21Using the warming drawer. (on some models) GEAppliances.comWhen Using the Warming DrawerThe warming drawer will keep hot, cookedfoods at serving temperature. Always startwith hot food. Do not use to heat cold foodother than crisping crackers, chips or drycereal.Do not line the warming drawer or pan withaluminum foil. Foil is an excellent heat insulatorand will trap heat beneath it. This will upset theperformance of the drawer and could damagethe interior finish. Preheat prior to use according to theserecommended times:Setting LO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 minutesSetting MED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 minutesSetting HI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 minutes Do not put liquid or water in the warmingdrawer. For moist foods, cover them with a lid oraluminum foil. For crisp foods, leave them uncovered. Food should be kept hot in its cookingcontainer or transferred to a heat-safeserving dish.CAUTION: Plastic containers orplastic wrap will melt if in direct contact with thedrawer, pan or a hot utensil. Melted plastic maynot be removable and is not covered underyour warranty. Remove serving spoons, etc., before placingcontainers in warming drawer.Control Knob (on models equipped with a knob)Push and turn the control knob to any desiredsetting.NOTE: The warming drawer should not be usedduring a self-clean cycle.ON Signal LightThe ON signal light is located above the controlknob and glows when the knob is in the onposition. It stays on until the knob is moved tothe OFF position.Warming DrawerLO HIMEDOFFLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PiesMED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CasserolesHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MeatsAppearance may vary.Rack (on some models) For use in the warming drawer only.Do notuse in the oven. Preheat with the rack in place. Using the rack allows for double stacking ofitems.