21The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. Do notuse to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal.Using the warming drawer (on some models).ge.comSafety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer SupportTo Use the Warming DrawerPush and turn the control knob to anydesired setting.WARMING DRAWERWhen 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 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 thewarming drawer. All foods placed in the warming drawershould 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 a hotutensil. Melted plastic may not be removable and isnot covered under your warranty. Remove serving spoons, etc., beforeplacing containers in warming drawer.