Kitchenaid Khms145jbl-0 Owner's Manual

Use & Care Guide

Microwave

Hood

Combination

4619-652-60102/8183718

Model KHMS145J

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1•800•422•1230

Call our Customer Interaction

Center with questions

or comments.

A Note to You ............................2

Microwave Oven Safety............3

Removing and Replacing

the Microwave Oven.................6

Getting to Know Your

Microwave Oven........................7

Operating tips ...........................7

Electrical connection.................7

Microwave oven features..........8

Control panel features..............9

Using the child lock .................11

Using the demo/

learning feature.......................11

Using the vent fan ..................12

Using the cooktop/

countertop light.......................12

Setting the clock.....................13

Using the timer .......................14

Using Your Microwave Oven..15

Cooking at high cook power...15 Cooking at different

cook powers ...........................16

Cooking in stages...................18

Using AUTO COOK................20

Using EASY SIMMER ............21

Using REHEAT .......................22

Using CUSTOM DEFROST....23

Using KEEP WARM................26

Sensor cooking.......................27

Using CRISP OR SIZZLE .......28

Using EASY MINUTE.............29

Changing preset cooking times..29

Using aluminum foil................30

Cooking you should not do

in your microwave oven ............30

Using 2-4 Plates.....................30

Using the cooking rack...........30

Caring for Your

Microwave Oven......................31

Installing and caring for filters..31 Replacing the cooktop

and oven lights .......................32

Questions and Answers.........33

Troubleshooting......................34

Requesting Assistance

or Service.................................36

Warranty...................................40

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID

KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.

appliance!

For assistance or service

Call the Customer Interaction Center toll free .........................................................................1-800-422-1230

If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section, or by calling the telephone number above.

When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. Y ou can find this information on the model and serial number label/plate (see diagram in the “Getting to Know Your Microwav e Oven” section.)

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. You must provide proof

of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service. Model Number_____________________________

Serial Number _____________________________ Date Installed _____________________________

Builder/Dealer Name _______________________ Address __________________________________ Phone____________________________________

Microwave Oven Safety

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Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

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

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

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.

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:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

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WARNING:

shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

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Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

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Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.

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The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions.

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Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

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Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven.

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Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

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As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

To reduce the risk of burns, electric

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

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The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment.

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See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section.

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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the

microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags

before placing bags in oven.

– If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven

door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not

leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

Microwave Oven Safety

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the

door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front

face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) Door (bent), (2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by

anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking

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equipment. Intended to be used above ranges with maximum

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width of 36 inches. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should

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not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

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Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

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Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.

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Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the "PAN BROWN" mode.

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Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer's recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.

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Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation.

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When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter.

Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.

Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. Do not mount over a sink.

Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

• For all cord connected appliances:

The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding

plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely under stood, or if doubt exists as to whether the micro wave oven is properly grounded.

Electrical requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120-Volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.

Microwave Oven Safety

WARNING

Removing and Replacing the Microwave Oven

4. Hold microwave hood combination in place with

one hand. Pull hook E to release microwave hood from mounting plate. If grille cannot be removed (per instructions in step 2.), insert a thin looped wire or similar tool through an opening in grille to pull hook.

If you need to remove your Microwave Hood Combination for any reason, follow these simple steps:

To remove:

1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2. Remove filters and vent grille.

• If filters A are installed,

push in at the tab and slide filter to the outside edge to remove.

• Remove the two screws

B from the top of the

microwave oven cabinet (the screws located closest to the front corners). Do not remove the screws located towards the center of the cabinet.

• Remove the vent grille C. Set the screws and

grille aside. (If grille cannot be removed, see step

4.)

3. After removing all oven contents, including the

turntable and support, tape the door in the closed position. Then remove the two bolts D securing the microwave oven to the upper cabinet.

5. Grasp the microwave oven. Rotate the microwave

oven downward. (Be careful that door does not swing open.)

6. Lift off the support tabs F at the bottom of the

mounting plate. Set the microwave oven aside on a protected surface.

To replace:

1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on the support tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate.

2. Rotate the front of the microwave oven cabinet downward. Thread the power supply cord through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the upper cabinet.

3. Rotate the microwave oven towards the cabinet. Push the microwave oven against the mounting plate until locking latch snaps into the cabinet.

4. Replace the two bolts securing the microwave oven to the upper cabinet.

5. Untape the door and replace the turntable and support.

6. Replace the vent grille.

7. Replace the two screws in the top of microwave oven

cabinet (the screws located closest to front corners).

8. If filters were installed, replace them (see “Installing and caring for the filters” in the “Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section, if needed).

9. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install microwave oven.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Operating tips

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven.

• Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing

on it when the door is open.

• Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat

containers, but the heat from the food can make the container hot.

• Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in

the oven.

• Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper,

gourds, or clothes in the oven.

• Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty.

Product life may be shortened. If you practice programming the oven, put a container of water in the oven. It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while.

• Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.

Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it.

• Do not operate the microwave oven unless the

glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely. The turntable can rotate in either direction. Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the oven. Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it. If your turntable cracks or breaks, contact your dealer for a replacement.

• When you use a browning dish, the browning

dish bottom must be at least 3⁄16-inch (5.5 mm) above the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish.

Electrical connection

If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system.

• Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the

shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst, and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rare cases, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them.

• For best results, stir any liquid several times

during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in certain containers (especially containers shaped like cylinders) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating when stirring or when adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea bags, etc.). This can damage the oven.

• Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast.

The heat spreads to the center from the outer, cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking. This is one of the reasons for letting some foods (for example, roasts or baked potatoes) stand for a while after cooking, or for stirring some foods during the cooking time.

• Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable

utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.

• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the

recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time. After microwaving, let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.

Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven

To install turntable and support:

• Remove tape holding the hub (Part No. 4393754)

in place.

• Place the support (Part No. 4393752) on the cavity

in bottom.

• Place the turntable on the hub. Make sure the

raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom are between the three “spokes” of the hub.

• The rollers (Part No. 4393753)

on the support should fit inside the ridge on the bottom of the turntable.

• The turntable turns both clockwise and counter-

clockwise. This is normal.

Crisper pan:

This specially designed microwave pan

(Part No. 4393536) lets you cook crispy pizza, sizzle chicken, fry breakfast foods like eggs and sausage, or prepare juicy hamburgers.

Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To help get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features:

1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.

2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not

operate unless the door is securely closed.

3. Window with Metal Shield. Shield prevents microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.

4. Cooking Rack. Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time. (See Page 30.)

5. Glass Turntable (Part No. 4393751) (not shown). Included in oven cavity – see below for installation instructions. This turntable rotates food as it cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results. The turntable is sunken into the cavity floor to give you more cooking space and better cooking results.

6. Charcoal and Grease Filters. Packed in oven cavity during shipment. (See Page 31.)

7. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turn on to light your cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light. (See Page 12.)

8. Cooking Guide Label. Use as a quick reference for various oven functions.

9. Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light Pads. (See Page 12.)

10. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions.

11.Vent Grille.

12. Microwave Inlet Cover. Do not remove or disturb.

13. Oven Cavity Light.

14. Model and Serial Number Plate.

315

64287

Microwave oven features

Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven

1. Display. This display includes a clock and indicators to tell you the time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions you chose.

2. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop one of 3 bag sizes of popcorn, without entering a cook power or time. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn. (See Page 27.)

3. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat 1 or 2 cups (250 - 500 mL) of a beverage, without entering a cook power or time. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to heat depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the beverage. (See Page 27.)

4. BAKED POTATO. Touch this pad to bake 1 to 4 potatoes, without entering a cook power or time. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the potato(es). (See Page 27.)

5. FROZEN ENTREE. Touch this pad to cook a 10or 20-oz (284-567 g) frozen entree, without entering a cook power or time. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the frozen entree. (See Page 27.)

6. DINNER PLATE. Touch this pad to heat a dinner plate of food, without entering a cook power or time. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to heat depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the food. (See Page 27.)

7. PAN HEAT. Touch this pad to preheat Crisper Pan, without entering a cook power or time. (See Page 28.)

8. PIZZA. Touch this pad to heat one of three sizes of pizza, without entering a cook time. Touch COOK POWER to adjust doneness. (See Page 28.)

9. HAMBURGER. Touch this pad to cook 1 to 4 hamburgers, without entering a cook time. Touch COOK POWER to adjust doneness. (See Page 28.)

10. CHICKEN. Touch this pad to bake 1 to 4 pieces of chicken, without entering a cook time. Touch COOK POWER to adjust doneness. (See Page 28.)

11. EASY SIMMER. Touch this pad to simmer

soups, casseroles, stews, and other liquid foods. (See Page 21.)

12. REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat microwavable foods without entering times and cook powers. (See Page 22.)

13. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad to cook microwavable foods without entering times and cook powers. (See Page 20.)

14. CUSTOM DEFROST. Touch this pad to defrost frozen foods, without entering times and cook powers. (See Page 23.)

15. COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed by Number pads to set a cooking time. (See Pages 15-18.)

16. COOK POWER. Touch this pad after the cooking time has been set, followed by a Number pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food. Also touch this pad to lengthen or shorten a preset cooking time. (See Pages 16-18.)

17. EASY MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook food for 1 minute at 100% cook power or to extend cooking time by 1 minute. (See Page 29.)

18. KEEP WARM. Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods warm in your microwave oven. You can use KEEP WARM by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle. (See Page 26.)

Control panel features

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Control panel features (cont.)

Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven

19. Number pads. Touch Number pads to enter cooking times, cook powers, quantities, weights, or food categories.

20. CLOCK SET/START. Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day.

21. TIMER. Touch this pad to set or cancel the Kitchen Timer.

22. START. Touch this pad to start a function.

23. CANCEL/OFF. Touch this pad to erase an

incorrect command, cancel a program during cooking, or to clear the display.

24. TURNTABLE ON/OFF. Touch this pad to turn your turntable on and off. (See Page 11.)

25. LIGHT ON/NIGHT/OFF. Touch this pad to turn the light or night light on or off. (See Page 12.)

26. VENT FAN ON/OFF higher or lower. Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off. (See Page 12.)

NOTES:

• If you have entered all settings for a function

but do not touch START/ENTER in 5 seconds, the START? indicator light will show.

• For nonsensor functions, if you open the door

while the oven is on and then shut the door within 15 minutes, the START? indicator light will show. Touch START to continue. If you open the door when sensor cooking, cooking is cancelled and you have to start over.

• If you choose a function but do not touch another

command pad within 1 minute, the display returns to the time of day and you have to start over.

Interrupting cooking

You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door. The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the light stays on. To restart cooking, close the door and

TOUCH

Audible signals

Your microwave oven comes with audible signals that can guide you when setting and using your oven:

• A programming tone will sound each time

you touch a pad.

• One long tone signals the end of a Timer

countdown.

• Four tones signal the end of a

cooking cycle.

• Two quick, short tones sound once

every minute for the first 15 minutes after an end-of-cooking signal as a reminder if the food has not been removed from the oven.

• Two quick, short tones will sound while

entering and exiting from a hidden feature (for example, Child Lock) or time of day.

• Three tones sound if you have

made an incorrect entry.

To disable the programming tone:

TOUCH

and hold for 5 seconds

To turn the programming tone back on:

TOUCH

and hold for 5 seconds To disable all audible signals except the

end-of-timer and hidden feature signals:

TOUCH

and hold for 5 seconds

To turn signals back on:

TOUCH

and hold for 5 seconds NOTE: Two tones will sound when audible signals

are turned on or off.

If you do not want to continue cooking:

• Close the door and the light goes off.

TOUCH

NOTE: Before setting a function, touch

CANCEL/OFF to make sure no other function is on.

Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven

Heating more than one plate of food

When heating plates of food with a cook time that

you set, you can heat two 101⁄4-in. (26.7 cm) plates side by side or one dish larger than the turntable. You can heat 2 more plates on the Cooking Rack for a possible total of 4 plates. For best results, halfway

through cooking turn the plates halfway around until the food in the front is in the back. Do the same when heating a larger (9- to 13-in. [23 - 33 cm]) casserole. When heating 4 dinner plates turn as described above and switch the top plates with the bottom plates.

To heat 2 bottom plates together or one larger dish,

the turntable should not be turning. You can shut the turntable off by

touching TURNTABLE ON/OFF. “TURNTABLE OFF” appears on the display. If you touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF before starting to set the cooking function, your oven will prompt you to enter a cooking time without you needing to touch COOK TIME. Your turntable will be turned back on when cooking is over or when you touch CANCEL/OFF.

NOTE: You cannot turn off the turntable when using an “auto” function.

Control panel features (cont.)

Using the child lock

The Child Lock locks the control panel so children cannot use the microwave oven when you do not want them to.

To lock the control panel:

TOUCH

and hold for 5 seconds

Two tones will sound and will appear on the display. When the control panel is locked, 3 tones will sound and LOCK will appear when you touch any pad except for EXHAUST FAN and LIGHT, Number pads 1 and 2, and START.

To unlock the control panel:

TOUCH

and hold for 5 seconds

Two tones will sound and will be cleared from the display.

Using the demo/learning feature

You can set your microwave oven to display your commands as you enter them without turning the magnetron on. This feature helps you learn to use your oven without actually cooking food.

To set the demo/learning feature:

TOUCH

and hold for 5 seconds

Two tones will sound and a small “d” will appear on the display.

To cancel the demo/learning feature:

TOUCH

and hold for 5 seconds

Two tones will sound and the small “d” will disappear from the display.

Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven

Using the vent fan

The pad on the bottom left of the control panel controls the cooktop/countertop light.

1. Turn on light.

2. Turn off light when desired.

Using the cooktop/countertop light

(once for regular light, twice for night light)

(1 or 2 more times, depending on light setting)

TOUCH

NOTES:

• Two seconds after the last time you touch VENT

FAN, the display returns to the previous display.

• The first time you turn on the fan after connecting

the microwave oven to power, the fan will start at speed 1. The next time the fan is turned on, it will start at the last speed used.

The pads on the bottom right of the control panel control the 5-speed exhaust fan.

1. Turn on the fan and choose fan speed.

Touch the “HIGHER” pad to increase fan speed. Touch the “LOWER” pad to decrease fan speed. The display will show “FAN” and a number from 1 to 5 to indicate fan speed.

NOTE: If the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the HIGH setting to protect the oven.

It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When this occurs, the VENT FAN pad will not turn the fan off.

2. Turn off fan when desired. TOUCH

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