Kenmore 790.4101 - Manual (Page 12)

Operating the Warmer (Warm & ReadyZone
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 (cont’d)
iàCAUTION I The Warmer Zone will not glow red when it is hot, but becomes hot enough
to cause burns. Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the
warmer zone as cookware and plates will be hot.
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
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 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
Referto 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.
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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
WarmerZone ON will clear.
2. At the Warmer Zone controls position touch 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 or 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 on / off pad once to turn the Warmer Zone OFF.
The Warmer Zone indicator light will turn OFF (see Figure 3).
ik 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
sufficiently.
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ikCAUTION 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.
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