KitchenAid KDRP407H User manual

KITCHENAID®
Professional Dual Fuel Range
Model: KDRP407H
TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS
INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ
AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
4452761A
Use and Care Guide
®
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A Note to You ......................................................2
Range Safety........................................................3
Parts and Features..............................................5
Using and Caring for Your Cooktop..................7
Using the surface burners.................................7
Cookware tips..................................................10
Characteristics of cookware materials ............10
Caring for your cooktop...................................11
Cleaning your cooktop ....................................13
Using and Caring for Your Oven......................14
Using the electronic oven control....................14
Setting the clock..............................................15
Oven settings ..................................................15
Positioning racks and pans.............................17
Bakeware choices...........................................18
Using aluminum foil.........................................19
Bake................................................................19
Convection Bake.............................................19
Convection baking tips....................................19
Convection Roast............................................19
Convection roasting tips..................................20
Broil.................................................................20
Convection Broil..............................................21
Broiling chart ...................................................22
Timed cooking.................................................22
Proof/Keep Warm............................................23
Bread...............................................................24
Cleaning your oven and controls ....................24
Using and replacing the oven lights................26
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle.........................27
Before you start...............................................27
Before setting the controls ..............................28
Setting the controls .........................................28
For best cleaning results.................................29
How the cycle works .......................................29
Troubleshooting ................................................30
Requesting Assistance or Service ..................33
Bread Recipes ...................................................35
Warranty.............................................................38
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 34.
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– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch.
•Do not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
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
Assistance Center at 1-800-422-1230 (in
Canada, 1-800-461-5681) or request
service for your appliance, you need to
know your complete model number and
serial number. You can find this information
on the model and serial number plate (see
diagram for location of plate).
Please also record the purchase
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.
Model Number __________________________
Serial Number __________________________
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ANote to You
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Rear Brace Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:
•Slide range forward.
•Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to wall
behind range.
•Slide range completely back, so anti-tip bracket is over rear
brace of range.
Anti-Tip Bracket
Range Safety
wWARNING
Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Connect anti-tip bracket to wall behind range.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.
See the installation instructions for details.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or
serious burns to children and adults.
The anti-tip bracket
The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much
force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured.
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.
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:
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Range Safety
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock, injury to persons, or
damage when using the range, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
•WARNING – TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE,
THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY
PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP
DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES
ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE
RANGE FORWARD. LOOK FOR THE
ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY
ATTACHED TO WALL BEHIND RANGE.
SLIDE RANGE COMPLETELY BACK,
SO ANTI-TIP BRACKET IS OVER REAR
BRACE OF RANGE.
•CAUTION – Do not store items of
interest to children in cabinets above a
range or on the backguard of a range –
children climbing on the range to reach
items could be seriously injured.
•Proper Installation – The range, when
installed, must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the Nation-
al Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Be
sure the range is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Disconnect the electrical supply before
servicing the appliance.
•Never Use the Range for Warming or
Heating the Room.
•Injuries may result from the misuse of
appliance doors or drawers such as
stepping, leaning, or sitting on the
doors or drawers.
•Maintenance – Keep range area clear and
free from combustible materials, gasoline,
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
•Storage in or on the Range –
Flammable materials should not be
stored in an oven or near surface units.
•Top burner flame size should be ad-
justed so it does not extend beyond the
edge of the cooking utensil.
For self-cleaning ranges –
•Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove
broiler pan and grid and other utensils.
Wipe off all excessive spillage before
initiating the cleaning cycle.
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, toluene, and soot.
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REAR FRONT
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Parts and Features
Electronic
oven control
(p. 14)
Oven vent
(p. 6)
Model and serial
number plate
(p. 2)
Automatic
oven light
switch
(p. 26)
Broil element
(not shown)
(pp. 15, 16)
Oven rack
(pp. 17, 18)
Surface
burners
(p. 7)
Surface burner
controls
(p. 8)
Gasket
(p. 27)
Bake element
(hidden)
(pp. 15, 16)
REAR FRONT
Left rear
control knob Right rear
control knob
Left front
control knob Right front control knob
Surface burner controls
Feature locations
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3. Grasp under handle and gently close
door as far as it will shut. Pull door out
at bottom to remove.
4. Set door aside on protected surface.
To replace:
1. Fit hinge arms into slots in frame. Push in
at lower corners to insure that hinge arms
are fully engaged.
2. Open the door all the way.
3. Remove the door removal pins from
each hole.
4. Close the door.
NOTE: If the door does not operate freely,
you have not installed it properly. Repeat
Steps 1-4.
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The oven vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven
through vent. The vent is above the oven
door. It is needed for air circulation. Do not
block the vent. Poor baking/roasting can
result.
Parts and Features
Removing the oven
door
For normal use of your oven, you do not
need to remove the door. However, you can
remove the door by following the instructions
in this section.
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.
To remove:
1. Open door all the way.
NOTE: Two 5⁄32" (4 mm) Allen wrenches or
two nails of similar diameter may be used if
factory furnished door removal pins have
been misplaced. Be careful not to damage
porcelain finish.
2. Insert small end of a door removal pin
into each door hinge.
Oven vent
Insert small end of
pin here
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Using the surface burners
Using and Caring for Your
Cooktop
Your cooktop has sealed gas burners. The
sealed burners spread the heat evenly
across the bottom of the cookware and
provide infinite heat control.
IMPORTANT: Your cooktop is factory-set
for use with Natural Gas. If you wish to
use L.P. gas, an L.P. Gas Conversion Kit
is included with your new range. See the
instructions included with the L.P.
conversion kit for details on making this
conversion.
•Position grate legs into the leg locators
on front and back of cooktop.
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Using and Caring for Your Cooktop
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend
beyond the edge of the pan.
Turn off all controls when not
cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or fire.
Using the surface burners:
Control knobs
1. Grasp the control knob.
2. Push in and turn to LITE. The electric
spark ignitor will ignite the gas flowing into
the burner. When you hear a clicking
sound, you know that the ignitors are
working. Gas is flowing as long as knob is
not set at OFF.
3. When the burner is lit, turn the control
knob to the desired flame setting. (See the
guide under “Burner heat settings” later in
this section.) You can turn the knobs to
any of the marked settings. The ignitor will
turn off and the clicking will stop when the
knob is moved from LITE.
NOTES:
•The ignitors may click a number of times
before burner lights. This is normal.
•All four burner ignitors will spark
regardless of which burner you are using.
•Visually check that the burner has lit. If the
burner does not ignite, listen for the clicking
sound. If you do not hear the ignitor click,
TURN THE BURNER OFF. Check for a
tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse.
Check that the control knob is pressed
completely down on valve shaft. If the spark
ignitor still fails to operate, call your
nearest designated service outlet.
Proper grounding and polarity are
necessary for correct operation of the electric
ignition system. If the wall receptacle does not
provide correct polarity, the ignitor will
become grounded and click every once in
a while, even after the burner has ignited.
A qualified electrician should check the wall
receptacle to see if it is wired with correct
polarity.
Burner heat settings
Use correct burner heat settings (see chart
later in this section). If the heat setting is too
high, it will affect cooking results.
Until you get used to the settings, use the
following as a guide.
RECOMMENDED USE
•To light the burner.
•To start food cooking.
•To bring liquid to a boil.
•To hold a rapid boil.
•To quickly brown or sear
meat.
•To maintain a slow boil.
•To fry poultry or meat.
•To cook pudding, sauce
or gravy.
•To stew or steam food.
•To simmer food.
•To keep food warm.
•To melt chocolate or butter.
SETTING
LITE
HI
MED to HI
MED
MED to LO
LO
(with simmer
plate)
REMEMBER: When range is in use or
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire
cooktop area may become hot.
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Using and Caring for Your Cooktop
In case of a prolonged power
failure
Surface burners can be manually lighted.
1. Hold a lit striker near a burner and turn
the control knob to the HI position.
2. After the burner lights, turn the control
knob to the desired setting.
NOTE: Do not leave a burner on without any
cookware on the grate. The grate finish can
be damaged.
Simmer Plate†
One Simmer Plate has been provided with
your cooktop. It
has been
designed to be
used with burner
settings in the
medium to low
range on your
cooktop when
lower tempera-
tures are required
for simmering or for maintaining food at a low
temperature over an extended period of time.
The Simmer Plate is made of aluminum to
evenly spread the heat over the bottom of
cookware.
Channels on the bottom of the Simmer Plate
(see diagram at
left) have been
designed so it fits
properly and
securely over the
grate.
† To order additional Simmer Plates (Part No.
4455109), call 1-800-422-1230 (in U.S.A.) or
1-800-461-5681 (in Canada). You will hear a
recording. Follow the steps to place order.
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Using and Caring for Your Cooktop
Home canning information
The large diameter of most water-bath or
pressure canners combined with high heat
settings for long periods of time can cause
damage to the cooktop.
The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan
material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the
best cooking results.
Aluminum • Heats quickly and evenly.
• Use for all types of cooking.
• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.
• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
Cast iron • Heats slowly and evenly.
• Good for browning and frying.
• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.
Ceramic or
ceramic glass • Heats slowly and unevenly.
• Use on low to medium settings.
• Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Copper • Heats very quickly and evenly.
• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
Earthenware • Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Use on low settings.
Porcelain enamel-on-steel
or enamel-on-cast iron • See cast iron and stainless steel.
Stainless steel • Heats quickly but unevenly.
• A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware
provides even heating.
• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.
Characteristics of cookware materials
To protect your range:
•Center the canner over the surface burner.
Do not extend more than 1 inch (2.5 cm)
outside the burner area.
•Do not place your canner on two surface
burners at the same time.
•Start with hot water, cover with a lid and
bring to a boil; then reduce heat to main-
tain a boil or required pressure levels in a
pressure canner.
• Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.
• For up-to-date information on canning,
contact your local U.S. Government
Agricultural Department Extension Office or
companies who manufacture home canning
products. In Canada, contact Agriculture
Canada.
Using the right cookware makes a
big difference
•The pan should have a flat bottom, straight
sides, and a well-fitting lid.
•Choose medium to heavy gauge
(thickness) cookware.
•The pan material (metal or glass) affects
how quickly and evenly the pan heats.
•When using glass or ceramic cookware,
check to make sure it is suitable for use on
surface burners.
Cookware tips
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Caring for your
cooktop
Your cooktop is designed for ease of care.
You can do most cleaning with items found
around the home. Cleaning your cooktop
whenever spills or soiling occur will help to
keep it looking and operating like new.
NOTES:
•Before cleaning make sure all controls are
off and the cooktop is cool.
•Do not obstruct the flow of combustion
and ventilation air around the burner grates
edges.
Cleaning the surface burners
•You should routinely remove and clean the
burner cap. Always clean the burner cap
after a spill-over. Keeping the burner cap
clean prevents poor ignition and an
uneven flame.
•For the proper flow of gas and ignition of
the burner, do not allow spills, food,
cleaning agents, or any other material
to enter the gas tube opening or burner
ports.
•Gas must flow freely through the gas tube
opening for the burner to light properly.
Keep this area free of any soil and protect
it from boilovers or spillovers. Always
keep the burner cap in place whenever a
surface burner is in use.
•Let the cooktop cool before cleaning.
•Do not use oven cleaners, bleach, or rust
removers.
•Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
•Occasionally check the burner flames for
proper size and
shape as shown. A
good flame is blue
in color not yellow.
If the flames are not
burning at all ports,
you may need to
clean the burner
ports.
Using and Caring for Your Cooktop
To clean the burners:
1. Remove the burner cap from the burner
base.
2. Clean the burner cap with warm, soapy
water and a sponge. You can also clean it
with a mildly abrasive scrubbing pad or
cleanser. Do not clean the burner cap in a
dishwasher or self-cleaning oven.
3. If the gas tube opening has become
soiled or clogged, use a damp cloth to
clean the area.
4. If the burner ports are clogged, clean
them with a
straight pin. Do
not enlarge or dis-
tort the port. Do
not use a wooden
toothpick. If the
burner needs to be
adjusted, call a
qualified technician
for service.
5. After cleaning the gas tube opening and
ports, replace the burner cap. To replace
the burner cap, make sure the alignment
pins on the cap are properly aligned with
the burner base.
6. Turn on the burner to see if it will light. If
the burner does not
light after you have
cleaned it, recheck
cap alignment or
contact a
designated service
technician. Do not
service the sealed
burner yourself.
Gas tube
opening
(orifice)
Ignitor
Burner cap
Burner ports
1-11⁄2"
(25-38 mm)
INCORRECT
CORRECT
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Using and Caring for Your Cooktop
Adjusting the height of top burner
flames
The LO burner flame should be a steady
blue flame approximately 1⁄4inch (6 mm)
high. It can be adjusted using the
adjustment screw in the center of the valve
stem. The valve stem is located directly
underneath the control knob.
To adjust the flame height follow the in-
structions below:
1. Turn the control knob to “LO.”
2. Remove the control knob. (If there is not
an adjustment screw underneath the
knob the flame height is not adjustable.)
3. Hold the valve stem with a pair of pliers.
The screw is located in the center of the
valve stem. Use a small flat head screw-
driver to turn the screw until the flame is
the proper size.
4. Replace the control knob.
5. Test the flame by turning the control from
“LO” to “HI,” checking the flame at each
setting.
Adjustment screw
Valve stem
Low flame
High flame
Port
Port
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Using and Caring for Your Cooktop
PART
Cooktop
Surfaces
Control
knobs
Porcelain-
coated
surface
burner
grates
and caps*
Surface
burners
Cleaning your cooktop
HOW TO CLEAN
•DO NOT use abrasive or harsh cleaners like
chlorine bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners.
•Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.
•Gently clean around the model and serial plate; too
much scrubbing could remove the numbers.
•Turn knobs to RESET and pull straight away from
control panel.
•Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.
•Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers.
They may damage the finish of the knobs.
•Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to RESET.
•Clean as soon as they become dirty and when they
are cool enough to handle.
•Wash with a mildly abrasive plastic scrubbing pad
and warm, soapy water.
•For stubborn stains, clean with a scrubbing pad
and/or a powdered cleanser and water. Repeat
these cleaning steps as needed.
•Do not put in oven during self-cleaning cycle.
•Do not clean in dishwasher.
•See “Caring for your cooktop” earlier in this section
for cleaning instructions.
WHAT TO USE
•Soap and water
•Mild liquid cleaner
•Spray glass cleaner
•Non-abrasive plastic
scrubbing pad
•Sponge and warm,
soapy water
•Warm, soapy water
and a non-abrasive
plastic scrubbing
pad and/or mild
abrasive powdered
cleanser
wWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this
appliance.
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
* When the cooktop is cool, remove all spills and clean. Food spills containing acids, such
as vinegar and tomato, may affect the finish. To avoid porcelain grate chipping, do not
bang grates and caps against each other or other hard surfaces such as cast iron
cookware.
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SELECTOR SET
ENTER
CANCEL
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Using and Caring for Your
Oven
This section tells you, step by step, how to operate all oven functions controlled by the
electronic control. Carefully follow these instructions, along with the cooking tips and
cleaning information, for successful use of your range.
Using the electronic oven control
100%
DURATION STOP
TIME CLOCK
0%
KEEP WARM
BROWNING
PREHEAT
Display/clock
•When you first power up the oven, the
display will show “PF”. If, after you set the
clock (See “Setting the clock” later in this
section), the display again shows “PF,”
your electricity was off for a while. Reset
the clock.
SET
•All temperature or time adjustments are
done with this knob.
•All temperature adjustments are
displayed in 5°F (3°C) intervals.
•The speed you turn the knob with is
reflected on the display.
SELECTOR
•All cooking functions are selected with
this knob.
•Once a cycle is complete, you must
return to the RESET position to select a
new function.
Oven display
(see below)
SELECTOR
control knob SET control knob
CANCEL
button
ENTER
button
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Setting the clock
1. Place SELECTOR in RESET
position.
2. Press ENTER until the display
shows “12:00” and the CLOCK
indicator is blinking.
3. Rotate SET until desired time is
shown.
4. Press ENTER to accept time on
display.
To change current time:
Follow steps 2-4.
Using and Caring for Your Oven
Starting an operation
After programming a function, you must
press ENTER.
Resetting an operation
•When cooking is done, move SELECTOR
knob to RESET position. The oven is then
ready for the next cooking function.
Canceling an operation
•CANCEL will cancel any functions, except
for the clock/time of day.
•After canceling an operation, “End” will
be displayed to show the function was
cancelled.
To select a new cooking function:
•You must turn SELECTOR back to
RESET.
NOTE: You may hear the cooling fan after
you press CANCEL. It will shut off
automatically when the oven cools.
SETTING
BAKE
Use this setting for
standard baking and
roasting.
BROIL
Use this setting for
broiling regular-sized
and smaller cuts of
meat, poultry, and fish.
Oven settings
This chart tells you when to use each setting. It also explains which elements heat up for
each setting.
SETTING INFORMATION
•The bottom element and top element
heat up.
•The elements will cycle on and off to
maintain the oven temperature.
•Opening the door during Bake will
cause the bake and broil elements to
turn off immediately.
•Only the top element heats up during
Broil.
•The element will cycle on and off to
maintain the oven temperature.
•Door must be closed during broil.
DIAGRAM
Bake element
(not visible)
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SETTING INFORMATIONSETTING DIAGRAM
Bake element
(not visible)
Bake element
(not visible)
Using and Caring for Your Oven
•For faster preheating, the bottom element
and top element heat up until the oven
reaches desired temperature. After
preheat, only the rear element and bottom
element heat up.
•For even heating, the fan at the back of
the oven circulates air in the oven cavity.
•The elements will cycle on and off to
maintain the oven temperature.
•Opening the door during Convection
Bake will cause the convection fan and
the elements to turn off immediately.
•Only the top element heats up during
Convection Broil.
•For even heating, the fan at the back of
the oven circulates air in the oven cavity.
•The element will cycle on and off to
maintain the oven temperature.
•Opening the door during Convection
Broil will cause the broil element and
convection fan to turn off immediately.
•The bottom element and top element
heat up.
•For even heating and faster cooking,
the fan at the back of the oven circulates
air in the oven cavity.
•The elements will cycle on and off to
maintain the oven temperature.
•Opening the door during Convection
Roast will cause the bake and broil
elements and convection fan to turn off
immediately.
•The bottom element and top element
heat up until oven reaches preheat
temperature.
•For even heating, the fan at the back
of the oven circulates air in the oven
cavity.
•After preheat, the elements will cycle
on and off to maintain the oven
temperature.
•Opening the door during Bread will
cause the bake and broil elements and
convection fan to turn off immediately.
CONVECTION BAKE
Use this setting for
delicate foods and for
baking breads and
cakes. Use also when
baking large quantities
of food on more than
one oven rack.
CONVECTION BROIL
Use this setting for
broiling thick cuts
of meat.
CONVECTION ROAST
Use this setting for
roasting and baking
on one rack.
BREAD
Use this setting for
baking bread.
Bake element
(not visible)
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Using and Caring for Your Oven
Place the oven racks where you need them
before turning on the oven.
•To move a rack, pull it out to the stop
position, raise the front edge and lift it out.
•Be sure the rack(s) is level.
•Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect
your hands if rack(s) must be moved while
the oven is hot.
•For best performance, cook on one rack.
Place the rack
so the top of the
food will be
centered in the
oven.
•To use two racks during Convection
Bake, place the racks on the 2nd and 4th
rack guides.
•When baking on two or three racks, use
the CONVECT BAKE setting for more even
results. (You can also use only one rack
when convection baking.)
•To use three racks during convection
baking, place one rack in position 5 (the
highest position), another rack in position
1 (the closest to the oven bottom), and the
third rack in position 3. This allows all
three racks to be an equal distance apart
for better baking.
•For best results allow 2 inches (5 cm) of
space around each pan and between
pans and oven walls. Hot air must
circulate around the pans in the oven for
even heat to reach all parts of the oven.
This results in better baking.
Positioning racks and pans
SETTING INFORMATIONSETTING DIAGRAM
PROOF
Use this setting to
proof bread.
KEEP WARM
Use this setting to
keep hot cooked foods
warm.
CLEAN
Use this setting for
self-cleaning only.
•Only the top element heats up during
Proof.
•The element will cycle on and off to
maintain the oven temperature.
•The bottom element and top element
heat up.
•The element will cycle on and off to
maintain the oven temperature.
•The bottom element and top element
heat up.
•Oven will remain locked, until the oven
has reached a specified temperature
(even after cancelling).
Bake element
(not visible)
Bake element
(not visible)
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Rack placement for specific foods:
FOOD
Frozen pies, large
roasts, turkeys,
angel food cakes
Bundt cakes, most
quick breads, yeast
breads, casseroles,
meats
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
RACK POSITION
1st or 2nd rack
guide from bottom
2nd rack guide
from bottom
2nd or 3rd rack
guide from bottom
NOTE: For information on where to place
your rack when broiling, see “Broiling
guidelines” later in this section.
Baking performance is affected by the type of bakeware used. Use the bakeware size
recommended in the recipe.
BAKEWARE TYPE
Light colored aluminum • Light golden crusts
• Even browning • Use temperature and time
recommended in recipe.
Dark aluminum and other
bakeware with dark, dull,
and/or non-stick finish
• Brown, crisp crusts • May reduce baking temperature 25°F
(14°C).
• Use suggested baking time.
• Use temperature and time
recommended in recipe for pies,
breads, and casseroles.
• Place rack in center of oven.
Ovenproof glassware,
ceramic glass, or ceramic • Brown, crisp crusts • May reduce baking temperature 25°F
(14°C).
Insulated cookie sheets
or baking pans • Little or no bottom browning • Place in the bottom third of oven. • May need to increase baking time.
Stainless steel • May need to increase baking time.
• Crisp crusts
Stoneware • Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Light, golden crusts
• Uneven browning
BEST USED FOR GUIDELINES
Bakeware choices
Where to place pans:
WHEN YOU
HAVE
1 pan
2 pans
3 or 4 pans
PLACE
In center of the oven rack.
Side by side or slightly
staggered.
In opposite corners on
each oven rack. Stagger
pans so no pan is directly
over another.
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Using aluminum foil
•Do not line the oven bottom with any type
of foil, liners, or
cookware.
Permanent
damage will
occur to the oven
bottom finish.
•Do not cover
the entire rack
with aluminum
foil. Doing so will
reduce air circulation and overall oven
performance.
•To catch spillovers from pies or 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 dish.
•Place tent-shaped foil loosely over meat
or poultry to slow down surface browning
for long term roasting. Remove foil for the
last 30 minutes.
•Use narrow strips of foil to shield piecrust
edges if browning too quickly.
Bake
1. Turn SELECTOR to BAKE.
The display will read “350F”.
2. Rotate SET to desired
temperature.
Baking can occur from 170°F to 500°F
(77°C to 260°C).
3. Press ENTER to start.
4. At end of Bake, turn SELECTOR
to RESET.
Convection Bake
1. Turn SELECTOR to CONVECT
BAKE.
The display will read “325F”.
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2. Rotate SET to desired
temperature.
Baking can occur from 170°F to 500°F
(77°C to 260°C).
3. Press ENTER to start.
4. At end of Convection Bake, turn
SELECTOR to RESET.
Convection baking tips
•Do not use aluminum foil when convection
baking. Aluminum foil may block airflow.
•Reduce recommended recipe standard baking
temperature by approximately 25°F (14°C).
•When baking more than one rack of
cookies at a time, reduce recommended
recipe standard baking temperature by
approximately 50°F (10°C).
•For some recipes, you can reduce con-
vection baking time compared to standard
baking times. Check for doneness 5 to 10
minutes before standard baking times end.
NOTE: Cooking time may be longer when
you use more than one rack.
Convection Roast
1. Turn SELECTOR to CONVECT
ROAST.
The display will read “300F”.
2. Rotate SET to desired
temperature.
Baking can occur from 170°F to 500°F
(77°C to 260°C).
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•You can reduce roasting times and
temperatures for most standard recipes
when using the Convection Roast setting.
See convection roasting chart in your
convection oven cookbook for
recommended roasting times and
temperatures.
Broil
1. Position rack.
See the rack placement chart in the
“Broiling guidelines” section for
recommended rack positions.
2. Put food in oven.
Place food on grid in broiler pan and
place in center of the oven rack. Turn
the pan so the long side is parallel to the
oven door for the most even heat and the
best airflow.
3. Close door.
4. Turn SELECTOR to BROIL.
The display will read “HI”.
5. Rotate SET to desired broil
level.
Your options are: LO, br 2, br 3, br 4,
and HI.
6. Press ENTER to start.
7. At the end of Broiling, turn
SELECTOR to RESET.
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3. Press ENTER to start.
4. At the end of Convection Roast,
turn SELECTOR to RESET.
Convection
roasting tips
•Use the convection roasting rack on the
broiler pan and grid included with your
oven. The convection roasting rack rests
on the broiler pan and grid. The long side
of the rack should be parallel with the oven
door for best heat distribution and airflow.
•Spatter can be reduced by lining the
bottom of the roasting pan with lightly
crushed aluminum foil.
•Use an accurate meat thermometer to
determine when meat has reached desired
degree of doneness. Insert the thermome-
ter into the center of the thickest portion of
the meat. For an accurate reading, the tip
of the thermometer should not touch fat,
bone, or gristle.
•After reading the thermometer once,
push it further into the meat 1⁄2inch
(1.7 cm) or more and read again. If the
temperature drops, return the meat to the
oven for more cooking.
•Check pork and poultry with a ther-
mometer in 2 to 3 places to ensure ade-
quate doneness. Insert the thermometer
into the center of the thickest portion and
ends of pork. Check the inner thighs and
breasts of poultry.
•Poultry and roasts will be easier to
carve if loosely covered with foil and
allowed to stand 10 to 15 minutes after
removal from the oven.
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