KitchenAid KERS306BSS Owner's Manual
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ELECTRIC RANGE
USER INSTRUCTIONS
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Table of Contents
RANGE SAFETY.......................................................................................2
The Anti-Tip Bracket .............................................................................2
FEATURE GUIDE .....................................................................................4
COOKTOP USE........................................................................................6
Cooktop Controls - Touch-Activated ...................................................6
Cookware ..............................................................................................9
Home Canning ......................................................................................9
OVEN USE ..............................................................................................10
Electronic Oven Controls ....................................................................10
Sabbath Mode ....................................................................................11
Aluminum Foil......................................................................................11
Positioning Racks and Bakeware.......................................................12
Split Oven Rack (on some models) ....................................................12
Roll-Out Rack......................................................................................13
Oven Vent............................................................................................13
Baking and Roasting...........................................................................14
Broiling ................................................................................................14
Convection Cooking ...........................................................................14
EasyConvect
Proofing Bread ....................................................................................15
Cook Time...........................................................................................16
Warming Drawer (on some models) ...................................................16
RANGE CARE.........................................................................................17
Clean Cycle .........................................................................................17
General Cleaning.................................................................................18
Oven Light...........................................................................................19
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................19
ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................20
WARRANTY............................................................................................21
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Conversion..................................................................15
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RANGE SAFETY
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed and engaged per installation instructions.
Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved.
Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.
To verify the anti-tip bracket is installed and engaged:
• Slide range forward.
• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall.
• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.
• See installation instructions for details.
WARNING
Anti-Tip
Bracket
Range Foot
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
The Anti-Tip Bracket
The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without having
the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
■ WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF
THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY
PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK
IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE
RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET
SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR OR WALL, AND
SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS
UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
■ CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range –
children climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.
■ Proper Installation – Be sure the range is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician.
■ Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room.
■ Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left
alone or unattended in area where the range is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of
the range.
■ Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the range.
■ User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the
range unless specifically recommended in the manual. All
other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
■ Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should
not be stored in an oven or near surface units.
■ Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or flame
or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
■ Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth.
■ DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR
UNITS – Surface units may be hot even though they are
dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch,
or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface
units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time
to cool. Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces
facing the cooktop.
■ Use Proper Pan Size – The range is equipped with one or
more surface units of different size. Select utensils having
flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating
element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a
portion of the heating element to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to
burner will also improve efficiency.
■ Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat
Settings – Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite.
■ Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place –
Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may
subject wiring or components underneath to damage.
■ Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line surface
unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in
the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result
in a risk of electric shock, or fire.
■ Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for range-top service without breaking
due to the sudden change in temperature.
■ Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend
Over Adjacent Surface Units – To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a
utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and
does not extend over adjacent surface units.
■ Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements – Heating
elements should never be immersed in water.
■ Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop – If cooktop should
break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact
a qualified technician immediately.
■ Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is
used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to
avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
■ Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or replacing food.
■ Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers – Build-up of
pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.
■ Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.
■ Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven racks in
desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved
while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating
element in oven.
■ DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR
SURFACES OF OVEN – Heating elements may be hot even
though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven
become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials
contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until
they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the
appliance may become hot enough to cause burns – among
these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near
these openings, oven doors, and windows of oven doors.
For self-cleaning ranges –
■ Do Not Clean Door Gasket – The door gasket is essential
for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage,
or move the gasket.
■ Do Not Use Oven Cleaners – No commercial oven cleaner
or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used
in or around any part of the oven.
■ Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.
■ Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and
other utensils.
For units with ventilating hood –
■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
■ When flambeing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
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FEATURE GUIDE
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.kitchenaid.com for more detailed instructions.
KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS
CLOCK Clock This clock can use a 12- or 24-hour cycle. See “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
1. Press CLOCK.
2. Press “3” for AM or “6” for PM.
3. Press the number keypads to set the time of day.
4. Press START.
OVEN LIGHT Oven cavity light While the oven door is closed, press the OVEN LIGHT keypad to turn the light on and off. The
TIMER
(Set/Off)
START Cooking start The Start pad begins any oven function. If Start is not pressed within 2 minutes after pressing a
OFF Range function The Off keypad stops any oven function except the Clock, Timer, Control Lock and Warming
BAKE Baking and
BROIL Broiling 1. Press BROIL.
Oven timer The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.
roasting
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oven light will come on when the oven door is opened.
1. Press TIMER.
2. Press the number keypads to set the length of time in hr-min-min. Leading zeroes do not
have to be entered. For example, for 2 minutes, enter “2.”
3. Press TIMER to begin the countdown. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound at end of
countdown.
4. Press TIMER to cancel the Timer and return to the time of day. Do not press the Off keypad
because the oven will turn off.
keypad, the function is canceled and the time of day is displayed.
Drawer.
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the number keypads to set a temperature other than 350°F (177°C) in 5° increments
between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C).
3. Press START.
4. To change the temperature, repeat Step 2. Press START for the change to take effect.
5. Press OFF when finished.
2. Select the broiling temperature by pressing 1 - high (500°F [261°C]), 2 - medium (450°F
[234°C]) or 3 - low (400°F [204°C]).
3. Press START and allow the oven to preheat for 5 minutes.
4. Position the cookware in the oven and leave the door open 6" (15 cm) at the broil stop
position.
5. Press OFF when finished.
KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS
CONVECT BAKE Convection
CONVECT ROAST Convection
CONVECT BROIL Convection
EASYCONVECT™
CONVERSION
BREAD PROOF Proofing bread
KEEP WARM Hold warm Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven.
DELAY START Delayed start
cooking
cooking
cooking
Recipe
conversion for
convection
cooking
1. Press CONVECT BAKE.
2. Press the number keypads to set a temperature other than 325°F (162°C) in 5° increments
between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C).
3. Press START.
4. To change the temperature, repeat Step 2. Press START for the change to take effect.
5. Press OFF when finished.
1. Press CONVECT ROAST.
2. Press the number keypads to set a temperature other than 325°F (162°C) in 5° increments
between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C).
3. Press START.
4. To change the temperature, repeat Step 2. Press START for the change to take effect.
5. Press OFF when finished.
1. Press CONVECT BROIL.
2. Press the number keypads to set a temperature other than 450°F (234°C) in 5° increments
between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C).
3. Press START.
4. To change the temperature, repeat Step 2. Press START for the change to take effect.
5. Press OFF when finished.
NOTE: For best results, preheat your oven to the required temperature prior to using
EasyConvect™ Conversion. After preheating is complete, press the OFF key before using
EasyConvect™ Conversion.
1. Press the appropriate EasyConvect™ key (MEATS, PIZZA, BAKED GOODS or OTHER).
2. Press the number pad to enter the standard cook temperature then press START.
3. Enter the standard cook time, then press START.
4. Place food in the oven at the appropriate time.
Check food for doneness before the stop time is reached. If food will not be done when stop
time is reached, add more cooking time before time elapses. See “Cook Time” section. At
the end of the stop time, the oven will automatically turn off.
5. Press OFF when finished.
Refer to the “EasyConvect™ Conversion” section for more information.
1.
Press BREAD PROOF until the desired proof is displayed (“Standard Proof” or “Rapid Proof”).
NOTE: “Rapid” operates at a slightly higher temperature for second rise of formed dough.
2. Press START.
Let the dough rise until nearly doubled in size. Proofing time may vary depending on dough
type and quantity.
3. Press OFF when finished proofing.
Refer to the “Proofing Bread” section for more information.
1. Press KEEP WARM.
2. Set temperature between 145°F (63°C) and 190°F (88°C) using the number keypads. The
default temperature is 170°F (78°C).
3. Press START.
4. Press OFF when finished.
The Delay Start keypad is used to enter the starting time for an oven function with a delayed start.
COOK TIME Timed cooking Cook Time allows the oven to be set to turn on at a certain time of day, cook for a set length of
WARMING
DRAWER
ON/OFF
Warming drawer
(on some
models)
time, and/or shut off automatically. Delay Start should not be used for foods such as breads and
cakes because they may not bake properly.
To set a Timed Cook or a Delayed Timed Cook, see “Cook Time” section.
1. Press WARMING DRAWER ON to select the Warming Drawer function at the Low setting.
2. To select a higher temperature setting, press WARMING DRAWER ON a second time for the
Medium setting and a third time for the High setting.
3. Press START to begin preheating the warming drawer.
4. Allow the warming drawer to preheat for 15 minutes.
5. Place the cooked food(s) in the warming drawer
6. Press WARMING DRAWER OFF to turn off the heating element.
Refer to the “Warming Drawer” section for information.
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KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
WARM ZONE
ON/OFF
AQUALIFT SELF
CLEAN
CONTROL LOCK
hold 3 sec.
OPTIONS Oven use
Warming zone Press WARM ZONE ON to select the warming element on the cooktop, then press START.
Press WARM ZONE OFF to turn off the warming element.
AquaLift™ selfclean cycle
Oven control
lockout
functions
See the “Clean Cycle” section.
No keypads for the oven and cooktop will function with the controls locked.
1. Check that all cooktop and oven functions are off, including the Timer and timed cooking
functions. The oven temperature must be below 400°F (205°C), and no cooktop hot surface
indicators can be on.
2. Press and hold the “0” keypad for 3 seconds.
3. If enabled, a tone will sound, and “CONTROL LOCKED” will be displayed.
4. Repeat to unlock.
Enables you to personalize the audible tones and oven operation to suit your needs. See the
“Oven Use” section.
COOKTOP USE
Cooktop Controls - Touch-Activated
Custom Control Temperature Management System
NOTE: Boost power level can be selected only for the left and right
front surface areas.
Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. Some
of the settings will have multiple heating levels as indicated in the
following table.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
The electronic touch controls offer a variety of heat settings for
optimal cooking results. When melting foods such as chocolate or
butter, the surface cooking area can be set to Melt for very low
temperature operation.
To keep cooked foods warm, the surface cooking area can be set
to Keep Warm.
For maximum element operation, all cooktop touch-activated
controls can be set to High when bringing liquids to a fast and
rapid boil. Touch the “-” pad to immediately reach the High setting
after touching On. For elements with a Boost setting, press “+” to
go from High to Boost.
To Use Single-Size Elements:
1. Touch ON.
2. Touch the “+” or “-” pad to increase or decrease power.
3. To choose a power level between High and Melt, touch and
hold either pad until the desired level has been reached.
4. When finished cooking, touch OFF.
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TRIPLE-SIZE
ELEMENTS
(Left front cooking area
only)
BOOST
(Left and right front
cooking areas only)
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
SIMMER
KEEP WARM
MELT
■ Large diameter cookware.
■ Large quantities of food.
■ Home canning.
■ Bring liquid to a boil.
■ Bring liquid to a boil and/or hold a
rapid boil.
■ Quickly brown or sear food.
■ Maintain a slow boil.
■ Fry or sauté foods.
■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
■ Stew or steam food.
■ Simmer (range of simmer
temperatures)
■ Keep cooked foods warm.
■ Melt chocolate or butter.
Ceramic Glass
The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on.
Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when an
element is on. This is normal operation. It will also randomly cycle
off and back on again, even while on High, to keep the cooktop
from extreme temperatures.
It is normal for the surface of ceramic glass to appear to change
color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass cools, it will
return to its original color.
Clean the cooktop after each use to help avoid scratches, pitting,
A
A
B
C
abrasions and to condition the glass surface. Ceramic glass
cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are also recommended for
stubborn soils. Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads or
harsh chemicals for cleaning. The Cooktop Care Kit Part Number
31605 contains all of the items needed to clean and condition your
ceramic glass cooktop. Refer to the “Range Care” section for
additional information.
To Lock/Unlock Control:
1. Before locking, ensure that all oven and cooktop functions are
off, including Timer, and that all hot surface indicators are off.
2. Press and hold the “0” pad on the oven control for 3 seconds
until “CONTROL LOCKED” appears on the oven control
display.
3. Repeat to unlock.
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the cooktop surface
and to make soils easier to remove, clean the cooktop after each
use to remove all soils.
■ Cooktops with an Ultra Power™ element provide the best
Single and Triple-Size Elements
speed to boil and simmering performance for large pans. For
pans 10 inches and larger, use the Ultra Power™ element at
BOOST (above HIGH) for the fastest boiling performance. For
the best low heat performance on pans 10 inches and larger,
use the Ultra Power™ element at the single element settings.
■ Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and
A. Single size
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking
results.
■ Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler,
no space or light should be visible between it and the
cookware.
■ Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small
expansion channels can be used.
■ Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits when
heated.
■ Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a heavy
or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the cooktop.
■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the
A. Single size
B. Dual size
C. Triple size
cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped
between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could
break when the lid is removed.
■ For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and
soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down
slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills using
a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are
allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can
cause pitting and permanent marks.
■ To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware across
the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes
on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on
the cooktop.
■ Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on
the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be
removed completely.
■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that
could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part
of the entire cooktop.
■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a
cutting board.
■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly on
the cooktop.
To Use Triple-Size Elements:
1. Touch ON/BURNER SIZE.
2. Touch ON/BURNER SIZE to select the desired zone diameter
(single, dual or triple). The corresponding zone diameter
indicator light will glow to show which setting is activated.
3. To choose a power level between High and Melt, touch and
hold either the “+” or “-” pad until the desired level has been
reached.
NOTE: The Boost setting can be activated only when the triple-size
diameter is selected. After 2 minutes of heating in the Boost setting
the triple element will begin cycling on and off to avoid overheating.
All combinations of one, two, or three of the zones may be on at
Hot Surface Indicator Lights
The Hot Surface Indicator Lights are located in each of the cooktop
one time.
When finished cooking, touch OFF to turn surface cooking area off.
touch controls. The Hot Surface Indicator Light will glow as long as
the surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface
cooking area is turned off.
Control Lock
The Control Lock feature will avoid unintended use of the cooktop
and the oven. All cooktop and oven functions must be off including
the Timer. The oven temperature must be below 400°F (205°C), and
all hot surface indicators must be off. If these conditions are not
met, the oven control will display “FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE.”
Melt
The Melt function is available on all the surface cooking elements,
and is ideal for melting chocolate or butter without scorching.
To U se :
1. Touch ON or ON/BURNER SIZE.
2. Touch the “+” pad once for MELT.
When finished cooking, touch OFF to turn surface cooking area off.
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Keep Warm
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.
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.
The Keep Warm function is available on all the surface cooking
elements and is ideal for keeping cooked foods warm. Do not use it
to heat cold foods. One hour is the recommended maximum time
to maintain food quality.
■ Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use.
■ Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to
escape.
■ Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic wrap may melt.
■ Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.
To U s e :
1. Touch ON or ON/BURNER SIZE.
2. Touch the “+” pad twice for Keep Warm.
When finished cooking, touch OFF to turn surface cooking area off.
Simmer
The Simmer function is available on all the surface cooking
elements. It has an adjustable heat setting for more precise simmer
control.
The recommended setting will vary depending on the quantity and
density of the food being cooked as well as the size and shape of
the cookware and if a lid is being used during cooking. The Simmer
setting may be too high for some combinations of food and
cookware. Select a lower heat setting such as Keep Warm or Melt if
the simmer temperature is too high.
To U s e :
1. Touch ON or ON/BURNER SIZE.
2. When using the triple element, select the zone diameter by
touching the ON/BURNER SIZE pad until the desired zone
diameter indicator light is glowing.
3. Touch the “+” pad four times for Simmer at the Low setting, five
times for Simmer at the Medium setting, and six times for
Simmer at the High setting.
When finished cooking, touch OFF to turn surface cooking area off.
Warm Zone Element
Use the Cooktop Warm Zone element to keep cooked foods warm.
One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food
quality.
Do not use it to heat cold foods.
The Warm Zone element can be used alone or when any of the
other surface cooking areas are being used.
The Warm Zone element area will not glow red when cycling on.
However, “Warming Zone On” will be lit in the oven control display
while the Cooktop Warm Zone element is in use.
■ Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use.
■ Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to
escape.
■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use plastic wrap to
cover food because the plastic wrap may melt.
■ Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.
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To U s e :
1. To turn on, press WARM ZONE ON and then START.
2. To turn off, press WARM ZONE OFF.
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