Kenmore ELECTRIC RANGE 790.4660 - Manual (Page 10)

Operating the Warmer (Warm & Ready^“) Zone
The Warm & Ready™ zone radiant element is located at the center rear position (Figure
1 ). 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.
Setting Surface Controls (confd)
Figure 1
WarmerZone Settings Table
Food Item Heating Level
Hot Beverages HI
Fried Foods HI
Vegetables MED
Soups (Cream) MED
Stews MED
Sauces MED
Meats MED
Gravies LO
Eggs LO
Dinner Plates with Food LO
Casseroles
LO
Breads/Pastries LO
Ail 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 or
aluminum foil to cover food. Plastic or aluminum may melt onto the
surface.
Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use
onthe WarmerZone.
Warmer Zone Temperature Selection
Refer to the Warmer Zone table for recommended heating levels. 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.
m Hi I o H i
• I o
• MED i O MED
m I o
• Lo I o Lo
(
2
)
ON/OFF
Figure 2
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C
5
) I (
2
)
To Set the Warmer Zone Control:
The control and indicator lights are located on the control panel.
1. Touch the on / off pad at the Warmer Zone control position. The Warmer Zone indicator light
will flash. Note: If no further pads are touched within 25 seconds the request to power the
Warmer Zone ON will clear.
2. At the Warmer Zone controls position touch
(S)
once to turn ON the power level for HI (see
Figure 2) or to turn ON the power level for LO (see Figure 5). The WarmerZone Indicator
light located above the ON/OFF pad will turn on steady and the Hot Surface indicator light
located on the glass cooktop will turn ON when the Warmer Zone becomes hot.
3. Each touch <2)0. (5) will increase or decrease the power levels. The Warmer Zone
has 5 power levels from HI (see Figure 2) through MED (see Figure 4) to LO (see Figure 5).
The power level may be adjusted at any time while the Warmer Zone is ON.
4. When it is time to serve food, touch the O n / off pad once to turn the Warmer Zone OFF.
The WarmerZone indicator light will turn OFF (see Figure 3).
Note: The Hot Surface indicator light located on the glass cooktop will remain ON until the
heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.
i^CAUTIOIM 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.
O n /O ff
«
Figures
o HI o Hi
o o
• MED o M ed
• o
• LO • LO
Figure 4 Figure 5
iàCAUTION Do not place aluminum foil or plastic items such as 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 or burners.
ACAUTION 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 WarmerZone Hot Surface indicator light is OFF. Always use potholders or
oven mitts when removing food from the warmer zone as cookware and plates will be hot.
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