KitchenAid KEMC307 Use & Care Manual

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BUILT-IN ELECTRIC CONVECTION OVEN
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at...
www.kitchenaid.com or www.KitchenAid.ca
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Models KEMC307 KEMC308 KEMC377 KEMC378 YKEMC307 YKEMC308
4456573

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  • Page 1 For questions about features, operation/performance, parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230 In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at... www.kitchenaid.com or www.KitchenAid.ca Table of Contents...2 Models KEMC307 KEMC308 KEMC377 KEMC378 YKEMC307 YKEMC308 4456573...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS OVEN SAFETY ... 3 PARTS AND FEATURES ... 5 ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL... 6 Display(s) ...6 Start ...6 Lower Oven Cancel...6 Clock ...6 Tones...7 Fahrenheit and Celsius...7 Timer...7 Control Lock...8 Oven Temperature Control ...8 OVEN USE...8 Aluminum Foil...8 Positioning Racks and Bakeware ...8 Bakeware...9 Oven Vent...9...
  • Page 3: Oven Safety

    Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For self-cleaning ovens: Do Not Clean Door Gasket – The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket. Do Not Use Oven Cleaners – No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.
  • Page 5: Parts And Features

    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 your models. 1. Upper Microwave Oven 2. Oven Vent 3.
  • Page 6: Electronic Oven Control

    ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL 1. Lower Oven Display 2. Lower Oven Start and Cancel 3. Number Pads 4. Control Lock 5. Upper Oven Display, Time of Day/ Timer Display Display(s) When power is first supplied to the appliance, everything on the display(s) will light up for 5 seconds.
  • Page 7: Tones

    Tones Tones are audible signals, indicating the following: One tone Valid pad touch Oven is preheated Function has been entered Three tones Invalid pad touch Four tones End-of-cycle Reminder, repeating each minute after the end-of-cycle tones All Tones (combination oven models only) All of the above tones are preset on, but can be turned off.
  • Page 8: Control Lock

    Control Lock The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the oven(s). When the control is locked, only the CLOCK SET • START, TIMER SET • START and TIMER CANCEL pads will function. The Control Lock is preset unlocked, but can be locked. To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the oven(s), Timer and Timed Cooking are off.
  • Page 9: Bakeware

    BAKEWARE To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2 in. (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide. NUMBER OF POSITION ON RACK PAN(S) Center of rack. Side by side or slightly staggered.
  • Page 10: Broil Maxi/Econo

    Broil Maxi/Econo 1. Broil Maxi Broiling uses direct radiant heat from the broil element(s) to cook food. During maxi broiling, both the inner and outer broil elements heat. During econo broiling, only the inner broil element heats. The element(s) cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature.
  • Page 11: Convection Cooking

    Convection Cooking (on some models) In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a standard thermal oven. This movement of hot air maintains a consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture and yielding crustier breads.
  • Page 12 To Convection Roast: Before convection roasting, position the racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. It is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in, unless recommended in the recipe. Use the roasting rack on top of the broiler pan and grid.
  • Page 13: Convection Broil

    Convection Broil 1. Broil heat 2. Convection fan During convection broiling, the broil elements will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature, while the fan constantly circulates the hot air. The temperature is preset at 450°F (232°C), but can be changed to a different temperature.
  • Page 14: Easyconvect™ Conversion

    To Use: Before using Convect Full Meal, place food in oven. If temperature probe is required, insert probe into food and plug probe into jack. See “Temperature Probe” section for diagram. 1. Press CONVECT FULL MEAL. 2. Press pad from chart. For example, number pads 1 to 0 or CONVECT FULL MEAL.
  • Page 15: Sabbath Mode

    To Delay Start: WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Before setting delay start, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.
  • Page 16: Dehydrating

    Dehydrating Dehydrating dries food. For additional information, refer to a book written specifically about dehydrating or preserving foods. Dehydration racks and an oven door stop are required, but not supplied with this oven. See “Assistance or Service” section to order. To Dehydrate: Before dehydrating, prepare the food as recommended in the recipe and arrange on dehydration rack(s).
  • Page 17 1. Press the number pads to enter a probe temperature other than 160°F (71°C). The probe range can be set between 130°F and 190°F (54°C and 88°C). 2. Press BAKE, CONVECTION BAKE or CONVECTION ROAST. Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.
  • Page 18: Timed Cooking

    Timed Cooking WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Timed Cooking allows the oven to be set to turn on at a certain time of day, cook for a set length of time, and/or shut off automatically.
  • Page 19: Oven Care

    OVEN CARE Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models) WARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns. IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
  • Page 20: General Cleaning

    To Self-Clean: Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin. 1. Press CLEAN. Press the number pads to set a clean time other than 3 hours 30 minutes. The clean time can be set between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes.
  • Page 21: Oven Lights

    BROILER PAN AND GRID Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle. Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad. Solution of cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water: Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel wool pad.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. Is the appliance wired properly? See Installation Instructions.
  • Page 23: Assistance Or Service

    To locate the KitchenAid designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at: KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center...
  • Page 24: Warranty

    For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship.

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