80591-2 - Manual (Page 16)

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FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140°F.
• Always start with hot food. Do not use warm settings to heat cold food.
• Do not warm food for more than 2 hours.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in foodborne illness.
The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food.
Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal.
When Using the Warming Drawer
WAR MING DRAWER
Push and turn the control knob to any
desired setting.
The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked
foods warm.
Do not line the warming drawer or pan
with aluminum foil. Foil is an excellent heat
insulator and will trap heat beneath it. This
will upset the performance of the drawer
and could damage the interior finish.
Allow approximately 25 minutes for the
warming drawer to preheat.
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Do not put liquid or water in the warming
drawer.
■ All foods placed in the warming drawer
should be covered with a lid or aluminum
foil. When warming pastries or breads, the
cover should be vented to allow moisture
to escape.
■
Food should be kept hot in its cooking
container or transferred to a heat-safe
serving dish.
NOTE: Plastic containers or plastic wrap will
melt if in direct contact with the drawer, pan
or a hot utensil. Melted plastic may not be
removable and is not covered under your
warranty.
■
Remove serving spoons, etc., before
placing containers in warming drawer.
Using the warming drawer.
(on some models)
Temperature Selection Chart
To keep several different foods hot, set the
control to the food needing the highest setting.
■
The temperature, type and amount of food,
and the time held will affect the quality of
the food.
■
Repeated opening of the drawer allows
the hot air to escape and the food to cool.
■
With large loads it may be necessary to use
a higher warming drawer setting and cover
some of the cooked food items.
■
Do not use plastic containers or plastic wrap.
Food Type Control Setting
Casserole MED
Chili HI
Pizza MED
Potatoes, baked HI
Tortilla Chips LO
Waffles LO
To Crisp Stale Items
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Place food in low-sided dishes or pans.
■
Preheat on LO setting.
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Check crispness after 45 minutes. Add time
as needed.
To Warm Serving Bowls and Plates
Dishes will be hot. Use pot holders or mitts
when removing hot dishes.
To warm serving bowls and plates, set the
control on LO.
■
Use only heat-safe dishes.
■
If you want to heat fine china, please check
with the manufacturer of the dishes for
their maximum heat tolerance.
■
You may warm empty serving dishes
while preheating the drawer.
WARNING
CAUTION