Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer SupportWhen Using the Warming DrawerThe warming drawer will keep hot,cooked foods warm. Always start with hotfood. Do not use to heat cold food otherthan crisping crackers, chips or drycereal.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 thewarming drawer. All foods placed in the warmingdrawer should be covered with a lid oraluminum foil. When warming pastriesor breads, the cover should be ventedto allow moisture to escape. Food should be kept hot in its cookingcontainer or transferred to a heat-safeserving dish.CAUTION: 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., beforeplacing containers in warming drawer.www.GEAppliances.caTemperature Selection ChartTo keep several different foods hot,set the control to the food needing thehighest setting. The temperature, type and amountof food, and the time held will affectthe quality of the food. Repeated opening of the drawerallows the hot air to escape and thefood to cool. With large loads it may be necessaryto use a higher warming drawer settingand cover some of the cooked fooditems. Do not use plastic containers orplastic wrap.CAUTION: Do not keep food in the warmingdrawer for more than two hours.Food Type Control SettingBacon 3Breads 1Casserole 2Chicken, fried 3Ham 3Muffins 1Pies 1Pizza 3Potatoes, baked 3Tortilla Chips 1To Crisp Stale Items Place food in low-sided dishes or pans. Preheat on 1 setting. Check crispness after 45 minutes. Addtime as needed.To Warm Serving Bowls and PlatesTo warm serving bowls and plates, set thecontrol on 1. Use only heat-safe dishes. If you want to heat fine china, pleasecheck with the manufacturer of thedishes for their maximum heattolerance. You may warm empty serving disheswhile preheating the drawer.CAUTION: Dishes will be hot. Use pot holdersor mitts when removing hot dishes.17