MAYTAG MES8800FZ 30-Inch Wide Slide-In Electric Range With True Convection User Guide

MAYTAG MES8800FZ 30-Inch Wide Slide-In Electric Range With True

Convection

FEATURE GUIDE

WARNING: 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 several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or the Product Help section of our website at www.maytag.com for more detailed instructions. In Canada, refer to the Product Help Section at www.maytag.ca.

See the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
 |  | 1. Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “CLOCK” is displayed.
 |  | 2. Use the number keypads to set the time of day.
 |  | 3. Press START to change the time.
 |  | 4. Press “3” for AM or “6” for PM.
SETTINGS/CLOCK| Settings| Enables you to personalize the audible tones and oven operation to suit your needs. See the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
LIGHT| Oven cavity light| The oven light is controlled by a keypad on the oven control panel. While the oven door is closed, press OVEN LIGHT to turn the light on and off. When the oven door is opened, the oven light will automatically come on.
KITCHEN TIMER| Oven timer| The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.
(ON/OFF) 1. Press KITCHEN TIMER.

2. Press the number keypads to set the length of time in hr-hr-min-min. Leading zeroes do not have to be entered. For example, for 2 minutes, enter “2.”

3. Press KITCHEN TIMER to begin the countdown. If enabled, one tone will sound at the end of countdown.

4. Press KITCHEN TIMER again to cancel the Timer and return to the time of day. Do not press the Cancel keypad because the oven will turn off.

5. If the Timer is running but not in the display, press KITCHEN TIMER to display the countdown for 5 seconds.

KEEP WARM| Hold warm| Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven.
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 |  | 1. Press KEEP WARM.
 |  | 2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.
 |  | 3. Press START.
 |  | 4. To change the temperature, repeat steps 2 and 3.
 |  | 5. Press CANCEL when finished.
WARM ZONE ON/OFF/CONFIRM| Warming zone| Press WARM ZONE ON/OFF to select the warming element on the cooktop, and then press WARM ZONE CONFIRM. Press WARM ZONE ON/OFF again to turn off the warming element.
DELAY START| Delayed start| The Delay Start keypad is used to enter the starting time for an oven function with a delayed start. Delay Start should not be used for foods such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly.
 |  | To set a Timed Cook or a Delayed Timed Cook, see the “Cook Time” section.
COOK TIME| Timed coking| 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. Delay start should not be used for foods such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly.
 |  | To set a Timed Cook or a Delayed Timed Cook, see “Cook Time” section.
POWER PREHEAT| Rapid oven preheating| Provides the fastest preheat time for the Bake function. Rapid Preheat is preset to OFF, but it can be changed to ON.
 |  | 1. Press POWER PREHEAT.
 |  | 2. The current setting will be displayed.
 |  | 3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
 |  | 4. Press START or CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.
IMPORTANT: This feature should only be used for one-rack baking. Unused racks should be removed prior to Power Preheat. A standard rack should be used for Power Preheat. If preheating for the Bake cycle has already started, Rapid Preheat may be started directly by pressing POWER PREHEAT.

AquaLift®® Self-Cleaning Technology

AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology is a first-of-its-kind cleaning solution designed to minimize the time, temperature and odors that ordinarily come with traditional self-cleaning methods. With AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology, an exclusive coating on the interior of the oven is activated with heat and water to release baked-on soil. To use AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology, simply wipe out loose debris, pour water into the oven bottom and run the AquaLift® Self-Cleaning cycle. When the cycle finishes in under 1 hour at a lower temperature than traditional self-cleaning methods, just wipe out the remaining water and loose debris. See the “Clean Cycle” section in the Owner’s Manual for more detailed instructions. For additional information, frequently asked questions and videos on using AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology, visit our website at http://whirlpoolcorp.com/aqualift.

Surface Temperature

• When the range is in use, all range surfaces may become hot, such as the knobs and oven door.
• Warming Drawer, Storage Drawer, or Baking Drawer (On Some Models)
• When the oven is in use, the drawer may become hot. Do not store plastics, cloth, or other items that could melt or burn in the drawer.
• Oven Vent
  The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

Electronic Oven Controls

Control Display
The display will flash when powered up or after a power loss. Press CANCEL to clear. When the oven is not in use, the time of day is displayed. If the range is in Energy Save mode, the display will be blank when not in use.

• Tones
  Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

• One Tone

  • Valid keypad press
  • Oven is preheated (long tone).
  • Function has been entered
  • Reminder, repeating each minute after the end-of-cycle tones

• Three Tones
  Invalid keypad press
  Four Tones

• End of cycle
  Use the Settings/Clock keypad to change the tone settings.

• Energy Save
  The Energy Save mode puts the range into sleep mode and reduces energy consumption.
  To Activate the Energy Save Mode:

  • Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “ENERGY SAVE” is displayed
  • The current setting will be displayed.
  • Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
  •  Press CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.
  • The setting will be activated after 5 minutes.

• To Deactivate the Energy Save Mode

  • Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “ENERGY SAVE” is displayed
  • The current setting will be displayed.
  • Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
  • Press CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.
  • The clock will reappear in the display and the range can be operated as usual.

• Settings
  Many features of the oven control can be adjusted to meet your personal needs. These changes are made using the Settings/Clock keypad. Use the Settings/Clock keypad to scroll through the features that can be changed. Each press of the Settings/Clock keypad will advance the display to the next setting. After selecting the feature to be changed, the control will prompt you for the required input. Then press STARTor CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.
  Details of all of the feature changes are explained in the following sections. Press CANCEL to exit Settings.

• Clock
  The Clock can use a 12- or 24-hour cycle.

  • Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “CLOCK” is displayed.
  • Use the number keypads to set the time of day.
  • Press START to change the time.
  • Press “3” for AM or “6” for PM.

• Fahrenheit and Celsius
  The temperature is preset to Fahrenheit but can be changed to Celsius.

  • Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “TEMP UNIT” is displayed.
  • The current setting will be displayed.
  • Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
  • Press STARTor CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

• Audible Tones Disable
  Turns off all tones, including the end-of-cycle tone and keypress tones. Reminder tones are still active when all tones are disabled.

  • Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “SOUND” is displayed.
  • The current setting will be displayed.
  • Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
  • Press STARTor CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

• Sound Volume
  Sets the pitch of the tone to either high or low.

  • Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “SOUND VOLUME” is displayed.
  • The current setting will be displayed.
  • Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
  • Press STARTor CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

• End of Cycle Tone
  Activates or turns off the tones that sound at the end of a cycle.

  • Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “END TONE” is displayed
  • The current setting will be displayed.
  • Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
  • Press STARTor CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

• Reminder Tones Disable
  Turns off the short repeating tone that sounds every 1 minute after the end- of-cycle tones.

  • Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “REMINDER TONE” is displayed.
  • The current setting will be displayed.
  • Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
  • Press STARTor CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

• Key Press Tones
  Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed.

  • Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “KEYPRESS TONE” is displayed.
  • The current setting will be displayed.
  • Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
  • Press STARTor CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

• Demo Mode
  IMPORTANT: This feature is intended for use on the sales floor with 120 V power connection and permits the control features to be demonstrated without heating elements turning on. If this feature is activated, the oven will not work.

  • Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “DEMO MODE” is displayed.
  • The current setting will be displayed.
  • Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
  • Press STARTor CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

• 12-Hour Shutoff
  The oven control is set to automatically shut off the oven 12 hours after the oven initiates a cook or clean function. This will not interfere with any timed or delay cook functions.

  • Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “12Hr AUTO_OFF” is displayed.
  • The current setting will be displayed.
  • Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
  • Press STARTor CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

• 12/24 Hour Clock

  • Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “12/24 HOUR” is displayed.
  • The current setting will be displayed.
  • Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
  • Press STARTor CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

• Languages – Scrolling Display Text
  Language options are English, Spanish and French.

  • Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “LANGUAGE” is displayed.
  • The current setting will be displayed.
  • Press the “1” or “2” keypad to select the desired language.
  • Press STARTor CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

• Sabbath Mode
  The Sabbath Mode sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting until turned off.When the Sabbath Mode is set, only the Bake cycle will operate. All other cooking and cleaning cycles are disabled. No tones will sound and the displays will not indicate temperature changes.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. To Enable Sabbath Mode Capability (One Time Only):

  • Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “SABBATH” is displayed.
  • The current setting will be displayed.
  •  Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
  • Press STARTor CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

• Oven Temperature Offset Control
  IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature. Elements will cycle on and off as needed to provide consistent temperature but may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Most thermometers are slow to react to temperature change and will not provide an accurate reading due to this cycling.The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be changed to Fahrenheit or Celsius. To Adjust Oven Temperature:

  • Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “TEMP CALIB” is displayed.

  • On some models, press “1” to adjust the drawer temperature calibration. Press START, wait 10 seconds for the display to change, and then continue with Step 3.
    OR
    Press START to adjust the oven temperature calibration. Wait 10 seconds for the display to change, and then continue with Step 3.

  • Press the “3” keypad to increase the temperature in 5°F (3°C) increments, or press the “6” keypad to decrease the temperature in 5°F (3°C) increments. The offset range is from- 30°F to +30°F (-18°C to +18°C).

  • Press STARTor CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

Cooktop Use

Ceramic Glass
The surface cooking area may glow red when an element is ON. Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when an element is ON. The glow will also randomly cycle off and back on again, even while on High, to keep the cooktop from extreme temperatures. This is normal operation.It is normal for the surface of light colored ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass cools, it will return to its original color.

Clean the cooktop after each use to help avoid scratches, pitting, abrasions and to condition the glass surface. Ceramic glass cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are also recommended for stubborn soils. Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads, or harsh chemicals for cleaning. The Cooktop Care Kit contains all of the items needed to clean and condition your ceramic glass cooktop. Refer to the “Range Maintenance and Care” section in the Owner’s Manual for additional information.

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the cooktop surface and to make soils easier to remove, clean the cooktop after each use to remove all soils.

• Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the cooktop.

• To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed.

• For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills using a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause pitting and permanent marks.

• To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the cooktop.

• Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be removed completely.

• To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.

• To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.

• Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2″ (1.3 cm) outside the area.

• Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed, or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.

• Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware.

• Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used.

• Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits when heated.

• To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.

• Cooktop On Indicator Light
  The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the console panel. When any control knob/cooktop element on the console panel is turned on, the Cooktop On indicator light will glow.

• Hot Surface Indicator Light
  On ceramic glass models, the hot surface indicator light is located on the console panel.
  The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area is turned off.

• Dual Zone Cooking Element
  The Dual Zone cooking element offers flexibility depending on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element. The dual size combines both the single and outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware.

• Rapid Boil Element (Right Front Element)
  The Rapid Boil cooking element offers additional cooking flexibility. The Rapid Boil cooking element can be used to boil liquids faster. The lowest melt setting can be used to prepare sauces, to brown or saute foods, and to keep foods at a low temperature. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Rapid Boil cooking element.

• Melt Element (Left Rear Element)
  The Melt cooking element offers flexibility due to a wide range of settings between High and Melt. The High heat option can be used to boil small amounts of liquid quickly. To reduce the power setting, turn the knob clockwise. The Melt setting is designed for delicate foods that require low heat, such as when melting chocolate or holding sauces. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Melt cooking element.

• Warm Zone Element
  Use the Cooktop Warm Zone element to keep cooked foods warm. One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality.

  • Do not use it to heat cold foods.
  • The Warm Zone element can be used alone or when any of the other surface cooking areas are being used.
  • The Warm Zone element area will not glow red when cycling on. However, the Cooktop On indicator light will be displayed when the Warm Zone is in use.
  • Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use.
  • Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape.
  • To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use plastic wrap to cover food because the plastic wrap may melt.
  • Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.

• To Use:

  • To turn on, press WARM ZONE ON/OFF and then WARM ZONE CONFIRM.
  • To turn off, press WARM ZONE ON/OFF.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base, they can leave permanent marks on the surfaces. Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum.Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler. Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.

Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size as the cooking area outlined on the cooktop. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2″ (1.3 cm) outside the area.

Home Canning

Canning can be performed on a glass smooth top cooking surface or traditional coil element cooktop. When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

• Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend more than 1/2″ (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or element.
• Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or elements at the same time.
• On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners to avoid damage to the cooktop and elements.
• For more information, contact your local agricultural extension office, or refer to published home canning guides. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

OVEN USE

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times or when it is heavily soiled.

IMPORTANT: 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.
Positioning Racks and Bakeware To position a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, and then lift out. Use the following illustration and charts as a guide.

The oven has 7 positions for a flat rack, as shown in the previous illustration and the following table.

If your model has a Max Capacity Oven Rack, the recessed ends must be placed in the rack position above the desired position of
the food. See the following illustration.

IMPORTANT: These rack positions are for flat racks. If a Max Capacity Oven Rack is used, the rack position must be adjusted as shown in the previous figure.

Multiple Rack Cooking

• 2-rack (non-convection): Use rack positions 2 and 5 or 3 and 6.
• 2-rack (convection): Use rack positions 2 and 5 or 3 and 6.
• 3-rack (convection): Use rack positions 2 and 7 and a Max
• Capacity Oven Rack in rack position 5.

Bakeware
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2″ (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure that no

Sabbath Mode

• The Sabbath mode sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting until turned off.
• When the Sabbath mode is set, only the Bake cycle will operate.
• All other cooking and cleaning cycles are disabled. No tones will sound, and the display will not indicate temperature changes.
• 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.

To Enable Sabbath Mode Capability (One Time Only):

1. Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “SABBATH” is displayed. “OFF. Press (1) for On” will scroll in the display
2. Press the “1” keypad. “ON. Press (1) for Off” will scroll in the display. Sabbath mode can be activated for baking.
3. Press STARTor CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.
   NOTE: To disable the Sabbath mode, repeat steps 1 through 3 to change the status from “SABBATH ON” to “SABBATH OFF.”

To Activate Sabbath Mode:

1. Press BAKE.

2. Press the number key

3. . Press START.
   For timed cooking in Sabbath mode, press COOK TIME and then the number keypads to set the desired cook time.
   Press START.

4. Press SETTINGS/CLOCK. Three tones will sound. Then press “7.” “SAb” will appear in the display.

To Adjust Temperature (When Sabbath Mode Is Running):

1. Press the number keypad as instructed by the scrolling text to select the new temperature.
   NOTE: The temperature adjustment will not appear on the display, and no tones will sound. The scrolling text will be shown on the display as it was before the keypad was pressed.

2. Press START

To Deactivate Sabbath Mode:
Press SETTINGS/CLOCK, and then press “7” to return to regular baking, or press CANCEL to turn off the range.
NOTE: No tones will sound while deactivating Sabbath mode.

Baking and Roasting

• Preheating
  When beginning a Bake, Convect Bake or Convect Roast cycle, the oven will begin preheating after Start is pressed. The oven will take approximately 12 to 15 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 before the tone sounds.

• Power Preheat
  Power Preheat can be used to shorten the preheating time. Only 1 standard flat oven rack should be in the oven during Power Preheat. Extra racks should be removed prior to starting Power Preheat. Press POWER PREHEAT and follow the oven control prompts, or, if preheating has already started, simply press POWER PREHEAT. The preheating cycle should be completed before placing food in the oven. When the Power Preheat cycle is complete, the oven starts a normal Bake cycle.
  IMPORTANT: Power Preheat should be used only for one-rack baking.

• Oven Temperature
  While in use, the oven elements will cycle on and off as needed to maintain a consistent temperature, but 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.
  NOTE: On models with convection, the convection fan may run in the non- convection bake mode to improve oven performance.

• Temperature Management System
  The Temperature Management System electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements or burners cycle on and off in intervals. On convection range models, the fan will run while preheating and may be cycled on and off for short intervals during bake to provide the best results. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use. Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the
  “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe.

Broiling

When broiling, preheat the oven for 2 minutes before putting food in, unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, and then place it in the center of the oven rack.

IMPORTANT: Close the door to ensure proper broiling temperature.Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the broil setting is, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish, and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Use rack 6 or 7 for broiling. Refer to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section for more information. On lower settings, the broil element will cycle on and off to maintain the proper temperature.

• For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke.
  If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered. Please refer to the Quick Start Guide for contact information.

Convection Cooking

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 helps maintain a consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture, and yielding crustier breads.

During convection baking or roasting, the bake, broil, and convection elements cycle on and off in intervals while the fan circulates the hot air. During convection broiling, the broil and convection elements cycle on and off. If the oven door is opened during convection cooking, the fan will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is closed. With convection cooking, most foods can be cooked at a lower temperature and/or a shorter cooking time than in a standard thermal oven. Use the following chart as a guide.

• Convection Mode Time/Temperature Guidelines
• Convection Bake 25°F (15°C) lower temperature, possible shortened cooking time
• Convection Roast Cooking time shortened by up to 30%
• Convection Broil Shortened cooking time

Convect Options

• Convect Bake – multiple-rack baking or cookies, biscuits, breads, casseroles, tarts, tortes, cakes
• Convect Roast – whole chicken or turkey, vegetables, pork roasts, beef roasts
• Convect Broil – thicker cuts or unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish, or poultry

Cook Time

To Set a Timed Cook:

1. Press BAKE or BROIL, or press CONVECT until the desired convection mode appears on the display.
2. Press the number keypads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.
3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light up.
4. Press the number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.
5. Press START. The display will count down the time. When the time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.
6. Press CANCEL to clear the display.
   To Set a Delayed Timed Cook:

Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See the “Clock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.

1. Press BAKE or BROIL, or press CONVECT until the desired convection mode appears on the display.

2. Press the number keypads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.

3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light up.

4. Press number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.

5. Press DELAY START.

6. Press number keypads to enter the number of hours and/or minutes you want to delay the start time.

7. Press START.
   When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. The temperature and/or time settings can be changed anytime after the oven turns on by repeating steps 2 through 4. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.

8. Press CANCEL to clear the display.

Warming Drawer

The Warming Drawer is ideal for keeping hot cooked foods at serving temperature. It may also be used for warming breads and pastries.
Different types of food may be placed in the warming drawer at the same time. For best results, do not hold foods longer than 1 hour. For smaller quantities, pizza, or heat-sensitive foods, such as eggs, do not hold longer than 30 minutes.
Food must be at serving temperature before being placed in the warming drawer. Breads, pastries and fruit pies may be heated from room temperature. Remove food from plastic bags, and place in oven-safe container. Cover foods with a lid or aluminum foil. Do not cover with plastic wrap. Empty serving dishes and ovenproof dishes can be heated while the warming drawer is preheating. Check the dish manufacturer’s recommendations before warming the cookware. Before using the warming drawer, wash the bottom of the drawer with soap and water. See the “General Cleaning” section in the Owner’s Manual.

To Use:

1. Press WARMING DRAWER ON to select the Warming Drawer function at the Low setting.
2. To select a higher temperature setting, press WARMING DRAWER ON a second time for the Medium setting or a third time for the High setting.
3. Press START to begin preheating the warming drawer.
4. Allow the warming drawer to preheat for 15 minutes.
5. Place the cooked food(s) in the warming drawer.
6. Press WARMING DRAWER OFF to turn off the heating element.
   The Warming Drawer operates at temperatures of approximately 140°F (60°C) (Low), 160°F (71°C) (Medium), 180°F (82°C) (High).

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