21Safety Instructions Operating InstructionsSafety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer SupportUsing 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 coldfood other than crisping crackers, chipsor 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.■ 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 withthe drawer, pan or a hot utensil. Melted plasticmay not be removable and is not coveredunder your warranty.■ Remove serving spoons, etc., beforeplacing containers 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 beused during a self-clean cycle.ON Signal LightThe ON signal light is located above thecontrol knob and glows when the knob is inthe on position. It stays on until the knob ismoved to the OFF position.Warming DrawerLO HIMEDOFFLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PiesMED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CasserolesHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MeatsAppearance may vary.Rack (on some models)■ For use in the warming drawer only.Do not use in the oven.■ Preheat with the rack in place.■ Using the rack allows for double stackingof items.