KitchenAid ARCHITECT II KERS308X User manual

Models/Modèles KERS308X
W10336756A
316902702

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Table of Contents
Product Record/Serial Plate Location ............................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ........................................ 3-5
Before Setting ven .......................................................... 6
Removing, replacing & arranging the oven rack ...............6-7
Before Setting Surface Controls ........................................ 8
Using proper cookware...................................................... 8
Cookware material types................................................... 8
About the ceramic glass cooktop ..................................... 9
Types of cooktop surface elements ................................... 9
Home canning ................................................................... 9
Setting Surface Controls ............................................. 10-12
Single radiant surface element ......................................... 10
Dual radiant surface element ...........................................10
Triple radiant surface element .......................................... 11
Warm Zone ...................................................................... 12
ven Control Functions .................................................... 13
Setting ven Controls ................................................. 14-23
Setting clock.................................................................... 14
Setting timer .................................................................... 14
Changing between continuous bake setting
or 12-Hour Energy Saving feature .....................................14
Setting silent or audible control mode .............................. 15
Changing temperature display (°F or °C) .......................... 15
Control Lock .................................................................... 15
Setting Bake .................................................................... 16
Setting Cook Time ........................................................... 17
Setting Delay Start ...........................................................17
Broil .................................................................................18
Convect Bake ..................................................................19
Convect Broil.................................................................... 19
Convect Roast .................................................................19
EasyConvect Feature Meats & Baked Goods (some
models) ............................................................................20
Meat Probe ...................................................................... 21
Adjusting ven Temperature ............................................22
perating ven Light ....................................................... 22
Restoring Default Settings ............................................... 22
Sabbath ven Controls ....................................................23
Setting Warming Drawer Controls ............................... 24-25
Setting Warming Drawer .................................................. 24
Warming drawer recommended settings .......................... 25
Self Clean ................................................................... 26-27
Care & Cleaning .......................................................... 28-31
Cleaning recommendation table ....................................... 28
Cooktop maintenance ...................................................... 29
Cooktop cleaning ............................................................. 29
Caution for aluminum use ................................................ 30
Replacing oven light .........................................................30
Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door ....................31
Before You Call - Solutions to common problems ....... 32-34
Assistance or Service ......................................................35
Appliance Warranty ..................................................... back
cover
Product Record Serial Plate Location
To locate the serial plate open warmer
drawer (some models) or storage drawer
(some models). The serial plate is
attached to the lower right oven frame.
In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and
serial number of your product. You will find the model and
serial number printed on an identification plate. See bottom
of this page for serial plate location.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Save sales receipt for future reference.
®Registered trademark/Trademark of KitchenAid, U.S.A., KitchenAid Canada Licensee in Canada. © 2010 All rights reserved.

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Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
- indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or
serious injury.
- indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
 All ranges can tip.
 Injury to persons could result.
 Install anti-tip device packed with
range.
 See Installation Instructions.
To reduce the risk of tipping, the
range must be secured by properly
installed anti-tip bracket provided
with the range. To check if the
bracket is installed properly, visually
check that rear leveling leg is
inserted into and fully secured by the
anti-tip bracket by removing lower
front panel or storage drawer from the
range.
For models equipped with a warmer drawer or lower
oven, grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully
attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to the installation
instructions for proper anti- tip bracket installation.
This manual contains important safety symbols and
instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and
follow all instructions given.
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. bey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.
Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you
have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety
items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING
or CAUTI N statement based on the risk type.
Never mod fy or alter the construct on of a range by
remov ng the level ng legs, panels, w re covers,
ant -t p brackets/screws, or any other part of the
range.
 Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be
stored or discarded.
 Do not attempt to operate the range dur ng a power
fa lure. If the power fails, always turn off the range. If the
range is not turned off and the power resumes, the range
will begin to operate again. nce the power resumes,
reset the clock and oven function.
Stepp ng, lean ng or s tt ng on the door
or drawers of a range can result n ser ous njur es
and also cause damage to the appl ance. DO NOT
allow children to climb or play around the range. The weight
of a child on an open oven door may cause the range to tip,
resulting in serious burns or other injury.
Storage n or on appl ance 
flammable mater als should not be stored n an oven,
near surface un ts or n the storage drawer, warmer
drawer or lower oven. This includes paper, plastic and
cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels,
as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such
as aerosol cans, on or near the range.
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
DO NOT leave small ch ldren
unattended near the appl ance.The outside of the range
can become very hot to touch and can cause burns or
serious injury.
Remove all tape and packag ng before us ng the
range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the range. Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
 Proper nstallat onBe sure your appl ance s
properly nstalled and grounded by a qual f ed
techn c an n accordance w th the Nat onal
Electr cal Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest ed t on and
local electr cal code requ rements. Install only per
installation instructions provided in the literature package
for this range.
 User serv c ngDo not repa r or replace any part of
the appl ance unless spec f cally recommended n
the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by
a qualified technician, This may reduce the risk of
personal injury and damage to the range.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and
an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in
case of an emergency.

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NEVER cover any slots, holes or
passages n the oven bottom or cover an ent re oven
rack w th mater als such as alum num fo l. Alum num
fo l l n ngs may trap heat, caus ng a f re hazard.
DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE 
ch ldren should not be left alone or unattended n the
area where appl ance s n use. They should never be
allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance,
including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer
drawer or lower double oven.
Do not store tems of nterest to ch ldren
n the cab nets above a range or on the backguard of
the range. Children climbing on the range to reach items
could be seriously injured.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE HEATING
UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING ELEMENTS, AREAS
NEAR THESE SURFACE HEATING UNITS, OR INTERIOR
SURFACE OF THE OVEN. Both surface heating and oven
heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Areas near surface cooking units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch,
or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these
areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among
these areas are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top,
the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings,
oven door and oven door window.
Wear proper apparel  loose-fitting or
hanging garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials
contact hot surfaces.
DO NOT USE WATER OR FLOUR on
grease f res  smother the f re w th a pan l d, or use
bak ng soda, a dry chem cal or foam-type
ext ngu sher.
When heat ng fat or grease, watch t
closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become
too hot.
Use dry potholders  mo st or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result n burns from
steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a
potholder.
Important Safety Instructions
Do not heat unopened food conta ners
 bu ldup of pressure may cause conta ner to burst
and result n njury.
Important Safety otice
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to
such substances.
IMPORTA T I STRUCTIO S FOR
USI G YOUR OVE
Protect ve L ners  DO NOT USE
ALUMINUM FOIL to l ne the oven bottom. nly use
aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper
installation of these liners may result in risk of electric
shock, or fire.
Use care when open ng oven door, warmer drawer
or lower oven door  Stand to the side of the range
when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam
escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.
 Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent is
located below the backguard. Touching the surfaces in
this area when the oven is operating may cause severe
burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items
on or near the oven vent. These items could melt or
ignite.
 Placement of nter or oven racks. Always place oven
racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must
be moved while oven is hot use extreme caution. Use
potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to
reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating
elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack
before moving.
 Do not use the bro ler pan w thout ts nsert. The
broiler pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be
kept away from the high heat of the broiler.
 Do not cover the bro ler nsert w th alum num fo l.
Exposed fat and grease could gn te.
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IMPORTA T I STRUCTIO S FOR
USI G YOUR COOKTOP
 Know wh ch knob controls each surface heat ng
un t. Place a pan of food on the surface element unit
before turning it on, and turn the element off before
removing the pan.
 Use proper pan s ze  This appliance is equipped with
one or more surface units of different sizes. 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 element will also improve
efficiency.
 Utens l handles should be turned nward and not
extend over adjacent surface elements  To reduce
the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the
handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is
turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface
units.
 Never leave surface elements unattended at h gh
heat sett ngs  Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry
may melt.
 Glazed cook ng utens ls  nly certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking
due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturers recommendations for cook top use.
 When flam ng foods under a vent lat ng hood, turn
the fan on.
IMPORTA T I STRUCTIO S FOR
CERAMIC-GLASS COOK TOP
MODELS
 Do not cook on broken cook topIf cook top should
break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate
the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately.
 Clean cook top w th caut onIf a wet sponge or cloth
is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to
avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Important Safety Instructions
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IMPORTA T I STRUCTIO S FOR
CLEA I G YOUR RA GE
Before manually cleaning any part of the
range, be sure all controls are turned FF and the range is
C L. The range may be hot and can cause burns.
Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of
grease that could catch f re. Pay particular attention to
the area around each surface element. Do not allow
grease to accumulate.
K tchen cleaners and aerosols  Always follow the
manufacturers recommended d rect ons for use. Be
aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and injury.
Clean vent lat ng hoods frequently  Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or f lter.
Follow the manufacturers instructions for cleaning
hoods.
IMPORTA T I STRUCTIO S FOR
SELF-CLEA I G OVE S
 Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in
this Use & Care Manual. Before self-cleaning the oven,
remove the oven racks, broil pan, broil pan insert and any
cookware, cooking utensils or foods from the oven.
 Do Not Use ven Cleaners  No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should
be used in or around any part of the oven.
 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.
 The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

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half
rack
Fig. 3
Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks
For best results when baking cakes or cookies using 2
oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 and 5 for
flat racks or 2 for flat and 4 for glide racks. For best results
when baking cakes or cookies using a single oven rack,
place cookware on rack in positions 3 or 4 for flat racks and
positions 2 or 3 for glide racks. (See Fig. 2).
Types of oven racks
The flat oven rack (some models) or gl de oven rack
(some models) may be used for most cooking needs. The
half rack (some models) design comes with a removable
section that allows for taller cooking utensils.
REMOVE ALL OVEN RACKS and parts
before start ng a self-clean cycle. If the oven racks are
left in the oven during the self-clean cycle, the glide ability
of the gliding racks will be damaged and will cause all oven
racks to loose their shiny finish and or turn blue. Remove
all oven racks and clean according to instructions provided
in the Care & Cleaning section of this manual.
Before Setting Oven Controls
oven vent
Fig. 1
Arrang ng - always arrange
the oven racks when the oven
is cool (prior to operating the
oven).
To remove - pull the rack
forward until it stops. Lift up
front of rack and slide out.
To replace - fit oven rack
onto the rack guides on both
sides of oven walls. Tilt the
front of oven rack upward and
slide the rack back into
place. Be sure oven racks
are level before using.
Removing, replacing and arranging racks
Always use pot holders or oven m tts
when us ng the oven. When cooking, the oven interior
and exterior, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot
which can cause burns.
Protect ve L ners  DO NOT USE
ALUMINUM FOIL to l ne the oven bottom. nly use
aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper
installation of these liners may result in risk of electric
shock, or fire.
Recommended oven rack pos t ons by food type:
Food type Pos t on
Broiling See broil
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 4 or 5
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread
and casseroles 2 or 3
Small cuts of meat or poultry 1 or 2
Turkey, roast or ham 1 or 2
some
models
Fig. 2
2
3
4
5
6
1
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Oven vent location
The oven vent is located under the left s de of the
control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air
passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for
proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
Do not block oven vent.
Air circulation in the oven
For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and
cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or
back of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate
around the cookware in the oven for even heat to reach
around the food (See Fig. 3 ).
fully
extendable
gl de oven
rack
flat
oven rack

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Remov ng and replac ng the gl de oven racks
To remove:
Use thumbs to press both left and right spring-loaded
release levers in, (See Fig. 1) and pull both the rack
straight out slightly. Release thumb levers, and grab both
the upper and lower portions of the glide rack while pulling
the rack straight out until reaching the stop position. (See
Fig. 2). At the stop, lift up front of rack slightly and continue
to pull rack away from oven. (See Fig. 3). Be sure to hold
on both upper and lower rack portions when removing from
or handling rack outside of the the oven - these rack
portions move independently and are difficult to handle
unless held together.
To replace:
Grasping both upper and lower portions of glide rack, lift
and place the rack resting evenly between the oven cavity
walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward slightly and slide the
rack completely into position. Some force may be
necessary to make sure the oven rack has snapped
completely back into place.
DO NOT attempt to close the oven door until all the oven
racks are properly positioned inside the oven cavity. Be
sure the glide oven racks make contact with the vertical
rack sensor located at the left rear oven cavity wall.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3

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Cookware material types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly
heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan
bottom. The most popular materials available are:
Alum num - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food
will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware
resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across
the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which
will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.
May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).
Sta nless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat
very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
Porcela n-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will
vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating
must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic
cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
Important note:
Do not place empty alum num, glass or porcela n-
enamel coated cookware on the ceram c cooktop! The
melting point of cookware made with these materials may
be reached quickly especially if left empty and they may
bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it will
damage the cooktop! Be sure to follow all the cookware
manufacturers suggestions when using any type of
cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
Before Setting Surface Controls
Using proper cookware
The size and type of
cookware used will
influence the radiant
element power level
setting needed for
best cooking results.
Be sure to follow the
recommendations for
using proper
cookware as
illustrated in both
Figs. 1 & 2. Fig. 1
 Flat bottom and straight
sides.
 Tight fitting lids.
 Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
 Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size of
the surface element.
 Made of material that
conducts heat well.
 Easy to clean.
 Always match pot
diameter to element
size.
Fig. 2
 Curved and warped pans.
 Cookware larger than
cooking area marked on
cooktop by more than one-
half inch or 12mm.
 Heavy handle tilts pan.
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of
the cookware (See Fig. 1). Cookware should have flat
bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface
heating element (See Fig. 2). For more detailed information
about the ceramic cooktop see Cooktop maintenance and
Cooktop cleaning in the Care & Cleaning section.
 Pan is smaller than the
heating area marked on
cooktop.

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Types of cooktop surface elements
The s ngle radiant element or elements will have one round
outline pattern shown on the cooktop. The Warm Zone
feature located on the center rear area of the cooktop uses
one round outline and is designed to keep food warm only.
The dual radiant element (some models) allows the user to
set the smaller inner portion as a single element or both inner
and outer portions may be set to heat together (See Fig. 2).
The tr ple radiant element allows the user to set the smaller
inner portion as a single element, both inner and middle
portions or set all three portions to heat together (See Fig. 2).
Home Canning
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when
home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA
(United States Department of Agriculture) website and be
sure to read all the information they have available as well
as follow their recommendations for home canning
procedures.
Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning.
Use a straightedge to check canner bottom.
Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges
that radiate from the bottom center when home canning
using a ceramic cooktop.
Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1
inch beyond the surface element markings or burner. It is
recommended to use smaller diameter canners on
electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops.
Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more
quickly.
Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water
to a boil. nce boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest
possible setting to maintain that boil.
NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2
different surface cooking areas at the same time. This
will cause uneven heating results and may cause the
ceramic cooktop to fracture.
Before Setting Surface Controls
About the ceramic glass cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The design on the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element
underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the
diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only
flat-bottomed cookware should be used.
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface
elements in use and their settings are all factors that will
affect the amount of heat that spreads to areas beyond the
surface elements. These surrounding areas may become
hot enough to cause burns.
About the radiant surface elements
As the element temperature rises gradually and evenly, it
will glow red. It maintains its selected heat setting by
cycling N and FF, but retains enough heat to provide a
uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn FF the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
Rad ant surface elements may appear to
have cooled after they have been turned off. The
glass surface may st ll be hot and burns may occur if the
glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plast c tems such as salt
and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plast c
wrapp ngs on top of the range when t s n use. These
items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden
spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface
elements.
Do not allow alum num fo l, empty
glass/porcela n cookware or ANY mater al that can
melt to make contact w th the ceram c cooktop. If
these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the
ceramic cooktop.
Hot Surface indicator light
The Hot Surface indicator light is located on each
Electronic Surface Element control and will glow when the
surface cooking area heats up. It will remain on until the
cooktop element has cooled to a M DERATE level.
Fig. 1
Warm
Zone
control
Single element
control
Dual element
control
Fig. 2
Triple element
control
nd cator l ght

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Dual radiant surface element
To operate a dual rad ant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on dual radiant surface
element.
2. Press the On/Off keypad on the Electronic Surface
Element control until tone sounds. If noheat setting is
selected within 6 seconds of pressing the
On/Off keypad the control will turn off.
3. Press the H gh/+ keypad to start at the Hi setting and
then press Low/ to scroll down to desired heat
setting, or press the Low/ keypad to start at the Lo
setting and press H gh/+ to scroll up to the desired heat
setting.
4. Press the Burner S ze keypad to toggle between one
(Fig. 2) or two (Fig. 3) elements.
5. When cooking is complete, press the On/Off keypad to
turn the radiant surface element FF before removing
the cookware.
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Heating with inner
(small) element only
Heating with both
elements
Heated areas are shown darkened.
Setting Surface Controls
Fig. 1
Single radiant surface elements
To operate a s ngle rad ant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface
element.
2. Press the On/Off keypad on the Electronic Surface
Element control until tone sounds. If no heat setting is
selected within 6 seconds of pressing the
On/Off keypad the control will turn off.
3. Press the H gh/+ keypad to start at the Hi setting and
then press Low/ to scroll down to desired heat
setting, or press the Low/ keypad to start at the Lo
setting and press H gh/+ to scroll up to the desired heat
setting (Fig 1).
4. When cooking is complete, press the On/Off keypad to
turn the radiant surface element FF before removing
the cookware.
Rad ant surface elements may appear to
have cooled after they have been turned off. The
glass surface may st ll be hot and burns may occur if the
glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plast c tems such as salt
and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plast c
wrapp ngs on top of the range when t s n use. These
items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden
spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface
elements.
Do not allow alum num fo l, empty
glass/porcela n cookware or ANY mater al that can
melt to make contact w th the ceram c cooktop. If
these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the
ceramic cooktop.

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Radiant surface element settings
The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type
of food being cooked will influence the surface element
power level setting needed for best cooking results.
The suggested settings found in Fig. 4 below are based on
cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids.
Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Suggested settings for single, dual and triple radiant
surface elements table
Settings Type of cooking
High (90 - HI) Start most foods, bring water to a
boil, pan broiling
Medium high (60 - 85) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep
fat fry
Medium (30 - 55) Maintain a slow boil, thicken
sauces and gravies or
steam vegetables
Simmer (20 - 28) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Low (L - 18) Keep warm, melt, simmer
Fig. 4
Triple radiant surface element
Important notes:
 A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the
bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is
too small for the surface heating area.
 For efficient cooking, turn FF the element several
minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow
residual heat to complete the cooking process.
 Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat
at each setting. Refer to the Suggested radiant surface
element settings table for suggested power level settings.
 Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and
then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
 Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle N and FF, even at the HI
setting. This helps prevent damage to the ceramic
smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will
occur more often if the cookware is too small for the
radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.
Heating with
inner (small)
element only
Heating 2 of 3
portions
Heating with all 3
portions
Heated areas are shown darkened.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Setting Surface Controls
To operate a tr ple rad ant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on triple radiant surface
element.
2. Press the On/Off keypad on the Electronic Surface
Element control until tone sounds. If no temperature
setting is selected within 6 seconds of pressing the
On/Off keypad the control will turn off.
3. Press the H gh/+ keypad to start at the Hi setting and
then press Low/ to scroll down to desired heat
setting, or press the Low/ keypad to start at the Lo
setting and press H gh/+ to scroll up to the desired heat
setting.
4. Press the Burner S ze keypad to toggle between one
(Fig. 1), two (Fig. 2) or three elements (Fig. 3).
5. When cooking is complete, press the On/Off keypad to
turn the radiant surface element FF before removing
the cookware.

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Setting Surface Controls
Warm Zone (some models)
Unl ke other rad ant surface elements,
the Warm Zone w ll not glow red when t s HOT. The
glass surface may still be hot and burns can occur if the
glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Always use potholders or oven m tts
when remov ng food from the Warm Zone as
cookware and plates w ll be hot.
Do not place flammable tems such as
plast c salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or
plast c wrapp ngs on top of the range when t s n
use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels
or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the
surface elements.
Do not allow alum num fo l, empty
glass/porcela n cookware or ANY mater al that can
melt to make contact w th the ceram c cooktop. If
these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the
ceramic cooktop.
The purpose of the Warm Zone is to keep hot cooked foods
at serving temperature. Use the Warm Zone feature (See
Fig. 1) to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables,
gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and
oven-safe dinner plates.
Always start with hot food. Do not heat cold food with the
Warm Zone. All food placed on the Warm Zone should be
covered with a lid to maintain quality.
For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the
cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape.
Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended
for oven and cooktop use on the Warm Zone.
Sett ng Warm Zone control:
1. Press the On/Off keypad. If no heat setting is selected
within 6 seconds of pressing the On/Off keypad the
control will turn off.
2. Press the +/ keypad to scroll between High, Medium
and Low settings. (See Fig. 2).
3. When ready to serve, press the On/Off keypad to turn
the Warm Zone control FF.
Heat level select on - Refer to the Warm Zone
recommended food settings (See Fig. 3). If a particular food
is not listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as
needed. Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by
using the medium level.
Food Item Heat ng Level
Breads/Pastries Low
Casseroles Low
Dinner Plates with Food Low
Eggs Low
Gravies Low
Meats Med (Medium)
Sauces Med (Medium)
Soups (cream) Med (Medium)
Stews Med (Medium)
Vegetables Med (Medium)
Fried Foods High
Hot Beverages High
Soups (liquid) High
Warm Zone recommended food sett ngs
Fig. 3
Fig. 1
Important notes:
 The Warm Zone heat level may be adjusted at any time
when the Warm Zone is turned N.
 Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for
oven and ceramic cooktop use. Do not use plastic wrap
or aluminum foil to cover food. Plastic or aluminum foil
can melt onto the cooktop.
Fig. 2
ff Low Medium High

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For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various keypad functions and features of the oven.
Oven Control Functions
Minimum & maximum
control settings
All of the features listed have minimum
and maximum time and temperature
settings that may be entered into the
control. An entry acceptance beep will
sound each time a control pad is touched
(the Control Lock pad is delayed by 5
seconds).
An entry error tone (3 short beeps) will
sound if the entry of the temperature or
time is below the minimum or above the
maximum settings for the feature.
Bake
Use to enter a normal Bake function.
Bro l
Use to select variable Broil function.
Bread Proof
Use to set oven for proofing bread.
Convect Bake
Use to select Convect Bake function.
Convect Bro l
Use to select Convect Broil function.
Convect Roast
Use to select the Convect Roast
function.
EasyConvect Feature Meats
Use to select EasyConvect Feature
Meats.
EasyConvect Feature Baked Goods
Use to select EasyConvect Feature Baked
Goods.
Warm ng Drawer
Use to set Warming Drawer heat level.
Oven L ght
Use to turn the oven light N and FF.
T mer Set/Off
Use to set or cancel Timer.
Cook T me
Use to enter the length of cook time needed.
Self Clean
Use to set a 2-4 hour self-clean cycle.
Meat Probe
Use to program Meat Probe.
Clock Set/Start
Use to set the time of day.
0-9 number keypads
Use to enter temperature and times.
Delay Start
Use with various oven functions to program
a delay start time or delay start self-cleaning
cycle.
START
Use to start all oven functions except oven
light. Use to activate or cancel Control Lock.
OFF
Use to cancel any oven mode previously
entered except clock and timer. Press FF
to stop cooking.
Feature
Preheat
Bake
Broil
Timer
Cook Time
Self Clean
Convect Bake
Convect Broil
Convect Roast
EasyConvect Meats
EasyConvect Baked Goods
Delay Start 12 Hr
Delay Start 24 Hr
M n. temp. /t me
170°F / 77°C
170°F / 77°C
400°F / 205°C
1 Min.
1 Min.
2 hours
300°F / 149°C
300°F / 149°C
300°F / 149°C
300°F / 149°C
300°F / 149°C
1:00
0:00
Max. temp. /t me
550°F / 288°C
550°F / 288°C
550°F / 288°C
11 Hrs. 59 Mins.
11 Hrs. 59 Mins.
4 hours
550°F / 288°C
550°F / 288°C
550°F / 288°C
550°F / 288°C
550°F / 288°C
12:59
23:59

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Setting Oven Controls
Fig. 1
Changing between continuous bake
setting or 12-Hour Energy Saving feature
The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour
Energy Saving feature that will turn off the oven if the oven
is left on for more than 12 hours. The control may be
programmed to override this feature to continuously bake.
Example  To change between cont nuous bake
or 12-Hour Energy sav ng feature:
1. Press and hold T mer Set/Off keypad for 6 seconds.
2. Press Self Clean to toggle between 12 Hour FF
(Fig. 4) or Stay n (Fig. 5) feature.
3. Press START to accept choice.
Fig. 4 Fig. 5
Setting Clock
When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in
the display (See Fig. 1). The time of day must first be set
before operating the oven.
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Example  To set the clock to 1:30:
1. Press Clock Set/Start keypad.
2. Enter 1 3 0 using numeric keypads.
3. Press START.
Important note:
The clock cannot be changed when a Cook Time or Delay
Start feature is active.
Setting Timer
The minute timer allows you to track your cooking times
without interfering with the cooking process. The timer may
be set from 1 minute up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
Example  To set the t mer for 5 m nutes:
1. Press T mer Set/Off keypad.
2. Enter 5 using numeric keypad.
3. Press START keypad to start timer.
To cancel the timer when active press T mer Set/Off
keypad again.
Important notes:
 The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. It
serves as an extra minute timer in the kitchen that will
beep when the set time has run out. The timer may be
used alone or while using any of the other oven functions.
 The timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour
remains. When less than 1 hour remains, the display will
count down in minutes and seconds. nce the timer has
less than 1 minute remaining only seconds will display.
 When the timer is active during a cooking process, the
minute timer will show in the display. To view the
information of any other active oven function, press the
keypad once for the other function to view the status.
Setting 12 or 24 hour display mode
The clock display mode allows you to choose between 12
or 24 hr modes. The factory preset clock display mode is
12 hours.
Example  To set 12 or 24 hour d splay mode:
1. Press and hold Clock Set/Start keypad for 6 seconds.
2. Press Self Clean keypad to toggle between 12 Hr
day or 24 Hr day display modes (See Figs. 2 & 3).
3. Press START to accept choice.

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Changing oven temperature display
The oven control is preset to display °F (Fahrenheit) when
shipped from the factory. The control can be changed to
display either Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Example  To change the temperature to
d splay °C (Cels us) or °F (Fahrenhe t):
1. Press and hold Bro l keypad for 6 seconds.
2. Press Self Clean keypad to toggle between Fahrenheit
(F) or Celsius (C) temperature display modes
(Figs. 1 & 2).
3. Press START to accept choice.
Important note:
The oven temperature display cannot be modified if Bake or
Self Clean is active.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Setting Oven Controls
Setting silent or audible control mode
Silent mode allows the oven control to operate without
audible tones. The control may be programmed for silent
operation and later returned to operating with all the normal
audible tones.
Example  To set for s lent or aud ble mode:
1. Press and hold Delay Start keypad for 6 seconds.
2. Press Self Clean keypad to toggle between beep on
or beep off. (See Figs. 3 & 4).
3. Press START to accept choice.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Fig. 5
To cancel the Control Lock feature:
1. Press and hold START until you hear a tone indicating
Control Lock has been deactivated.
2. When the Loc message is no longer displayed, the
oven control keypads will be available for use.
Important note:
If a control keypad is pressed when Control Lock is active,
the control may triple beep indicating the keypad action is
not available when the Control Lock feature is active.
Setting Control Lock
The control may be programmed to lock the
oven control keypads.
To act vate the Control Lock feature:
1. Press and hold START until you hear a tone indicating
Control Lock has been activated.
2. Loc will appear in the display (See Fig. 5).

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Setting Oven Controls
Setting Bake
Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking
using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound
indicating when the set Bake temperature is reached and to
place the food in the oven.
Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F
(77°C) to 550°F (288°C).
Always use pot holders or oven m tts
when us ng the oven. When cooking, the oven interior,
oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can
cause burns.
Example  To set Bake w th default oven
temperature of 350°F:
1. Press Bake keypad.
2. Press START.
To cancel bake at anytime press OFF.
Example  To set Bake for oven temperature of
425°F:
1. Press Bake keypad.
2. Enter 4 2 5 using numeric keypads.
3. Press START.
To cancel Bake at anytime press OFF.
Important notes:
 The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours. If you wish to
continuously bake, see Changing between continuous
bake setting or 12-Hour Energy Saving feature for
detailed information.
 Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware
resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It may be
necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time
to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark pans are
recommended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for
cakes, cookies and muffins.
Bread Proof
This range has a Bread Proof feature for preparing bread
dough. The recommended length of time to keep the bread
dough in the oven is about 45-60 minutes. Be sure however
to follow the recipes recommended times.
Since the bread dough will nearly double in volume be sure
to place the prepared dough in a large bowl and arrange the
oven racks to allow for this increase in size.
To act vate Bread Proof feature:
1. Place dough in the oven.
2. Press the Bread Proof keypad. The convection fan will
turn and the oven temperature will reach 100°F.
(See Fig. 1).
To cancel Bread Proof at anytime press OFF.
Fig. 1

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Setting Cook Time
Use Cook Time to program the oven control to
automatically turn the oven function off after a desired
length of time.
FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let
food s t for more than one hour before or after
cook ng. Doing so can result in food poisoning or
sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs,
fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the refrigerator
first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven
for more than 1 hour before cooking begins, and should be
removed promptly when finished cooking.
Example  To program oven to Bake w th oven
default temperature of 350°F and to shut-off after
30 m nutes:
1. Press Cook T me keypad.
2. Enter 3 0 using numeric keypads.
3. Press START to accept.
4. Press Bake keypad.
5. Press START.
When the programmed cook t me runs out:
1. END will appear in the display window and the oven
will shut-off automatically (See Fig. 1).
2. The oven control will provide a beep 3 times every 30
seconds as a reminder until OFF keypad is pressed.
Important notes:
 The Cook Time feature may be set with Bake, Convect
Bake and Convect Roast, Preheat, EasyConvect
Feature Meats and Baked Goods. Cook Time or Delay
Start will not operate with the Broil function.
 The maximum default Cook Time setting is 11 hours and
59 minutes.
 After the Cook Time feature has been activated, press
the Cook T me keypad to display any cook time
remaining.
Setting Oven Controls
Setting Delay Start
Fig. 1
Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or
cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure
the time of day is set correctly.
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. Foods
that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or
poultry, should be chilled in the refrigerator first. Even when
chilled, they should not stand in the oven for more than 1
hour before cooking begins, and should be removed
promptly when finished cooking.
Example  To program oven for a delayed start
beg nn ng at 5:30 and to shut-off automat cally
after 50 m nutes and for bak ng at 375 F:
1. Press Cook T me keypad.
2. Enter 5 0 using numeric keypads.
3. Press START to accept
4. Press Delay Start keypad.
5. Enter 5 3 0 using numeric keypads.
6. Press START to accept.
7. Press Bake keypad.
8. Enter 3 7 5 using numeric keypads.
9. Press START.
When the programmed cook t me runs out:
1. END will appear in the display window and the oven
will shut-off automatically (See Fig. 1).
2. The oven control will provide a beep 3 times every 30
seconds as a reminder until OFF keypad is pressed.
Important notes:
 Delay Start may be set using a 24 hour clock. See
Setting 12 or 24 hour display modes for more information.
 The Delay Start feature may be used with the Convect
Bake, Convect Roast, EasyConvect Feature Meats and
Baked Goods cooking functions and Self Clean. Delay
Start or Cook Time will not operate with the Broil function.

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Broil
Setting Oven Controls
Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct
exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The
Broil feature is factory preset to broil at 550°F. The Broil
function temperature may be set at any temperature
between 400°F (205°C) and 550°F (288°C).
Be aware that the suggested broil settings table (Fig. 3) are
recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times,
or move to a different rack position to suit for doneness. If
the food you are broiling is not listed in the table, follow the
instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the item
closely.
Example  To set Bro l w th the default bro l
oven temperature of 550°F:
1. Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum
browning results, preheat oven for 5 minutes before
adding food.
2. Position cookware in oven. Open oven door to the broil
stop position (See F g 2).
3. Press Bro l keypad.
4. Press START.
5. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and broil on
other side.
6. When finished broiling press OFF.
To cancel Broil at anytime press OFF.
Should an oven f re occur, close the
oven door and turn the oven OFF. If the fire continues,
use a fire extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the
fire. Flour may be explosive.
Always use pot holders or oven m tts
when us ng the oven. When cooking, the oven interior,
exterior, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot
which can cause burns
Important notes:
 Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool.
 For best results when broiling, use a quality broil pan
along with a broil pan insert. A broil pan is designed to
drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter and reduce
smoking.
 When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop
position before turning or removing food.
 Cook Time or Delay Start will not operate with the Broil
function.
Fig. 1
5
6
7
Fig. 2
Suggested broil settings table (electric oven)
Food Rack position Setting Cook time in minutes Doneness
(See Fig. 1) 1st side 2nd side
Steak 1 thick 6th or 7th* 550°F 6 4 Medium
Steak 1 thick 6th or 7th* 550°F 7 5 Medium-well
Steak 1 thick 6th or 7th* 550°F 8 7 Well
Pork chops 3/4 thick 6th 550°F 8 6 Well
Chicken-bone in 5th 450°F 20 10 Well
Chicken-boneless 6th 450°F 8 6 Well
Fish 6th 550°F - as directed - Well
Shrimp 5th 550°F - as directed - Well
Hamburger 1 thick 7th* 550°F 9 7 Medium
Hamburger 1 thick 6th 550°F 10 8 Well
Fig. 3
*Use the offset rack only in rack position 7.

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Setting Oven Controls
Benef ts of convect on bak ng
 Foods may cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and
energy.
 Multiple rack baking.
 No special pans or bakeware needed.
Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat
uniformly and continuously around the oven (See Fig. 1).
This improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking
and browning results. It also gives better baking results
when using two oven racks at the same time.
Suggest ons for convect on features:
 For optimum cooking results it is recommended to
preheat the oven when baking foods such as cookies,
biscuits and breads.
 Reduce oven temperature 25°F from recipes
recommended oven temperature. Follow the remainder of
the recipes instructions using the minimum
recommended cook time.
 When using 2 oven racks at the same time, place in
positions 2 and 4 for best results (See Fig. 1).
Convect Bake
Heated air flows around the food from all sides, sealing in
juices and flavors. Breads and pastry brown more evenly.
Most foods baked in a standard oven will cook faster and
more evenly with the convection feature.
Convect Bake may be set for any oven temperature
between 300°F (149°C) to 550°F (288°C).
Example  To set Convect Bake w th a default
oven set temperature of 350°F:
1. Press Convect Bake keypad.
2. Press START.
To cancel Convect Bake at anytime press OFF.
Convect Broil
Use the convect broil feature to cook thicker cuts of meats
that require direct exposure to radiant heat and the
convection fan for optimum browing results.
The Convect Broil function temperature may be set at any
temperature between 400°F (205°C) and 550°F (288°C).
Be sure to carefully follow all the recommended broil pan
and insert instructions and the directions for placing the
oven racks as provided in the Broil section.
Example  To set Convect Bro l w th the default
bro l oven temperature of 550°F:
1. Press Convect Bro l keypad.
2. Press START.
3. Close the oven door when using Convect Broil.
To cancel Convect Broil at anytime press OFF.
Convect Roast
Meats cooked with Convect Roast function will be juicer
and poultry will be crisp on the outside while staying tender
and moist on the inside.
Convect Roast may be set for any oven temperature
between 300°F (149°C) to 550°F (288°C).
Suggest ons for Convect Roast:
 Preheating is not necessary when roasting foods using
Convect Roast.
 Since Convect Roast cooks food faster, reduce the cook
time by 25% from the recommended cook time of your
recipe (check the food at this time). If necessary,
increase cook time until the desired doneness is
obtained.
 Do not cover foods when dry roasting - this will prevent
the meat from browning properly.
Example  To set Convect Roast w th a default
oven set temperature of 350°F:
1. Press Convect Roast keypad.
2. Press START.
To cancel Convect Roast at anytime press OFF.
Important notes:
 If the oven door is opened when any convection function
is active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the
oven door is closed.
 When using convection bake cook time reductions may
vary depending on the amount and type of food being
cooked.
 Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware
resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It may be
necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time
to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark pans are
recommended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for
cakes, cookies and muffins.
6
1
2
3
4
5
7
Air movement using convection
Fig. 1
some
models
Convection Features

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The EasyConvect Feature Meats and Baked Goods
functions allow the conversion of a standard meat roasting
or baked good recipe for convection baking. These controls
use the normal recipe settings and adjust to a lower
temperature for convection baking. After the preheat
temperature is reached the oven set converted (reduced)
temperature will be displayed.
EasyConvect Feature Meats and Baked Goods are
designed to give optimum cooking performance when
preparing roasts and baked goods by providing a gentle
cycling of heat giving cakes more volume and allowing roasts
to brown more evenly.
If using either EasyConvect Feature Meats or Baked Goods
with a Cook Time or a Delay Start setting, the oven will display
CF when the bake time is 75% complete as a reminder to
check the food and then sound 1 long beep at regular intervals
until the set cook time has finished. (See Fig. 1).
Example  To set EasyConvect Meats:
1. Press EasyConvect Meats keypad.
2. Enter the recipe temperature using the numeric keypad.
3. Press START and the oven set temperature adjustment
will appear in the display (for example; if 400° F is
entered, 375 will appear).
To cancel EasyConvect Meats at anytime press OFF.
Example  To set EasyConvect Baked Goods:
1. Press EasyConvect Baked Goods keypad.
2. Enter the recipe temperature using the numeric keypad.
3. Press START and the oven set temperature adjustment
will appear in the display (for example; if 400° F is
entered, 375 will appear).
To cancel EasyConvect Baked Goods at anytime
press OFF.
EasyConvect Feature may also be used with Cook
T me.
Example  To add Cook T me to EasyConvect
Meats or Baked Goods funct on us ng default
oven set temperature:
1. Press Cook T me.
2. Enter 3 0 (for 30 minutes).
3. Press Start.
4. Press EasyConvect Meats or Baked Goods.
5. Press Start (or enter another set temperature then press
Start).
6. Press EasyConvect.
To cancel EasyConvect at anytime press OFF.
EasyConvect Feature Meats and
Baked Goods
Setting Oven Controls
Fig. 3
Fig.2
1/2
Fig. 1
Important notes:
 If the oven door is opened when any convection function
is active, the convection fan will stop rotat ng until the
oven door is closed.
 When using either EasyConvect Feature Meats or
Baked Goods bake time reductions may vary depending
on the oven set temperature.
 The minimum amount of Cook Time that may be entered
using the EasyConvect Feature Meats and Baked
Goods function is 20 minutes.
Meat Probe
When cooking meat such as roasts, hams or poultry, use
the meat probe function to check the internal temperature
without any guesswork. For some foods, especially poultry
and roasts, testing the internal temperature is the best
method to insure properly cooked meats.
Proper meat probe placement
 Always insert meat probe so that the probe tip rests in
the center of the thickest part of meat. Do not allow meat
probe to touch bone, fat, gristle or cookware.
 For bone-in ham or lamb, insert meat probe into the
center of lowest large muscle or joint. For dishes such as
meat loaf or casseroles, insert meat probe into center of
food. To find center of the food visually measure using
probe as a guide (See Fig. 2). When cooking fish, insert
meat probe just above the gill.
 For whole poultry or turkey, insert meat probe into the
thickest part of inner thigh, below the leg (See Fig. 3).