Cda SVW290 User Manual

SVW290 Large Warming Drawer

Manual for Installation, Use and Maintenance

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CONTROL PANEL

You can use the warming drawer to preheat dishes or to keep food warm.
The “power on” indicator light flashes when the appliance is switched on and the drawer is open.
It will light up when the drawer is closed. The appliance will only heat if the drawer is closed correctly.

Changing temperature:

The temperature can be set between 30°C and 70°C.
To switch temperature, simply push the settings selector button. The temperature will change with each
touch.

Switching the appliance on:

To switch the appliance on, just push the selector button.
Note: the indicator lights for the different temperatures are activated only when the drawer is open.
When the drawer is closed, the “power on” indicator light on the panel is visible through the external lens.

THE WARMING DRAWER

1. Push button setting selector

2. Temperature indicators

3. Power on light

4. Maximum temperature indicator

5. Warning Light (On/Off)

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HOW TO PREHEAT OVENWARE

1. Place the ovenware in the drawer.

2. Set the function selector. The “power on” indicator light flashes.

3. Close the drawer.

The “power on” indicator light turns up. The appliance heats up.

How long does preheating take?

The length of time required for preheating depends on the material the ovenware is made of and its
thickness, as well as the quantity, height and arrangement of the ovenware.
It is recommended to preheat the appliance to the Max position for 5-10 minutes, before selecting a
function between 4-5 or 6.

Switching off

Open the drawer.
Press and keep pressed the selector button until the lights turn off.

Arranging ovenware:

As far as possible, distribute the ovenware over the entire surface.

A load weighing no more than 25 kg can be placed in the warmer drawer.
You can preheat dinnerware for 6 or 12 people, for example.

Note: these quantities are only indicative.

Removing ovenware

Remove ovenware from the drawer using oven gloves or an oven cloth.

Warning

The upper surface of the heating plate will be hot.
The base of the ovenware will be hotter than the top.

12 dinner plates ø 24cm

12 soup bowls ø 10cm

1 serving dish ø 19cm

1 serving dish ø 17cm

2 meat plates ø 32cm

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Do not place hot saucepans or pans on the glass surface of the warming drawer immediately after
removing them from the hot hob. This could damage the glass surface. Do not fill the ovenware to such an
extent that food spills over.
Cover the food with a heat-resistant lid or aluminum foil. It is recommended that you do not keep food
warm for longer than an hour.
The appliance is suitable for keeping meat, poultry, fish, sauces, vegetables, side dishes and soups warm.

Using the drawer

1. Place the dishes in the drawer.

2. Set the setting selector to setting 5 and preheat the appliance for 15 minutes.

3. Add the food to the preheated dishes.

4. Close the drawer again.
The “power on” indicator light turns on; the appliance heats up.
Switching off the warming drawer.
Remove the food from the drawer using oven gloves or an oven cloth.

Uses

The table shows various uses for the warming drawer. Set the function selector to the desired setting.
There are 7 settings available: from 1 to 6 and then MAX (as in the picture on page 8).
Preheat the dishes as indicated in the table.

Arranging the food
Note: in the case of almost all foods, it is recommended to cover the food in order to reduce moisture

which could damage the appliance.
Please note that different factors determine the duration of the warming time:

- the quantity of food loaded;

- the type of food loaded;
Please note that it is not possible to give precise information on how to arrange the food.
It can be varied to suit personal preferences.
As far as possible distribute the food dishes evenly in the drawer.

KEEPING FOOD WARM

Setting Food Note

1/2

Delicate deep-frozen food e.g. cream cakes, butter,

sausages, cheese

Defrost

1/2 Allowing yeast dough to rise Cover

3/4 Deep-frozen food e.g. meat, cakes, bread Defrost

3/4 Keeping eggs warm e.g. hard-boiled eggs, scrambled eggs Preheat dishes, cover food

3/4 Keeping bread warm Preheat dishes, cover food

5/6 Keeping food warm Preheat dishes, cover food

5/6 Keeping drinks warm Preheat dishes, cover drink

5/6 Warming flat dough-based foods e.g. pancakes Preheat dishes, cover food

5/6 Warming dry cakes e.g. crumble cakes Preheat dishes, cover food

5/6 Melting cooking chocolate or chocolate

Preheat dishes, break up food

into small coating pieces

5/6 Dissolving gelatine

Do not cover,

approximately 25 minutes

Max Preheating of dishes