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Using the Baking Drawer

When to Use the Baking Drawer

The baking drawer is highly recommended for baking frozen foods. Use the temperature and medium cooking time given on the frozen food packaging. For example, if the packaging suggests a cook time of 15 to 20 minutes, set the cook time to 17 minutes. Check food for doneness before removing it from the baking drawer. The baking drawer may also be used for conventional baking, slow cooking, and keeping hot-cooked foods warm. It is not recommended to prepare foods taller than the height of the baking drawer rack handles or foods that may rise above 21 /2" (6.4 cm) in the baking drawer. IMPORTANT: Always use the baking drawer rack when using the baking drawer.

To Bake with the Baking Drawer:

  1. Press BAKING DRAWER BAKE.
  2. Using the number keypad, set the desired temperature between 170°F and 451°F (75°C and 233°C). The default temperature is 350°F (180°C).
  3. Press START. 4.
  4. To change the temperature, repeat steps 2 and 3.
  5. Press CANCEL LOWER when finished.
  6. Remove food from the drawer.

To Slow Cook with the Baking Drawer:

IMPORTANT: Brown roasts thoroughly before starting to slow cook.

  1. Place food in the Baking Drawer.
  2. Press BAKING DRAWER SLOW COOK.
  3. Using the number keypad, set the desired temperature between 145°F and 190°F (63°C and 88°C). The default temperature is 170°F (75°C).
  4. Press START.
  5. (Optional) Set the desired cook time using the number keypad.
  6. Press START.
  7. Press CANCEL LOWER when finished.
  8. Remove food from the baking drawer.

To Keep Warm with the Baking Drawer:

Food must be at the serving temperature before being placed in the warmed drawer.

  1. Place food in the baking drawer.
  2. Press BAKING DRAWER KEEP WARM.
  3. Using the number keypad, set the desired temperature between 145°F and 190°F (63°C and 88°C). The default temperature is 170°F (75°C).
  4. Press START.
  5. Press CANCEL LOWER when finished.
  6. Remove food from the baking drawer.

 

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