Frigidaire FEFLMC55FCB, FEFBMZ96FCC, FEFBMZ96FCB Owner’s Manual

.... 6=8
Controls ............ 8-9
............Oven Control Functions .............. 10
Setting Oven Controls ............. 11-15
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Bake-n-Warm TM Double Oven 16-18
Serf=Cleaning (Speed Clean).. 19=20
General Care & Cleaning ....... 21=24
Before You Call
Solutions to Common Problems ........................ 25
Warranty ......................... Back Page
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Welcome &Congratulations
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Open Bake-mWarm TM Double Oven or Warmer Drawer.
Congratulations on your purchase of a new range! At Electrolux Home Products, we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our number one priority.
We know you'll enjoy your new range and Thank You for choosing our product. We hope you consider us for future purchases.
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model.
Use your range only as instructed in this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference.
Model Number: Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your range and feature information for several models. Your range may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representational. Thegraphicson your range may not look exactly like those shown.
Product Registration
Register Your Product
The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products.
© 2006 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
All rights reserved.
important Safety instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm. death or property aamage.
_[_ This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Remove all tape and packaging before using the range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.
Proper Installation--Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/ NFPA No. 70 latest edition and local electrical code
requirements. Installonly perinstallation instructionsprovided in the literature package for this range.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an autho rized repai rservice. Know how to disconnect the power
to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.
User servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the
manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician. This may reduce the risk of personal
injuryand damage to the range.
Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip
brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.
All ranges can tip.
Injury to persons could result.
Install anti-tip device packed with range.
See Installation Instructions.
tipping, the rangemust be secured by properly installed anti-tip bracket provided
_ To reduce the risk of
with the range. To check if the bracket is
installed properly, visually check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and fully
secured by the anti-tip bracket by removing lower panel or storage drawer. For models
with a Warmer Drawer or Bake-n-Warm TM
Double Oven, grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to the installation
instructions for proper anti-tip bracket
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or
drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or play around the range. The weig htofa child on an open door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
Do not store items of interest to children in
the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range. Children climbing on the range to reach itemscould be
seriouslyinjured. 3
Do not use the oven or Warmer Drawer/
Bake-n-Warm TM Double Oven (if equipped) for storage.
Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or
Heating the Room.
Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, Warmer Drawer/Bake- n-Warm TM Double Oven, near surface units or in the storage drawer. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the range.
Do Not Leave Children Alone--Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is
in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE UNITS, HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES
OFTHE OVENS. ALL surface units and oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing orotherfiammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these ateas are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven doorand window.
Wear Proper Apparel--Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires--Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
Use Only Dry Potholders -Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers - Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.
Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded.
IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the range during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the range. If the range isnot turned off and the power resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the
clock and oven function.
iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP
Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit off before removing the pan. Use Proper Pan Size--This appliance is equipped with one or
more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to element will also
improve efficiency.
,, Utensil Handles Should Be Turned inward and Not Extend Over
Adjacent Surface Elements--To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so
that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.
Never Leave Surface Elements Unattended at High Heat Settings--Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
Do Not immerse or Soak Removable Heating Elements-- Heating elements should never be immersed in water. Heating elements clean themselves during normal operation.
,, Glazed Cooking Utensils--Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for cook top use. When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the fan on.
iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer/Bake= n-Warm TM Double Oven (if equipped)--Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam
escape before you remove or replace food in the oven. Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven vent is located under the left rear surface element if your model is equipped with coil elements. The oven vent is located below the backguard for models equipped with ceramic-glass cook tops. Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause
severe burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These items could melt or ignite. Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired
location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack before moving.
* Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan and
its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler.
* Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Exposed fat
and grease could ignite.
* Protective Liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven
bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.
SELF CLEANING OVENS
Clean in the self=cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this Use & Care Manual. Before self cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the oven.
Do Not Use Oven Cleaners--No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.
Do Not Clean Door Gasket--The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
,The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another
well-ventilated room.
iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE
Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area underneath each surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Kitchen cleaners and aerosols=Always follow the manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury.
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently=Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
FOR CERAMIC-GLASS COOK TOP MODELS
Do Not Cook on Broken Cook Top--if cook top should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately. Clean Cook Top with Caution--if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
important Safety Notice
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
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Your Electric Range Features Include:
1. Electronic Oven Control with Kitchen Timer.
2. Left Front Single Radiant Element Control (some models) or Dual Radiant Element Control (some models).
3. Left Rear Single Radiant Element Control (some models) or Dual Radiant Element Control (some models).
4. Bake-n-Warm TM Double Oven Control & Indicator Light.
5. Warming Zone Radiant Element Control (some models).
6. Speed-Bake TM Cooking System Switch & Indicator Light (some models).
7. Right Rear Single Radiant Element Control (some models) or Dual Radiant Element Control (some models).
8. Right Front Single Radiant Element Control (some models) or Dual Radiant Element Control (some models).
9. Element ON Indicator Light(s).
10. HOT SURFACE Indicator Light(s).
11. Oven Interior Light with removable Cover.
12. Automatic Oven Door Light Switch (some models).
13. Self-Cleaning Oven interior.
14. Self-Clean Door Latch.
15. Speed-Bake TM Cooking System Fan (some models).
16. Adjustable Interior Oven Rack(s).
17. Large 1 piece Oven Door Handle.
18. Full width Oven Door with Window.
19. Bake-n-Warm TM Double Oven, Drawer Rack, Drawer Handle, Interior Light (some models) & Window (some models).
20. Easy to clean upswept Cooktop.
21. Ceramic Smoothtop (elements, styles and color will vary by model).
22. 6" Single Radiant Element (some models).
23. 5-7" Dual Radiant Element (some models).
24. 9" Single Radiant Element (some models).
25. 6-9" or 9-12" Dual Radiant Element (some models).
26. 12" Single Radiant Element (some models).
27. Warming Zone Radiant Element (some models).
28. Broil Pan (some models).
29. Broil Pan Insert (some models).
30. Leveling Legs and Anti-tip Bracket (included).
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NOTE: The features of your range may vary according to model type & color.
OVENVENT
Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (See
Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm airpasses through the vent. This venting isnecessary for properair circulation inthe oven and good baking results.
DO NOT BLOCK OVEN VENT. Removing & Replacing Oven Racks
To remove, pull the rack forward until itstops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front
Fig. 1
of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.
Arranging Oven Racks & Roasting Shelf
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL
(PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when
using the oven.
Recommended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting: Food Rack Position
Broiling hamburgers & steaks See broiling Broiling meats, chicken or fish See broiling Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits 3 or 4
& Muffins
Frozen pies, angel food cake, 1 yeast, bread, casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry Turkey, roast or ham use Roasting Shelf (some models)
Types of Oven Racks & Roasting Shelf
Fig. 2
Roasting Shelf
positioned incorrectly
Fig.3
Correct Roasting
Shelf position -Fig. 4
You r range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack types shown; Fiat Oven Rack (Fig. 5) and Roasting Shelf (Fig. 6; some models). To maximize cooking space the Roasting Shelf should be used in the lowest rack position to roast large cuts of meat and poultry (See Fig. 2).
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Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Place Roasting Shelf with care in the lowest rack position (See Fig. 2; some models). Be sure the Roasting Shelf is level and the front end of the shelf rests over the front ends of the oven rack glides on both sides of the oven interior (See Figs. 3 & 4).
Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 & 4 (See Fig. 7). For best results
when using a single Flat Oven Rack, place cookware on rack position 3 or 4 (See Fig. 8).
Air Circulation in the Oven
For best air circulation and baking
results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the cookware for proper aircirculation and be sure pans and cookwaredo not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. The hot air
must be able to circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for
even heat to reach around the food.
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
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About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only flat-
bottomed cookware should be used.
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings, are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become
hot enough to cause burns.
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and
evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will
glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the
element will cycle ON and OFF. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform
and consistent heat during the off cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several minutes before cooking iscomplete. This will allow
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residual heat to complete the cooking process. NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for
Warming Zone
Surface Control
(some models)
Single Radiant
Surface Control
(some models)
Single Radiant (some models)
Dual Radiant (some models)
Surface Control
ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning and Before You Call checklist
sections of this Use & Care Manual.
Element On & Hot Surface Indicator Lights Your range is equipped with two different types of radiant surface control
indicator lights that will glow on your range-- the Element On indicator light and the Hot Surface indicator lights (See illustration at left).
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The Element On indicator lights are located on the control panel above each radiant element control knob and will glow when a surface element is turned ON. A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF. The Hot Surface indicator light located on the control panel will glow when
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any surface cooking area heats up and will REMAIN ON until the glass cooktop has cooled to a MODERATE level.
NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often ifthe cookware is too small for the
radiant element or ifthe cookware bottom isnot flat.
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are:
ALUMINUM- Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause itto darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately. COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).
STAINLESS STEEL- Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results, is durable, easy to clean and resists
staining.
CAST IRON - A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops. PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on METAL- Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
GLASS- Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the
glass.
Using proper cookware
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The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (See Fig. 1). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 2).
Be sure to follow the recommendations for using
proper cookware as illustrated in
Figs. 1 & 2. For more information about the ceramic cooktop see "Cooktop Cleaning &
Maintenance" in the General
Care & Cleaning section.
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Flat bottom and straight
sides.
Tight fitting lids.
Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
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amount of food to be prepared and the size of
the surface element.
Made of a material that
conducts heat well.
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Always match pot diameter to element surface
diameter. Fig. 1
Single Radiant Surface Elements (all models)
To Operate a Single Radiant Element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on radiant surface element.
2. Push inand turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (Refer to the Suggested Radiant Surface Element Settings Table, Figs. 3 & 4). Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A glowing red su rface heating atea extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.
3. When cooking is complete, turn the surface element OFF before removing the cookware.
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Hot Surface
Note: The Element On indicator lights will glow when one or more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at these indicator lights when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot Surface indicator light will continue to glow AFTER the control knob isturned to the"OFF" position and will glow until the heating surface area has cooled
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sufficiently. Suggested Radiant Surface
Element Settings Table The suggested settings found in Fig. 4 are
based when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking
SINGLE AND DUAL RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS Setting
HIGH (HI- 9)
MEDIUM HIGH(7-8)
MEDIUM (5-6)
MEDIUM LOW (2 -4)
LOW (LO- 1)
Type of Cooking Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling
Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies or
steam vegetables Keep foods cooking, poach, stew Keep warm, melt, simmer
Fig. 4
results.
Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may
still be hot and burns may occur ifthe glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top
of the range when it isin use. These itemscould melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire ifplaced too close to the surface elements.
To Operate Dual Radiant Surface Elements (some models)
Symbols on the backguard are used to indicate which coil of the Dual Radiant element will heat. The o symbol indicates the inner coil only. The @ symbol
indicates both inner and outer coils will heat (See Figs. 1 & 2 and Suggested Radiant Surface Element Settings Table on previous page). You may switch
from either coil setting at any time during cooking. Push in and turn the control
knob in either direction to the desired setting as instructed above. Note: Areas
that heat are shown in black.
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Small Large Small Large
Element OFF Element Element OFF Element
hi hi hi hi
Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they
have been tumed off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
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Heating with both
elements
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could
catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, or ANY material that can melt
to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop.
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Setting the Warming Zone (some models)
The purpose of the Warming Zone is to keep hot cooked foods atserving temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not
recommended to heat cold food on the Warming Zone.
All food placed on the Warming Zone should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality. For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean.
Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the Warming Zone.
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Unlike the surface elements, the Warming Zone will not glow red when it is hot.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from
the Warming Zone as cookware and plates will be hot.
Warming Zone Recommended Food Settings Table
Food Item Heating Level
Breads/Pastries LO (Low)
Casseroles LO (Low)
Dinner Plates with Food LO (Low) Eggs LO (Low)
Gravies LO (Low)
Meats MED (Medium) Sauces MED (Medium) Soups (cream) MED (Medium) Stews MED (Medium)
Vegetables MED (Medium)
Fried Foods HI (High)
Hot Beverages HI (High) Soups (liquid) HI (High)
Fig. 4
Setting the Warming Zone Control:
1. Push in either direction and turn the knob (See Fig 3). The temperatures
are approximate, and are designated by HI, MED and LO. However, the control can be set at any position
between Hiand LO fordifferent levels of warming.
2. When ready to serve, turn the control to OFF. The Warming Zone will remain warm until the indicator light goes
OFF.
Temperature Selection - Refer to the Warming Zone Recommended Food
Settings Table (See Fig. 4). Ira particular
food is not listed, start with the medium
level, and adjust as needed. Most foods
can be kept at serving temperatures by
using the medium level.
Note: Use the Warming Zone to keep cooked foOds hot Such as; vegetables, graviesl casserelesl s0ups;stews, breads,
pastries and oven,safe dinner p!ates,
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