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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance's Owner's Manual, before operating this appliance.
This manual covers different models. The oven you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model.
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Temperature probe
This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.kitchenaid.com for more detailed instructions. In Canada, refer to the Service and Support section at www.kitchenaid.ca.
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.
KEYPAD | FEATURE | INSTRUCTIONS |
CLOCK/TOOLS | Clock | The Clock uses a 12-hour cycle. See the "Electronic Oven Controls" section.
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CLOCK/TOOLS | Settings | Enables you to personalize the audible tones and oven operation to suit your needs. See the "Electronic Oven Controls" section. |
OVEN LIGHT | Oven cavity light | The oven light is controlled by a key on the oven control panel. While the oven door is closed, touch OVEN LIGHT to turn the light on and off. When the oven door is opened, the oven light will automatically come on. |
TIMER (SET/OFF) | Oven timer | The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 23 hours and 59 minutes.
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START | Cooking start | The Start key begins any oven function. If Start is not touched within 5 minutes after touching a key, the function is canceled and the time of day is displayed. |
CANCEL (Lower Oven) | Range function | The Cancel keys stop any function for the appropriate oven except the Clock and Timer. |
BAKE (Lower Oven) | Baking and roasting |
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BROIL | Broiling | Close the door.
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EASY CONVECT BAKE | Convect bake | Before convection baking, position racks according to the "Rack And Bakeware Positions" section.
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EASY CONVECT ROAST | Convect roast |
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CONVECT MODE | Convect broil | Close the door.
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PROOF | Proofing bread |
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STOP TIME | Delayed start | The Stop Time key is used to enter the starting time for an oven function with a delayed start. Stop Time should not be used for foods such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly. To set Cook Time or Stop Time, see the "Timed Cooking" section. |
COOK TIME | Timed cooking | Cook Time allows the oven to cook for a set length of time, and/or shut off automatically. To set Cook Time or Stop Time, see the "Timed Cooking" section. |
When power is first supplied to the oven, the timer display will flash "12:00," and "Clock-Enter Time" will appear on the display. Enter the time by touching the number keys. Touch START to allow operation. To allow operation without setting a time, touch START or CANCEL.
Lower Oven Display (combination oven models)
When the lower oven is in use, this display shows the oven temperature, heat source(s) and start time. In addition, during Timed Cooking, this display shows a time countdown and the stop time (if entered).
If "Err" appears on the lower oven display, an error condition has occurred. To call for service, see the Quick Start Guide for contact information.
Time of Day, Timer Display
When the lower oven is not in use, this display shows the time of day or time countdown.
Upper Microwave Oven Display (combination oven models)
When the upper microwave oven is in use, this display shows the upper oven heat source(s), cooking power, quantities, weights and/or help prompts and time countdown.
When the upper microwave oven is not in use, this display is blank.
START begins all oven functions except Sabbath Mode. If the Start key is not touched within 5 seconds after touching another key, "START?" will appear on the lower oven display as a reminder. Depending on your model, if the Start key is not touched within 5 minutes after touching another key, the lower oven display will return to inactive mode and the programmed function will be canceled.
Lower Oven CANCEL stops oven functions except for the Clock, Kitchen Timer and Control Lock. The oven cooling fan(s) may continue to operate even after an oven function has been canceled or completed, depending on the oven temperature.
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
Oven beep
One chime
Three beeps
Three chimes
Four chimes
The volume is preset at low, but can be changed to high.
To Change: Touch TOOLS, and then "4" to toggle volume between high and low settings.
All tones are preset on, but can be turned off.
To Turn Off/On: Touch CLOCK/TOOLS, and then "3" to toggle tones between on/off settings.
The Timed Cooking end-of-cycle and reminder tones are preset on, but can be turned off. If all tones have been turned off, the end-of-cycle and reminder tones cannot be independently turned on.
To Turn Tones Off/On: Touch CLOCK/TOOLS, and then "5" to turn On. Touch CLOCK/TOOLS and then "5" to turn Off.
NOTE: Turning off this reminder tone does not turn off the Kitchen Timer tone.
The temperature is preset in Fahrenheit; however it can be changed to Celsius.
To change: Touch CLOCKS/TOOLS, and then "2" to toggle temperature between Fahrenheit and Celsius settings.
When the temperature is in Fahrenheit, "°F" follows the oven temperature.
When the temperature is in Celsius, "°C" follows the oven temperature.
The TOOLS selection key allows you access to 10 hidden functions within the Electronic Oven Control. These hidden functions allow you to set the clock, change the oven temperature between Fahrenheit and Celsius, turn the audible signals and prompts on and off, adjust the oven calibration, change language and turn on demo mode. The Sabbath Mode is also set using the TOOLS selection key
To Use: Touch TOOLS. The oven display will scroll through the various tools, starting at "1" and ending automatically at "0." You can also touch CLOCK/TOOLS repeatedly to manually scroll through the list of tools.
TOOLS | HIDDEN FUNCTION |
1 | Clock |
2 | Fahrenheit and Celsius conversion |
3 | Sound On/Off |
4 | Sound High/Low |
5 | End tone On/Off |
6 | Calibration |
7 | Sabbath Mode |
8 | Turntable On/Off |
9 | Language |
0 | Demo Mode |
This is a 12-hour clock. Before setting, make sure the oven(s), Kitchen Timer, and Timed Cooking are off.
To Set:
The Kitchen Timer can be set in minutes and seconds or hours and minutes, and counts down the set time.
NOTE: The Kitchen Timer does not start or stop the oven.
The Control Lock shuts down the control panel keys to avoid unintended use of the oven(s). The Control Lock will remain set after a power failure, if set before the power failure occurs. When the control is locked, only the Start, Timer Set/Off and Oven Light keys will function. The Control Lock is preset unlocked, but can be locked.
To Lock control: Touch and hold START for approximately 3 seconds, until "Control Locked" appears on the lower text line and a lock icon appears in the display.
To Unlock control: Repeat to unlock. "Control Unlocked" appears on the lower text line and the lock icon will be removed.
Do not use a thermometer to measure the oven temperature. Elements will cycle on and off as needed to maintain a consistent temperature but may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Opening the oven door will affect cycling of the elements and impact the temperature.
The oven provides accurate temperatures and has been thoroughly tested at the factory. However, it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, causing baking or browning differences. If necessary, the temperature calibration can be adjusted in either Fahrenheit or Celsius.
On double ovens, the upper oven and the lower oven can each be calibrated independently. A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount. The absence of a minus sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount. Use the following chart as a guide.
NOTE: The oven display will continue to show the original set temperature and will not reflect the calibration offset. For example, if set to 350° (177°C) and calibrated to -20, the display will continue to show 350° (177°C).
ADJUSTMENT °F (AUTOMATIC °C CHANGE) | COOKS FOOD |
10°F (6°C) | ...a little more |
20°F (12°C) | ...moderately more |
30°F (18°C) | ...much more |
0°F (0°C) | default setting |
–10°F (-6°C) | ...a little less |
–20°F (-12°C) | ...moderately less |
–30°F (-18°C) | ...much less |
To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration:
The Sabbath Mode sets the oven(s) to remain on in a bake setting until turned off. A timed Sabbath Mode can also be set to keep the oven on for only part of the Sabbath.
When the Sabbath Mode is set, the allowed keys are: the number keys, Start, Tools (to disable only), and Cancel. The display will scroll information on selecting the desired oven temperature.
When the Sabbath Mode is set, the upper oven is disabled and no function is allowed. When the oven door is opened or closed, the oven light will not turn on or off, and the heating elements will not turn on or off immediately.
If a power failure occurs when the Sabbath Mode is set, the oven (s) will remain in Sabbath Mode but will no longer be actively cooking. The "ON" indicator will no longer be lit. Touch Upper or Lower CANCEL for double oven models, and CANCEL for single oven models, to return to normal operating mode (non-Sabbath Mode, not cooking).
To enable: Before the Sabbath Mode can be regularly set, the oven(s) must first be enabled with a one time only setup. On double oven models, the following step will enable both ovens.
To Disable: The oven can be disabled of the ability to set the Sabbath Mode by repeating the previous steps. See the "To Enable" section. When the oven(s) is disabled, "SABBATH MODE OFF" will appear on the display and remain on for approximately 5 seconds.
The Sabbath Mode cannot be regularly set until re-enabled. On double oven models, these steps will disable both ovens.
To Regularly Set, Untimed to Activate: Sabbath Mode must be enabled before starting the Bake cycle. See the "To Enable" section.
To Regularly Set, Timed:
Sabbath Mode must be enabled before starting the Bake cycle. See the "To Enable" section.
The oven temperature can be changed when the oven(s) are in the Sabbath Mode. No tones will sound, and the display will not change. The heating elements will not turn on or off for a random time, anywhere from 16 to 24 seconds. It may take up to one-half hour for the oven to change temperature.
Number keys "1" through "0" represent temperatures. Use the following chart as a guide.
NUMBER KEY | OVEN TEMPERATURE |
1 | 170°F (76°C) |
2 | 200°F (93°C) |
3 | 225°F (107°C) |
4 | 250°F (121°C) |
5 | 300°F (148°C) |
6 | 325°F (162°C) |
7 | 350°F (176°C) |
8 | 375°F (190°C) |
9 | 400°F (204°C) |
0 | 450°F (232°C) |
To Change Temperature: Initially, on double ovens, the cavities can be set for independent temperatures. However, once Sabbath Mode is running, if the temperature is changed, both cavities will use the new temperature.
Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times, or when it is heavily soiled.
During oven use, the heating elements will not remain on, but will cycle on and off throughout oven operation.
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room.
Use the following illustration and charts as guides.
Rack Positions - Lower Oven
Broiling
Food | Rack Position |
Most broiling | 6 |
Traditional Cooking
Food | Rack Position | |
Large roasts, turkeys, angel food, bundt cakes, quick breads, pies | 1 or 2 | |
Yeast breads, casseroles, meat and poultry | 2 | |
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes | 2 or 3 when singlerack baking; 2 and 5 when multi-rack baking | |
Convection Cooking (For Convection Models Only) | ||
Oven Setting | Number of Racks Used | Rack Position |
Rapid Preheat Bake | 1 | 3 |
Rapid Preheat Convection Bake | 1 | 3 |
Convection Bake | 1 | 1, 2 or 3 |
Convection Bake | 2 | 2 and 5 |
Convection Bake | 3 | 1, 3 and 5 |
Convection Roast | 1 | 1 or 2 |
Convection Broil | 1 | 4, 5 or 6 |
Bakeware
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. For best results, allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide.
Number of Pan(s) | Position on Rack |
1 | Center of rack. |
2 | Side by side or slightly staggered. |
3 or 4 | See the rack position graphics in this section for pan placement recommendations. |
The SatinGlide ™ roll-out extension rack allows easy access to position and remove food in the oven. It can be used in rack positions 1 through 6.
Open Position
Closed and Engaged Position
To Remove SatinGlide ™ Roll-Out Extension Rack:
To Replace SatinGlide ™ Roll-Out Extension Rack:
To avoid damage to the sliding shelves, do not place more than 25 lbs (11.4 kg) on the rack or 35 lbs (15.9 kg) on the roll-out rack for powered attachments (on some models).
Do not clean the SatinGlide ™ roll-out extension rack in a dishwasher. It may remove the rack's lubricant and affect its ability to slide.
The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer's recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.
BAKEWARE/ RESULTS | RECOMMENDATIONS |
Light colored aluminum
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Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull and/or nonstick finish
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Insulated cookie sheets or baking pans
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Stainless steel
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Stoneware/Baking stone
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Ovenproof glassware, ceramic glass or ceramic
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Not all models have a temperature probe. On models without a temperature probe, use a meat thermometer to determine whether meat, poultry and fish are cooked to the desired degree of doneness. The internal temperature, not appearance, should be used to determine doneness.
When beginning a Bake or Convect Bake cycle or Convect Roast cycle the oven begins preheating after Start is touched. The oven will take approximately 12 to 17 minutes to reach 350°F (177°C) with all of the oven racks provided with your oven inside the oven cavity. Higher temperatures will take longer to preheat. The preheat cycle rapidly increases the oven temperature. The actual oven temperature will go above your set temperature to offset the heat lost when your oven door is opened to insert food. This ensures that when you place your food in the oven, the oven will begin at the proper temperature. Insert your food when the preheat tone sounds. Do not open the door during preheat until the tone sounds.
While in use, the oven elements will cycle on and off as needed to maintain a consistent temperature. They may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Opening the oven door while in use will release the hot air and cool the oven which could impact the cooking time and performance. It is recommended to use the oven light to monitor cooking progress.
The convection fan and convection element may operate during the Bake function to enhance performance and heat distribution.
The oven will take approximately 12 to 17 minutes to reach 350°F (177°C) with all oven racks inside the oven cavity. The preheat cycle rapidly increases the temperature inside the oven cavity. Higher temperatures will take longer to preheat. Factors that impact preheat times include room temperature, oven temperature, and the number of racks. Unused oven racks can be removed prior to preheating your oven to help reduce preheat time. The actual oven temperature will go above the set temperature to offset the heat lost when the oven door is opened to insert food. This ensures that the oven will begin at the proper temperature when you place food in the oven. Insert food when the preheat tone sounds. Do not open the door during preheat until the tone sounds.
During baking or roasting, the bake and broil elements will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature.
Depending on the model, if the oven door is opened during baking or roasting, the heating elements (bake and broil) will turn off approximately 30 seconds after the door is opened. They will turn on again approximately 30 seconds after the door is closed.
Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food.
The element cycles on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature.
Close the door to ensure proper broiling temperature.
If the oven door is opened during broiling, the broil element will turn off in approximately 30 seconds. When the oven door is closed, the element will come back on approximately 30 seconds later.
In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air distributes heat more evenly. This movement of hot air helps maintain a consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly, while sealing in moisture.
Most foods, using convect baking mode, can be cooked by lowering cooking temperatures 25°F (14°C). The cooking time, can be shortened significantly when using Convect Roast, especially for large turkeys and roasts.
The convection element is hidden in the rear panel of the oven cavity, and assisted by the convection fan, provides balanced, efficient heating.
Convection baking can be used for baking delicate cakes and pastries, as well as foods on multiple racks. It is helpful to stagger items on the racks to allow a more even flow of heat. If the oven is full, extra cooking time may be needed.
When cooking an oven meal with several different types of foods, be sure to select recipes that require similar temperatures. Cookware should sit in the oven with at least 2" (5 cm) of space between the cookware and the sides of the oven.
During convection baking preheat, the convection element, broil element and the CleanBake ™ element all heat the oven cavity. After preheat, the convection element, broil element and the CleanBake ™ element will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature, while the fan circulates the hot air.
If the oven door is opened during convection baking, the fan turns off immediately when the door is opened and turns on immediately when the door is closed. Convection, Bake and Broil elements will turn off approximately 30 seconds after the door is opened. They will turn on again approximately 30 seconds after the door is closed.
NOTE: it is normal for the convection fan to run during nonconvection cycles as well as during preheat.
To Convection Bake:
Before convection baking, position racks according to the "Rack and Bakeware Positions" section.
Convection roasting can be used for roasting meats and poultry. During convection roasting, the broil, convect, and CleanBake ™ elements (on some models) will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature, while the fan circulates the hot air.
If the oven door is opened during convection roasting, the fan turns off immediately when the door is opened and turns on immediately when the door is closed. Bake, broil, and convect elements will turn off approximately 30 seconds after the door is opened. They will turn on again approximately 30 seconds after the door is closed.
NOTE: it is normal for the convection fan to run during nonconvection cycles as well as during preheat.
To Convection Roast
Before convection roasting, position racks according to the "Rack and Bakeware Positions" section. It is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in, unless recommended in the recipe.
During convection broiling, the broil element will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature, while the fan circulates the hot air.
The temperature is preset at 550°F (288°C), but can be changed to a different temperature. Cooking times will vary depending on the rack position and temperature and may need to be adjusted.
If the oven door is opened during convection broiling, fan turns off immediately when the door is opened and turns on again immediately when the door is closed. Broil elements will turn off approximately 30 seconds after the door is opened. They will turn on again approximately 30 seconds after the door is closed.
NOTE: It is normal for the convection fan to run during nonconvection cycles as well as during preheat.
To Convection Broil:
Allow the oven to preheat for 5 minutes. Position food on the unheated grid on the broiler pan, and then place it in the center of the oven rack with the longest side parallel to the door.
Proofing bread prepares dough for baking by activating the yeast. Proofing twice is recommended unless the recipe directs otherwise.
To Proof
Before first proofing, place dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover loosely with waxed paper or plastic wrap coated with shortening. Place on rack guide 2. See "Rack and Bakeware Positions" for diagram. Close door.
Before second proofing, shape dough, place in baking pan(s) and cover loosely. Follow same placement, and control steps above.
Before baking, remove waxed paper or plastic wrap.
Single, upper, and on some models, lower oven
The temperature probe accurately measures the internal temperature of meat, poultry and casseroles with liquid and should be used in determining the doneness of meat and poultry. The temperature probe should only be used with Bake, Convect Bake or Convect Roast.
Always unplug and remove the temperature probe from the oven when removing food.
To Use
Before using, insert the probe into the food item. (For meats, the probe tip should be located in the center of the thickest part of the meat and not into the fat or touching a bone). Place food in oven and connect the temperature probe to the jack. Keep probe as far away from heat source as possible. Close oven door.
NOTE: The temperature probe must be inserted into the food item before the mode is selected.
To Change Probe Temperature During a Cooking Cycle
Timed Cooking allows the oven(s) to be set to turn on at a certain time of day, cook for a set length of time, and/or shut off automatically. Delay start should not be used for food such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly.
Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See "Clock" section.
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