Maytag MET8885XS, W10289539A User Manual

SMOOTHTOP DOUBLE OVEN RANGE

Use & Care Guide

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CUISINIÈRE À DEUX FOURS AVEC

TABLE DE CUISSON

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Au Canada, pour assistance, installation ou service, composez le : 1-800-807-6777

ou visitez notre site internet à

www.maytag.ca

Table of Contents/Table des matières.............................................................................2

W10289539A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................3

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

COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................5

Cooktop Controls.........................................................................5

Dual and Triple Elements .............................................................6

Warming Center ...........................................................................6

Ceramic Glass..............................................................................7

Home Canning .............................................................................8

Cookware .....................................................................................8

ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROLS.................................................9

Display..........................................................................................9

Cancel .......................................................................................... 9

Oven Lights ..................................................................................9

Kitchen Timer ...............................................................................9

Settings ........................................................................................9

Oven Temperature Control ........................................................11

Control Lockout..........................................................................11

OVEN USE.....................................................................................12

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

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

Bakeware....................................................................................13

Meat Thermometer.....................................................................13

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

Baking.........................................................................................13

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

Convection Cooking - Lower Oven Only...................................15

Keep Warm™ Feature................................................................16

Automatic Shutoff/Sabbath Mode.............................................17

Favorite.......................................................................................18

RANGE CARE ...............................................................................19

Self-Cleaning Cycle....................................................................19

General Cleaning........................................................................20

Oven Light ..................................................................................21

Oven Door ..................................................................................21

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................22

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................23

In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................23

In Canada ...................................................................................23

Accessories ................................................................................23

WARRANTY ..................................................................................24

SÉCURITÉ DE LA CUISINIÈRE ...................................................25

La bride antibasculement...........................................................25

UTILISATION DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON................................28

Commandes de la table de cuisson ..........................................28

Éléments double et triple ...........................................................29

Centre de maintien au chaud.....................................................29

Vitrocéramique ...........................................................................30

Préparation de conserves à la maison.......................................31

Ustensiles de cuisson ................................................................31

COMMANDES ÉLECTRONIQUES DU FOUR ............................32

Affichage.....................................................................................32

Annulation...................................................................................32

Lampes du four ..........................................................................32

Minuterie de cuisine ...................................................................32

Réglages.....................................................................................32

Commande de la température du four ......................................35

Verrouillage des commandes.....................................................35

UTILISATION DU FOUR...............................................................36

Papier d’aluminium.....................................................................36

Positionnement des grilles et des ustensiles de cuisson au four.. 36

Ustensiles de cuisson au four....................................................37

Thermomètre à viande ...............................................................38

Évents du four ............................................................................38

Cuisson au four ..........................................................................38

Cuisson au gril............................................................................39

Cuisson par convection - four inférieur uniquement .................41

Caractéristique Keep Warm™ ...................................................42

Arrêt automatique/Mode Sabbat ...............................................43

Favori..........................................................................................44

ENTRETIEN DE LA CUISINIÈRE.................................................44

Programme d'autonettoyage .....................................................44

Nettoyage général ......................................................................46

Lampe du four............................................................................47

Porte du four...............................................................................47

DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................48

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................50

Aux États-Unis............................................................................50

Au Canada..................................................................................50

Accessoires....................................................................................50

GARANTIE.....................................................................................51

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.

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.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot. Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. See the installation instructions for details. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:

Anti-Tip Bracket

Range Foot

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

• 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.

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.

■ 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

COOKTOP USE

This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and

appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model.

A. Left front triple element control knob B. Left rear control knob C. Electronic oven control D. Right rear control knob

B C

WARNING

Cooktop Controls

SETTING RECOMMENDED USE

Medium ■ Maintain a slow boil.

E. Right front control knob F. Hot surface indicator light

G. Cooktop on indicator light

■ Fry or sauté foods.

■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

The control knobs can be set anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING RECOMMENDED USE

Dual and Triple Elements

HI (High)

■ Large diameter cookware.

■ Large quantities of food.

■ Home canning.

■ Bring liquid to a boil.

Medium High ■ Hold a rapid boil.

■ Quickly brown or sear food.

Medium Low Between LO and Med

LO (Low)

Warm Zone

■ Stew or steam food.

■ Simmer.

■ Keep food warm.

■ Melt chocolate or butter.

■ Keep cooked foods warm.

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

Cooktop On Indicator Lights

A cooktop On Indicator light is located on the control panel. When any surface element is turned on, the light will glow.

Hot Surface Indicator Light

A Hot Surface indicator light is located on the control panel. The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area(s) is turned off.

Dual and Triple Elements

(on some models)

The Dual and Triple elements offer flexibility depending on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element. The dual and triple sizes combine the single, dual, and outer element and is recommended for larger cookware, larger quantities of food and home canning.

Speed Heat™ Cooking Zone (on some models)

The Speed Heat™ Cooking Zone offers flexibility for 2 optional heating choices. The Speed Heat™ option can be used to boil liquids faster. The lower heat option can be used to prepare sauces, to brown or saute foods and to keep food at a low temperature. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Speed Heat™ Cooking Zone.

A B

A. Single size B. Dual size

A B

A. Single size B. Dual size C. Triple size

To Use the Dual Element:

A. Single Element Control - left side B. Dual Element Control - right side

1. Push in and turn the control knob clockwise from OFF to the

Dual zone area to anywhere between HI and LO.

2. Push in and turn the control knob to OFF when finished.

To Use the Triple Element

A. Single B. Triple C. Dual

A. Lower heat option B. Speed Heat™ option

Warming Center

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.

Use the Cooktop Warming Center 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 Warming Center element can be used alone or when any of

the other surface cooking areas are being used. The Warming Center element area will not glow red when cycling

on. However, the Element On light will glow while the Cooktop Warming Center element is in use.

■ Use only cookware and dishes 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.

1. Push in and turn the control knob clockwise from OFF to the

Triple zone area to anywhere between HI and LO.

2. Push in and turn the control knob to OFF when finished.

To Use :

1. To turn on, press WARMING CENTER ON and then START.

2. To turn off, press WARMING CENTER OFF.

Bridge Element

Use the bridge area to create an oblong heated area to cook with large cookware.

A. Left front single element

B. Left center bridge element

C. Left rear single element

Left front control Left rear control

To use SINGLE (A):

1. Push in and turn left front control knob counterclockwise from

the Off position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between LOW and HIGH.

2. Turn control knob to Off when finished. To use SINGLE (C):

1. Push in and turn left rear control knob clockwise from the Off

position to anywhere between LOW and HIGH.

2. Turn control knob to Off when finished. To use SINGLE and BRIDGE area (A+B):

1. Push in and turn left front control knob clockwise from the Off

position to the BRIDGE zone anywhere between LOW and HIGH.

2. Turn both control knobs to Off when finished. To use both SINGLE elements and BRIDGE (A+B+C):

1. Push in and turn left front control knob clockwise from the Off

position to the BRIDGE zone anywhere between LOW and HIGH.

2. Push in and turn left rear control knob clockwise from the Off

position to anywhere between LOW and HIGH.

3. Turn both control knobs to Off when finished. To use both SINGLE elements (A+C):

1. Push in and turn left front control knob counterclockwise from

the Off position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between LOW and HIGH.

2. Push in and turn left rear control knob counterclockwise from

the Off position to anywhere between LOW and HIGH.

3. Turn control knobs to Off when finished.

Ceramic Glass

(on some models)

The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It may cycle on and off to maintain the selected heat level.

It is normal for the surface of light colored ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass cools, it will return to its original color.

Cleaning off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the most even heating. On cooktops with light colored ceramic glass, soils and stains may be more visible, and may require more cleaning and attention. Cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are recommended. For more information, see “General Cleaning” section.

■ 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

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.

■ Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking

area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the area.

A. Surface cooking area B. Cookware/canner C. ½" (1.3 cm) maximum overhang

■ Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and

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.

■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly

on the cooktop.

Home Canning

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

■ Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking

area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or element.

■ Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or

surface burners at the same time.

■ On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.

■ For more information, contact your local agricultural

department. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

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. However, when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the grates.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum.

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

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

Ceramic or Ceramic glass

■ Heats slowly and evenly.

■ Good for browning and frying.

■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.

■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.

■ Ideal results on low to medium heat

settings.

Copper

Earthenware

Porcelain

■ Heats very quickly and evenly.

■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ Use on low heat settings.

■ See stainless steel or cast iron.

enamel-onsteel or cast iron

Stainless steel ■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.

■ A core or base of aluminum or copper

on stainless steel provides even heating.

ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROLS

A. Upper oven settings B. Oven display C. Options settings D. Oven light E. Cooktop warming center

F. Lower oven cancel

Display

When power is first supplied to the range or if a power failure occurs, “12:00” will appear on the display. See “Clock” in the “Settings” section to set time of day.

When the oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day.

4. Press KITCHEN TIMER to clear the display. NOTE: A reminder beep will sound until the Kitchen Timer is

canceled.

G. Upper oven cancel H. Start

I. Temp/time

J. Lower oven settings

K. Convect settings

To Can ce l:

Press KITCHEN TIMER.

Cancel

The Cancel pads stop any function except the Clock, Timer and Control Lock.

Oven Lights

While the oven doors are closed, press OVEN LIGHT to turn the lights on and off. The oven light for the selected oven will come on when the door is open. The oven lights will not come on during the Self-Clean cycle.

Kitchen Timer

The Kitchen Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes, and counts down the set time. The Kitchen Timer does not start or stop the oven.

To S et :

1. Press KITCHEN TIMER.

“Set TIMER” will scroll down the upper text display area, and the clock will display “--:--” with the colon flashing.

2. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads until the desired time is

reached. “Press TIMER” will scroll down the upper text display area.

3. Press KITCHEN TIMER. The colon stops flashing, and the

time begins counting down. “TIMER STARTED” will scroll down the upper text display area.

The last minute of the timer countdown will be displayed in seconds.

At the end of the set time, one long beep will sound, and “TIMER End” will be displayed.

Settings

Fahrenheit and Celsius

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

1. Press SETTINGS once. “TEMP UNIT” appears in the upper text area. “Fahrenheit

Press (+) for Celsius” will scroll twice in the lower text area.

2. Press the Temp/Time “+” pad to change the temperature unit setting.

“CELSIUS. Press (+) for Fahrenheit” will scroll twice from right to left in the lower text area.

3. “CELSIUS Selected” will scroll twice from right to left in the lower text area. The temperature units have been changed.

To n e s

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

Basic Functions

One tone

■ Valid pad press

■ End of Kitchen Timer (long tone)

■ Function has been entered

Two t on es

■ Oven is preheated

Three tones

■ Invalid pad press

Four tones

■ End of cycle

Adjusting Sound On or Off

The oven sound is factory preset for On but can be changed to Off.

1. Press SETTINGS twice until “SOUND” appears in the upper

text area and “ON. Press (+) for OFF” scrolls twice from right to left in the lower text area.

2. Press the Temp/Time “+” pad to turn the sound Off. “OFF

Press (+) for ON” will scroll twice from right to left in the lower text area.

3. “OFF Selected” will scroll twice from right to left in the lower

text area. The sound has now been turned off.

Adjusting Sound Volume

The oven sound is factory preset for Low but can be changed to High.

1. Press SETTINGS three times until “SOUND VOLUME”

appears in the text area and “LOW Press (+) for HIGH” scrolls twice from right to left in the lower text area.

2. Press the Temp/Time “+” pad to turn the sound High. “HIGH

Press (+) for LOW” scrolls twice from right to left in the lower text area.

3. “High Selected” scrolls twice from right to left in the lower

text area. The sound volume has now been changed.

Adjusting End Tone On or Off

The end tone is factory preset for On but can be changed to Off.

1. Press SETTINGS four times until “END TONE” appears in the

upper text area and “ON. Press (+) for OFF” scrolls twice from right to left in the lower text area.

2. Press the Temp/Time “+” pad to turn the end tone Off. “OFF

Press (+) for ON” will scroll twice in the lower text area.

3. “OFF Selected” will scroll twice from right to left in the lower

text area. The end tone has now been turned off.

Adjusting Keypress Tone On or Off

The keypress tone is factory set for On but can be changed to Off.

1. Press SETTINGS five times until “KEYPRESS TONE” appears

in the upper text area and “ON. Press (+) for OFF” scrolls twice from right to left in the lower text area.

2. Press the Temp/Time “+” pad to turn the keypress tone Off.

“OFF. Press (+) for ON” will scroll twice in the lower text area.

3. “OFF Selected” will scroll twice from right to left in the lower

text area. The keypress tone has now been turned off.

Adjusting Reminder Tone On or Off

The reminder tone is factory preset for On but can be changed to Off.

1. Press SETTINGS six times until “REMINDER TONE” appears

in the upper text area and “ON. Press (+) for OFF” scrolls twice from right to left in the lower text area.

2. Press the Temp/Time “+” pad to turn the reminder tone Off.

“OFF. Press (+) for ON” will scroll twice in the lower text area.

3. “OFF Selected” will scroll twice from right to left in the lower

text area. The reminder tone has now been turned off.

Clock

The clock can be set to display time in a 12-hour or 24-hour format. The clock is factory preset for the 12-hour format.

To Change the Clock to 24-Hour Format:

1. Press SETTINGS seven times until “12/24 HOUR” appears in

the upper text area and “12 HR Press (+) for 24 Hr” scrolls twice in the lower text area.

2. Press the Temp/Time “+” pad once to select 24 hour and again to select 12 hour.

3. Wait 30 seconds or press CANCEL to accept the setting.

To Set the Clock:

Before setting, make sure the oven and Kitchen Timer are off.

1. Press CLOCK. “Set Time” will appear in the upper text area.

2. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads until the desired time is

displayed.

3. “Press CLOCK” will appear in the upper text area, and “or Push START” will appear in the lower text area.

4. Press CLOCK or START. “Time Set” will appear in the upper text area. Once it disappears, the time is set.

Sabbath Mode

Sabbath Mode is used to configure the oven system so that certain features and modes are disabled or defeatured. By enabling Sabbath Mode, the oven will conform to Star-K Jewish Sabbath requirements.

The oven is factory preset with Sabbath Mode Off.

To Enable Sabbath mode:

1. Press SETTINGS eight times until “SABBATH” appears in the

upper text area.

2. Press the Temp/Time “+” pad to enable Sabbath Mode.

3. “ON Selected” will scroll twice in the text area. The oven is

now in Sabbath Mode.

12-Hour Auto Off

The oven control is factory preset to automatically shut off the oven 12 hours after the oven turns on. This will not interfere with any timed or delayed cook function.

To Cancel 12-Hour Auto Off:

1. Press SETTINGS nine times until “12 Hr AUTO_OFF” appears

in the upper text area and “ON. Press (+) for Off” scrolls twice from right to left in the lower text area.

2. Press the Temp/Time “+” pad to turn off the 12-hour Auto Off feature.

“OFF. Press (+) for ON” will scroll twice from right to left in the lower text area.

3. “OFF Selected” will scroll twice from right to left in the lower text area. The feature has been turned off.

Language

The Language is factory preset to English but can be changed to French or Spanish.

To Change the Language to French:

1. Press SETTINGS 10 times until “LANGUAGE” appears in the

upper text area and “ENGLISH. Press (+) for French Press (-) for Spanish” scrolls twice from right to left in the lower text area.

2. Press the Temp/Time “+” pad to select French.

“FRENCH. Press (+) for English Press (-) for Spanish” will scroll, in French, twice from right to left in the lower text area.

3. “FRENCH Selected” will scroll, in French, twice from right to

left in the lower text area.

4. The language displayed will now be French. To Change the Language to Spanish:

1. Press SETTINGS 10 times until “LANGUAGE” appears in the

upper text area and “ENGLISH. Press (+) for French Press (-) for Spanish” scrolls twice from right to left in the lower text area.

2. Press the Temp/Time “-” pad to select Spanish.

“SPANISH. Press (+) for French Press (-) for English” will scroll, in Spanish, twice from right to left in the lower text area.

3. “SPANISH Selected” will scroll, in Spanish, twice from right to

left in the lower text area.

4. The language displayed will now be Spanish.

To A dj ust Ov en Tem pe rat ure C al ib ra ti on :

1. Press SETTINGS 11 times until “TEMP CALIB” appears in the

upper text area and “UPPER CALIBRATE. Press (+) for Lower calibrate or push START” scrolls twice from right to left in the lower text area.

2. Press START to calibrate the upper oven. “UPPER Calibrate selected” will scroll twice from right to left in the lower text area. “UPPER calibrate” is shown in the upper text area and “Press (+) or (-) for offset” scrolls twice from right to left in the lower text area.

Press (+) to calibrate the lower oven. “LOWER Calibrate selected” scrolls twice from right to left in the lower text area. “LOWER Calibrate” is shown in the upper text area and “Press (+) or (-) to set offset” scrolls twice from right to left in the lower text area.

3. Press the Temp/Time “+” pad to increase or decrease the temperature in 5°F (3°C) increments. The adjustment can be set between 30°F (17°C) and -30°F (-17°C).

4. Press START to set the adjustment and exit the Temperature Calibration menu.

Control Lockout

The control can be locked out to avoid unintended use of the oven.

The control cannot be locked if the oven is in use or the oven temperature is 400°F (205°C) or above.

The current time of day will remain in the display when the control is locked.

Oven Temperature Control

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

Temperature adjustment applies to upper or lower ovens. A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed

amount. The absence of a minus sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount. Use the following chart as a guide.

ADJUSTMENT °F (ADJUSTMENT °C)

10°F (6°C) ...a little more 20°F (12°C) ...moderately more 30°F (17°C) ...much more

-10°F (-6°C) ...a little less

-20°F (-12°C) ...moderately less

-30°F (-17°C) ...much less

COOKS FOOD

To Lock Control:

1. Press and release UPPER CANCEL and LOWER CANCEL.

2. Press and hold START for 3 seconds or until “CONTROL

LOCKED” scrolls in the display. “CONTROL LOCKED” scrolls while the control is locking, then “LOCKED” is displayed.

“LOCKED” remains lit in the display.

To Unlock Control:

1. Press and hold START for 3 seconds or until “Press and hold

START” scrolls in the display. “UNLOCKING” appears in the display while the control is

unlocking. The time of day appears and remains in the display.

OVEN USE

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

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.

The upper and lower ovens have rapid and standard preheat options. When only one oven is used (either upper or lower) the oven in use will default to the rapid preheat option. The rapid preheat option is only recommended for single-rack baking.

When both ovens are used simultaneously, the ovens will default to the standard preheat option. The standard preheat option is recommended for multi-rack baking in the lower oven.

When the lower oven is used independently, the oven will default to the rapid preheat option. To use the standard preheat option for multi-rack baking in the lower oven, it can be selected during Bake or Convection Bake operation.

To toggle between single or multi-rack baking, press START after beginning the Bake or Convection Bake mode.

Aluminum Foil

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

■ For best cooking results, do not cover entire rack with foil

because air must be able to move freely.

■ To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is

at least ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges.

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.

■ The upper oven is equipped with 1 flat rack.

■ The lower oven is equipped with 2 flat racks.

To Remove Oven Racks:

Flat Racks: Pull rack out to the stop position, raise the front edge, and then lift out.

Rack Positions - Upper Oven

2 1

Baking

FOOD RACK POSITION

Large dishes 1 Most foods 2

Broiling

FOOD RACK POSITION

Broiling 1

Rack Positions - Lower Oven

5 4 3 2 1

Traditional Cooking

FOOD RACK POSITION

Large roasts, turkeys, angel food, bundt and tube cakes, quick breads, pies

Yeast breads, casseroles, meat and poultry and 2-rack baking

Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes and 1-rack baking

2-rack baking 4 and 5, 2 and 4,

1 or 2

2 or 3

or 2 and 5

Multiple Rack Cooking

2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 4.

Baking Layer Cakes on 2 Racks

For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use racks 2 and 4 for baking. Place the cakes on the racks as shown.

To Replace Oven Racks:

Flat Racks: Place rack on the rack support in the oven. Tilt the front edge up slightly, and slide rack back until it clears the stop position. Lower front and slide back into the oven.

Convection Cooking (on some models)

FUNCTION NUMBER OF

RACKS USED

Convection baking or

1 1, 2 or 3

roasting Convection baking 2 2 and 4

RACK POSITION(S)

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)

1 Center of rack. 2 Side by side or slightly staggered.

POSITION ON RACK

Meat Thermometer

On models without a temperature probe, use a meat thermometer to determine whether meat, poultry and fish, are cooked to the desired degree of doneness. The internal temperature, not appearance, should be used to determine doneness. A meat thermometer is not supplied with this appliance. Follow manufacturer's directions for using a meat thermometer.

Oven Vents

3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure that

no bakeware piece is directly over another.

Bakeware

The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.

BAKEWARE/ RESULTS

Light colored aluminum

■ Light golden crusts

■ Even browning

Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull and/or nonstick finish

■ Brown, crisp

crusts

Insulated cookie sheets or baking pans

■ Little or no bottom

browning

Stainless steel

■ Light, golden

crusts

■ Uneven browning

Stoneware/Baking stone

■ Crisp crusts

Ovenproof glassware, ceramic glass or ceramic

■ Brown, crisp

crusts

RECOMMENDATIONS

■ Use temperature and time

recommended in recipe.

■ May need to reduce baking

temperatures slightly.

■ Use suggested baking time.

■ For pies, breads and casseroles,

use temperature recommended in recipe.

■ Place rack in center of oven.

■ Place in the bottom third of oven.

■ May need to increase baking time.

■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ May need to reduce baking

temperatures slightly.

A. Oven vents

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

Before baking, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

■ If only one oven is to be used, that oven will preheat more

quickly.

■ Allow at least ½" (1.3 cm) between the baking pan or

casserole and the top element in the upper oven. Loaf, angel food or bundt pans are not recommended in the upper oven.

■ Depending on the model, the convect fan and element may

operate during Bake.

■ When preheating with a baking/pizza stone inside the upper

oven, do not set oven above 400°F (205°C). To use baking/ pizza stones at temperatures above 400°F (205°C) in the upper oven, put stone in after the preheat beep.

■ The back part of the lower oven bake element will not glow

red during baking. This is normal.

■ Use only 1 rack in the upper oven.

■ For ovens with an exposed bake element, rack position two

may be used for baking cookies.

To Bak e:

1. Press upper or lower oven BAKE.

“BAKE” will scroll in the upper or lower text area (depending on oven selection), and 350°F (175°C) will be displayed.

“Set temp or” will scroll in the selected oven text area, followed by “Push START.”

2. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads until the desired temperature is displayed.

NOTE: The temperature may be changed at any time by pressing the Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads until the desired temperature is displayed and then START. Changing the temperature once food is placed in the oven could affect the preheat cycle.

3. (Optional) If a Set Cooking Time is desired, press COOK

TIME. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads to adjust the cook time by 1-minute increments until the desired time is displayed.

“Push START” will scroll in the selected oven text area.

4. Press START.

“Baking” will appear in the selected oven text area. “Rapid preheating for single rack baking” will scroll in the

selected oven text area. “Preheating” remains in the text area until the set temperature is reached.

Broiling

Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures.

■ For best results, use a broiler pan and grid (not provided). 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. See “Assistance or Service” section to order. Ask for Part Number 4396923.

■ For proper draining, do not cover the grid with foil. The

bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier cleaning.

■ Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat on

the edges to avoid curling.

■ Select HI/550°F (288°C) broil for most broiling. Select

LO/450°F (232°C) broil for low-temperature broiling of longer cooking foods such a poultry to avoid over browning.

■ Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing

food. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices. Very thin cuts of fish, poultry or meat may not need to be turned.

■ After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing

the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated oven, making cleaning more difficult.

Before broiling, position rack according to the Broiling Chart. Position food on grid in the broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door to the broil stop position (about 4" [10.0 cm]) to ensure proper broiling temperature.

To Broil Using Hi/Low Temperature Settings:

1. Place the food in the upper or lower oven. Preheating is not

necessary.

2. Position oven door to broil stop position.

3. Press upper or lower oven BROIL. “BROIL” scrolls down in

the upper text area or scrolls up in the lower text area depending on oven selected and “HI” is displayed. “Set temp or” scrolls in the selected oven text area followed by “Push START.”

4. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads to adjust the broil

temperature setting to HI or LO.

5. When the preheat cycle is complete, “Preheat done insert food for one rack baking only” will scroll twice in the selected oven text area.

“Bake” will scroll in the selected oven text area until CANCEL for the selected oven is pressed.

6. Place food in the oven.

7. Press upper oven or lower oven CANCEL when finished.

8. Remove food from the oven.

NOTE: If Cook time is to be used when only one oven is used,

increase the cook time by 10 minutes. If Cook Time is to be used when both ovens are used or multi-rack bake in the lower oven, increase the cook time by 15 minutes. When Cook Time expires, the oven(s) will turn off.

5. Press START. “Broiling” scrolls in the selected oven text area and remains

there until the set temperature is reached. NOTE: The oven temperature can be changed at any time by

pressing the Time/Temp “+” or “-” pad until the desired temperature is displayed and pressing START.

“BROIL” scrolls in the selected oven text area once the set temperature is reached and remains there until CANCEL for the selected oven is pressed.

6. Press CANCEL for the selected oven when finished.

7. Remove food from the oven.

To Broil Using Cook Time:

1. Place the food in the upper or lower oven.

2. Press upper or lower oven BROIL. “BROIL” scrolls down in

the upper text area or scrolls up in the lower text area depending on oven selected and “550°F” is displayed. “Set temp or” scrolls in the selected oven text area followed by “Push START.”

3. Press COOK TIME. “Set cooking time or push START” scrolls from right to left in

the selected oven text area and remains there until the set temperature is reached.

Press Time/Temp “+” or “-” pad to adjust cook time. Cook time adjusts in 1-minute increments.

“Push START” scrolls in the selected oven text area.

4. Press START for the selected oven. “Broiling” appears in the selected oven text area and remains

until the set temperature is reached or the cook time has counted down.

NOTE: The oven temperature can be changed at any time by pressing the Time/Temp “+” or “-” pad until the desired temperature is displayed and pressing START.

Once the set temperature is reached, “Broil” scrolls in the selected oven text area.

“Broil” remains in the selected oven text area until the cook time countdown is complete then “Cooking complete” scrolls continuously until CANCEL is pressed or the door is opened. When the cook time expires, the oven turns off.

5. Press CANCEL for the selected oven.

6. Remove food from the oven.

BROILING CHART

It is not necessary to preheat oven(s) when broiling. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes. Most foods should be turned halfway through cooking time. Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

UPPER OVEN LOWER OVEN

FOOD

POSITION SETTING

Steak

1" (2.5 cm) thick medium 1 HI 22-28 4 HI 15-19

Ground meat patties

4 oz (113 g), ³₄" (2.0 cm) thick

RACK

up to 12, well-done up to 6, well done

1 1

HI HI

Pork chops

1" (2.5 cm) thick, well-done 1 HI 27-31 4 HI 22-27

Chicken

bone-in, skin-on breast pieces well-done 1 LO 40-50 3 or 4 LO 20-24

Fish*

Filets, flaky Steaks, 1" (2.5 cm) thick, flaky

1 1

LO LO

*When broiling fish, spray broil pan with cooking oil. Do not turn fish filets. For hamburgers that have rare interiors and seared exteriors, broil less time on one side.

COOK TIME (minutes)

18-22 20-25

8-12 18-22

RACK POSITION SETTING

4 4

HI HI

LO LO

COOK TIME (minutes)

15-19 15-19

8-13 10-16

Convection Cooking - Lower Oven Only

(on some models)

During convection cooking, the fan provides increased hot air circulation continuously and more consistently throughout the oven. The movement of heated air around the food helps to speed up cooking by penetrating the cooler outer surfaces. Food cooks more evenly, browning and crisping outer surfaces while sealing moisture inside.

During the Convect function, the ring element (on some models), bake and broil elements, and the fan operate to heat the oven cavity. If the oven door is opened during convection cooking or preheating, the fan turns off immediately and the element(s) will turn off after 30 seconds. Once the door is closed, the element(s) will turn back on.

■ It is important not to cover foods so that surface areas remain

exposed to the circulating air, allowing browning and crisping.

■ Keep heat loss to a minimum by only opening the oven door

when necessary.

■ Choose cookie sheets without sides and roasting pans with

lower sides to allow air to move freely around the food.

■ Test baked goods for doneness a few minutes before the

minimum cooking time with a method such as a toothpick.

■ Use a meat thermometer to determine the doneness of meats

and poultry. Check the temperature of pork and poultry in 2 or 3 different places, including the thickest part.

■ Before convection cooking, position the rack(s) according to

the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

■ When using more than one rack, position bakeware/

cookware on the racks to allow movement of the fan circulated air around the food. See the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

■ If the oven is full, extra cooking time may be needed.

■ For optimal cooking results, do not cover food.

■ When roasting poultry and meat, use a broiler pan and grid. It

is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat, unless recommended in the recipe.

To order a broiler pan, see the “Assistance or Service” section.

A. Broiler grid B. Broiler pan

Convection Baking (on some models)

Use Convect for single or multiple rack baking. When convection baking, reduce your recipe baking temperature by 25°F (15°C).

To Set Convect Bake:

1. Press CONVECT BAKE.

“CONVECT BAKE” will scroll in the lower text area, and 325°F (163°C) will be displayed.

After 3 seconds, “Set temp or” will scroll in the lower oven text area, followed by “Push START.”

2. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads until the desired temperature is displayed.

3. Press START to begin preheating oven. “CONVECT BAKE” will scroll in the lower oven text area and

“Rapid Preheating for single rack Press start to preheat for multi-rack” will scroll in the lower oven text area until the set temperature is reached.

4. “Insert food for one rack convect only” will scroll twice in the

lower text area once the one-rack preheat temperature is reached.

5. “Insert food for multi rack baking only” will scroll twice in the

lower text area once the muilt-rack preheat temperature is reached.

6. When the preheat cycle is complete, “CONVECT BAKE” will

scroll in the lower oven text area until LOWER CANCEL is pressed.

7. Place food in the oven.

To change the oven temperature during cooking, press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads until the desired temperature is displayed and then START.

8. Press LOWER CANCEL when finished.

9. Remove food from the oven.

Convection Broil (on some models)

When convection broiling, enter your normal broiling temperature.

It is not necessary to preheat the oven for convect broil.

1. Place the food in the oven.

2. Press CONVECT BROIL.

"CONVECT BROIL" will scroll in the lower text area, and 550°F will be displayed.

"Set temp or" will scroll in the lower oven text area, followed by "Push START."

3. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads until the desired

temperature is displayed.

4. Press START.

"CONVECT BROIL" will scroll in the lower oven text area. "Preheating" will scroll in the lower oven text area until the set temperature is reached.

When the preheat cycle is complete, “CONVECT BROIL” will scroll from bottom to top in the lower text area. The set temperature will also be displayed.

To change the oven temperature during cooking, press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads until the desired temperature is displayed and then START.

"CONVECT BROIL" will scroll in the lower oven text area until LOWER CANCEL is pressed.

5. Press LOWER CANCEL when finished.

6. Remove food from the oven.

Convection Roasting (on some models)

When convection roasting, enter your normal roasting temperature. The roasting time should be set 15-30% less than conventional cooking.

It is not necessary to preheat the oven for convect roast.

1. Place food in oven.

2. Press CONVECT ROAST.

“CONVECT ROAST” will scroll in the lower text area, and 325°F (163°C) will be displayed.

“Set temp or” will scroll in the lower oven text area, followed by “Push START.”

3. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads until the desired

temperature is displayed.

4. Press START. “CONVECT ROAST” will scroll in the lower oven text area.

“Preheating” will scroll in the lower oven text area until the set temperature is reached.

When the preheat cycle is complete, “CONVECT ROAST” will scroll from bottom to top in the lower text area. The set temperature will also be displayed.

To change the oven temperature during cooking, press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads until the desired temperature is displayed and then START.

“CONVECT ROAST” will remain in the lower text area until LOWER CANCEL is pressed.

5. Press LOWER CANCEL when finished.

6. Remove food from the oven.

Keep Warm™ Feature

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.

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 the KEEP WARM keypad for desired oven.

“KEEP WARM” will scroll in the upper or lower text area (depending on oven selection), and 170°F (77°C) will be displayed.

“Set temp or” will scroll in the selected oven text area, followed by “Push START.”

2. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads to adjust the temperature by 5°F (3°C) increments until the desired temperature is displayed.

The temperature can be set from 145°F (63°C) to 190°F (85°C).

NOTE: The temperature may be changed at any time by pressing the Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads until the desired temperature is displayed and then START.

3. Press START. “Keep Warm” will appear in the selected oven text area, and

the set temperature will be displayed.

4. “KEEP WARM” and the temperature will be displayed while the Keep Warm setting is active or CANCEL is pressed for the selected oven.

5. Place food in the oven.

6. Press CANCEL for the selected oven when finished.

7. Remove food from the oven.

To Cancel Keep Warm™ Feature:

Press CANCEL for the oven that is in use. Remove food from oven.

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