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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on the fl'ont of the oven behind
the oven door on single oven models, or the ti'ont of the lower oven behind the oven door on double oven models.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE
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.
The fiberglass insulation in
the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appfiances, basic safety precautions should be foflowed, including the following:
Use this appliance only fbr its irrtended
purpose as described m this )wner s Mamm].
Be sure 7_ur appliance is properly
irrstalled and grounded by a qualified mchnician in accordance wiflr the
provided irrsta]lafion irrsuucfions.
Do not attempt to repair or replace arty
part of your oven unless it is specifically recommended in this marmal. All other
servicing should be refened to a qualified mchnician.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the doon They could damag> the oven, or cause severe personal hljm>
Be sure the ox>n is securely installed in a cabinet flrat is firmly attached to fire
house stx/xct/xie. Never a]low anyone to climb, sit, stand or hang on the oven doon
Ne_er leave tire o_en door open when you are not watching the oxen.
Always kee I) combustible wall cox_ring, curtains or drapes a sad distance flom
yotxr o\_Ir.
Have tire irrstaller show you the location of the cfivuit breaker or fl]se. Mark it fox
easy reference.
Before performing any service, disconnect
the oxen power supply at the household
distribution panel by xemoving the fuse or
switching off" dxe circuit breaken
Do not leaxe children
should not be left alone or unatmnded in
an axea where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed m sit or stand on
arty part of the appliance.
AlwWs kee I) dish towels, dishcloths, pot holders arrd other linens a sad distance
flom your ox>n.
AlwWs kee I) wooden arrd plasuc umnsils arrd canned food a sad distance away
flom your oven.
Teach children not m pl W with the cormols or arty other part of rixe ox>n.
i,arge scratches or impacts m glass doors can lead to broken or shatmxed glass.
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A WARNING!
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Do not store flammable matefia]s in
an oxen.
CAUtiON: hems of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets aboxe an oxen; children climbing on tile oxen to reach items could be sedonsly irljured.
Never wear
careflfl when reaching for items stored in cabinets over file ox.en. Flammable mamlial
could be ignimd if brougilt in contact with hot surfaces or heating elements and mac
cause se\.ere l)nY/ls.
Use only di T pot
For ?our safew, nexer use your appliance tbr wanning or heating tile room.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or
near tile oxen,
Do not use water on grease fires. Nexer pick up a flaming pan. T/llri tile controls off:
Flame in tile ox.en can be smofllered completely by closing tile ox.en door and turning tile oven off or by using a nmlti- puq)ose dI T chenaical or
Do not touch tile heating elements or tile interior sur_ace of tile ox.en. These sur_aces may be hot enough to burn e\.en fllough thev at.e dark in colon Dining and after use, do not much, or let cloflling or oilier flammable mamrials contact any interior at.el of tile ox.en; allow sufficient time for cooling first.
Potentially hot surfitces include oven \.ent openings, surfaces near tile openings, crevices around tile oven door, tile edg.es
of file window and metal uim parts abox.e tile door.
REMEMBER: Tile inside sur/_ace of tile o_en may be hot when tile door is opened.
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Nexer leaxejars or cans of fiat diippings in
or Ileal vonr o_en,
Do not store or use combustible mamlials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or anv other appliance.
Stand away from tile oxen when opening tile oxen door. Hot air or steam which
escapes can cause bums to hands, face and/or eyes.
Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and tile container could burst, causing an irlju U.
Kee I) tile oven xent unobstructed.
Kee I) tile oxen flee from grease buildup.
Place the oxen shelf in tile desired position while tile oxen is cool. If shehes mnst be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder contact tile heating dements.
When using cooking or roasting bags in tile oxen, follow tile manufltcturer's directions.
Pulling out the shelf to the
a precaution against bums fiom touching hot surfaces of tile door or oxen walls.
Do not use tile oxen to di T newspapers. If oxerheated, they can catch on fire.
Do not use the oxen for a storage area. hems stored in an oxen can ignite.
Do not leme paper products, cooking utensils or food in tile oxen when not
in rise.
After broiling, always take tile broiler pan out of tile oxen and clean it. ieftoxer
grease in tile broiler pan can catch fire next time yon use tile pan.
Clean only parts listed in this Owner's Manual.
Do not use alunainuna foil to line oxen 1)ottoms, except ;assugg.ested in this manual.
hnproper installation of a]nnainnn/foil may resuh in a lisk of elecuic shock or fire.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cookmeat and poultry
Do not clean the door g'asket. The door gasket is essential tbr a good seal. Care should be token not to rub, damag.e or mox.e the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial
ox.en cleaner or oven liner promctive coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue flom ox.en cleaners will damag.e the inside of the ox.en when the
Before
Be snie to wipe up excess spillage before starting file
If the
mm file ox.en off and disconnect file power suppl> Have it se_wiced by a qualified mchnician.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Usingthe ovencontrols.
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Double oven control shown.
OvenControl Clockand TimerFeaturesand Settings
BAKE Pad
Press to select fl_e bake flu_('don.
BROIL HI/LO Pad
Press to select the broil funcdon.
CONVECTIONBAKE Pad
Press to select baking with the ('onxe('tion flmction.
SELF CLEAN STD/LOWPad
Press to select selfk'leaning timction. See
tile Using the
OVENLIGHT ON/OFFPad
Press to turn tile o_en light on or off.
DELAYSTARTPad
Use ahmg with COOKING TIME or
SELFCLEAN STD/LOW pads to set tile
whether tile oven is in tile bake, broil or
selfk'leaning mode and tile times set fi)r
tile tiiller or _lHtoii/_ltic oven opei';itions.
CLEAR/OFFPad
Press to cancel ALL oxen operations except tile clock and time_:
Press to select tile timer feature.
PROBE Pad
Press when usino,...,tile probe to cook food.
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Special features of your ovencontrol.
Yournew touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them.
The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the control's memory until the steps are repeated.
When the display shows your choice, press the STARTpad. The special features will remain in memory after a power failure, except for the Sabbath feature, which will have to be reset.
ovenon,thecontrolwill automaticallyturnoff the
ovenafter 12hoursduringbaklbgfunctionsor after3 hoursdunbga broilfunction.
[] Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads (on double oxen models, use
the upper oven controls) at the same time fin" 3 seconds, tmfil the display shows SE
[] Press the DEL4YSTART I)ad until nO shdn (no shutoff) appeax_ in
the display.
[] Press the START pad to acfi_ _te the no shutoff and leave the control set
in this special features mode.
NOTE"On double ovenmodels, this activates this special feature for both ovens.
Yourcontrolis set to usea
If you would preier to have a
display, fi_llow the steps below,
i_iii_@!i i !ii_iI_[]I Press the BAKE and BROIL H!/LO
pads (on double oven Inodels, use the tipper oven controls) at the same time fin" 3 seconds, tmtil the display shows SE
[] Press the CLOCKpad once. The display will show 12hr. If this is the choice )ou want, press the
START pad.
Press the CLOCKpad again to change to the
If this is the choice you want, press the START pad.
Press the CLOCKpad again to black out the clock display: The display will show OFF.If this is the choice you want, press the START pad.
NOTE: If the dock is in the
Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection
Yourovencontro/ is set to use the Fahrenheit temperatureselection& but you may changethis
tOuse the Celsiusselections.
[] Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads (on double oven models, use the tipper o_en controls) at the same time fin" 3 seconds, tmtil the (lispla._ shows SE
[] Press the BROIL HI/LO and COOK
TIME pads again at the same time.
The displa)will show C (Celsius).
[] Press the START pad.
NOTE" Ondouble ovenmodels, the new settlbg wi// be displayedfor both ovens.
[] Press the BROIL HI/LO and COOK TIMEpads at the same time. The
display will show F (Fahrenheit).
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Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle
At theendofa timedcycle,3 shortbeepswill soundfollowedbyonebeepevery6 secondsuntil
[] Press the KITCHENtiMER ON/OFF pad. The displa)shows CONBEEP
(continuous beep). Press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
again. The display shm_:_ BEEP.
(This cancels the one beep every 6 seconds.)
[] Press the START pad.
NOTE: On double ovenmodels, this cancels the
Tone Volume
tliiII Thisfeatureallowsyouto adjustthetone volumestoa moreacceptablevolume.Thereare threepossiblevolumelevels.
[] Press the BAKEand BROILHI/LOpads
(on double oxen models, use the
upperoven controls) at the same
time fl)r 3 seconds, tmtil the display shows SF.
Press the OVENLIGHTON/OFFpad
again. The display will show I BEEP.
This is the quietest volume level.
For each time the level is changed,
a tone will sound to provide an indication of the volmn e level.
V_] Choose tile desired sotmd level
( 1BEEP, 2 BEEP, 3 BEEP).
[] Press the START pad to acdxate the desired lexel shown.
Auto Recipe TM Conversion
When using convectionbake, the Auto RecipeTM Conversionfeature will automatically convert
CONVECTIONentered regular baking temperatures to convectionbaking temperatures.
This feature is activated so the display will show the actual converted(reduced)
temperature.For example,if you enter a regular recipe temperature of 350??Fand press the
STARTpad, the dlaplay will show CON and the converted temperature of 325????
NOTE: This feature does not convertconvection bakecooking times, only regular baking temperatures.
Todeactivate the feature:
To reactivate the teatm'e, repeat steps
CON ONis in the display.
Special features of youroven control
Cook and Hold
Yournewcontrolhasa cookandholdfeaturethat
imtil the display shows SF.
[] Press the COOK TIME pad.
The displa} _dll show Hid OFF.
Press the COOK TIME pad again
to acthate the teatm'e. The displa} will show Hid ON.
[] Press the STARTpad to activate the cook and hold teatm'e and
leave the control set in this special features mode.
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Usingthe SabbathFeature.
TheSabbathfeature can be usedfor baking/roastingonlg It cannot be usedfor convection,broiling,
NOTE:Theoven light comes on automatically(on some models)when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. Thebulb may be removed.See the OvenLightReplacementsection. On models with a light switch on the control panel, the oven light may be tumed on and left on.
How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting
When the display shows D the oven is set in Sabbath. When the
display shows D C the oven is bakhTg/roasting.
Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and the oven is off.
FT] Press and hold both th( BAKE and BROIL
Itl
HI/LO t)_ds, at the same time, mldl the
disl)l m shows SE
NOTE: If bake or t)roil appears ill the
dist)l_ }, the BAKEand BROIL HI/LOt)ads were not touched at the same time.
Touch tile CLEAR/OFFt)ad and 1)egin
doesn't _q)l)em: in the dist)lay, start ag_dn at Step 4.
To a(!just the oven teml)erature , touch the BAKEpad, enter the new teml)erature using the numt)er pads, and tou(h the STARTtmd.
NOTE: "Ilw CLEAR/OFFm ld COOK TIME t)ads are
a(tive (tm:ing the Sabbath Ibatm'e.
How to Set for Timed Baking/Roasting - Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
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When the display shows D the oven is set in Sabbath. When the
display shows D C the oven is bakhTg/roasting.
Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and the oven is off.
] I'ress and hold both the BAKE and BROIL
HI/LO pads, at the same time, mltil die
NOTE:Ill)ake or broil al)t)('_u's ill the
dist)l;_y, the BAKEand BROIL H//LOtmds were not touched at the stone time.
"Ibuch the CLEAR/OFFtmd mad begin
ag_ain.
_] Tap the DEMYSTARTpad until SAb bAtH
_q)l)ears ill the dist)la _
[] "lbu(h the BAKE t)ad. No sigl/al will 1)e given.
[] Using the ntmg)er pads, enter the desired wmt)eramre. No sigqlal or [el//t)elT_ttlllX_ will 1)e gJx, ell.
[] "lbu(h the START t)ad.
[] Af{er a rm/don/delay t)eriod of _q)t)roxhnatel'_ 30 seconds to 1 mintlte, D C will appear in tile (tisl)la } indicating that the o\en is baking/roastiIlg. II D C doesn't appear in tile dist)h_y, start
again at Step 7.
To a(!iust tile oven teml)erature, touch the
BAKEI)ad, enter the new telnl)erature using
the number pads and touch the STARTpad.
When cooking is finished, the (lisl)lay will change ti'om D : to D and 0200will al)l)ear
ill(li(atillg that the ovell tills ttlrl/e(t OFFl)tlt is still set in Sat)bad/. Remo\e il/e cooked tood.
How to Exit the Sabbath Feature
in(li(_tes that the oxell will m,omaticalh
turn off _fft( r 12 hours, no shdn indicates
that the oxen will I/or a/_tomaticallv
Hlrll O _[['.
NOTE: II a t)ower outage occurred while tile oven x+_s in S_fl)bath, the ovcn will
;+HltoHlg+ti???_dlvttlrll ott _tI/d St_lV oil (well
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Usingthe oven.
To avoid possible bums, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
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Before you begin...
The shelves have
stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt.
_._hen I)lacing and removing, cookware, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support.
To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt the fl'ont end up and pull it out.
To replace, place the end (ff the shelf
(stoi>locl<s) on the support, tilt up the fi'ont and push the shelf in.
The oven has 7 shelf positions.
[] How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
andoff tocoolinternalparts.Thisisnormal,and thefanmaycontinueto runevenaftertheoven/s turnedoff
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature. Preheating is
For ovenswithout a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10minutes.
Baking results will be better if baking pans
aI'e Celltered ii1 tile ovell as ill tlcl/as
possible. Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven. If you need
to use r_x) shelves, stagger the pans so one is not directly above the othe_; and leave approMmately 1??" between pans, fl'om
the fl'ont, back and sides of the wall.
Never entirely cover a shelf with ahmfinum toil. This Mll distu_4) the heat dreulafion and result in poor baking.
A smaller sheet offl)il may be used to
catch a spillover by plating it on a lower shelf several inches below the food.
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If your oven is comwcted to 208 volts,rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positionflTg the oven shelf one position highe_
How to Set the Oven for Broiling
Leavethe dooropen to the broil stopposition. Thedoorstays openby itself, yet the proper temperatureis maintainedin the oven.
NOTE:Foodcanbe broiled with the door dosedbut it maynot brown as we//because the ovenheatingdement wi// cycleon and off
[] Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan.
[] Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broiling Guide.
Theslke,we/)ht, thickness,startingtemperature andyourpreferenceforalonenesswi//affect
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broilingtlYnesThis.guideisbasedon meatsat refr/)eratortemperature.
[] Press the BROILHI/LOpad once fi)r
HIBroil
To change, to LOBroil, press the
BROILHI/LOpad again.
[] Press the STARTpad.
[] _._en broiling is finished, press the
CLEAR/OFFpad.
NOTE.Broilwi//not"workif the temperature probeis pluggedin.
tTbeU.S. Departmentof Agriculture says "Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140??Fmeans some foodpoisonflTgorganisms may survive." (Source:Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDARev.June 1985.)
Broiling Guide
Usingthe clock, timer and control lockout.
Make sure flTeclock is set to the correct time of da_
ToSet the Clock
Tile clock must be set to tile correct time of day fin" tile auton/afic oven tinting tractions to work properly. Tile time of da)' cannot be changed during a timed baking or selficleaning cycle,
[] Press tile CLOCK pad.
[] Press tile number pads.
[] Press the START pad.
ToSet the Timer
A tierpressingtheSTARTpad,SETdisappears, this tellsyouthetimeis countingdown,although thedisplaydoesnotchangeuntiloneminutehas passedSecondswill notbe shownin thedisplay unt/7thelast minute/scountingdown.
LOCK/UNLOCK HOLD 3 SECONDS
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ToCancel the Timer
Press KITCHENTIMERON/OFFpad twice.
Control Lockout
Yourcontrolwill allow youto lockoutthe touch
pads so they cannot be activated when pressed
NOTE: On double oven models, this activates this feature for both ovens.
To lock/unlock tile controls:
[] Press the 9 and 0pads at tile same time fin 3 seconds, tmfil tile displa)
sho_vs LOCON.
[] To unlock tile control, press tile 9
and 0pads at tile same time for 3
seconds,/mfil tile display sho_vs
LOCOFF,
\._]/en this teatm'e is on and tile touch
pads are pressed, tile control will beep and tile display will show LOCON.
NOTES:
Thecontrol/ockoutmodeaffectsa//touch
pads.No touchpadswi// workwhenthis featureis activated
Theadjustmentwi//be retainedin memory after a powerfailure.
On double oven models, you can use timed baking in one oven while using
NOTE: Foods that spoil
How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
Theoven wi// turn on iknmedlatelyand cook for a selected lengthof time. At the endof the cooking dyne,the oven will turn off automaflca//y
Make sure the clock shows the correct
tiille of dav.
[] Press the BAKE pad.
[] Using tile number pads, enter tile desired temperature.
[] Press the COOKTIME pad.
NOTE"If your recipe requkespreheatlbg, you
i ??????@ i may need to add additional time to the length of the cooklbg tl?ne.
[] Using the number pads, enter the desired baking time. The men
temperatm'e and tile cooking time
that _ou entered will be displa} ed.
[] Press tile START pad.
Tile display will show tile changing temperatm'e (stnrting at 100??F) and the cooking time. The display starts changing once the temperature reaches 100??E
NOTE: On double ovenmodels, when using both ovensat the same tl_ne,the tl_nesshowing in the
display wi// be for the last ovenseL Todisplay the time set for the fkst oven set, press the COOK TIME pad for that oven.
Tile oven will ('onfin/le to cook for tile programmed am ount (ff tim e, then sh lit off automatically, mfless tile Cook and Hold teature was set. See the Special features of youroven control section.
Press the CLEAR/OFFpad to clear
the display.
How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop
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YOUcan set the ovencontrol to
oven,cook for a specific lengthof timeand then turn off automatlca//y
Make sure tile clock sho_:s tile correct
time of day.
[] Press tile BAKEpad.
[] Using tile number pads, enter tile desired temperatm'e.
[] Press the COOKT/ME pad.
NOTE"If your recipe requkespreheatlbg, you may need to add additional time to the length of the cookbg time.
If }ou would like to check the times you, haxe set, press the DELAY START pad to
check the start time _ou, have set or press
the COOKTIME pad to check the length
of cooking time you haxe set.
_Al/en the oven turns on at the time
of day you have set, the display will show the changing temperature (starting at 100??F) and the cooking
time. The display starts changing once the temperatm'e reaches 100??E
NOTE: On double ovenmode/s, when using both ovensat the same tl_ne,the tithes showing in the display wi// be for the last ovenseL Todl@/ay the time set for the fkst oven set, press the BELAY START or the COOK TIME pad for that oven.
Tile oven Mll continue to cook fi_r tile
programmed amo/mt of time, then shut off automatically, mfless tile Cook and Hold featuI'e was set. See tile Special features of youroven control section.
Press tile CLEAR/OFFpad to clear
tile displa).
Usingthe probe.
For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for aloneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness you wan_
The temperature probe has a
NOTE."Double ovenmodels havea probe in the upper ovenonly
Use ot probes other than the one
I)ro_ided with this prodtlct illav restllt in
damage to the probe.
Use the handles of the probe and l)lug
when inseiSng and remo_ng them fl'om the meat and outlet.
Toavoid damaging yourprobe, do not use tongs to puff on the cable when removing it
Toavoid breaking the probe, make sure food/s completely defrostedbefore inserting.
Atter preparing the meat and placing it on a trivet or on the broiler pan grid, tollow these directions fi:,r l)roper probe pla cement.
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Toprevent possibleburns, do not unplug the probe from the outlet until the oven has cooled
Neverleaveyourprobeinsidetheovenduring a
Do not store the probe in the oven.
For roasts with no bone, insert the probe into the meatiest part of the roast. For
not touch bone, tilt or gristle.
or joint.
Insert the probe into the center _ff dishes such as nleat loaf or casseroles. _._]/en
Insert the probe into the meatiest part (ff the ironer thigh fl'om below and parallel
to the leg of a whole turkey:
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temperature. The maximum
internal temperature fi)r the food that you can set is 200??F.
[] Press the BAKEpad.
] Press the munber pads to set the desired oxen temperatm'e.
[] Press the START pad.
Thedisplay will flash if the probe is inserted into the outlet and you have not set a probe temperature andpressed the STARTpad
X'_hen the oven starts to heat, the word
tO will be in the display.
_Mter the internal temperature (ff the meat reaches lO0??K the changing internal temperature will be shown
in the displa>
[] X_q_en the internal temperature of the meat reaches the number you
have set, the probe and the oven turn oH and the oven control
signals. To stop the signal, press the
CLEAR/OFFpad. Use hot pads to remove the probe fl'om the food. Do not use tongs to pull on
To change the oven temperature during the Roast cycle, press the BAKEpad and
then the number pads to set the new temperature.
If the probe/s removed from the food before the final temperature is reached, a tone wi// sound and the display wi// flash until the probe
/s removed from the oven.
Youcan use the flYnereventhough you cannot use timed ovenoperations.
NOTE'.Theconvectionfan will cycleon and off while cooking to best distn#ute hot air in the
oven.
Theconvectionovenfanshutsoff whentheoven dooris openedDONOT/eavethedooropenfor longperiodsof t/_newhileusingconvection cookingor youmay#orten thefife of the convectionheatingelement
/n a convectionoven,a fan circulateshot air over,underand aroundthe foocL
Thiscirculatinghot air is evenlydistributed throughoutthe ovencavity.As a result, foods are
Ideal for evenly browned baked foodscooked on multiple shelves.
Goodfor large quantities of baked foods.
Goodresults with cookies,biscuits, muffins, brownies,cupcakes,creampuffs, sweet roils, angel food cake and breacL
Tile convection tim circulates tile heated
aiI" evenly oveI" and aI'Otlnd tile %o0.
nmffins, biscuits and other quickbreads give veI T good results with
X'_l/eIl baking on 3 shelves, place one shelf in the second (B) position, one in tile fourth (D) position and one in tile 6th (F) position.
Adapting Recipes...
You can use your tiwoi'ite recipes in tile
con_,ection()veil,
When convection baking, tile Auto ]_.edpe'" Convei_ion f_'atui'e autonlaticallv reduces the set regular lx_kiilg teinpeiwture by tile reconmlended 25??E
See Auto Recipe_ Conversionin tile Speclcl/
features of your ovencontro/section.
Usepan sizerecommended
Somepackage instructions for frozen casserolesor main dishes have been
developedusing commercialconvectionovens. Forbest resu/ts in this oven, preheat the oven and use the temperatureon the package.
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Usingthe convectionoven.
GridConvectionRoast
Good for large tender cuts of meat, uncovered
Broilerpal/
Tile convection tim circulates tile heated
air evenly over and around the fi)od.
Meat and poultry are browned oil all
sides as if they were cooked on a _x_fisserie. Heated air will be circulated ove_; trader and aro/md tile fi)od being roasted. The heated air seals inj uices quickly fin" a moist and tender ix'oduct while, at the same time, creating a rich golden brown exterior.
When w)u are convection roasting it is important that you use tile broiler pan and grid fl)r best convection roasting results. The pan is used to catch grease spills and the grid is used to Ix'event grease spatters.
When baking cooldes, you will get the best results if you use a flat cookie sheet instead of a pan with low sides.
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Cookware for Convection Cooking
Belore using your convection oven, check to see if vom" cookware leaves
room tot air circulation in tile oven.
If you are baking with several pans, leave
space between them. Mso, be stlI'e tile
pans do not touch each other or tile walls at the oven,
Paper and Plastic
rise in regular ovens can be used in convection ovens. Plastic cookware that
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How to Set the Oven for Convection
[] Press tile CONVECTIONBAKEpad or tile CONVECTION ROAST pad.
[] Press tile STARTpad.
To change tile oven temperatm'e, press
tile CONVECTIONBAKEor CONVECTION
ROASTpad and then tile number pads
to set tile new temperatm'e.
Metal and Glass
At V type at cookware will work in w_m" convection oven. HoweveI; Illetnl l)ans heat tile tastest and are recommended
tin" convection baking.
Darkenedor
faster than shlby pans.
Glass or ceram/c pans cook more s/ow/jz
Baking or Roasting
_l/en tile oven starts to heat, tile changing temperatm'e, starting at l O0??g will be displayed. When tile oven reaches the temperatm'e you set, 3 beeps will so/ind.
[] Press tile CLEAR/OFF pad when finished.
Youwill heara fanwhilecook/bgwith convectionThefanwill. stop whenthedooris opened,but theheatwill notturnoff
Youmayheartheovenclickingduringbaking. Thisis normal.
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For best results when roasting large
turkeys and roasts, we recommend
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How to Set the Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe
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[] Place the shelf in the lowest position
(A). Insert the pr()be into the meat.
[] Plug the probe into the outlet in the ()``'ell. Make sure it is pushed all the WaV ill, Close the ()``'ell dool;
[] Press the CONVECTION ROAST pad.
] Press the number pads to set the desired ()','ell [eliipel'_ltt/l'e,
[] Press the PROBE pad.
] Press the number pads to set the desired internal meat temperature.
[] Press the STARTpad.
_(,_]wn the oven starts to heat, the word
/0 will be in the display.
&fret the internal temperature of fl_e meat
reaches 1()()?? F, the changdng, internal
wmperamre will be shown in the display.
CLEAR/OFFpadLrse. hot pads to
remove the probe fl'om the fi)od.
Do not use tongs to ptfll on
might damage it.
CAUTION:
unplug the probe from the oven outlet until the
oven has coo/ecL Do not store the probe in the oven.
NOTE."
If the probe/s removed from the food before the final temperature is reached,a tone will
soundand the display will flash until the probe is removed from the oven.
Youwill heara fanwhilecookingwith this feature.Thefanwill sto/_whenthedooris opened,but theheatwffl notturnoff.
Youcanusethetknereventhoughyoucannot usetlYnedovenoperations.
Ondoubleovenmodels,youwill notbe ableto usetheprobein theupperovenduringtimed ovenoperationsThis.is because,with the
probe,youare cookingby temperaturerather thantime.
To change the oven temperature durflTg the Convection Roast cycle, press the CONVECTION ROAST pad and then press the number pads to set the new desired temperature.
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Usingthe timed features for convectioncooking.
On double oven models, you can use timed baking or roasting in one oven while using
Youwill hear a fan while cooking with these features. The fan will stop when the door is opened, but the heat will not turn off.
NOTE"Foods that spot
that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
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NOTE:ff yourreciperequirespreheating,youmay needto addadditionaltimeto the lengthof the cookingtime.
[] Press the nttrrlber pads to set the desired length of cooking time. Tile minimum
cooking time you can set is 1 minute. Tile ()\ell temt)emture that you set and the cooking time that you ellmred will be ill tile displa?.
NOTE:Ondoubleovenmodels,whenusingbothovens at thesametime,the timesshowingin thedisplaywill be forthe lastovenset. Todisplaythe timeset forthe first ovenset,presstheCOOKTIMEpadfor thatoven.
The ()\'el/will continue to cook for file
programmed amount of time, fllen slmt off automaticall}, unless the Cook and Hold
teatul_ _s set. See the Specia/featuresofgour
ovencontrolsection.
tile o_en shut,s off automadcall}, filed left
ill tile o_en will contilme cooking atier tile ()',el/ turns oiti
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Youcanset theovencontroltodelapstart theoven, cookfora specificlengthof time andthenturnoff automatically
Make sure tile clock sho_:_ tile correct time of daL
[] Press the CONVECTIONBAKEor CONVECTIONROASTp'ad.
[] Press tile number pads to set tile desired
o_eI/ tel//perattlre.
[] Press tile COOKTIME pad.
NOTE:ff yourreciperequirespreheating,youmay needto addadditionaltimeto the lengthof the cookingtime.
[] Press tile
[] Press tile DELAYSTARTpad.
If youwouldlike to checkthe timesyouhaveset,press theBELAYSTARTpadtocheckthestarttimeyouhave
set,or pressthe COOKTIMEpad tocheckthe length of cookingtimeyouhaveset.
[] Press the STARTpad.
NOTE:Anattentiontonewill soundif youareusing tirnedbakingor roastingand@ notpressthe START padafter enteringthe bakingor roastingtemperature.
"_\]len the o_en turns on at tile time of(Ira
_)u hme set, tile displa?, will sho_ tile changing tempen_ture (starting at 100??F) and the cooking time. Tile display starts changing once the mmperaulre reaches 100??E
NOTE:Ondoubleovenmodels,whenusingbothovens at the sametime,thetimesshowingin thedisplaywill be forthe lastovenset. Todisplaythe timeset forthe first ovenset,presstheDELAYSTARTor COOK TIMEpadforthatoven.
The oven will contintle to cook tbr the
programmed amount of time, then slmt off automaficall}; unless tile Cook and Hokl
teatul_ was set, See file Specialfeaturesof your ovencontrolsection.
[] Press tile CLEAR/OFFpad to clear tile display if necessary. Remo_e tile ibod
fl'om tile oven. Remember, even though tile o_en shut,_ off automadcall}, toed left
ill tile o_en will contim/e cooking after tile ()',el/ turns oitl
Youmay find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.
Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven. These thermometers may
NOTE: This adjustment will only affect baking and roasting temperatures; it does not affect broiling, convection or
[] "_'_hen you haxe made tile a(!jusnnent, press tile START
pad to go back to tile time of day display. Use w}ur oven as veil Wotlld noiillallv:
Thetype of margarine will affect baking performancet.
Most recipes for baking have been developed using
Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with
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Usingthe
The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly.
Wipe up heavy soil o17the oven
bottom.(appearancemayvary)
Before a Clean Cycle
We reconmlend venting your kitchen with an oI)en window or using a ventilation tim or hood during
the fiist sel6clean cvcle.
Reinoxe the broiler i)an, broiler giid,
I)robe, all cookware and am ahunintun foil fl'oIn the oxen.
The oxen shelxes can be
they will darken, lose their hister and beconie hard to slide.
Do not rise abrasives or ()veil cleanei_.
Clean the top, sides and outside of the oven door with soap and wateI;
Make sure the ()veil light bulb cover is in I)lace and the ()veil light is ofl_
IMPORTANT'. The health of soIne birds is extrenlelv sensitive to the fiunes given off' during the self=cleaning cycle of
any oven. Move birds to another
Oil double oven nIodels, you can
set a clean cycle in both ovens at the sanie tinle. The last oven set will atitoniaticallv delay its start until the end of the fiist oven's clean cvcle.
On double ()veil models, ,_ou can rise dined baking in one oxen and sel6clean the other at the sanie tiine.
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[] Press tile SELFCLEANSTD/LOWI)ad
once It)I" a
twice foi a
cleaning sinall, contained spills. A self=clean tinie of 4 houi_ or lonoer
is reconmiended for a dirtier oxen.
VN If a dine other than 4 houi_ or
3 houI_ is needed, use the ntunber
i)ads and enter the desired clean tiine.
You can change the clean tiine to am tiIne between 3 houi_ and 5 houi_, dei)ending on how dirt}, )our oxen is.
[] Press the START I)ad.
Tile door locks autonlaficallv, The disI)lay will show the clean (line renlaining. It will not be I)ossible to open the ()veil door until the tenll)erattlre droi)s below the lock tenll)eramre and the LOCKEDlight goes off.
&,_]_eilthe LOCKEDlight goes off; you will be able to ol)en the dooI:
'The words LOCKED will flash and the ()veil control will signal if you set the
clean cycle and fl)iget to close the
()veil (loor.
To stop a clean cycle, press the CLEAR/OFFI)ad. _,_]/ell the LOCKED
light goes off indicating the oven has
cooled below the locking tenll)erattu'e ,
you will be able to open the dooI:
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The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly.
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[] Press tile SELFCLEAN STD/LOW pad
once tk)I" a
twice fin" a
A
I'eCoIllI/] en(led tk)i"/ise when
cleaning small, contained spills, A
self clean time of 4 l/om_ or hmger is recommended fin" a dirtier oxen.
V_] Ifa time other than 4 hom_ or
3 houI_ is needed, use tile nunlber
pads and enter the desired clean time.
Y_m can change tile clean time to any
tllne" between .3 houi_ and 5 houI_,
del)ending, on how (li_t))our oxen is.
[] Press tile DELAYSTARTpad.
[] ILrsing the number pads, enter the time of dax you want the clean cycle
to stnrt.
Tile door locks automadcall): Tile display will show the start time, It will not be
possible to open tile oven door/mtil
the temperature drops below the lock temperature and tile LOCKEDlight
goes off.
When tile LOCKEDlight goes off; you will be able to open tile dora:
NOTE.Ondoubleovenmodels,youcanseta"
delaydean in bothovensat thesamet/kne. Thesecondovenset wi//automaticallydelay thestart ofcleaninguntiltheendof thefirst oven#dean cycle.
Torecaii the start time of the secondoven set, press the DEL4V STARTpad on the controls for the second oven.
[] Press tile STARTpad.
After a Clean Cycle
You may notice some white ash in tile
oven. Wipe it up with a damp ch)th alter
tile oven cools.
If whitespotsremain,removethemwith a
These deposits are tlS/lallv a salt residue that cannot be removed by tile dean
cycle.
If tile oven is not clean alter one clean
cycle, repeat the cycle.
Y_)u cmmot set tile oven fin" cooking
tmfil tile oxen is cool enough for tile door to unh)ck.
X_]/ile tile oven is self=cleaning, you can press the CLOCKpad to display tile time of day. To return to tile clean cotmtdown, press tile SELF
CLEAN STD/LOW pad.
If tile shelves become hard to slide, wipe tile shelf SUl)l)O_ts with cooking oil.
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Careand cleaning of the oven.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the oven.
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How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no danmge is done to the finish of the product, the safest way to remove the adhesive left fl'om packaging tape
on new appliances is an application of a household liqtfid dishwashing
detergent, mineral oil or cooking oil.
Oven Light Bulb
NOTE."Theglass cover(on some models)should be removedon/y when cud Wearing/atexg/oves may offer a better gn)).
gefm'e replacing the bulb, discmmect
electrical power to the oven at the main fllse or drcuit breaker panel. I,et the
bulb cool completely befi)re removing it. For yore" sali_ ', do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth. If you do, the bulb will break.
To remove:
Ttu'n the glass cover cotmterclockwise
1/ 4 tm'n until the tnbs _d the glass c_ver
clear the grooves of the socket. ReIm>ve the btdb.
Apply Mfl_ a soft doth and allow to soak. X,_]pe d_T and then apply an appliance
polish to thoroughly clean and protect the sml'hce.
NOTE: Theplastic tape must be removed from all chrometnm. It cannot be removed if it is bakedon.
Toreplace:
Put in a new
NOTE:
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Instafl and tighten the coverclockwise.
Reconnecte/ectnca/power to the oven.
For irnprovedhghtlbg inside the oven,dean the glass cover frequently using a wet c/oth. Thisshould be done when the oven is completelycool
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Thegasketis designedwith a gap at the bottomto allow for proper air circulation.
Do not rub or cleanthe door
If younotice thegasketbecomingworn, frayedor damagedin any wayor if it has becomedisplacedonthe door, youshould have it replaced.
Cleaning the Oven Door
To clean the inside of the door:
Because tile area inside tile gasket is
cleaned during tile self:clean cycle, you do not need to clean this by hand.
The area outside the gasket and
the door liner can be cleaned with a
hot water and detergent. Rinse well
with a vinegar and water solution.
To clean the outside of the door:
Use soap and water to thoroughly
clean tile top, sides and front of tile oven doo_: Rinse well. Y)u may also
use a glass cleaner to clean tile glass
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on tile outside ot tile do(>): Do not let
water drip illto tile vellt openings.
If anv stain on tile door vent trim is
persistent, use a soft abrasive cleaner and a
Spillage el marinades, fl'uitjuices, tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped
up immediately. _,_]/en smti_ce is cool, clean and rinse.
Do not use oven cleane_, cleaning powders or hm_h abrasives on tile outside of tile door.
SI0t
Hingelock
Puffh&ge locksdownto unlock
Reinoval position
Press down and pull out.
The door is very heavy. Be careful when
removing mid lifting the door.
Donot hfi the door by the handle.
Toremove the door.
[] Full} open tile dora:
[] Pull tile hinge locks down toward tile door fl'ame, to tile mdocked
position. A tool, such as a small fiat-
blade screwdriver, may be required.
[] Close door to tile door remowfl position, which is half_vax between
the broil stop position and fiflly closed.
[] I,ifl door up and out tmfil tile hinge am] is clear of tile slot.
Toreplace the door:
[] Fimflx,_oras,)._ both sides (If tile door at tile top.
Removable OvenFloor
Toremove the oven floor."
[] Remo_e tile o_en door using tile instructions in tile
section.
[] Press down and pull ()tit tile
i'elllOX ible oxell floor.
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indentationof II
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edge of tile hinge slot. Tile notch in tile hin<,e am_ must be flfllv seated into tile bottom of tile slot.
[] Full} open tile dora: If tile door will
not flfll} open, tile indentation is not seated correctly in tile bottom
edge of tile slot.
[] Push the hinge locks up against tile front frame of tile oxen cavil}; to tile locked position.
arm
10ok
Push hinge locks up to lock
[] Close tile oven doo_:
V_ Clean tile oven floor xfith wmm soapy water:
[] X&q/en reinstalling tile oven flo(m be sure to slide it all the way to the back
of tile o_, ell.
IMPORTANT'Mways. replace tile 23 removable floor befiwe tile next use.
Careand cleaning of the oven.
Probe
!Tile temperature probe m;Q be cleaned with soap and water or a
spots with a
Clean tile oven shelves with an abrasive
cleanser or steel wool. _dter cleaning,
rinse tile shelves with clean water and (h_' with a clean cloth.
Oven Heating Elements
Do not clean tile broil element. Any soil will btlrn off when tile elelnent is heated.
Tile bake element is not exposed and is trader tile removable oven floo_: If
spillove_s, residue or ash acctmmlate
on tile removable oven floo_; wipe up befi n'e sel6cleaning.
Donot i/nmersethetemperatureprobe in water
Donot store the temperatureprobe in the oven.
NOTE:Theovenshelvesmaybe cleanedin the
To clean tile bake element area, take out tile removable floor (see tile Removable
Oven Floorsection) and gently lift the bake element. Clean with warn/soap)' wateI: _Mways replace tile remox_d)le floor befin'e next use.
NOTE: Failureto replace the removable floor will adverselyaffect the cookingperformance.
After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven.
Broiler Pan & Grid
Do not clean the broilerpan or grid in a
_&JieI"broiling, renlove tile broiler pan fl'om tile oven. Remove tile g_i(1 fl'om tile pan. Carefiflly pour out tile grease fl'om the pan into a proper containe_:
_.V_sh and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a
If fi)od has bm'ned on, sprinkle tile grid
with detergent while hot and cover with
wet paper towels or a dishcloth, Soaking
tile pan will remove
Both tile broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleane_:
Both tile broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in a dishwasher:
Donot store a soiled broiler pan andgrid anywhere in the oven.
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Control Panel
It's a good idea to wipe the control panel atier each use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water;
rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth,
Do not use abrasive cleansex_, strong liquid cleansex_, plastic scouring pads or oven cleanexs on the control
Stainless Steel Surfaces (onsome models)
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Troubleshooting tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to carl for service.
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Oven not clean after a Oven conlro]s not properly set. * See file Using the
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Troubleshooting tips
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A fuse in your home may* Replace the fllse or reset the circuit breaker. be blown or the circuit
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