KitchenAid KFDD500EBS Owner's Manual

DUAL FUEL

DOUBLE OVEN RANGE

USER INSTRUCTIONS

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Model Number_______________________________________ Serial Number_______________________________________

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Table of Contents

RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................2

The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................3

FEATURE GUIDE ............................................................................4

COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................7

Sealed Surface Burners ...............................................................7

Grates ...........................................................................................8

Burner Size ...................................................................................8

Griddle ..........................................................................................8

Cookware .....................................................................................9

Home Canning .............................................................................9

OVEN USE .....................................................................................10

Electronic Oven Controls ...........................................................10

Keep Warm .................................................................................11

Sabbath Mode............................................................................11

Aluminum Foil .............................................................................12

Positioning Racks and Bakeware ..............................................12

Roll-out Rack ..............................................................................13

Oven Vents .................................................................................13

Baking and Roasting ..................................................................13

Broiling........................................................................................14

Lower Oven Convection Cooking ..............................................14

EasyConvect™ Conversion .......................................................14

Slow Cook ..................................................................................15

Prooﬁng Bread ...........................................................................15

Cook Time ..................................................................................15

RANGE CARE ...............................................................................16

Self-Cleaning Cycle ....................................................................16

General Cleaning ........................................................................17

Oven Lights ................................................................................17

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................18

ACCESSORIES .............................................................................20

WARRANTY ..................................................................................21

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RANGE SAFETY

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:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

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.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

follow instructions.

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

instructions.

– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this

or any other appliance.

– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

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Do not touch any electrical switch.

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Do not use any phone in your building.

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

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instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or

the gas supplier.

WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell. Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA. For more information, contact your gas supplier. If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.

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.

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:

Anti-Tip Bracket

Range Foot

• 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY 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.

■ WARNING:

heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.

■

WARNING:

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 also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

■ CAUTION:

cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range – children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left alone

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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

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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.

■ Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings –

Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers

■ 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.

NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the

Do not store items of interest to children in

that may ignite.

■ 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

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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.

■ Proper Installation – The range, when installed, must be

electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. In Canada, the range must be electrically grounded in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code. Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

■ Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the

appliance.

■ Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance doors

or drawers such as

stepping, leaning, or sitting on the

doors or drawers.

■ Maintenance – Keep range area clear and free from

combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.

■ Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not

extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.

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. Wipe off all excessive spillage before initiating the cleaning cycle.

For units with ventilating hood –

■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should not

be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

■ When flambéing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURE GUIDE

This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.kitchenaid.com for more detailed instructions. In Canada, refer to the Customer Service Section at www.kitchenaid.ca.

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.

KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS CLOCK Clock

OVEN LIGHT Oven cavity light

TIMER SET/OFF Oven timer

START Cooking start

OFF UPPER OFF LOWER

BAKE UPPER BAKE LOWER

Range function

Baking and roasting

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 CLOCK or START.

While the oven doors are closed, press OVEN LIGHT to turn the lights on or off. The oven lights will come on when an oven door is opened.

The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.

1. Press TIMER SET/OFF.

2. Press the number keypads to set the length of time in hr-min-min. Leading zeros do

not have to be entered. For example, for 2 minutes, enter “2.”

3. Press TIMER SET/OFF to begin the countdown. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will

sound at the end of countdown. The display will return to the time of day at end of countdown.

4. Press TIMER SET/OFF to cancel the Timer and return to the time of day. Do not

press the Off keypads because the oven will turn off.

The Start keypad begins any oven function. If Start is not pressed within 2 minutes after pressing a keypad, the function is canceled and the time of day is displayed.

The upper and lower Off keypads stop any oven function except the Clock, Timer, and Control Lock in the selected oven.

1. Press BAKE for the desired oven.

2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered

is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.

3. Press START.

4. To change the temperature, repeat Step 2. Press START for the change to take effect.

5. Press OFF for the selected oven when ﬁnished.

KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS BROIL UPPER

BROIL LOWER

CONVECT BAKE

CONVECT ROAST

CONVECT BROIL

EASY CONVECT

SLOW COOK UPPER SLOW COOK LOWER

Broiling

Convection cooking

Recipe conversion for convection cooking

Slow cooking

1. Press BROIL for the desired oven.

2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered

is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.

3. Press START. No preheating is necessary.

4. Position the cookware in the oven. Close the door.

5. Press OFF for the selected oven when ﬁnished.

1. Press CONVECT BAKE.

2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered

is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.

3. Press START.

4. To change the temperature, repeat Step 2. Press START for the change to take effect.

5. Press OFF LOWER when ﬁnished.

1. Press CONVECT ROAST.

2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature

entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.

3. Press START.

4. To change the temperature, repeat Step 2. Press START for the change to take effect.

5. Press OFF LOWER when ﬁnished.

1. Press CONVECT BROIL.

2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered

is not in the range of temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.

3. Press START.

4. To change the temperature, repeat Step 2. Press START for the change to take effect.

5. Press OFF LOWER 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 LOWER key before using EasyConvect™ Conversion.

1. Press EASY CONVECT until the desired EasyConvect™ option is displayed (MEATS,

BAKED GOODS or OTHER).

2. Press START.

3. Press the number keypads to enter the standard cook temperature, and then

press START.

4. Enter the standard cook time, and then press START.

5. 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.

6. Press OFF LOWER when ﬁnished. Refer to the “EasyConvect™ Conversion” section for more information.

It is not necessary to preheat the oven.

1. Place food in the upper or lower oven.

2. Press SLOW COOK for the desired oven.

3. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered

is not in the range of temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.

4. Press START.

5. Press OFF for the selected oven when ﬁnished.

KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS STEAM BAKE Steam bake

KEEP WARM UPPER KEEP WARM LOWER

DELAY START Delayed start

COOK TIME Timed cooking

SELF CLEAN Self-Clean cycle START CONTROL

LOCK hold 5 sec.

OPTIONS Oven use

Hold warm

Oven control lockout

functions

1. Insert the steam rack with water reservoir in the oven.

2. Pour 11/2 cups (350 mL) of warm water into the water reservoir. NOTE: Do not ﬁll past the MAX mark.

3. Press STEAM BAKE.

4. Press the number keypad to select the desired food option.

5. Press the number keypads to set the temperature.

6. Press START.

7. (Optional) Press COOK TIME. Press the number keypads to set the cook time.

8. Press START.

9. Insert food when preheating ﬁnishes.

10. Press OFF LOWER when ﬁnished. NOTE: Let oven cool before removing and emptying water reservoir.

Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven.

1. Press KEEP WARM for the desired oven.

2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature

entered is not in the range of the temperature allowed, the minimum or maximum temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.

3. Press START.

4. To change the temperature, repeat steps 2 and 3.

5. Press OFF for the selected oven when ﬁnished.

The Delay Start keypad is used to enter the starting time for an oven function with a delayed start. Delay Start should not be used for foods such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly.

To set a Cook Time or a Delayed Cook Time, see the “Cook Time” section. Cook Time allows the oven to be set to turn on at a certain time of day, cook for a set

length of time, and/or shut off automatically. To set a Cook Time or a Delayed Cook Time, see the “Cook Time” section.

See the “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.

1. Check that the ovens and timers are off.

2. Press and hold START for 5 seconds.

3. If enabled, a tone will sound, and “CONTROL LOCK” will be displayed.

4. Repeat to unlock. No keypads will function with the controls locked.

Enables you to personalize the audible tones and oven operation to suit your needs. See the “Oven Use” section.

COOKTOP USE

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan.

Turn off all controls when not cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death

or fire.

Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when control knobs are turned to .

Before setting a control knob, place ﬁlled cookware on the grate. Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without cookware on the grate.

The ﬂame should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the pan.

To Set:

1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to .

All surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control knob turned to will produce a ﬂame.

2. Turn knob to anywhere between HIGH and LOW.

Sealed Surface Burners

A. Burner cap B. Burner base

IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the ﬂow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges.

Burner Cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition and uneven ﬂames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the “General Cleaning” section.

Gas Tube Opening: Gas must ﬂow freely throughout the gas tube opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or any other material to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers out of the gas tube by always using a burner cap.

C. Alignment pins D. Igniter E. Gas tube opening

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

Power Failure

In case of a prolonged power failure, the surface burners cannot be lit manually. No attempt should be made to operate the appliance during a power failure.

A. 1 to 1¹⁄2" (2.5 to 3.8 cm) B. Burner ports

Burner Ports: Check burner ﬂames occasionally for proper size and shape as shown in the previous illustration. A good ﬂame is blue in color, not yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or any other material to enter the burner ports.

To Clean:

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and

the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers.

1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean

according to “General Cleaning” section.

2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.

3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do

not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a trained repair specialist.

Burner Size

Select a burner that best ﬁts your cookware. See the following illustration and chart.

Back of Range

Small

Oval

Small

4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are

properly aligned with the burner cap.

A. Incorrect B. Correct

5. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap

alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.

Grates

The grates on this range cover the full width of the cooktop. The two grates may interlock (on some models), using the hook formed into one end of both grates. The ﬂat end of one grate drops onto the hook on the other grate as shown in the following illustration.

Extra

Large

Front of Range

Burner Size Recommended Use Small

Oval Large Extra-Large

■ Low-heating cooking

■ Melt chocolate or butter

■ For longer dishes

■ For large cookware

■ Most powerful burner

■ For large cookware

Large

Griddle

On some models, the two grates are identical and can be used on either the left or right side of the cooktop. Grates that are designed for use on only one side of the cooktop will have either “LEFT” or “RIGHT” embossed on the bottom side of the grate.

Griddle installed on right side of cooktop

To Use the Griddle:

1. Locate the griddle on the right side grate as shown. The

locating feet on the bottom of the griddle will engage the grate tines to keep the griddle from sliding.

2. Before each use, brush on a thin layer of cooking oil to keep

food from sticking. Cooking sprays may leave a sticky residue on the griddle that is hard to remove.

3. Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes. Preheating the griddle slowly

will ensure even heat distribution and will avoid warping the griddle.

4. For preheating and cooking, set the front burner to the lowest

heat setting and the rear burner to Medium-High heat for best performance.

NOTE: The griddle may also be used on the left side grate. For best results, the rear burner setting should be set to MediumLow or Medium, and the front burner setting should be set to Low.

To Clean the Griddle:

1. Let the griddle cool, and then empty the drip tray.

2. See the “General Cleaning” section for cleaning instructions.

3. Store griddle in a cool dry place.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element, or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a ﬂat bottom, straight sides, and a well-ﬁtting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.

Rough ﬁnishes may scratch the cooktop or grates. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results.

Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler.

Check for 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.

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1 1

1 2

1 3

1 4

1 5

1 6

1 7

1 8

1 9

2 0

Cookware Characteristics Ceramic or

Ceramic glass

■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ Heats slowly but unevenly.

■ Ideal results on low to medium

heat settings.

Copper

■ Heats very quickly and evenly.

■ May leave copper residues, which

may be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking.

Earthenware/ Stoneware

Porcelain

■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ Use on low heat settings.

■ See stainless steel or cast iron.

enamel-on-steel or cast iron

Stainless steel

■ Heats quickly but unevenly.

■ A core or base of aluminum or

copper on stainless steel provides even heating.

For best results, the cookware should be centered above the burner with the bottom sitting level on the grate. The ﬂame should be adjusted so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.

Cookware Characteristics Aluminum

■ Heats quickly and evenly.

■ Suitable for all types of cooking.

■ Medium or heavy thickness is best

for most cooking tasks.

Cast iron

■ Heats slowly and evenly.

■ Good for browning and frying.

■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.

Home Canning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

■ Center the canner on the grate above the burner.

■ Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.

■ For more information, contact your local agricultural extension

ofﬁce, or refer to published home canning guides. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

OVEN USE

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the ﬁrst few times or when it is heavily soiled.

Electronic Oven Controls

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and wellventilated room.

Control Display

The display will light up when ﬁrst powered up or after a power loss. When oven is not in use, the time of day is displayed.

Tones

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

One Tone

■ Valid keypad press.

■ Oven is preheated (long tone).

■ Kitchen timer (long tone with reminder tone every 60 seconds).

■ Function has been entered.

Three Tones

■ Invalid keypad press.

Four Tones

■ End of cycle (with reminder tone every 60 seconds).

Use the Options keypad to change the tone settings.

Options

Many features of the oven control can be adjusted to meet your personal needs. These changes are made using the Options keypad.

Use the Options keypad to scroll through the features that can be changed. Each press of the Options keypad will advance the display to the next setting. After selecting the feature to be changed, the control will prompt you for the required input. Details of all of the feature changes are explained in the following sections.

Press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER to exit Options.

Fahrenheit and Celsius

The temperature is preset to Fahrenheit, but can be changed to Celsius.

1. Press OPTIONS until “TEMP UNIT” is displayed.

2. The current setting will be displayed.

3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER to exit and display the time

of day.

Audible Tones Disable

Turns off all tones, including the end of cycle tone and keypress tones.

1. Press OPTIONS until “SOUND” is displayed.

2. The current setting will be displayed.

3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER to exit and display the time

of day.

Sound Volume

Sets the pitch of the tone to either high or low.

1. Press OPTIONS until “SOUND VOLUME” is displayed.

2. The current setting will be displayed.

3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER to exit and display the time

of day.

End of Cycle Tone

Activates or turns off the tones that sound at the end of a cycle.

1. Press OPTIONS until “END TONE” is displayed.

2. The current setting will be displayed.

3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER to exit and display the time

of day.

Keypress Tones

Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed.

1. Press OPTIONS until “KEYPRESS TONE” is displayed.

2. The current setting will be displayed.

3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER to exit and display the time

of day.

Reminder Tones Disable

Turns off the short repeating tone that sounds every 1 minute after the end of cycle tones.

1. Press OPTIONS until “REMINDER TONE” is displayed.

2. The current setting will be displayed.

3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER to exit and display the time

of day.

12/24 Hour Clock

1. Press OPTIONS until “12/24 HOUR” is displayed.

2. The current setting will be displayed.

3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER to exit and display the time

of day.

Demo Mode

IMPORTANT: This feature is intended for use on the sales ﬂoor

with 120V power connection and permits the control features to be demonstrated without heating elements turning on. If this feature is activated, the oven will not work.

1. Press OPTIONS until “DEMO MODE” is displayed.

2. The current setting will be displayed.

3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER to exit and display the time

of day.

Keep Warm

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.

12-Hour Shutoff

The oven control is set to automatically shut off the oven 12 hours after the oven initiates a cook or clean function. This will not interfere with any timed or delay cook functions.

1. Press OPTIONS until “12 HR AUTO OFF” is displayed.

2. The current setting will be displayed.

3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER to exit and display the time

of day.

Languages – Scrolling Display Text

Language options are English, Spanish, and French.

1. Press OPTIONS until “LANGUAGE” is displayed.

2. The current setting will be displayed.

3. Press the number keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER to exit and display the time

of day.

Energy Save

The Energy Save mode deactivates the display to reduce energy consumption.

1. Press OPTIONS until “ENERGY SAVE” is displayed.

2. The current setting will be displayed.

3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER to exit and display the time

of day.

Oven Temperature Offset Control

IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven

temperature. Elements will cycle on and off as needed to provide consistent temperature, but they may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Most thermometers are slow to react to temperature change and will not provide an accurate reading due to this cycling.

The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be changed to Fahrenheit or Celsius.

To Adjust Oven Temperature:

1. Press OPTIONS until “TEMP CALIB” is displayed.

2. The current setting will be displayed. Press the “1” keypad to

toggle between the upper and lower ovens.

3. Press START to select the choice displayed in Step 2. Wait 10

seconds for the display to change or press START, and then continue with Step 4.

4. Press the “3” keypad to increase the temperature in 5°F

(3°C) increments, or press the “6” keypad to decrease the temperature in 5°F (3°C) increments. The range is from -30°F to +30°F (-18°C to +18°C).

5. Press START.

6. Press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER to exit and display the time

of day.

IMPORTANT: Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven. Food may be held up to 1 hour; however, breads and casseroles may become too dry if left in the oven during the Keep Warm function. For best results, cover food.

The Keep Warm feature allows hot cooked foods to stay at serving temperature.

To Use:

1. Press KEEP WARM for the desired oven.

2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If

the temperature entered is not in the range of temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.

NOTE: The temperature may be changed at any time by pressing the number keypads to enter the desired temperature and then START.

3. Press START.

4. Place food in the oven.

5. Press OFF for the selected oven when ﬁnished.

6. Remove food from oven. To Cancel Keep Warm Feature:

Press OFF for the desired oven. Remove food from oven.

Sabbath Mode

The Sabbath mode sets the oven to remain on in a baking setting until turned off.

When Sabbath mode is set, only the Bake cycle will operate. All other cooking and cleaning cycles are disabled. No tones will sound, and the displays will not indicate temperature changes.

When the oven door is open or closed, the oven light will not turn on or off, and the heating elements will not turn on or off immediately.

To Enable Sabbath mode Capability (One Time Only):

1. Press OPTIONS until “SABBATH” is displayed.

2. Press the “1” keypad. Sabbath mode can be activated for

baking.

3. Press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER to save the setting and exit

to display the time of day. NOTE: to disable the Sabbath mode, repeat steps 1 through 3

to change the status from “SABBATH ON” to “SABBATH OFF.”

To Activate Sabbath mode:

1. Press BAKE for the desired oven.

2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature.

If the temperature entered is not in the range of temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.

3. Press START.

For the timed cooking in Sabbath mode, press COOK TIME, and then press the number keypads to set the desired cook time. Press START.

5. (Optional) If Sabbath mode is to be used for both ovens,

repeat steps 1 through 3 for the second oven.

6. Press OPTIONS. Three tones will sound. Then press “7.”

“SAb” will appear in the display.

To Adjust Temperature (when Sabbath mode is running in only

one oven):

1. Press the number keypad as instructed by the scrolling text to

select the new temperature. NOTE: The temperature adjustment will not appear on

the display, and no tones will sound. The scrolling text will be shown on the display as it was before the keypad was pressed.

2. Press START. To Adjust Temperature (when Sabbath mode is running

in both ovens):

1. Press BAKE for the desired oven.

2. Press the number keypad as instructed by the scrolling text to

select the new temperature. NOTE: The temperature adjustment will not appear on

the display, and no tones will sound. The scrolling text will be shown on the display as it was before the keypad was pressed.

3. Press START. To Deactivate Sabbath mode:

Press OPTIONS, then press “7” to return to regular baking, or press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER to turn off the oven(s).

Aluminum Foil

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom ﬁnish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner.

For best cooking results, do not cover entire rack with foil because air must move freely.

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain ﬁnish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom.

Racks

■ Position racks before turning on the oven.

■ Do not position racks with bakeware on them.

■ Make sure racks are level.

■ Place food so it will not rise into the broil element. Allow at

least 1/2" (1.3 cm) between pans and the broil element.

To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, and then lift it out. Use the following illustrations and charts as a guide for positioning racks.

Rack Positions – Lower Oven

5 4 3 2

Food Rack Position

Large roasts or poultry 1 Roasted meats 2 Most baked goods,

casseroles Broiled meats, poultry, ﬁsh 4 Broiling/searing meats,

hamburgers, steaks

For hamburger patties to have a well-seared exterior and a rare interior in the lower oven, use a ﬂat rack in rack position 5. Side 1 should cook for approximately 21/2 to 31/2 minutes. Side 2 should cook for approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Expect a moderate degree of smoke when broiling.

Multiple Rack Cooking

2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 4 for regular baking with the roll-out rack in position 2.

2-rack (convection only): Use rack positions 2 and 4 for convection baking with the roll-out rack in position 2.

NOTE: The roll-out rack in the lower oven sits midway between adjacent rack positions. The roll-out rack should not be used in rack position 5.

Baking Layer Cakes on 2 Racks

For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use rack positions 1 (roll-out rack) and 4 (ﬂat rack) with the Convection Bake function. Place the cakes on the racks as shown. If using two ﬂat racks, use rack positions 2 and 4.

Rack Positions – Upper Oven

Baking and Broiling

Food Rack Position

All foods 1

Baking Cookies on 2 Racks

For best results when baking cookies on 2 racks, use rack positions 1 (roll-out rack) and 4 (ﬂat rack) with the Bake function. If using 2 ﬂat racks, use rack positions 2 and 4.

Bakeware

To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" (5.0 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide.

Number of Pan(s) Position on Rack

1 Center of rack 2 Side-by-side 3 or 4 Refer to the previous illustration.

Roll-out Rack

The roll-out rack allows easy access to position and remove food in the oven. The roll-out rack should not be used in rack position 5.

Open Position

A. Sliding rails B. Sliding shelf

Closed and Engaged Position

A. Slide rails B. Sliding shelf

To Insert Roll-Out Rack:

1. Angle rack assembly up, and then insert into the “V” cutout in

the rack guides of the oven cavity.

2. Keep rack assembly lifted up at an angle, and then push in to

bypass the lower “V” cutout.

3. Gently slide rack assembly into oven, bypassing the “V”

cutouts.

A. “V” cutout B. Rack guides

To Remove Roll-Out Rack:

1. Push the sliding shelf in completely so that it is in the closed

and engaged position.

2. Using 2 hands, gently pull the sliding shelf and the slide rails

at the same time to the “V” cutout. Angle the rack so that the front is higher than the back, and then gently pull rack past “V” cutout and then out of the oven.

To avoid damage to the sliding shelves, do not place more than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg) on the rack.

Do not clean the roll-out rack in the dishwasher. It may remove the rack’s lubricant and affect its ability to slide.

See the “General Cleaning” section for more information.

Oven Vents

A B

A. Upper oven vent B. Lower oven vent

The oven vents release hot air and moisture from the ovens and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the vents will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper, or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vents.

Baking and Roasting

Preheating

When beginning a Bake, Convect Bake, or Convect Roast cycle, the oven will begin preheating after Start is pressed. The oven will take approximately 12 to 15 minutes to reach 350°F (177°C) with all of the oven racks provided with your oven inside the oven cavity. Higher temperatures will take longer to preheat. The preheat cycle rapidly increases the oven temperature. The actual oven temperature will go above your set temperature to offset the heat lost when your oven door is opened to insert food. This ensures that when you place your food in the oven, the oven will begin at the proper temperature. Insert your food when the preheat tone sounds. Do not open the door during preheat before the tone sounds.

Oven Temperature

While in use, the oven elements will cycle on and off as needed to maintain a consistent temperature, but they may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Opening the oven door while in use will release hot air and cool the oven which could impact the cooking time and performance. It is recommended to use the oven light to monitor cooking progress.

NOTE: On models with convection, the convection fan may run in the non-convection bake mode to improve performance.

Temperature Management System

The Temperature Management System electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements or burners cycle on and off in intervals. On convection range models, the fan will run while preheating and may be cycled on and off for short intervals during bake to provide the best results. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use.

Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe.

Steam Bake

The Steam Bake function works in conjunction with the steam rack to provide additional moisture during baking. The steam rack contains a water reservoir, which heats up and releases steam into the oven cavity during the steam bake cycle. There are 3 preprogrammed food options to choose from: Breads, Desserts, and Fish, as well as a Refresh/Reheat option.

For best performance, place the steam rack in the lowest available rack position in the cavity and pour 1½ cups (350 mL) of water into the reservoir. Do not ﬁll past the MAX level indicated on the reservoir.

After the steam bake cycle is complete, some water may remain in

the reservoir. This is normal. Wait for the oven to cool and discard the water.

A. Steam rack B. Water reservoir

Broiling

Close the oven door while broiling. No preheating is necessary. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, and then place it in the center of the oven rack.

NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the ﬁrst few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled.

Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the broil setting, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, ﬁsh, and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Refer to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section for more information.

On lower settings, the broil element will cycle on and off to maintain the proper temperature.

■ For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to

drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke. If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be

ordered. Please refer to the “Accessories” section for more information.

Lower Oven Convection Cooking

In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a standard thermal oven. This movement of hot air helps maintain a consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture and yielding crustier breads.

During the convection cooking, the bake, broil, and convection (true convection only) elements cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature, while the fan circulates the hot air.

If the oven door is opened during convection cooking, the fan will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is closed.

NOTE: The oven door must be closed for convection broiling.

Position the racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section before starting convection cooking.

With convection cooking, most foods can be cooked at a lower temperature or for a shorter length of time. These adjustments can be made using the following chart or by using the EasyConvect™ Conversion feature on your range.

Setting Guidelines CONVECT

BAKE CONVECT

BROIL

CONVECT ROAST

Reduce the standard baking temperature 25°F (15°C).

Use standard recipe temperature. Cooking time may be reduced so the food should be checked for doneness early.

Use standard recipe temperature. Cooking time may be reduced by 15 to 30% with Convect Roast so the food should be checked for doneness early.

Bow Tie True Convection with T.H.E.™ Element

True convection adds an electric element around the convection fan to enhance the cooking performance. Use the following Convect Options chart as a guide.

Setting Foods CONVECT

BAKE CONVECT

BROIL CONVECT

ROAST

Single or multiple-rack baking for cookies, biscuits, breads, casseroles, tarts, tortes.

Thicker cuts or unevenly shaped pieces of meat, ﬁsh, or poultry.

Whole chicken or turkey, vegetables, pork roasts, beef roasts.

EasyConvect™ Conversion

Convection cooking temperatures and times can differ from those of standard cooking. Depending upon the selected category, EasyConvect™ Conversion automatically reduces the standard recipe temperature and/or time you input for convection cooking.

Foods are grouped into 3 general categories. Choose the category most appropriate for the food to be cooked. Use the following chart as a guide.

Setting Foods MEATS

BAKED GOODS

OTHER

To Use:

NOTE: For best results, preheat your oven to the desired

temperature prior to using EasyConvect™ Conversion. After preheating is complete, press OFF LOWER before using EasyConvect™ Conversion.

1. Press EASY CONVECT until the desired option (MEATS,

BAKED GOODS or OTHER) is displayed.

2. Press START.

3. Press number pads to enter standard cook temperature, and

then press START.

4. Press number pads to enter standard cook time, and then

press START.

5. Place the food in the oven.

Check food for doneness before the stop time is reached. If food will not be done when the 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.

6. Press OFF LOWER when ﬁnished.

7. Remove food from the oven.

Chicken: whole and pieces Meat loaf, Roasts: pork, beef, and ham

(Turkey and large poultry are not included because their cook time varies.)

Biscuits, Breads: quick and yeast Cakes and Cookies Casseroles

Frozen convenience foods: french fries,

nuggets, ﬁsh sticks, lasagna

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