Siemens HE2215C User Manual

Operation - Warming Drawer (some models)

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Refer to the Warming Drawer Chart for recommended settings.

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To keep several different foods hot, set the temperature for the food needing 
the highest setting. 

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Place items needing the highest setting toward the side of the drawer and 
items needing less heat on the rack or in the center of the drawer bottom.

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Food should be at serving temperature (above 140° F) before being placed in 
the warming drawer. DO NOT use to heat cold food other than crisping crack-
ers, chips, and dry cereal, or warming dishes or plates.

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The warming drawer can be used with or without a rack. Preheat with rack in 
place if using this arrangement. It fits side to side.

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Preheat empty serving dish while preheating drawer if desired.

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Place cooked, hot food in warming drawer in its original cooking container or 
in a heat-safe serving dish.

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Aluminum foil may be used to cover food; However DO NOT line the warming 
drawer with aluminum foil.

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Do not use the warming drawer for storage. 

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Place food in low sided dishes or pans.

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Preheat on Low.

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Check crispness after 45 minutes. Add time as needed.

Bacon

Hi

Uncovered

Beef, Medium and well done

Med

Covered

Beef, rare

Med

Covered

Bread, hard rolls

Med

Uncovered

Bread, soft rolls, coffee cakes

Med

Covered

Biscuits

Med

Covered

Casseroles

Med

Covered

Eggs

Med

Covered

Fish, seafood

Med

Covered

Fried foods

Hi

Uncovered

Gravy, cream sauces

Med

Covered

Ham

Med

Covered

Pancakes

Hi

Covered

Pies, one crust

Med

Covered

Pies, two crusts

Med

Uncovered

Pizza

Hi

Covered

Pork

Med

Covered

Potatoes, baked

Hi

Covered

Potatoes, mashed

Med

Covered

Poultry, roasted

Med

Covered

Vegetables

Med

Covered

Plates

Low

Uncovered

Plate of food

Med

Covered