Kenmore 790.9911. Range User Manual


 
Surface Cooking
FEATURE OVERVIEW
Setting Warmer Zone Control
Operating the Warmer (Warm & Ready TM) Zone
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.
All food placed on the Warmer Zone should be covered with a lid
to maintain moisture. 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 foil may melt onto the cooktop.
Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for oven
and cooktop use on the Warmer Zone.
Warmer Zone Temperature Selection
Warmer Zone Recommended Food
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/Pasteries LO
Fig. 1
Refer to the Warmer Zone table for recommended heating levels (Fig. 1). 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.
To Set the Warmer Zone Control:
1. Touch the O pad at the Warmer Zone control position once. 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 control postion touch H_(_ once to turn ON the power
level for HI (Fig. 2) or Lo(_ to turn ON the power level for LO (Fig. 5). The
Warmer Zone indicator light will glow steady indicating the Warmer Zone is ON.
The Hot Surface indicator light will turn ON when the Warmer Zone becomes
hot.
3. Each touch of the Lo(_ or Hi(_ will decrease or increase the power
levels. The Warmer Zone has 5 power levels from HI (Fig. 2) through MED (Fig.
4) to LO (Fig. 5). The power level may be adjusted at any time while the Warmer
Zone is ON.
4. When the food is ready to serve, touch the ) pad once to turn the Warmer
Zone OFF. The Warmer Zone indicator light wilt turn OFF.
Fig, 3
_HI oHI
@ MED _ MED
® Lo _ Lo
c_
WARMER WARMER
ZONE ZONE
HOT SURFACE
_HI oHI
MED (_ MED
® LO ® Lo
Fig.4 Fig.5
O
Fig. 2
Note: The Hot Surface indicator light will remain ON if the cooktop is still hot
and will remain ON until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently (Fig. 3).
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.
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.
The Warmer Zone will not glow red when it becomes hot, but becomes hot enough to cause burns.
Avoid placing hands on or near the Warmer Zone until the Warmer Zone 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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