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9.5 Warming empty serving bowls and plates
Requirements
¡ Do not preheat drawer prior to placing dishes.
¡ Use only heat-safe dishes.
1. Place empty plates or dishes in the cold warming
drawer.
2. Select the warming drawer temperature "LOW".
3. Check the dish temperature during the warming period.
9.6 Crisping stale items
1. Place the food in a low-sided dish or pan.
2. Select the warming drawer temperature "LOW".
3. Preheat the warming drawer for 10minutes, then place
the food in the warming drawer.
4. Set the warming timer.
5. Check the crispness after 45minutes. Continue crisping
if needed.
9.7 General tips for the warming drawer
¡ To keep several different foods hot, set the temperature
for the food needing the highest setting.
¡ Place items needing the highest setting toward the side
of the drawer and items needing less heat in the center
of the drawer.
¡ You can warm empty serving dishes while the warming
drawer is preheating.
¡ Place cooked, hot food in the warming drawer in its
original cooking container or in a heat-safe serving dish.
¡ You can use aluminum foil to cover the food. DO NOT
line the warming drawer with aluminum foil.
¡ Do not use the warming drawer for storage purposes.
Cleaning and maintenance
10 Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time,
it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
10.1 Cleaning agents
Only use suitable cleaning agents to avoid damage to the
appliance surfaces.
Brand names
¡ The use of brand names is intended only to indicate a
type of cleaner. This does not constitute an
endorsement.
¡ The omission of any brand name cleaner does not imply
its adequacy or inadequacy.
¡ Many products are regional in distribution and can be
found in local markets.
¡ It is imperative that all cleaning products be used in
strict accordance with the instructions on its package.
Avoid these cleaners
Do not use commercial oven cleaners such as Easy Off®
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.
They may damage the appliance finish or parts. Chlorine
or chlorine compounds in some cleansers are corrosive to
stainless steel. Check ingredients on label. Never use
scouring pads or abrasive cleaners.
WARNING
Be sure the entire appliance (including the light bulb) has
cooled and grease has solidified before attempting to
clean any part of the appliance.
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, DO NOT use a steam
cleaner or high pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.
Penetrating moisture may cause electrical shock.
10.2 Cleaning the warming drawer
Note:You can remove the warming drawer for cleaning.
Refer to the Installation Instructions for your appliance.
WARNING
To prevent burns, do not remove the drawer while hot.
▶ Be sure the drawer is empty before removing.
Part Recommendations
Drawer interior,
polished
stainless steel
¡ Use dish detergent. Wash, rinse well
and dry.
¡ For hard water spots or scale, use
white vinegar. Apply with a sponge
or cloth, rinse and dry.
¡ Chlorine or chlorine compounds in
some cleansers are corrosive to
stainless steel and can cause injury.
Check the ingredients on the label.
Painted
surfaces
¡ Use hot, soapy water or mild
cleaners such as Fantastik®
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or
Formula 409®
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. Wash, rinse well and
dry.
¡ Do not use abrasive cleaning agents,
steel wool pads and oven cleaners.
Drawer exterior
frame, brushed
stainless steel
¡ Always wipe or rub in the direction of
the grain.
¡ Clean with a soapy sponge, then
rinse and dry or wipe with
Fantastik®
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or Formula 409®
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sprayed on a paper towel.
¡ Protect and polish with Stainless
Steel Magic®
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and a soft cloth.
¡ Remove water spots with a cloth
dampened with white vinegar.
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respective owners. All other trademarks are
trademarks of BSH Home Appliances Corporation or its
affiliated companies.
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These marks are registered trademarks of their respective owners. All other trademarks are trademarks of BSH Home
Appliances Corporation or its affiliated companies.