SURFACE COOKINGSurface cooking _20Using the warming centerThe warming center, located in the back center of the glass surface, will keep hot, cooked foodat serving temperature.• The surface warmer will not glow red like the cooking elements.CAUTION• Do not warm food on the warming center for more than two hours.• Use only cookware and dishes recommended as safe for oven and cooktop use.• Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warming center ascookware and plates will be hot.• When warming pastries and breads, the cover should have an opening to allowmoisture to escape.• Do not use plastic wrap to cover foods. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be verydifficult to clean.• Food should be kept in its container and covered with a lid or aluminum foil tomaintain food quality.• Always start with hot food. Eating uncooked or cold food placed on the warmingcenter could result in illness.1. Turn the warming center on.Press the Warming Center On/Off pad.2. Select the power setting you want.Pressing the Warming Center Level pad once will set it to thelevel 1 setting. Press the pad twice for the level 2 setting, 3 timesfor level 3.3. Turn the warming center off.Press the Warming Center On/Off pad.• Pressing the Clear/Off pad does not turn the warming center off.• For best results, all foods on the warming center should be covered with a lid oraluminum foil. When warming pastries or breads, the cover should be vented to allowmoisture to escape.Recommended settingsLEVEL TYPE OF FOOD1 Breads/pastries, casseroles, gravies, eggs2 Dinner plate with food, soups (cream), vegetables, sauces, stews, meats3 Fried foods, soups (liquid), hot beveragesNE595R0ABSR_AA_DG68-00433A-09_EN.indd 20 2016-03-30 �� 8:04:22