KitchenAid KEWD105 User Manual

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WARMING DRAWER CONTROLS
Power Switch
Press the POWER “ON” switch to turn on the warming drawer. 
Once the power is turned on, a red indicator light will illuminate. 
This indicator light is located on the right side of the TIMER 
OVERRIDE switch.
When finished, press the POWER “OFF” switch to turn the 
warming drawer off. When the warming drawer is turned off 
automatically or manually, the indicator light will go out and the 
drawer will begin to cool.
Temperature Control Knob
The temperature is controlled by rotating the control knob to the 
desired setting. The temperature ranges from LO to HIGH, 
approximately 90°F to 225°F (32°C to 107°C).
Timer
The warming drawer has an automatic 4 hour timer. After 4 hours, 
the warming drawer will shut off. Although the automatic timer is 
set for a 4-hour period, do not leave foods in warming drawer for 
more than one hour.
Timer Override Switch
The Timer can be turned off using the TIMER OVERRIDE switch. 
This feature allows you to keep the warming drawer on until it is 
turned off manually with the POWER “OFF” switch.
It is recommended that the switch remain in the “OFF” position, 
unless longer warming times are required. When the TIMER 
OVERRIDE switch is in the “ON” position, the light on the switch 
will illuminate, showing the Timer has been bypassed.
IMPORTANT: Although the Timer can be bypassed by using the 
TIMER OVERRIDE switch, do not let food sit in the warming 
drawer for more than one hour. Bacterial growth may occur.
Moist-Dry Slide
The Moist-Dry slide allows you to open or close the vent slots in 
the door. The MOIST setting holds moisture in, while the DRY 
setting allows steam and moisture to escape from the drawer.
NOTE: Condensation may form on inner surfaces. This is normal.
To keep foods moist, put slide on MOIST, closing the vents. 
Closing the vents will seal the drawer and keep hot food soft and 
moist.
To keep foods crisp, put slide on DRY, opening the vents. 
Opening the vents releases moisture from the drawer and keeps 
hot foods crisp and dry.
WARMING DRAWER 
USE
Setting the Controls
The warming drawer is ideal for keeping hot cooked foods at 
serving temperature. It may also be used for warming breads 
and pastries.
Different types of food may be placed in the warming drawer at 
the same time. For best results, do not hold foods longer than 
one hour. For smaller quantities or heat-sensitive foods (such as 
eggs), do not hold longer than 30 minutes. 
Food must be at serving temperature before being placed in the 
warming drawer. (Breads, pastries, and fruit pies may be heated 
from room temperature on the HI setting.)
Remove food from plastic bags and place in oven-safe container. 
Cover foods with a lid or aluminum foil. Do not cover with plastic 
wrap. Empty serving dishes and dinner plates can be heated 
while the warming drawer is preheating. It is also recommended 
to preheat the positioning rack(s) and pan(s) before using.
To Use:
1. Press the POWER “ON” switch.
2. Select MOIST or DRY setting.
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before 
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or 
sickness.
MOIST
DRY
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before 
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or 
sickness.