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Cooking on the Smoothtop (cont'd)

Using the Warming Zone

Your new range is equipped with a convenient warming zone. The warming

zone is designed to keep hot foods hot until serving time. When cooking

such foods as pancakes, fried chicken, or even stir-fry the warming zone can

keep cooked foods hot as other portions are cooked.

All food placed on the warming zone should be covered with aluminum foil or

a lid to maintain quality. For best results, when warming pastries or breads,

cover should have a vent to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic

wrap to cover food. Plastic wrap could melt onto the surface and be very

difficult to clean.

Cookware should be restricted to utensils designed for use with a smoothtop

cooktop. Cookware used on the warming zone should also not exceed the

pattern of the element by more than one inch, or be taller than six inches to

allow easy access to the oven control.

1. Push in and turn surface element control to desired setting. Warming

zone element approximate temperatures are:

• 145°F on LO setting

• 175°F on MED-LO setting

• 205°F on MED setting

• 250°F on MED-HI setting

• 325°F on HI setting

2. When finished with warming zone, turn control to OFF position.

OFF

MED

Temperature Selection

To decrease the likelihood of food borne illness, hot foods should be kept at a

minimum of 140°F. Use a meat thermometer to verify foods kept on the

warming zone are at this temperature. Use the chart below to approximate

what heat setting to begin using for a particular food. Adjust as necessary

depending on the maintained temperature of the food.

Warming Zone Utensil

Recommendations

Because the warming zone is a part of

the smoothtop cooktop, it is

recommended only to use utensils

designed specifically for use on the

smoothtop (see Cookware Suggestions

section). Using cookware not designed

for use with a smoothtop may result in

poor cooking performance, damage to

the smoothtop, or damage to the

cookware. Cookware should not be

wider than 8 inches around or taller

than 6 inches in height.

Indicator Light

The warming zone has its own indicator

light. It turns on when the control is set.

The indicator light will remain on after

the knob is turned to an off position if

the surface is still warm (approximately

145 °F). When the glass of the cooktop

has cooled down sufficiently, the

indicator light will then shut off.

CAUTION

Always use potholders or oven

mitts when removing food from

the warming zone as cookware

and plates will be hot.

Warming Zone Recommended Settings

Food Item Heat Setting

Approximate

Temperature °F

(Element)

Breads/Pastries

LO 145

Casseroles

LO 145

Dinner Plates with Food

LO 145

Eggs

LO 145

Mashed Potatoes

LO 145

Hamburger Casserole

MED-LO 175

Gravies

MED 205

Meats

MED 205

Sauces

MED 205

Cream based soups

MED 205

Stews

MED 205

Vegetables

HI 325

Fried Foods

HI 325

Hot Beverages

HI 325

Soups

HI 325

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