GE 49-80575-1 Owner's Manual

GE 49-80575-1 Owner's Manual Manual pdf 34 page image

To Use the Warming DrawerPush and turn the control knob to anydesired setting.The warming drawer will keep hot, cookedfoods at serving temperature. Always start withhot food.Touch the WARMING DRAWER pad. “WARMERON” and “1” are lit on the display and “Set”begins to blink. On the number pads, touch 1for Low, 2 for Medium or 3 for High. The display“1” changes corresponding to the number padselected. The warming drawer startsautomatically after you touch 1, 2 or 3.“WARMER ON” and the number remain lit. “Set”stops blinking. On some models press START.On some models – toggle between settings bytouching the WARMING DRAWER pad.To cancel, touch the WARMING DRAWER pad.NOTE: Touching the CLEAR/OFF pad does notturn off the warming drawer.WARMING DRAWERWhen Using the Warming DrawerThe warming drawer will keep hot, cookedfoods warm. Always start with hot food. Do notuse to heat cold food other than crispingcrackers, chips or dry cereal.Do not line the warming drawer or panwith aluminum foil. Foil is an excellent heatinsulator and will trap heat beneath it. Thiswill upset the performance of the drawerand could damage the interior finish.Allow approximately 25 minutes for thewarming drawer to preheat.■ Do not put liquid or water in the warmingdrawer.■ All foods placed in the warming drawershould be covered with a lid or aluminum foil.When warming pastries or breads, the covershould be vented to allow moisture toescape.■ Food should be kept hot in its cookingcontainer or transferred to a heat-safeserving dish.NOTE: Plastic containers or plastic wrap willmelt if in direct contact with the drawer, pan or ahot utensil. Melted plastic may not be removableand is not covered under your warranty.■ Remove serving spoons, etc., before placingcontainers in warming drawer.Temperature Selection ChartTo keep several different foods hot, set thecontrol to the food needing the highest setting.■ The temperature, type and amount of food,and the time held will affect the quality ofthe food.■ Repeated opening of the drawer allowsthe hot air to escape and the food to cool.■ With large loads it may be necessaryto use a higher warming drawer settingand cover some of the cooked food items.■ Do not use plastic containers or plastic wrap.Food Type Control SettingCasserole MED/2Chili HI/3Pizza MED/2Potatoes, baked HI/3Tortilla Chips LO/1Waffles LO/1To Crisp Stale Items■ Place food in low-sided dishes or pans.■ Preheat on LO/1 setting.■ Check crispness after 45 minutes. Add timeas needed.To Warm Serving Bowls and PlatesDishes will be hot. Use pot holders or mittswhen removing hot dishes.To warm serving bowls and plates, set thecontrol on LO/1.■ Use only heat-safe dishes.■ If you want to heat fine china, please checkwith the manufacturer of the dishes fortheir maximum heat tolerance.■ You may warm empty serving disheswhile preheating the drawer.FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140°F.• Always start with hot food. Do not use warm settings to heat cold food.• Do not warm food for more than 2 hours.Failure to follow these instructions may result in foodborne illness.The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food.Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal.Using the warming drawer. (on some models)34Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning OperatingInstructions Safety InstructionsWARNINGCAUTION