Whirlpool KSEG700ESS Slide-in Electric Range User Guide

: June 4, 2024
: Whirlpool

Whirlpool KSEG700ESS Slide-in Electric Range

Slide-in Electric Range Control Guide

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.kitchenaid.com for more detailed instructions. In Canada, refer to the Product Help Section at www.kitchenaid.ca.

WARNING 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	This clock can use a 12- or 24-hour cycle. See

the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
| | 1. Press OPTIONS/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.
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 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.
TIMER SET/OFF| Oven timer| The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.
| | 1. Press TIMER SET/OFF.
| | 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 TIMER SET/OFF to begin the countdown. If enabled, one tone will sound at end of countdown.
| | 4. Press TIMER SET/OFF again to cancel the Timer and return to the time of day. Do not press CANCEL because the oven will turn off.
| | 5. If the Timer is running but not in the display, press TIMER SET/OFF to display the countdown for 5 seconds.
START| Cooking start| The Start pad begins any oven function. If Start is not pressed within 2 minutes after pressing a keypad, the function is canceled and the time of day is displayed.
CANCEL UPPER| Range| The Cancel keypad stops any function for the appropriate oven or drawer, except the
CANCEL LOWER

(on some models)

| function| Clock and Timer.
EASY CONVECT Convection 1. Press EASY CONVECT ROAST.

ROAST cooking 2. Press “1” to have the oven automatically convert the temperature and time for

convection baking. Press “2” to manually convert the temperature and time.

3. 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.

4. Press START.

5. (Optional) Press the number keypads to set a cook time.

6. Press START.

7. To change the temperature, repeat steps 2 and 3.

8. Press CANCEL UPPER when finished.

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.
| | To set a Timed Cook or a Delayed Timed Cook, see the “Cook Time” section.

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 UPPER 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 Clock/Tools 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 CLOCK/TOOLS until is displayed
The current setting will be displayed.
Press the 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 CLOCK/TOOLS 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 Clock/Tools keypad.
Use the Clock/Tools keypad to scroll through the features that can be changed. Each press of the Clock/Tools 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 UPPER to exit and display the time of day. Details of all of the feature changes are explained in the following sections.
Press CANCEL UPPER to exit Settings.

Clock

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

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

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

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

Keypress Tones
Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed.

Press CLOCK/TOOLS until “KEYPRESS TONE” is displayed.
The current setting will be displayed.
Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
Press STARTor CANCEL UPPER 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 CLOCK/TOOLS until “DEMO MODE” is displayed.
The current setting will be displayed.
Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
Press STARTor CANCEL UPPER 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 CLOCK/TOOLS until “12Hr AUTO_OFF” is displayed.
The current setting will be displayed.
Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
Press STARTor CANCEL UPPER to exit and display the time of day.

12/24 Hour Clock

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

Language options are English, Spanish and French

Press CLOCK/TOOLS until is displayed.
The current setting will be displayed.
Press the keypad to select the desired language.
Press STARTor CANCEL UPPER 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 CLOCK/TOOLS 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 UPPER to exit and display the time of day.

Cooktop Use

WARNING Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so could result in death or fire.

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. Baking soda and a non scratch heavy duty scrub sponge 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.

Triple Zone Cooking Element
The Triple 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 and triple sizes combine the single, dual, and outer element and is recommended for larger cookware, larger quantities of food and home canning.

NOTE: Settings are marked on the control knob.
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 sauté foods, and to keep foods at a low temperature. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Rapid Boil cooking element.
NOTE: Settings are marked on the control knob.

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.

NOTE: Settings are marked on the control knob.

Warm Zone Element
Use the 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.

COOKWARE : CHARACTERISTICS

Aluminum
- Heats quickly and evenly.
- Suitable for all types of cooking.
- Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks.
- May leave aluminum residues, which may be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking.
Cas t iron
- Heats slowly and evenly.
- Good for browning and frying.
- Maintains heat for slow cooking.
- Rough edges or burrs may scratch the cooktop.
Ceramic or Ceramic glass
- Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
- Heats slowly, but unevenly.
- Ideal results on low to medium heat settings.
- May scratch the cooktop.
Copper
- Heats very quickly and evenly.
- May leave copper residues, which may be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking
- Can leave a permanent stain or bond to the cooktop if overheated.
Earthenware
- Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
- Use on low heat settings.
- May scratch the cooktop. Porcelain enamel-onsteel or cast iron
- See stainless steel or cast iron.
- Porcelain enamel bakeware without the metal base may bond to the cooktop if overheated.
Stainless steel
- Heats quickly, but unevenly.
- A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel provides even heating.

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.

Flat Rack Position: Type of Food

7 Broiling/searing meats, hamburgers, steaks
6 Broiled meats, poultry, fish
3 or 4 Most baked goods, casseroles, frozen foods
2 Roasted meats
1 Large roasts or poultry

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 bakeware piece is directly over another.

Roll-Out Rack

The roll-out rack allows easy access to position and remove food in the oven. It is not recommended to use the roll-out rack in the top rack, position 7, or the bottom rack, position 1.

To Insert Roll-Out Rack

Angle the front of the rack assembly up, and then insert the rack frame into the cutout in the rack guides of the oven cavity.
Keep rack assembly lifted up at an angle, and then push in to bypass the lower “V” cutout.
Lower the front of the rack assembly, and then gently slide rack assembly into oven, bypassing the “V” cutouts. Push the rack assembly into the oven until it stops at the ladder in the back of the oven.
Reach through the rack to hold the sliding rack and the front crossbar. Lift the front of the rack assembly, and then push the rack assembly to the back of the oven. Lower the front of the rack assembly so the ladder hook engages with the ladder on both sides of the oven.

To Remove Roll-Out Rack

Push the sliding rack in completely so that it is in the closed and engaged position.
Reach through the rack to hold the sliding rack and the front crossbar. Lift the front of the rack assembly to disengage the ladder hook from the ladders at the rear of the oven, and then pull the rack assembly forward.
Using 2 hands, gently pull the sliding rack and the rack frame at the same time to the “V” cutout. Angle the rack so that the front is higher than the back, and then gently pull rack past “V” cutout and then out of the oven.

To avoid damage to the sliding rack, do not place more than 25 lbs (11.4 kg) on the rack. Do not clean the roll-out rack in a dishwasher. It may remove the rack’s lubricant and affect its ability to slide.
See the “General Cleaning” section in the Owner’s Manual for more information.

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 CLOCK/TOOLS until “SABBATH” is displayed. “OFF. Press (1) for On” will scroll in the display
Press the “1” keypad. “ON. Press (1) for Off” will scroll in the display. Sabbath mode can be activated for baking.
Press STARTor CANCEL UPPER 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:

Press BAKE for the desired oven.
Press the number keypad to set a temperature other than 350°F (177°C).
Press START. For timed cooking in Sabbath mode, press COOK TIME and then the number keypads to set the desired cook time.
Press CLOCK/TOOLS. Three tones will sound. Then press “7.” “SAb” will appear in the display

To Adjust Temperature (When Sabbath Mode Is Running):

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. The scrolling text will be shown on the display as it was before the keypad was pressed.
Press START.

To Deactivate Sabbath Mode:
Press CLOCK/TOOLS, and then press “7” to return to regular baking, or press CANCEL for the desired oven 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.

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.
Steam Bake
The Steam Bake function works in conjunction with the steam rack to provide additional moisture during baking. The steam rack contains a water reservoir which heats up and releases steam into the oven cavity during the Steam Bake cycle. There are 3 preprogrammed food options to choose from: Breads, Desserts, and Fish as well as a Refresh/Reheat option.
For best performance, place the steam rack in the lowest available rack position in the cavity and pour 1 1/2 cups (350 mL) of water into the reservoir. Do not fill past the MAX level indicated on the reservoir.
After the Steam Bake cycle is complete, some water may remain in the reservoir. This is normal. Wait for the oven to cool and discard the water.

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. Depending upon the selected cooking mode, EasyConvect™ conversion can automatically reduce the standard recipe temperature and/or time you input for convection cooking. If you choose not to use the EasyConvect™ conversion, use the following table 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

Proofing Bread

Proofing bread prepares the dough for baking by activating the yeast. Follow the recipe directions as a guide. Proof should be used for fresh dough, thawed dough, and for the first and second rise.
To Proof:
Before first proofing, place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover loosely with wax paper, coated with shortening. Place on rack guide 2 and close the oven door.
NOTE: If the temperature of the oven is greater than 120°F (49°C), “Oven Cooling” will be displayed until the temperature is less than 120°F (49°C).

Press PROOF.
Press START.
Let the dough rise until nearly doubled in size. Proofing time may vary depending on dough type and quantity.
Press CANCEL UPPER when finished proofing.

Before second proofing, shape the dough, place it in baking pan (s), and cover loosely. Follow the same placement and control steps above. Before baking, remove the cover.
NOTE: If the oven temperature is greater than 120°F (49°C), the display will indicate “Oven Cooling” until the temperature is below 120°F (49°C).

Cook Time

To Set a Timed Cook:

Press BAKE or BROIL or press an Easy Convect function.
Press the number keypads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.
Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light up.
Press the number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.
Press START. The display will count down the time. When the time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.
Press CANCEL for the desired oven to clear the display.

To Set a Delayed Timed Cook:

Press BAKE or BROIL or press an Easy Convect function.
Press the number keypads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.
Press COOK TIME. The Cook Time oven indicator light will light up.
Press number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.
Press DELAY START.
Press number keypads to enter the number of hours and/or minutes you want to delay the start time.
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 When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.
Press CANCEL for the desired oven to clear the display.

Baking Drawer

The baking drawer is highly recommended for baking frozen foods. Use the temperature and medium cook time given on the frozen food packaging. For example, if the packaging suggests a cook time of 15 to 20 minutes, set the cook time for 17 minutes. Check food for doneness before removing from the baking drawer.
The baking drawer may also be used for conventional baking, slow cooking, and keeping hot cooked foods warm. It is not recommended to prepare foods taller than the height of the baking drawer rack handles or foods that may rise above 2 1/2″ (6.4 cm) in the baking drawer.
IMPORTANT: Always use the baking drawer rack when using the baking drawer. See the “General Cleaning” section in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
To Bake with the Baking Drawer:

Press BAKING DRAWER BAKE.
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.
Press START.
To change the temperature, repeat steps 2 and 3.
Press CANCEL LOWER when finished.
Remove food from the drawer.

To Slow Cook with the Baking Drawer:
IMPORTANT: Brown roasts thoroughly before starting to slow cook.

Place food in the Baking Drawer.
Press BAKING DRAWER SLOW COOK.
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.
Press START.
(Optional) Set the desired cook time using the number keypads.
Press START.
Press CANCEL LOWER when finished.
Remove food from the baking drawer.

To Keep Warm with the Baking Drawer:
Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed drawer.

Place food in the baking drawer
Press BAKING DRAWER KEEP WARM.
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.
Press START.
Press CANCEL LOWER when finished.
Remove food from the baking drawer.