Siemens HE2216C - Manual (Page 27)

Operation - Warming Drawer (some models)
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Using the Warming Drawer
CAUTION
To maintain food safety, follow these guidelines:
• DO NOT use the warming drawer to heat cold food (exception: it
is safe to use the drawer to crisp crackers, chips or dry cereal and
to warm plates).
• Be sure to maintain proper food temperature. The USDA recom-
mends holding hot food at 140°F or warmer.
• DO NOT warm food for longer than one hour.
• Plastic containers, plastic wrap or aluminum foil can melt if in
direct contact with the drawer or a hot cooking container. If it
melts onto the drawer, it may not be removable.
Preheating
For best results, preheat the warming drawer when warming food.
Preheat Times
• Low: 10 minutes
• Medium: 15 minutes
• High: 20 minutes
Setting the Warming
Drawer Heat Level
When Only Using the Warming
Drawer
1. Press COOKING MODE.
2. Turn knob to select WARMING DRAWER.
3. Press START.
4. Turn knob to select heat setting.
5. Press START.
When Also Using The Oven 1. Press COOKING MODE.
2. Press START to select WARMING DRAWER.
3. Turn knob to select heat setting.
4. Press START.
Turning Off the Warming
Drawer
When Only Using the Warming
Drawer
1. Press OFF.
When Using the Warming Drawer
and the Oven
1. Press OFF.
2. Turn knob to select CANCEL DRWR, CANCEL OVEN, or CANCEL BOTH.
3. Press OFF.