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Dear Bosch Range Owner:
Thank you and congratulations on the purchase of your Bosch Gas Range. Whether
you are an expert chef or an aspiring cook, we know that your new range will exceed
your expectations. Decades of knowledge and experience are built into this range
making it among the highest quality, most versatile and most efficient available.
We askthat you read this manual thoroughly before using your new range. Please pay
particular attention to the safety precautions printed at the front of this book and the
numerous safety hints and cautions placed throughout. Also, be sure to familiarize
yourself with the proper operation of the range and its cleaning and maintenance
procedures. Adherence to these instructions and procedures will assure that you
realize the full potential of your new Bosch range as well as maintain it for years of
dependable use.
Thank you and good cooking,
BSH Home Appliances Corporation
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When used in accordance with its intended purposes
and properly cared for, your new Bosch range has been
designed to be a safe, reliable appliance. Read all
instructions carefully before using this range. These
)recautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, and injury" to persons. Do not operate the oven or
cooktop controls if the glass is broken. Food splatter or
cleaning solution may penetrate a broken control panel
and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately should your glass control panel
become broken. When using kitchen appliances, basic
safety precautions must be followed, including those in
the following pages.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list
of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to
such substances.
The burning of gas cooking fuel and the elimination of
soil during self<leaning can generate small amounts
of Carbon Monoxide.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off
very small amounts of formaldehyde during the first
several cleaning cycles.
California lists formaldehyde as a potential cause of
cancer. Carbon Monoxide is a potential cause of
reproductive toxicity.
Exposure to these substances can be minimized by:
!. Providing good ventilation when cooking with gas
2. Providing good ventilation during and immediately
after self cleaning the oven.
3. Operating the unit according to the instructions in
this manual.
The Bosch range referred to thoughout this manual is manufactured by BSH Home Appliance Corp.
Impo_:ant SafetyInstructions .............................................................................!
Getting Familiar with Your Range ....................................................................... 4
Setting Up Your Range
Setting and Changing the Clock ............................................................................ 6
Setting the Functions ........................................................................................... 7
Accessing and Using the Select Functions Menu .............................................. 7
Volume ........................................................................................................ 8
Change Temperature ..................................................................................... 8
Temperature Format ..................................................................................... 8
Time Format ................................................................................................. 8
Lock Keys ..................................................................................................... 8
Language Option .......................................................................................... 8
Clock Display ................................................................................................ 9
Oven Temperature Offset .............................................................................. 9
Demo Mode ..................................................................................................9
Reset Defaults .............................................................................................. 9
Sabbath Feature ........................................................................................... 9
The Cooktop
Cooktop Features ................................................................................................ 10
Cooktop Operation .............................................................................................. !!
The Oven
Oven Modes and Features .................................................................................... !2
Oven Modes and Features = Bake and Convection Bake .......................................... !3
Oven Modes and Features = Broil .......................................................................... !4
Oven Modes and Features = Convection Roast ....................................................... !5
Oven Modes and Features = Dehydrate (HDS2Zt and HDS25 models only) ................ !6
Selecting the Oven Mode ..................................................................................... !7
Using the Timer (s) ............................................................................................. !8
Using Timed Cook ............................................................................................... !9
Using the Probe (HDS25 models only) .................................................................. 20
The Warming Drawer (HDS2Zt and HDS25 models only) ............................................ 2!
Care and Cleaning
Cooktop .............................................................................................................. 23
Oven .................................................................................................................. 24
Self Help, Maintenance, Etc.
Cookware Selection Guide .................................................................................... 27
Maintenance
Removing the Oven Door .............................................................................. 28
Replacing the Oven Light .............................................................................. 28
Self Help ............................................................................................................. 29
Customer Service and Warranty ........................................................................... 32
Please read aH instructions before using this appliance.
APPLIANCE SAFETY
This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by
a qualified technician, Connect only to properly grounded
outlet, Referto Installation Instruetions for details, Have
the installer show you where the gas shut=off valve is.
• This is a high=tech appliance, Service should only be
performed by an authorized service technician who has
undergonetraining for this spedfic type of unit, Unauthorized
service technicians may not be familiar with the sophisticated
workings of this appliance, and may therefore cause damage
tothe unit or create a hazard, Contact the nearest authorized
service center for examination, repair or adjustment,
Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless
specifically recommended byan authorized service technician,
Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly
or if it has been damaged, until an authorized servicer has
examined it,
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in
this manual, If you have any questions, contact the
manufacturer.
Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
Do not use corrosive chemicals, vapors, flammables or
nonfood products in this appliance. This type of range is
specifically designed to heat or cook food. It is notdesigned
for industrial or laboratory use. The use of corrosive
chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance
and could result in injury.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire,
DROP AN D ROLL IMMEDIATELY to extinguish flames.
Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely
supervised by an adult. Children and pets should not be left
alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in
use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on am/
part of the appliance or to play in its vicinity, whether or not
the appliance is in use.
WARNING
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INJURYTO PERSONSCOULD
RESULT.
INSTALLANTI=TIPDEVICE
PACKAGEDWITH RANGE.
SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
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IIf the information inthis manual isnot followed I
Iexactly, a fire or explosion may result causing ]
[property damage, personal injury or deathl/
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Do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, authorized service agency
or the gas supplier.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons, in the event of a
grease fire, observe the following:
• In the event of a greasefire, SMOTHERFLAMESwith a close=
fitting lid,cookiesheet, or other metal tray, then turn offthe
elements. BECAREFULTO PREVENTBURNS.If the flames do
not goout immediately,EVACUATEANDCALLTHEF£RE
DEPARTMENT.
Do not usewater, includingwet dishclothsor towels, on grease
fires. Aviolent steam explosion may result.
SMOTHERFLAMESfrom other types of food fires with baking
soda. NEVERuse water on cooking fires.
NEVERPICKUPA FLANINGPAN.You may be burned.
ALWAYShave a working SMOKEDETECTORnear the kitchen.
LEAVETHE HOODVENTILATORONwhen fiamb_ing food.
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CAUTION
Ttemsofinteresttochildrenshouldnotbestored
in the range, in cabinets above the range or on the
backsplash ofthe range. Children climbing onthe
range to reach items could be seriously injured.
o U_ an extinguisher ONLY IF:
Youknow youhavea ClassABCextinguisher,andyou already
know how to operate it.
The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
The fire department is being called.
,, _ You can fight the fire with your backto an exit. J
This range is intended for residential use only. It is not
approved for outdoor use.
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Please read all instructions before using this appliance+
COOKTOP SAFETY
• %_en usingthecod<top,DO NOTTOUCH THE HOT COOK%NG
AREA OR THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA. Areas
adjacent to the burners may become hot enough to cause
burns. Never let clothing, potholders, or other flammable
materials come in contact with acooking area until it has
cooled.
Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when
necessary.Heat oil slowly on no more than a low=medium
setting, to avoid bubbling and splatter. Hot oil is capable
of causing extreme burns and injury.
Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep fat fryer.
Wait until it is cool.
• Never leave the cooktop unattended. Boilovers can
cause smoke and possibly damage the cooktop.
Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement of the
utensil when stirring or turning food.
Other than the use of metal pans, only certain types of
glass,heatproof glass ceramic, ceramic, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cooktop use. Other types of utensils
may break with sudden temperature changes. Use only on
low or medium heat settings according to the utensil
manufacturer's directions.
Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air
vents do not blow flammable material toward the flames
or push the flames so that they" extend beyond the edges of
the pan.
Always position handles of utensils inward so they do not
extend over adjacent work areas, burners or the edge of
the cooktop.
Do not dean the cooktop while it is still hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot
surface.
S|:LF_CLFAMING SAFETY
Confirm that the door locks and will not open once the
door lock icon appears. If the door does not lock, touch
OFF and do not run SeIFClean. Phone 800/944=2904
for service.
Note; During a normal Self Clean cycle, the door does not
lock atthe beginning of the cycle; However, it does lock prior
to reaching the high self clean temperatures. In a Delayed
Self Clean cycle, the door locks immediately.
Do not clean the oven gasket. It is essential for a good seal.
Care should be taken notto rub, damage, move or remove
the oven gasket.
o Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven liner protective
coatings of any kind in or around any part of the oven.
• Clean only oven parts listed in this manual.
• Before self=cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan,
oven racks,oven probe and other utensilsand wipe
out excess softspillage,
REGARDING PET BIRDS:
Birdshaveverysensitiverespiratorysystems.Keep petbirds
outofthekitchenorotherrooms where kitchenfumes could
reach them. During self clean, fumes are released that may be
harmful to birds. Other kitchen fumes such as overheating
margarines and cooking oils may also be harmful.
OVEN SAFETY
To reduce the risk of fire:
• Do not store flammable materials in. on or near the oven.
• Do not use water or a wet rag or towel on a grease fire.
Smother fire with baking soda or use a dry chemical or
foam=type (ABC)extinguisher.
o Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby,
highly visible and easily accessible near the oven.
Do not use the oven's cavity for the storage of any item,
especially anything that iscombustible, toxic, or flammable.
If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door
closed.Turn offoven, disconnect the circuit atthe
circuit breaker box and turn off gas supply at shut off valve.
Do not blockanyventopenings. NEVEPcover anyslots, holes
and passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with
materials such as aluminum foil Doing so blocks air flow
through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aluminum foil linings may alsotrap heat, causing a fire hazard.
Never use the oven to warm or heat a room. This can
damage the oven parts and may result in carbon monoxide
poisoning or overheating of the oven.
Never wear loose=fitting or hanging garments while using the
appliance. Becareful when reaching for items stored over the
range. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in
contact with hot surface units or heating elements and may
cause severe burns.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, or sit on am/part
of the oven, nor to hang on the oven door, warming drawer,
or storage drawer. This can damage the range, and the unit
may tip over, potentially causing severe injur%
Have the installer show the location of the gas shutoff valve
and the circuit breaker or fuse. Hark the circuit breaker or
fuse for easy reference.
WARMING DRAWER SAFETY
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
pe_ons:
Do not use the warming drawer for storage. Flammable or
combustible material may ignite, and toxic material could
produce toxic vapors or explode.
• Exercise caution when opening the drawer=standing to the
side, open the door slowly and slightly to let hot air and/
or steam escape, keeping your face clear of the opening
and making surethere are no children or pets near the unit.
Only after the release of hot air and!or steam should you
proceed to access the warming drawer. Unless needed for
cooking or cleaning purposes, keep drawer shut, and do
not leave the drawer open unattended.
• Do not place food in unopened containers in the warming
drawer. Pressure could build up and cause containers to
burst,
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ADD][TONAL PRECAUTIONS FOR GAS-
POWERED APPLIANCES:
If you smell gas, your installer has not done a proper job
of checking for leaks. If the connections are not perfectly
tight, you can have a small leak and, therefore, a faint
smell. Finding a gas leak is not a "do-it-yourself"
procedure. Some leaks can only be found with the burner
control in the ON position and this must be done by a
qualified service technician. See warning, "What to do if
you Smell Gas.", page !.
In the event that a burner goes out and gas escapes,
open a window or door. Do not attempt to usethe cooktop
until the gas has had time to dissipate. Wait at least five
minutes before using the range.
Do not hang articles from any part of the appliance or
place anything against the oven. Some fabrics are quite
flammable and may catch on fire.
Ifthe range is near a window, be certain the curtains do
not blow over or near the cooktop burners. They could
catch on fire.
When using the cooktop, do not touch the burner grates
or the immediate surrounding area. Areas adjacent to
the burners may become hot enough to cause burns.
Never leavethe cooktop unattended when in use. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Hore importantly, if the burner flames are smothered,
unburned gas will escape into the room. See warning,
"What to do if you Smell Gas", page 1.
Avoid high flame settings with a pan larger than the grate
or with one that spans more than one burner, for
prolonged periods of time. That can result in poor
combustion that results in harmful by=products.
For proper lighting performance of the burners, keep the
ignitor ports dean. It is necessary to dean these when
there is a boilover or when the burner does not light even
though the electronic ignitors click.
After a spill or boilover, turn off the burner and allow
cooktop to cool. Clean around the burner and burner
ports. After cleaning, check for proper operation.
Besure all cooktop controls are turned offand the cooktop
is cool before using any type of aerosol cleaner on or
around the cooktop. The sprayed chemicals could ignite
or cause hot metal parts to corrode.
Grease is flammable. Let hot grease cool before
attempting to handle it. Avoid letting grease deposits
collect. Clean after each use.
Do not allow flames to spread around or over the rim of
pan that contains grease. A grease fire could be ignited.
Always place pan on burner before turning it on. Be sure
you know which knob controls which burner. When cooking
is complete, turn the burner off before removing the pan.
RANGE SAFETY
In order to prevent possible burn injury while using the
appliance, tie long hair so that it does not hang loose, and
do not wear loose fitting clothing or hanging garments,
such as ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling sleeves. Avoid
reaching or leaning over the appliance. Beaware that
certain clothing and hair sprays may contain flammable
chemicals.
The burners may be hot even though they are not on.
Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause
burns.
Do not touch burners or interior surfaces of oven during
operation.
During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact the burners or the interior
surfaces of the oven until they have had sufficient time to
cool.
The trim on the sides of the oven door may become hot
enough to cause burns.
Exercise caution when opening the door-standing to the
side, open the door slowly and slightly to let hot air and!or
steam escape, keeping your face dear of the oven opening
and making sure there are nochildren or pets near the unit.
Only after the release of hot air and/or steam should you
proceed with your cooking. Unless needed for cooking or
cleaning purposes, keep doors shut, and do not leave open
doors unattended.
Donot heat unopened food containers. Build-up ofpressure
may cause the container to burst and cause injury.
Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is
cool. Ifa rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact the hot heating elements.
Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result inburns from steam. Do not letpotholder
touch hot heating elements. Do not use atowel or other
bulky cloth.
Keep the oven free from grease build up.
Do not place food directly on oven bottom.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the
manufacturer's directions.
Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms. Improper
installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire.
Toavoid electric shock, do not operate the oven without the
light bulb cover in place.
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Parts Incmuded with Your Dua[ Fuel Range:
!, Use & Care Manual
2. Installation Instructions
3, AHAM Anti=Tip Brochure
4. Bosch Cookbook (HGS24 and HGS25 models)
5, Probe (HGS25 models)
6. Telescopic Rack (HGS25 models)
Z Anti=Tip Bracket
8, Screws for AntFTip Bracket
9, Registration Card
!0, IncandescentLights(not visible)
!!, OvenControl
!2, Paneland Knob
13, Broil Burner(not visible)
14. ConvectionFanand Element (not visible)
!5. ProbeReceptacle(HGS25 models)
!6. RackPositions
!7, OvenGasket
!8, Model& Sedal# Plate
!9. BakeBurner (not visible)
20. Door Lock(not visible)
21. OvenRackBack
22, Ovenpack Front
23. Broiler Pan
24. Warming Drawer(HGS24and HGS25models)
25. Warming Drawer pack (HGS24and HGS25models)
26. BurnerGrates(2)
2Z Burner Cap (4)
28. OvenVent
28
24
18
21
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OVEN RACK
BROIL PAN
WARMING
DRAWER
RACK
(HGS24and
HGS25models)
Actual parts are larger than depicted in above graphics.
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ANTI_IP
BRACKETS
AND SCREWS
PROBE
(HGS25 models)
TELESCOPIC
RACK
(HGS25 models)
7&8
5
6
Light
The Oven Control Panel
Temperature
Cooking Mode
Time
Clock/Timer
Light
Time
Off
Off
Preheat or Probe
Temperature
Temperature
Probe
Indicator
(HGS25 models)
Display Window Features
CLOCK= Showsthe time of day with a !2=houror 24=hourdock
option.
COOKING MODE oTouch pad to display cooking mode.
COOKING ORTINIED MODE - Showsthe number ofhours and
minutes the oven will be "on." Cooking mode icon is also
displayed when cooking mode is selected.
CONTROL KNOB - Used to set the dock and timers, select
cooking mode and temperature. Turn clockwise to increase
and turn counterclockwise to decrease.
LIGHT - Touch pad to turn oven light on or off.
DOOR LOCK INDICATOR- Icon is displayed during the self=
clean mode when the door is locked. DO NOT attempt to open
the door until the lock symbol is no longer present.
OFF oTouch pad to turn off oven and! or warming drawer.
OVEN TENIPERATURE oShowsthe oven temperature selected.
PREHFJ_ToDisplaystemperatureofoven during preheat mode.
Also displays internal temperature of meat when probe is in use
(HGS25models).
PROBE INDICATOR (HGS25models) oIndicatesthe probe is
installed in oven. The internal temperature of the meat is
displayed in place of the preheat temperature.
START oTouch pad to complete an entry.
TE NIPEPJ_.TUREoTouch pad to select cooking temperature.
TINIE =Touch pad to set time of day and/or timer.
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F
Indicator
Warming
Drawer
Indicator
(HGS24and
HGS25models)
TINIER - There are two timers= TIMER ! AND TIMER 2; Each
counts down the time in hours and minutes. With less than 60
minutes remaining, the timer also displays seconds.
WARMING D_WER INDICATOR (HGS24andHGS25models)o
icon displays when warming drawer isinuse. indicates warming
drawer setting.
Start ControlKnob
Cooking Mode /
/
Temperature
Start
Other Indicators and Features
BEEP oSignals that more information must be entered or
confirms the receipt of an entry. A beep also signals the
end of a program or an oven error.
DEFAULT SETTINGS oThe cooking modes automatically
select the default temperature. These can be changed
when a different one is needed.
FLASHING SYNIBOL OR NUMBER- Signals an
incomplete setting and calls for another step or START to
be touched.
F NUNIBER CODES - These codes are displayed if there is
a problem with the range.
CONVECTION FAN oThe convection fan operates during
any convection mode. When the oven is operating in the
convection mode, the fan wili turn off automatically when
the door is opened except when in the dehydrate mode.
The convection fan will also run during the preheat time
for specific modes and during the self-dean mode.
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Setti ng the Clock (after power to the range has beenoff)
Always set the clock after installation or after a power failure. Once power returns to the oven, the clock defaults to !2:00
am.
The time of day is displayed in hours and minutes.
The clock time will appear during all oven operations except when the timer or a timed cooking operation is running.
The oven is preset to a !2-hour clock and indicates AM or PN.
Note: To switchto a24 hr. clock,seethe "SelectFunction" section,
page 7.
1. CLOCK will be displayed and the hour digits will flash.
Turn knob to select hour and AM or PM. Turning to the
right increases by 1 hour increments; turning to the left
decreases by 1 hour increments.
2. Touch TIME. CLOCK witI still be displayed and the
minute digits witI flash.
3. Turn knob. Set minutes.
4. Touch TIME and the clock is now set,
Changing the Clock Time
!. TouchTime. TIMER l will flash in display.
2. Turn knob to select CLOCK.
3. Touch TIME again and hour digits will flash.
4. Turnknobtochangehours.
5. Touch TIME again and minute digits will flash.
6. Turn knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to change
minutes.
7. Touch TIME again and the clock isset.
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SELECT FUNCTIONS is the section of the menu where you can set or change the following features on your range:
_]_ VOLUME (decrease or increaseloudness
_ TIME FORMAT (!2 hr or 24 hr)
A]3C LANGUAGEOPTION (for display;select English,
D_.MO DEMO MODE (used by appliance stores)
O PJEsEr DEFAULTS (change all function settings
of control beeps)
TEHPERATURE FORHAT (switch temperature
scale to Fahrenheit or Celsius)
LOCKKEYS (ovencontrol padlockout )
Spanish, or French)
CLOCK DISPLAY (yes or no)
OVEN TEMPE_TU_ OFFSET(usedto calibrate
the oven temperature)
back to original factory"settings)
SABBATH F_J_TU_ (for religiousfaiths with "no
work" requirements on the Sabbath)
NOTE; Tnthe event of a power failure, the functions return
to the factory settings and will need to be reset.
Accessing and Using the Select Functions
Menu
To access the SELECT FUNCTIONS menu, touch and hold
COOKING MODE pad for five (5) seconds.
SELECTFUNCTION isdisplayed.
!, Turn knobto desired feature.
2. Press START to choose any function, and turn knob to
choose any sub=functions.
3. After selecting feature(s), touch OFF to save settings.
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_'_) BEEP VOLUHE
ThevohJmeofthecontrolbeepcanbechanged from LOW
(sofcest)to NIGH (loudest).
The control default for beep volume isIVledium.
LOCK KEYS
The keypad can be locked for safety" purposes.
This feature can be used to prevent changes to the
oven function.
Changingthe beepvolume
i,Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu.
2. Turn knob clockwise slowly until VOLUME isdisplayed,
3. Touch START,
4. Turn knob to select volume level Low, Medium or High.
5. Touch START,
@% CHANGE TEHPERATURE
The oven has been preset to the Fahrenheit temperature
scale.
The feature allows you to switch between Fahrenheit
and Celsius temperature,
Changing the Temperature Scale
i,AccessSELECT FUNCTION Menu,
2. Turn knob clockwise slowly until SELECTTEIvlP F-C is
displayed.
3, Touch START,
4. Turn knob to select Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C),
5, Touch START to accept new selection,
TIHE FORMAT
The clock can be set to a 12=hror 24=hr
format.
The default for clock format is !2ohr.
Changing the TIME FORHAT
!, AccessSELECTFUNCT[ON Menu.
2. Turn knob clockwise slowly untiITINIE FORHATis
displayed.
3, Touch START,
4. Turn knob to select !2 hr or 24 hr format,
5, Touch STARTto accept new selection,
Locking or U nlockingthe Oven ControlPanel
i, AocessSELECT FUNCTION Menu,
2. Turn knob clockwise slowly until LOCK KEYS is
flashing,
3. Touch START, KEY PAD LOCKED isdisplayed. The
display will beep if a key is pressed to indicate that the
keypad is locked.
4. To unlock keypads, touch COOING MOD£ and hold for
5 seconds, Displaywill read UNLOCKING PAD,
5, When unlocked, the clock will again appear in the display.
Note: This function DOES NOT Iockthe oven door,
Z_BC LANGUAGE DISPLAY
Language choices are English, Spanish, and French.
English isthe default language,
Changing the Language Display
i, AccessSELECT FUNCTION Menu,
2. Turn knob clockwise slowly until LANGUAGE OPTION is
displayed,
3, Touch START,
4. Turn knob clockwise to select language,
5. Touch START to accept a language change.
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