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Use and Care Guide

®

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

Electric Oven Safety................................3
Getting to Know Your
Electric Convection Oven.......................5
Using Your Electric Convection Oven...6
Using the electronic oven control..........6
Oven settings.........................................9
Setting the clock ..................................10
Using the timer.....................................10
Baking or convection baking ...............11
Convection baking tips ........................12
Convection roasting.............................12
Convection roasting tips ......................13
Positioning racks and pans .................13
Bakeware choices ...............................14
Using aluminum foil .............................15
Adjusting oven temperature ................15
Using the temperature probe ..............16
Using CONVECT FULL MEAL ...........18
Using EASY CONVECT™
Conversion...........................................20
Broiling .................................................21
Convection broiling ..............................22
Timed cooking......................................24
Dehydrating..........................................26
Proofing (raising) bread.......................27
The oven vent......................................27
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle.............28
Before you start ...................................28
Before setting the controls ..................29
Setting the controls..............................29
For best cleaning results .....................30
How the cycle works............................30
Caring for Your
Electric Convection Oven.....................31
Cleaning Chart.....................................31
Removing the oven door.....................32
Using and replacing oven lights..........33
Troubleshooting.....................................34
Requesting Assistance or Service......36
Warranty..................................................40
In the U.S.A. for assistance or service,
call the Consumer Assistance Center:
1-800-422-1230
In Canada for assistance or service,
see page 37.

KITCHENAID® Lower Electric Convection Oven

Models: KEMC308 KEMC378 KEMS307
KEMS308 KEMS377 KEMS378
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID ®
appliance!
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.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call our Consumer
Model Number __________________________
Assistance Center at 1-800-422-1230
(in Canada, 1-800-807-6777) or request Serial Number __________________________
service for your appliance, you need to Purchase/
know your complete model number and Installation Date ________________________
serial number. You can find this information
Builder/Dealer
on the model and serial number plate (see Name __________________________________
diagram in the Parts and Features section
for plate location on the lower oven). Address ________________________________
Please also record the purchase Phone__________________________________
information.
NOTE: You must provide proof of purchase
or installation date for in-warranty service.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

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E lectric Oven 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 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, • Storage in Oven – Flammable materials
electrical shock, injury to persons, or should not be stored in an oven.
damage when using the oven, follow basic • Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires –
precautions, including the following: Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical
• Proper Installation – Be sure the oven is or foam-type extinguisher.
properly installed and grounded by a • Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp
qualified technician. potholders on hot surfaces may result in
• Never Use the Oven for Warming or burns from steam. Do not let potholder
Heating the Room. touch hot heating elements. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth.
• Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children
should not be left alone or unattended • Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot
in area where oven is in use. They air or steam escape before removing or
should never be allowed to sit or stand replacing food.
on any part of the oven. • Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers
• Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or – Build-up of pressure may cause
hanging garments should never be worn container to burst and result in injury.
while using the oven. • Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.
• User Servicing – Do not repair or
replace any part of the oven unless
specifically recommended in the manu-
al. All other servicing should be referred
to a qualified technician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Placement of Oven Racks – Always • Do Not Clean Door Gasket – The door
place oven racks in desired location gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
while oven is cool. If rack must be should be taken not to rub, damage, or
moved while oven is hot, do not let move the gasket.
potholder contact hot heating element • Do Not Use Oven Cleaners – No
in oven. commercial oven cleaner or oven liner
• DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELE- protective coating of any kind should be
MENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES used in or around any part of the oven.
OF OVEN – Heating elements may be • Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.
hot even though they are dark in
• Before Self-Cleaning the Oven –
color. Interior surfaces of an oven
Remove broiler pan and other utensils.
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 oven 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor
of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of
potential exposure to such substances.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed,
including benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and toluene.

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Getting to Know Your

Electric Convection Oven
Oven parts and features

Lower convection oven Upper microwave oven

electronic oven controls electronic oven controls
(p. 6) (see “Upper Microwave Oven
Use and Care Guide”)

CONVERSION

CONVECT
QUICK
REHEAT

Automatic oven
Upper microwave light switch
oven (on latch
assembly)
(p. 33)
Oven vent
(above oven
Oven
door) (p. 27)
light
(on right
oven wall)
Dual broil elements (p. 33)
(not shown)

Oven light
(on left oven wall)
Temperature
(p. 33)
probe jack
(p. 16)
Gasket
(p. 28)
Oven lock latch
Bake element
(hidden under
oven cavity floor)
Convection fan
and element
(not shown)

Model and
serial number plate
(on right
mounting rail)

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Oven
Using the electronic oven control
Lower oven start and Time of CLOCK
cancel pads (pp. 7, 8, day/timer Timer SET-START
Oven display 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, Number display pads pad
(see below) 20, 22-25, 27, 29, 30 pads (pp. 10, 11) (pp. 7, 11) (p. 10)

CONVERSION

CONVECT
QUICK
REHEAT

Oven setting EASY Timed and Convect full Oven Upper microwave
pads CONVECT™ delayed meal pad light oven control
(pp. 6, 8, 11, conversion cooking pads (p. 18) pad panel (see Upper
12, 15, 16, pads (pp. 7, 24, 25, (p. 33) Microwave Oven
22, 24, 25, (pp. 20, 27) 30) Use and Care
26, 29)
Guide)
Display/clock Celsius/Fahrenheit
• When you first plug in the oven, both To set your oven to cook in Celsius
displays will be fully lit for a few seconds. instead of Fahrenheit:
Then the microwave oven display will show PRESS
the set time and the lower oven display will BROIL
show “PF” (power failure). MAXI
ECONO
• If you make an incorrect entry, you will (Hold for 5 seconds)
hear the following:
– For clock entry, you will hear one short You will know you are in Celsius when “F”
tone and see “CLOCK” on the display. disappears. To switch back to Fahrenheit,
press and hold BROIL again for 5 seconds.
– For Timer entry, you will hear three (“F” will reappear.)
short tones. If you need to convert temperatures from
– For cook time entry, you will hear three Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa, you
short tones and see “Err” on the display. can refer to this chart:
– For stop time entry, you will hear three Temperature replacement values
short tones and see “Err” on the display.
– For temperature entry, you will hear 38°C to 100°F 163°C to 325°F
three short tones and see “Err” on the 60°C to 140°F 177°C to 350°F
display. 66°C to 150°F 191°C to 375°F
77°C to 170°F 204°C to 400°F
93°C to 200°F 218°C to 425°F
121°C to 250°F 232°C to 450°F
135°C to 275°F 246°C to 475°F
149°C to 300°F 260°C to 500°F
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Starting an operation To turn on and off key pad entry and
After programming a function, you must end-of-cycle tones:
press START to start the PRESS
START function. If you do not press
START within 5 seconds of
programming, “START?” will show on the
display as a reminder. (Hold for 5 seconds)
Canceling an operation A short tone will sound and “Snd” and “ON”
or “OFF” will appear on the display to tell
LOWER OVEN CANCEL will cancel any you the signals have been changed. Repeat
lower oven function. When you the step above to turn the signals back on.
press LOWER OVEN
CANCEL, the large display will Using the control lock
not show anything, unless the oven is too The control lock prevents unwanted use of
hot after canceling a Self-Cleaning cycle. the oven by disabling the control panel
NOTE: You may hear a fan blowing in the command pads.
oven after you press LOWER OVEN NOTES:
CANCEL. This is the cooling fan. It will turn • Control lock is available only when both
off when the oven has cooled down. the lower oven and the microwave oven
are not in use. It is not available during the
Changing audible signals Self-Cleaning cycle or the Sabbath mode.
Audible signals tell you if a function is • Control lock does not disable the Timer
entered correctly or not. They also tell you or Clock.
when a cycle is completed. • Set control lock when cleaning the control
To change pitch and loudness of key tone: panel to prevent oven from accidentally
turning on.
PRESS
To lock or deactivate the control panel:
7 PRESS

(Hold for 5 seconds)

3
CONTROL
LOCK
A short tone will sound and “Snd” and “Hi” or
“Lo” will appear on the display. Repeat the (Hold for 5 seconds)
step above to change to the other setting. A single tone will sound and “CONTROL
LOCK ” will appear on the display.
To turn on and off oven reminder tones:
PRESS To unlock the control panel:
COOK
PRESS
TIME
3
CONTROL
(Hold for 5 seconds) LOCK

To turn on and off timer reminder tones: (Hold for 5 seconds)

PRESS A single tone will sound after 5 seconds and
“CONTROL LOCK ” will disappear from
the display.
Prompt for start
(Hold for 5 seconds) If “START?” is lit, this means that START
has not been pressed. If you do not press
START, the programmed function will
automatically be canceled in 5 minutes.
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Setting your oven for the NOTE: If you open the oven door when the
Sabbath elements are off, the elements will not turn on.
Elements will not turn on immediately after the
The Sabbath mode is an oven operation door is closed. If you open the oven door
designed for the special needs of Orthodox when the elements are on, the elements will
Jews on the Sabbath or holy days. It is only turn off after a delay. Again, elements will not
available to provide a continuous untimed turn on immediately after the door is closed.
bake function or, if desired, a timed bake To change the temperature during
function. (See below) the Sabbath mode:
NOTE: The Sabbath mode must be set 1. Press a Number Pad for the
before it can be activated and remains set desired temperature. Each
until canceled. Number Pad is programmed for
a specific set temperature:
To SET the Sabbath mode: SET
1. PRESS NUMBER PAD TEMPERATURE
1 170°F (75° C)
BAKE
2 200°F (95° C)
2. Press Number Pads to set the 3 250°F (120° C)
temperature you want. 4 300°F (150° C)
Example for 325°F (163°C): 5 325°F (163° C)
6 350°F (177° C)
3 2 5 7 375°F (191° C)
CONTROL
LOCK
8 400°F (204° C)
3. PRESS 9 475°F (245° C)

START 2. PRESS

4. To go into the Sabbath mode, START

PRESS (Hold for 1 second)

6 NOTES:
• It may take the oven up to one half hour
to reach the desired temperature.
(Hold for 5 seconds)
• Changing the temperature will not turn
What your oven will/will not do the heating elements on or off immediately.
Also, the display will not show the tempera-
while in the Sabbath mode: ture change immediately.
• The oven will not shut off automatically.
• The temperature display of the lower
To end the Sabbath mode and turn
oven will show “Sab.” off oven:
• To prevent accidental key pad presses, PRESS
only the 0 to 9 and START keypads will work.
• No tones will sound. 6
• No error messages or temperature changes
will be displayed. (Hold for 5 seconds)
• The ON indicator remains lit.
• Heating element icons flash before oven If a power failure occurs during
heating elements turn on or turn off. the Sabbath mode:
• With the oven door closed, heating ele- The oven will automatically return to the
ment icons light when the oven is heating Sabbath mode at the desired temperature
and go off when the oven stops heating. when power returns.
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Oven settings
SETTING DIAGRAM SETTING INFORMATION
BAKE • The bottom element and both top
Use this setting for elements heat up.
standard baking and • The elements will turn on and off to
roasting. maintain the oven temperature.
• Opening the door during Bake will
cause the broil elements to turn off im-
Bake element
(not visible)
mediately and the bake element
to turn off after 2 minutes.
BROIL (MAXI/ECONO) • Both top elements heat during
Use Maxi Broil setting Maxi Broil. (Maximum browning
for food that covers coverage.)
most or all of the broiler • Only the inner element heats up
grid. Use Econo Broil during Econo Broil. (Browning
setting for food that coverage in center only.)
covers only the center • The elements will turn on and off to
of the broiler grid. maintain the oven temperature.
• Opening the door during Broil will cause
the broil elements to turn off immediately.

CONVECTION BAKE • For faster preheating, both top (and in

Use this setting for deli- some models also the bottom) elements
cate foods and for bak- heat up until oven reaches desired tem-
ing breads and cakes. perature. After preheat, only the rear ele-
Use also when baking ment heats up (and in some models the
large quantities of food bottom element heats up).
on more than one oven • For even heating, the fan at the back of
rack. the oven circulates air in the oven cavity.
• The elements will turn on and off to
maintain the oven temperature.
• Opening the door during Convection
Bake will cause the broil elements, con-
vection fan, and rear element to turn off
immediately. The bake element will turn
off after 2 minutes.

CONVECTION BROIL • Both top elements heat up.

Use this setting for • For even heating, the fan at the back of
broiling thick cuts the oven circulates air in the oven cavity.
of meat. • The elements will turn on and off to
maintain the oven temperature.
• Opening the door during Convection
Broil will cause the broil elements and
convection fan to turn off immediately.

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SETTING DIAGRAM SETTING INFORMATION
CONVECTION ROAST • The bottom element and both top
Use this setting for elements heat up.
roasting and baking • For even heating and faster cooking,
on one rack. the fan at the back of the oven circulates
air in the oven cavity.
Bake element • The elements will turn on and off to
(not visible) maintain the oven temperature.
• Opening the door during Convection
Roast will cause the broil elements and
convection fan to turn off immediately.
The bake element will turn off after
2 minutes.
CLEAN • The bottom element and both top
Use this setting for elements heat up.
self-cleaning only.

Bake element
(not visible)

Setting the clock 3. PRESS

NOTE: You can only set the clock when the START OR CLOCK
lower oven and the microwave oven are not SET START
cooking food and when the timer is not
If time has not been entered correctly,
counting down.
one short tone will sound and “CLOCK”
CLOCK
SET START will reappear on the display. Repeat
Steps 2 and 3 to re-enter the time of day.
AUTOSENSOR

1. PRESS To disable the display clock:

You can clear the time of day from the
CLOCK
SET START display by pressing and holding CLOCK
SET/START for 5 seconds. Repeat to see
time of day on display again.
2. Set time.
Example for 5:30:
PRESS Using the timer
The Timer does not start or stop the oven.
5 3 0 It works like a regular kitchen timer. It can
CONTROL
LOCK QUANTITY be set in hours and minutes up to 99 hours,
59 minutes or in minutes and seconds up to
99 minutes, 59 seconds.

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TIMER
SET START
AUTOSENSOR
CANCEL
To cancel the timer during
its operation:
You can cancel the Timer any time during
1. PRESS its operation.
PRESS
TIMER
SET START

• Once to set minutes and seconds

• Twice to set hours and minutes
Baking or convection
2. Enter time to be counted down. baking
Example for 10 minutes: NOTE: If you need to convert temperatures
PRESS from Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa,
see “Celsius/Fahrenheit” in the “Using the
1 0 electronic oven control” section.
QUANTITY

0 0
QUANTITY QUANTITY BAKE AUTOSENSOR

CONVECTION
BAKE
3. PRESS
TIMER 1. Position racks.
SET START For correct rack placement, see the
“Positioning racks and pans” section.
The Timer will begin counting down
immediately after you press TIMER Your lower oven has 2 racks and 5 rack
SET/START or START. positions. Rack position 5 is the highest
position, or farthest from the bottom of the
oven. Rack position 1 is the lowest posi-
4. When time is up, turn off Timer. tion, or closest to the bottom of the oven.
When time is up, you will hear four tones NOTES:
unless end of cycle tone is disabled. • Before turning oven on, position oven
(See “Changing audible signals” in the rack(s) in desired location.
“Using the electronic oven control”
section.) Press TIMER CANCEL to clear • Be sure the rack(s) is level.
the display. Also, four tones will sound • Use pot holders or oven mitts to
every minute as an audible reminder protect hands if rack(s) must be moved
unless they are disabled. while oven is hot.
• Do not let pot holder or oven mitt touch
To change the timer during oven bottom.
its operation:
1. Press TIMER SET/START. 2. Choose baking setting.
2. Enter new desired time. PRESS
3. Press TIMER SET/START. OR
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• When baking on two or three racks, use
3. Set temperature (optional). the CONVECTION BAKE setting for more
Do this step if you want to set a tempera- even results. (You can also use only one
ture other than 350°F (177°C) for Bake. rack when convection baking.)
PRESS
3 7 5
CONTROL
LOCK

NOTE: See a reliable cookbook or your

convection oven cookbook for tempera-
ture recommendations.

4. PRESS
• To use three racks during convection
START baking, place one rack in position 5 (the
highest position), another rack in position
The temperature display will show LO until 1 (the closest to the oven bottom), and the
the temperature reaches 170°F (77°C). After third rack in position 3. This allows all
that, the temperature display will show the three racks to be an equal distance apart
actual oven temperature at each 5°F (3°C) for better baking.
increase and stop at the set temperature. • Stagger cake pans or other cookware in
One long tone will sound when the oven is opposite directions on each rack when
preheated. three racks are used. This will make sure
pans are not directly over each other.
5. Put food in oven.
NOTE: If you want to change the baking
temperature after baking has begun,
repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4. Convection roasting
6. After cooking, PRESS AUTOSENSOR

CONVECTION
ROAST

NOTE: See the “Roasting tips” in the “Cook-

ing tips” section.
1. Prepare oven.
Convection baking tips Position the rack properly. For correct
• Do not use aluminum foil when convection rack placement, see “Baking or convec-
baking. Aluminum foil may block airflow. tion baking” earlier in this section. Place
• Reduce recommended recipe oven food in the oven. For large roasts and
temperature by approximately 25°F turkeys, place rack in position 1 or 2.
(16°C). Use EASY CONVECT™ (Preheating is not necessary when
CONVERSION (see the “Using EASY roasting.)
CONVECT CONVERSION” section).
• For some recipes, you can reduce con-
vection baking time compared to standard 2. Choose setting.
baking times. Use EASY CONVECT™
CONVERSION. PRESS
NOTE: Cooking time may be longer when
you use more than one rack.

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• Check pork and poultry with a
3. Set temperature (optional). thermometer in 2 to 3 places to ensure
Do this step if you want to set a adequate doneness.
temperature other than 300°F (149°C). • Poultry and roasts will be easier to
PRESS carve if loosely covered with foil and
allowed to stand 10 to 15 minutes after
3 2 5 removal from the oven.
CONTROL
LOCK • You can reduce roasting times and
temperatures for most standard recipes
NOTE: See your convection oven cook- when using the Convection Roast setting.
book for temperature recommendations. See convection roasting chart in your
convection oven cookbook for recom-
4. PRESS mended roasting times and temperatures.

START

NOTES:
• After the temperature reaches 170°F
(77°C), the temperature display will
show the actual oven temperature at
each 5°F (3°C) increase and stop at
just about the set temperature. • Use the convection roasting rack on the
• If you want to change the roasting broiler pan and grid (all included with your
temperature after roasting has begun, oven). (The convection roasting rack rests
repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4. on the broiler pan and grid.) The long side
of the rack should be parallel with the oven
5. After cooking, PRESS door for best heat distribution and airflow.

Positioning racks and

Convection pans
roasting tips Place the oven racks where you need them
before turning on the oven.
• Spatter can be reduced by lining the bot-
tom of the roasting pan with lightly crushed • To move a rack, pull it out to the stop
aluminum foil. position, raise the front edge and lift it out.
• Use an accurate meat thermometer or • Be sure the rack(s) is level.
temperature probe (see the “Using the • Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect
temperature probe” section) to determine your hands if rack(s) must be moved while
when meat has reached desired degree of the oven is hot.
doneness. Insert the thermometer or probe • For best perfor-
into the center of the thickest portion of the mance, cook on
meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. For one rack. Place
an accurate reading, the tip of the ther- the rack so the
mometer or probe should not touch fat,
bone, or gristle.
• After reading the thermometer once,
1
push it further into the meat ⁄2 inch
(1.7 cm) or more and read again. If the
temperature drops, return the meat to the
oven for more cooking. continued on next page
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top of the food Rack placement for specific foods:
will be centered
in the oven. FOOD RACK POSITION
• When cooking with two racks, arrange Frozen pies, large 1st or 2nd rack
the racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. roasts, turkeys, guide from bottom
Two sheets of cookies may be baked if angel food cakes
sheets are switched at approximately
Bundt cakes, most 2nd rack guide
three quarters of the total bake time.
quick breads, yeast from bottom
Increase baking time, if necessary.
breads, casseroles,
• For best results allow 2 inches (5 cm) of meats
space around each pan and between
pans and oven walls. Hot air must Cookies, biscuits, 2nd or 3rd rack
muffins, cakes, guide from bottom
Where to place pans: nonfrozen pies
WHEN YOU
HAVE PLACE NOTE: For information on where to place
your rack when broiling, see “Broiling
1 pan In center of the oven rack. guidelines” later in this section.
2 pans Side by side or slightly
staggered.
3 or 4 pans In opposite corners on
each oven rack. Stagger
pans so no pan is directly
over another.

Bakeware choices
Baking performance is affected by the type of bakeware used. Use the bakeware size
recommended in the recipe.

BAKEWARE TYPE BEST USED FOR GUIDELINES

Light colored aluminum • Light golden crusts • Use temperature and time
• Even browning recommended in recipe.
Dark aluminum and other • Brown, crisp crusts • May reduce baking temperature 25°F (16°C).
bakeware with dark, dull, • Use suggested baking time.
and/or non-stick finish • Use temperature and time
recommended in recipe for pies,
breads, and casseroles.
• Place rack in center of oven.
Ovenproof glassware, • Brown, crisp crusts • May reduce baking temperature 25°F (16°C).
ceramic glass, or ceramic

Insulated cookie sheets • Little or no bottom • Place in the bottom third of oven.
or baking pans browning • May need to increase baking time.

Stainless steel • Light, golden crusts • May need to increase baking time.
• Uneven browning
Stoneware • Crisp crusts • Follow manufacturer's instructions.
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NOTE: DO NOT measure oven temperature
Using aluminum foil with a thermometer. Opening the oven door
will lower the oven temperature and give
• Do not line the oven bottom with any
you an inaccurate reading. Also, the ther-
type of foil,
mometer temperature reading will change
liners, or
as your oven cycles.
cookware.
Permanent
damage will
occur to the 1. PRESS
oven bottom
finish. BAKE
• Do not cover
the entire rack (Hold for 5 seconds)
with aluminum
foil. Doing so will reduce air circulation Release the pad when a number and
and overall oven performance. CAL appear on the temperature display
• To catch spillovers from pies or and you hear a tone.
casseroles place foil on the oven rack
below. Foil should be turned up at edges
and be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) larger than 2. Set new offset temperature.
dish. PRESS
• Place tent-shaped foil loosely over meat BROIL
or poultry to slow down surface browning BAKE OR MAXI
for long term roasting. Remove foil for the ECONO
last 30 minutes.
You can set the offset temperature
• Use narrow strips of foil to shield adjustment as low as -35°F (-21°C) or as
piecrust edges if browning too quickly. high as +35°F (21°C). Each time you
press BAKE, the displayed temperature
will increase by 5°F (3°C). Each time you
Adjusting oven press BROIL, the displayed temperature
temperature will decrease by 5°F (3°C). (To determine
the amount of adjustment needed, see
the chart later in this section.)
BAKE
BROIL
MAXI
ECONO
AUTOSENSOR
NOTE: If there is no “F” after the
temperature, you are in the Celsius
Although your new oven is properly adjusted mode.
to provide accurate temperatures, it may
cook faster or slower than your old oven. 3. PRESS
If, after using the oven for a period of
time, you are not satisfied with the START
baking/roasting results, you can change the
offset temperature by following the steps NOTE: If you press LOWER OVEN
below. The control will “remember” the CANCEL instead of START, the offset
selected offset even after the power has temperature will stay the same.
been interrupted or lost.
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How to determine the amount of
adjustment needed 2. Put food in oven.
The following chart tells you how much to Place meat on the convection roasting
adjust the offset temperature to get the rack, place rack on broiler pan and grid,
desired cooking results. You can determine and place pan in the center of the oven.
cooking results by amount of browning,
moistness, and rising times for baked foods.
3. Connect probe to oven.
TO COOK ADJUST BY THIS Locate the Temperature Probe jack on the
FOOD … NUMBER OF DEGREES right side of the oven wall. Insert plug into
A little more + 5°F to +10°F jack. (Keep the top of the probe as far as
(+3°C to +6°C) possible from the heat source.)
Moderately more +15°F to +20°F
(+8°C to +11°C)
Much more +25°F to +35°F
(+14°C to +19°C)
-5°F to -10°F
A little less (-3°C to -6°C)
-15°F to -20°F 4. Close oven door.
Moderately less (-8°C to -11°C)
-25°F to -35°F 5. Set temperature (optional).
Much less (-14°C to -19°C)
PRESS

Using the temperature 1 8 5

probe
Do this step if you want to set an internal
food temperature (from 130°F [54°C]
to 190°F [88°C]) other than 160°F (72°C).
AUTOSENSOR
BAKE

NOTE: See a reliable cookbook or your

The Temperature Probe is the most accurate convection oven cookbook for internal
guide to the degree of doneness of meat. Use food temperature recommendations.
it when baking, roasting any type of meat or
poultry, or cooking casseroles with liquid.
6. Choose cook setting:
NOTES:
• BAKE,
• Do not use the Temperature Probe when
broiling, convection broiling, dehydrating, or • CONVECTION BAKE, or
raising bread. • CONVECTION ROAST.
• Unplug the Temperature Probe before self-
cleaning the oven. PRESS

1. Insert probe into food. BAKE

Insert the probe into the center of the thick-
est portion of meat or into the inner thigh (example
or breast of poultry, away from fat or bone. for Bake)

NOTE: If you press BROIL,

CONVECTION BROIL, or CLEAN
pads, the display will show “pull prb out.”

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– You may change the cook setting at
7. Set temperature (optional). this point by pressing the desired
cook setting pad again.
PRESS

3 7 5
CONTROL
LOCK wWARNING
Do this step if you want to set an oven
temperature other than the one dis-
played.
NOTE: See a reliable cookbook or your
convection oven cookbook for oven tem-
perature recommendations.
Burn Hazard
Use an oven mitt to remove
8. PRESS temperature probe.
Do not touch broil element.
START
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in burns.
NOTES:
• If you do not choose a cook setting
and press START, the oven will default 9. After cooking, unplug probe.
to bake at 350°F (177°C) and start. The probe symbol will remain lit until
If you want to cook with another setting you unplug the Temperature Probe.
or at another temperature, do Steps 6
and 7 and press START.
• The temperature display will show 10. Remove food from oven.
the set oven temperature throughout (This prevents overcooking.)
temperature probe cooking.
• After the food temperature reaches
130°F (54°C), the probe display will
11. Clean probe.
Wash with a soapy sponge and dry thor-
show the actual food temperature at
oughly. Use a plastic scouring pad to
each 5°F (3°C) increase and stop at
remove cooked-on foods. You can also
the set temperature. Four tones will
clean the probe in a dishwasher.
sound and “End” will show when food
reaches the set temperature. The oven
then shuts off.
• If you want to change the probe
temperature after cooking has begun:
– Unplug the probe, then plug it back
in. You will be prompted for a new
probe temperature. Next, repeat
Steps 4, 5, and 8 in that order. You
may also change the oven tempera-
ture at this point by pressing the
desired cook setting pad again.
OR

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Using CONVECT FULL 3. Press desired Number pad.

MEAL PRESS

1
AUTOSENSOR

CONVECT
FULL
MEAL
Use the “Convect full meal chart”
CONVECT FULL MEAL lets you choose later in this section as your guide for se-
from among ten preset oven convection lecting a cycle.
cooking cycles, all using the convection fan. NOTES:
These cycles store commonly used cooking • You can change the Convect full meal
times, cooking temperatures, and probe cycle any time before pressing the Start
temperature settings. CONVECT FULL pad by repeating Step 3.
MEAL saves you time by limiting the num- • You can program your own setting,
ber of pads you have to press when cooking which you can then select in the future
at a favorite setting. CONVECT FULL MEAL by pressing just CONVECT FULL MEAL
also lets you set your own favorite cycle and START pads. (See “To program
(either convection or nonconvection). your own setting” later in this section for
more information.)
1. Place food in cold oven.
If you need the Temperature Probe for
your cycle (settings 6 to 0 in the
“Convect full meal chart” later in this sec-
4. PRESS
tion), insert probe into food. Place food in
oven and plug probe into jack. START

2. PRESS
5. When the CONVECT FULL
MEAL cycle is done:
Four tones will sound, and the display will
show “End.” (Unless they have been
disabled) Four reminder tones will sound
every minute until you open the door,
remove the probe, or press LOWER
OVEN CANCEL.

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Convect full meal chart

SETTING CONVECTION TIME or
NUMBER CYCLE oven temp PROBE TEMP FOOD OR MEAL
1 Conv. Bake 325°F (163°C) 1 hr Meal#1: Spinach and
ricotta stuffed meat loaf,
Baked potatoes, Fall
apple cake
1
2 Conv. Roast 325°F (163°C) 1 ⁄2 hrs Meal#2: Pesto stuffed
turkey breast, Caramel-
sweet potato casserole,
Rhubarb-pineapple crisp
3 Conv. Roast 350°F (177°C) 40 min Meal#3: Pork chops
with currant-nut stuffing,
Cherry cobbler
4 Conv. Bake 375°F (191°C) 45 min Meal#4: Herb and pecan
fried chicken, Crispy
potato wedges, Apple-
sauce rhubarb muffins
5 Conv. Bake 425°F (218°C) 20 min Meal#5: Spicy red snap-
per, Gruyere pecan
biscuits
6 Conv. Roast 325°F (163°C) 140°F (60°C) Beef, rare
7 Conv. Roast 325°F (163°C) 155°F (68°C) Beef, medium
Pork
8 Conv. Roast 325°F (163°C) 165°F (74°C) Beef, well done
9 Conv. Roast 300°F (149°C) 135°F (56°C) Ham, fully cooked
0 Conv. Bake 325°F (163°C) 160°F (71°C) Casseroles

NOTE: For the recipes for Meals #1 – #5 see the cookbook that comes with your oven.

To program your own setting: When programming your own setting:

1. Press CONVECT FULL MEAL. 1. Start with meat or main dish items (times
2. Press the Command Pad to the cook are more critical with these items).
setting you want (for example, BAKE). 2. Choose baked goods with bake tempera-
3. Enter the temperature and cook time tures similar to those of meat or main
you want. (The default is Bake at 170°F dish items. Convection baking time of +/-
(75°C) for 2 hours.) Entering a cook time 10 to 15 minutes and temperatures of +/-
of 0 minutes lets you do untimed cooking. 25 to 50 degrees are acceptable.
4. To save only, press CONVECT FULL 3. Choose vegetables and fruits last.
MEAL.
To cook with this setting immediately
and save it, press START.

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Using EASY CONVECT™ 3. Enter standard cook
CONVERSION temperature.
PRESS
EASYCONVECT CONVERSION 3 2 5
BAKED OTHER
AUTOSENSOR
CONTROL
GOODS MEATS FOODS LOCK

EASY CONVECT Conversion lets you 4. Enter standard cook time.

convection cook without entering convection PRESS
cook temperatures and times. Simply enter
the standard cook temperature and time for 1 0 0
the food to be cooked. The oven will reduce QUANTITY QUANTITY
the temperature, or the temperature and
time, for convection cooking. (Convection NOTE: To delay convection cooking, after
temperatures and times are not as long Step 4, press STOP TIME and enter the
because the heated air is circulated in the desired stop time. Cooking will start at the
oven cavity for quicker cooking.) time equal to the stop time less the cook
time. (Example: A cook time of 1 hour and
NOTE: The converted temperatures and a stop time of 4:00 would give you a start
times are not precise because the food time of 3:00.)
categories you choose from are general.
(See “EASY CONVECT Conversion setting
chart” later in this section for which foods 5. PRESS
you can cook in each category.) To ensure
proper cooking, the oven will prompt you to START
check food at the end of cook time. If food
needs more cooking, the oven will continue
to cook. If food does not need more cooking, NOTES:
press LOWER OVEN CANCEL. • The actual temperature reduction and
time savings are different for each food
category and oven type.
wWARNING • For Baked Goods and Other Foods,
Food Poisoning Hazard place food in the oven after the oven
has been preheated.
Do not let food sit in oven more than
one hour before or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning 6. At end of cook time (nonde-
or sickness. layed cooking):

1. Place food in oven. 7. Open door and check food

NOTE: For Baked Goods and Other (nondelayed cooking).
Foods, place food in the oven after the If you want to continue cooking, close
oven has been preheated. door and the oven will continue cooking.
If you do not want to continue cooking,
press LOWER OVEN CANCEL.
2. Press one of three EASY
CONVECT CONVERSION pads.
Example for Meats: 8. When stop time is reached (de-
layed cooking only):
PRESS
Four tones will sound, and the display
will show “End.” Four reminder tones will
MEATS sound (unless they have been disabled)
every minute until you open the door or
press LOWER OVEN CANCEL.
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Using EASY CONVECT™ CONVERSION (cont)
EASY CONVECT CONVERSION setting chart
EASY CONVECT SETTING FOODS YOU CAN COOK WITH THIS SETTING
Baked Goods Cakes: layer, angel food
Breads: quick and yeast
Biscuits and cookies
Casseroles, including frozen entrees and soufflés
Fish
Meats Chicken: whole and pieces
Roasts: pork, beef, and ham
Meat loaf
Baked potatoes
NOTE: Turkey or large poultry are not included because
their cooking times vary.
Other Foods Convenience foods: French fries, nuggets, fish sticks, pizza
Pies: fruit and custard

Broiling 2. Put food in oven.

Place food on grid in broiler pan and
place in center of the oven rack.
BROIL AUTOSENSOR
MAXI
ECONO

NOTE: Preheating is not necessary when Broiler grid Broiler pan

broiling.

1. Position rack. NOTES:

See “Broiling rack positions” in the • Place food about 3 inches (8 cm) or
“Broiling tips” section for recommended more from the broil element.
rack positions.
• To ensure adequate grease drainage,
NOTES: do not use cookie sheets or similar
• Before turning oven on position oven pans for broiling.
rack(s) in desired location.
• If foil is used to cover broiler grid,
• Be sure the rack(s) is level.
cut slits in foil to allow grease to
• Use pot holders or oven mitts to
drain away.
protect hands if rack(s) must be
moved while oven is hot.
• Do not let pot holder or oven mitt 3. Close door.
touch hot broil element.
NOTE: Do not keep the door open as on
other electric ovens. Unlike other electric
ovens, the broil element will only stay on
with the door closed. This gives you the
high heat you need for broiling. However, if
you leave the door open, the broil element
will go off.
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• Thicker and unevenly shaped cuts of
4. PRESS fish, chicken and other meats may cook
better if you use lower broiling tempera-
BROIL tures when cooking to well-done.
MAXI
ECONO

Once for MAXI BROIL Convection broiling

OR
PRESS
AUTOSENSOR

CONVECTION
BROIL
BROIL
MAXI
ECONO Use this setting when broiling thick cuts
of meat.
BROIL
MAXI
ECONO 1. Position rack.
See “Broiling rack positions” in the
Twice for ECONO BROIL “Broiling tips” section for recommended
rack positions.

5. Set temperature (optional). 2. Close door.

PRESS NOTE: Do not try to convection broil with
3 2 5 the door open. The fan and elements will
CONTROL
LOCK
not operate.

Do this step if you want to use variable

temperature broiling 3. PRESS

6. PRESS
START
4. Set temperature (optional).
NOTE: If you want to change the broiling
temperature after broiling has begun, PRESS
repeat Steps 4, 5, and 6. 4 0 0
QUANTITY QUANTITY
7. When broiling is done, Do this step if you want to set a tempera-
PRESS ture (up to 500°F [260°C]) other than
450°F (232°C).
NOTE: See your convection oven cook-
book for temperature recommendations.

Variable temperature broiling 5. PRESS

• If food is cooking too fast or you want
the food to broil slower from the start, set START
the broil temperature between 170°F
(77°C) and 325°F (163°C). The lower
temperature will slow the cooking. NOTE: If you want to change the convec-
tion broiling temperature after broiling has
begun, repeat Steps 3, 4, and 5.

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• Do not cover grid with foil, in order to
6. Put food in oven. allow juices to drain.
Place food on grid in broiler pan and • Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit
place in center of the oven rack. Turn the fat on the edges to prevent curling.
the pan so the long side is parallel to • Use tongs to turn meat to avoid losing juices.
the oven door for the most even heat • Pull out oven rack to stop position before
and the best airflow. turning or removing food.
NOTE: If you want to change the con- • After broiling, remove the pan from the
vection broiling temperature after broiling oven when removing the food. Drippings
has begun, repeat Steps 3, 4, and 5. will bake on the pan if left in the heated
oven, making cleaning more difficult.
7. When broiling is over, • For easier cleaning, line the bottom of the
pan with aluminum foil. Clean the pan and
PRESS grid as soon as possible after each use.

Recommended rack positions are numbered

from the bottom
(1) to the top (5).
For best results,
Broiling guidelines place food 3
• Use only the broiler pan and grid inches (7.5 cm)
provided. They are designed to drain extra or more from
juices from the cooking surface. This the broil
drainage helps prevent spatter and smoke. element.

APPROXIMATE
RACK TOTAL TIME
MEAT POSITION TEMPERATURE (MINUTES)
Steak, 1" (2.54 cm) thick 4 500°F (260° C)
• rare 16
• medium 21
• well-done 25
Steak, 11⁄2" (3.815 cm) thick 4 500°F (260° C)
• rare 23
• medium 28
Ground meat patties or steaks,
1
⁄2" (1.27 cm) thick or less
• medium 5 500°F (260° C) 8-12
Lamb chops, 1" (2.54 cm) thick 4 400°F (204° C) 18-20
Ham slice, 1⁄2" (1.27 cm) thick 4 500°F (260° C) 10-12
1" (2.54 cm) thick 4 500°F (260° C) 20-22
Pork chops, 1" (2.54 cm) thick 4 450°F (232° C) 25-28
Frankfurters 4 500°F (260° C) 8
Chicken pieces, bone in 3 500°F (260° C) 32
Fish, 1⁄2" (1.27 cm) thick 3 350°F (177° C) 20
1" (2.54 cm) thick 3 350°F (177° C) 20-22
Calves liver, 1⁄2" (1.27 cm) thick 4 350°F (177° C) 10-12
NOTE: Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes.
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Timed cooking 3. Set temperature (optional).

PRESS
BROIL COOK
BAKE MAXI
ECONO TIME AUTOSENSOR

3 2 5
CONVECTION STOP CONTROL
BAKE BROIL ROAST TIME LOCK

The electronic clock/oven control will turn the Do this step if you want to set a
oven on and off at times you set, even when temperature other than the one displayed.
you are not around.
NOTE: See a reliable cookbook for
Delayed time cooking is ideal for foods
temperature recommendations.
which do not require a preheated oven, such
as meats and casseroles. Do not use
delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies,
etc. – they will not rise properly. Before 4. PRESS
using timed cooking, make sure the clock COOK
is set to the correct time of day. (See the TIME
“Setting the clock” section.)

wWARNING 5. Set cook time.

Food Poisoning Hazard PRESS
Do not let food sit in oven more than
one hour before or after cooking. 2 0 0
QUANTITY QUANTITY
Doing so can result in food poisoning
or sickness.
6. PRESS
START
To start now and stop automatically:
1. Prepare oven. Vertical bar on display will get shorter as
Position the oven rack(s) properly and cook time counts down.
place the food in the oven. For correct
rack placement, see “Rack positions” in
the “Baking” section and the “Rack place- 7. When baking/roasting is done:
ment” chart in the “Cooking tips” section. “End” will show on the display. Four tones
will sound, followed by four reminder tones
(unless they have been disabled) every
2. Choose setting: minute until you open the door, or press
PRESS LOWER OVEN CANCEL.

• BAKE,
• CONVECTION BAKE,
• CONVECTION ROAST,
• BROIL, or
• CONVECTION BROIL.

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To delay start and stop automatically: 5. Set cook time.

1. Prepare oven. PRESS
Position the oven rack(s) properly and
2 0 0
place the food in the oven. For correct
QUANTITY QUANTITY
rack placement, see “Rack positions” in
the “Baking” section and the “Rack
placement” chart in the “Cooking tips” 6. PRESS
section.

2. Choose setting:
PRESS
7. Set stop time.
PRESS

• BAKE, 3 0 0
CONTROL
• CONVECTION BAKE, LOCK QUANTITY QUANTITY
• CONVECTION ROAST,
• BROIL, or
• CONVECTION BROIL. 8. PRESS
START
3. Set temperature (optional).
Do this step if you want to set a tempera-
ture other than the one displayed. When start time is reached, the vertical
bar on display will get shorter as
PRESS cook time counts down.
3 2 5
CONTROL
LOCK 9. When baking/roasting is done:
“End” will show on the display. Four
NOTE: See a reliable cookbook for tem-
tones will sound, followed by four
perature recommendations.
reminder tones (unless they have been
disabled) every minute until you open
the door, or press LOWER OVEN
4. PRESS CANCEL.
COOK
TIME To cancel timed cooking settings:
PRESS

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Dehydrating 4. Position door.

Attach the dehydration spacer*, which is
specially designed to depress the oven
AUTOSENSOR light plunger and maintain the operation
BAKE
CONVECTION
of the fan during dehydration.
The spacer provides a 1 inch (2.54)
You can use your convection oven to dehy- gap between the oven frame and the
drate a variety of foods. oven door allowing moisture to escape.
Dehydration spacer
NOTES:
• To learn detailed information about dehy- Oven light
dration, refer to a book written specifically plunger
about dehydrating and/or preserving foods.
• If you do not turn off oven after dehy-
drating, the oven will keep running until
you press LOWER OVEN CANCEL.

1. Prepare food.
Prepare foods as recommended
in recipe.

* The dehydration spacer (Part No.

2. Arrange food on drying racks. 814166) or the dehydration kit which
Racks are not included with oven. See includes racks and a spacer (Part No.
following to order a dehydration kit† 4395974) can be ordered from your
which includes racks and a spacer or dealer, or by calling 1-800-422-1230
contact a local store handling specialty and following the instructions and tele-
cookware. phone prompts you hear.

3. Place drying racks in the oven 5. PRESS

to allow maximum air circula-
tion around the racks.
NUMBER OF USE OVEN (Hold for 5 seconds)
RACKS RACK POSITION
1 rack 3 6. Set temperature (optional).
2 racks 2 and 4 PRESS
3 racks 1, 3, and 5
1 2 5

Do this step if you want to set a

temperature (from 100°F [38°C] to 200°F
[95°C]) other than 140°F (60°C).

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7. PRESS 4. PRESS

START START

NOTE: If you want to change the dehy- Let dough rise until nearly doubled in
drating temperature after dehydrating has size. Proofing time may be faster and will
begun, repeat Steps 5, 6, and 7. vary by the type and quantity of dough.
Check dough after 20-25 minutes.

8. When dehydrating is done, 5. When proofing is done,

PRESS PRESS

NOTE: If you do not turn off oven after

Proofing (raising) bread proofing bread, the oven will keep running
until you press LOWER OVEN CANCEL.
You can use your convection oven to proof
(raise) bread dough. First proofing: Place Second Proofing: Shape the dough and
the dough in a lightly greased bowl and place in baking pan(s). Cover loosely with
loosely cover with waxed paper coated with plastic wrap coated with cooking spray.
shortening. Put pan(s) on Rack 2. Place the broiler
pan on Rack 1 and add 2 cups of boiling
water. Close the oven door. Follow Steps
1. Put bowl on Rack 2. 2-4 for first proofing. When proofing is
Place the broiler pan on Rack 1 and add done, remove baking pan(s) and the broil-
two cups of boiling water. Close oven er pan from oven. Reset oven to preheat
door. for baking bread. Before baking, remove
plastic wrap from baking pans.

2. PRESS
The oven vent
BAKED Hot air and moisture escape from the lower
GOODS
oven through a vent. This vent is above the
oven door. It is needed for air circulation.
(Hold for 5 seconds)
Do not block the vent(s). Poor baking/
roasting can result.
3. Display defaults to 100°F
(38°C).

Oven vent

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Using the Self-Cleaning

Cycle
wWARNING
Burn Hazard
Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns, or
illness from inhaling dangerous fumes.

Before you start

• Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This
will help reduce smoke during the Self-
DO NOT
Cleaning cycle.
hand-clean • Wipe up food spills containing sugar
gasket and/or milk as soon as possible after the
oven cools down. When sugar is heated
Hand-clean frame to a high temperature in the Self-Cleaning
cycle, the high temperature can cause the
sugar to burn and react with the
porcelain. This can cause staining and
etching, pitting or faint white spots.
Hand-clean door
around edge • Remove the oven racks from the oven if
you want them to remain shiny. You can
clean the oven racks in the Self-Cleaning
cycle, but they will become harder to
slide. (See the “Cleaning chart” in the
“Caring for Your Electric Convection
Before you start the Self-Cleaning Oven” section.) If you clean the racks in
cycle, make sure you: the Self-Cleaning cycle, place them on
the 2nd and 4th rack guides. (The guides
NOTE: DO NOT clean, move, or bend the are counted from bottom to top.)
gasket. Poor cleaning, baking, and roasting
may result. • Heat and odors are normal during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep the kitchen well
• Hand-clean the areas shown. They do ventilated by opening a window or by
not get hot enough during the Self- turning on a vent hood or other kitchen
Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away. Use vent during the cycle.
hot water and detergent or a soapy, steel-
wool pad for cleaning. IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is
extremely sensitive to the fumes given off
• Do not let water, cleaner, etc., enter slots during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to
on door and frame. the fumes may result in death to certain
• Remove the broiler pan and grid and any birds. Always move birds to another closed
cookware/bakeware being stored in the and well ventilated room.
oven.

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NOTES:
• Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. • Use 21⁄2 hours for light soil.
Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer • Use 31⁄2 to 41⁄2 hours for moderate
and results in more smoke than usual. to heavy soil.
• Do not block the vent during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. Air must move freely for
best cleaning results. 3. PRESS
• Do not leave any foil in the oven during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or melt START
and damage the oven surface.
• The oven light will not work during the Self- NOTE: The door will lock right after
Cleaning cycle. you press START.
• The door can not be unlocked or opened
until the cycle is finished.
4. After the Self-Cleaning
cycle ends:
Before setting the YOU SEE
controls
• Make sure clock is set to correct
time of day. The clock cannot be
set during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
• Make sure the oven door is
To delay cleaning start time:
completely closed.
1. PRESS
Setting the controls CLEAN

A 31⁄2-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be

CLEAN
AUTOSENSOR
set. (The first 3 hours are for cleaning,
the last 30 minutes are for cooling.)

To start cleaning immediately: 2. Set cleaning time (optional).

If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle other
than 31⁄2 hours, press the desired Number
1. PRESS pads for the new time from 21⁄2 to 41⁄2 hours.
CLEAN PRESS

4 0 0
A 31⁄2-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be
QUANTITY QUANTITY
set. (The first 3 hours are for cleaning,
the last 30 minutes are for cooling.) • Use 21⁄2 hours for light soil.
• Use 31⁄2 to 41⁄2 hours for moderate to
2. Set cleaning time (optional). heavy soil.
If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle
other than 31⁄2 hours, press the
desired Number pads for the new
time from 21⁄2 to 41⁄2 hours.
PRESS
4 0 0
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3. PRESS For best cleaning
results
• After the oven cools to room tempera-
ture, wipe up any residue or ash with a
damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain,
4. Set Stop time. clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or
Example for 7:00: cleaning sponge.
PRESS • Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled.
Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer
7 0 0 and results in more smoke than usual.
QUANTITY QUANTITY • If the Self-Cleaning cycle does not get
the oven as clean as you expected, the
cycle may not have been set long enough
5. PRESS or you may not have prepared the oven
properly. Set the Self-Cleaning cycle longer
START the next time and hand-clean areas noted
in “Before you start” earlier in this section.
NOTE: The door will lock and oven light
will go out (if on) right after you press
START. How the cycle works
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat
to burn away soil and grease. During the
cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it
6. After the Self-Cleaning does for normal baking or broiling. This high
cycle ends: heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns
it away.
YOU SEE
Your oven is preset for a 31⁄2-hour Self-
Cleaning cycle. However, you can adjust the
cycle time to the amount of soil in your
oven. You can set the cycle anywhere
between 21⁄2 and 41⁄2 hours. (See “Setting the
controls” earlier in this section.)
To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at The graph at the right is representative of
any time: a normal, 31⁄2-hour Self-Cleaning cycle. Note
PRESS that the heating stops after 3 hours, but it
takes longer for the oven to cool enough to
unlock.

CLEANING CYCLE
Temperature

OVEN SHUTS OFF

( normal broiling temperature )

DOOR UNLOCKS
( fan stays on )

DOOR LOCKS

START 1 2 3 STOP
Time In Hours

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WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near
this appliance.
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Cleaning Chart
Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool. Refer to
instructions on all cleaning products before using them to clean your range.
PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Control Panel • Soap and water • Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.
• Do not use steel wool or
abrasive cleansers. They may
damage the finish.
• Spray glass cleaner • Apply spray cleaner to paper towel;
do not spray directly on panel.
NOTE: Set the Control Lock to
prevent the oven from accidentally
turning on when you are cleaning the
panel. (See “Using the control lock”
in the “Using Your Oven” section.)

Exterior Surfaces • Soap and water • DO NOT use abrasive or harsh

(excluding control panel • Mild liquid cleaner cleaners like chlorine bleach,
and oven door glass) • Spray glass cleaner ammonia or oven cleaners.
• Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.
• Non-abrasive plastic • Gently clean around the model and
scrubbing pad serial plate; too much scrubbing
could remove the numbers.
Stainless steel surfaces • DO NOT use steel wool or soap-
filled scouring pads.
• Rub in the direction of the grain
line to avoid marring the surface.
• Always wipe dry to avoid water
marks.
• If commercial cleaners are used,
follow label directions. If product
contains chlorine (bleach), wipe
thoroughly with clean water and dry
with a soft lint-free cloth. Chlorine
is a corrosive substance.
Routine cleaning and • Liquid detergent/soap • Wipe with damp cloth or sponge,
fingerprints and water, or then wipe with clean water and dry.
all-purpose cleaner
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PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Stainless steel
surfaces (cont.)
Stubborn stains and • Mildly abrasive cleanser • To avoid marring the surface, rub in
baked-on residue or stainless-steel the direction of grain lines with a
cleaners damp cloth or sponge and cleanser.
Wipe thoroughly with clean water.
Repeat if necessary.
Hard water spots • Vinegar • Swab or wipe with cloth. Wipe with
clean water and dry.
Oven door glass • Soap and water • Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.
• Non-abrasive plastic
scrubbing pad
• Spray glass cleaner • Wipe with paper towel.
Oven cavity
Food spills containing • Soap and water • When oven cools, wash, rinse
sugar and/or milk and dry with soft cloth or sponge.
All other spills • Self-cleaning cycle • See the “Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle” section.
Oven racks • Soap and water • Wash, rinse and dry.
• Steel wool pad
• Self-cleaning cycle • Place on 2nd and 4th rack guides.
Racks will discolor and become
harder to slide. After cleaning, apply
vegetable oil to rack guides for
easier sliding.
Broiler pan and grid • Soap and water • Wash, rinse and dry.
• Steel wool pad
• Dishwasher
• Solution of 1/2 cup • Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub
(125 mL) ammonia to with plastic scrubbing pad.
1 gallon (3.78 L) water
• Mild abrasive cleanser or • DO NOT clean the pan and grid
commercial oven cleaner in the self-cleaning cycle.

To remove:
Removing the oven 1. Open door all the way.
door NOTE: Two 5⁄32" (4 mm) Allen wrenches or
For normal use of your oven, you do not two nails of similar diameter may be used if
need to remove the door. However, you can factory furnished door removal pins have
remove the door by following the instructions been misplaced. Be careful not to damage
in this section. porcelain finish.
The oven door is heavy. Use both hands
to remove and replace the door. Do not lift
and carry the door by the handle. To remove
and replace the door you may need help.

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2. Insert small end of a door removal pin 2. Open the door all the way.
into each door hinge. 3. Remove the door removal pins from
Insert small end each hole.
of pin here 4. Close the door.
NOTE: If the door does not operate freely,
you have not installed it properly. Repeat
Steps 1 to 4.

3. Grasp under handle and gently close Using and replacing

door as far as it will shut. Pull door out
at bottom to remove.
the oven lights
The oven lights will come on when you open
the oven door. To turn the lights on when the
OVEN
oven door is closed, press OVEN LIGHT LIGHT

on the control panel. Press OVEN

LIGHTagain to
turn off the lights.
NOTES:
• Make sure the oven is cool before
replacing the light bulb.
• The oven lights will not work during the
Self-Cleaning cycle.
Replacing the oven light:
1. Unplug oven or disconnect power.
4. Set door aside on protected surface.
2. Remove glass light cover by grasping the
front edge of cover and pulling it away
To replace: from the side wall of the oven.
1. Fit hinge arms into slots in frame. Push in
at lower corners to insure that hinge arms
are fully engaged.

3. Remove the light bulb from its socket.

Replace the bulb with another halogen
bulb (12 volt, 5 watt maximum, available
at most hardware stores).
4. Replace the light cover by snapping it
back into wall.
5. Plug in oven or reconnect power.

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Troubleshooting
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of
any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service.
If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 36 or 37.

If nothing operates, check the following:

• Is the oven wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation
Instructions.)
• Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?

Other possible problems and their causes:

PROBLEM CAUSE/SOLUTION
The oven will not • You have not set the electronic control correctly. Refer to the
operate section in this manual describing the function you are
operating.
• You have programmed a delayed start time. Wait for the
start time to be reached or cancel and reset the control.
The Self-Cleaning • You have programmed a delayed start time. Wait for the
cycle will not start time to be reached or cancel and reset the control.
operate
Display is blank • You have set the display not to show the clock time. To
see the clock time again, press and hold CLOCK
SET/START for 5 seconds.
The oven temper- • Adjust the oven temperature control. (See “Adjusting the oven
ature seems too temperature control” section.)
low or too high
Slow baking or • Increase baking or roasting time.
roasting • Increase temperature 25°F (14°C)
• Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in
when preheating is recommended.
• Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches (5 cm) of air space
around all sides.
• Open oven door to check food when timer signals shortest
time suggested in recipe.
• Oven peeking can make cooking times longer.

Baked items too • Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in
brown on bottom oven.
• Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches (5 cm) of air space
around all sides.
• Position rack higher in oven.
• Decrease oven temperature 15° to 25°F (8° to 14°C).

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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CAUSE/SOLUTION
Unevenly baked • Check that the oven is level.
items • Bake in center of oven with 2 inches (5 cm) of space around
each pan.
• Check to make sure batter is level in pan.

Crust edge • Shield edge with foil.

browns before pie
is done
The display is • There has been a power failure. Reset the clock.
showing “PF”

A letter followed • Press LOWER OVEN CANCEL. If the code reappears, note
by a number the code and call for service.
shows on the
display (for exam-
ple “E3,” “F1”)

The key pads do • The Control Lock has been set. Turn off the Control Lock by
not operate pressing and holding CONTROL LOCK (Number Pad 3) for 5
seconds.
• The Sabbath mode has been set (“Sab” appears on the dis-
play). Turn off the Sabbath mode by pressing and holding
Number Pad 6 for 5 seconds.

If none of these items is causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service”.

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Requesting
Service
Assistance or
Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting Guide” section. It
may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow these instructions.

If you need assistance or service in the U.S.A.:

Call the KitchenAid Consumer • Use and maintenance procedures.
Assistance Center toll • Accessory and repair parts sales.
free: 1-800-422-1230. • Specialized customer assistance
Our consultants are (Spanish speaking, hearing impaired,
available to assist you. limited vision, etc.).
• Referrals to local dealers, service
When calling: companies, and repair parts distributors.
Please know the purchase date, and the
complete model and serial number of your KitchenAid designated service
appliance (see the “A Note to You” sec- technicians are trained to fulfill the
tion). This information will help us to bet- product warranty and provide after-warranty
ter respond to your request. service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate the KitchenAid designated
Our consultants provide assistance with: service company in your area, you can
• Features and specifications on our full also look in your telephone directory
line of appliances. Yellow Pages.
• Installation information.

If you need replacement parts

If you need to order replacement parts, every new KITCHENAID® appliance. To
we recommend that you only use factory locate factory specified replacement parts
specified parts. These parts will fit right in your area, call our Consumer Assistance
and work right, because they are made Center telephone number or your nearest
with the same precision used to build designated service center.

For further assistance

If you need further assistance, you can Please include a daytime phone number in
write to KitchenAid with any questions or your correspondence.
concerns at:
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances
Consumer Assistance Center
c/o Correspondence Dept.
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

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If you need assistance or service in Canada:
Call the KitchenAid Consumer • Accessory and repair parts sales.
Assistance Center toll free: • Specialized customer assistance
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (EST) at (French speaking, hearing impaired,
1-800-461-5681. Our consult- limited vision, etc.).
ants are available to assist • Referrals to local dealers, service
you. companies, and repair parts distributors.
When calling: KitchenAid designated service
Please know the purchase date, and the technicians are trained to fulfill the
complete model and serial number of your product warranty and provide after-
appliance (see the “A Note to You” section). warranty service, anywhere in Canada.
This information will help us to better To locate the KitchenAid designated
respond to your request. service company in your area, you can
Our consultants provide assistance with: also look in your telephone directory
Yellow Pages.
• Features and specifications on our full line
of appliances.

If you need service:

Contact Inglis Limited Appliance Service from anywhere in Canada at 1-800-807-6777.

If you need replacement parts

If you need to order replacement parts, every new KITCHENAID® appliance. To
we recommend that you only use factory locate factory specified replacement parts
specified parts. These parts will fit right in your area, call our Consumer Assistance
and work right, because they are made Center telephone number or your nearest
with the same precision used to build designated service center.

For further assistance

If you need further assistance, you can Please include a daytime phone number in
write to KitchenAid with any questions or your correspondence.
concerns at:
Consumer Relations Department
KitchenAid Canada
1901 Minnesota Court
Mississauga, Ontario L5N3A7

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Convection Oven

LENGTH OF
Warranty
KITCHENAID KITCHENAID
WARRANTY: WILL PAY FOR: WILL NOT PAY FOR:
ONE-YEAR FULL Replacement parts and A. Service calls to:
WARRANTY repair labor costs to 1. Correct the installation of the oven.
FROM DATE OF correct defects in mate- 2. Instruct you how to use the oven.
PURCHASE. rials or workmanship. 3. Replace house fuses or correct
Service must be house wiring.
provided by a
B. Repairs when oven is used in other
KitchenAid designated
than normal single family household
servicing company.
use.
SECOND- Replacement parts C. Damage resulting from accident,
THROUGH FIFTH- for any oven electric alteration, misuse, abuse, acts of God,
YEAR LIMITED element to correct improper installation, or installation not
WARRANTY defects in materials in accordance with local electrical codes.
FROM DATE OF or workmanship. D. Any labor costs during the limited
PURCHASE. Replacement parts for warranties.
solid state touch control E. Replacement parts or repair labor
system to correct costs for units operated outside the
defects in materials or United States and Canada.
workmanship.
F. Pickup and delivery. This product is
SECOND- Replacement parts for designed to be repaired in the home.
THROUGH the porcelain oven G. Repairs to parts or systems resulting
TENTH-YEAR cavity/inner door if the from unauthorized modifications made
LIMITED part rusts through due to the appliance.
WARRANTY to defects in materials H. In Canada, travel or transportation
FROM DATE OF or workmanship. expenses for customers who reside in
PURCHASE. remote areas. 5/99

KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which may vary from state to state or province to province.
Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this warranty does not apply. Contact your
authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another warranty applies.
If you need service, first see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section of this book.
After checking “Requesting Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling
our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-422-1230, from anywhere in the
U.S. For service in Canada, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section.

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