4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 1 Use and Care Guide ® ® A Note to You ...........................................2 Electric Oven Safety................................3 Getting to Know Your Electric Convection Oven.......................5 Using Your Electric Convection Oven...6 Using the electronic oven control..........6 Oven settings.........................................9 Setting the clock ..................................10 Using the timer.....................................
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 2 A Note to You Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID ® appliance! KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 3 E lectric Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 4 E lectric Oven Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven. • DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN – Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 5 Getting to Know Your Electric Convection Oven Oven parts and features Lower convection oven electronic oven controls (p. 6) Upper microwave oven electronic oven controls (see “Upper Microwave Oven Use and Care Guide”) CONVERSION CONVECT QUICK REHEAT Upper microwave oven Oven vent (above oven door) (p. 27) Dual broil elements (not shown) Oven light (on left oven wall) (p. 33) Gasket (p.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 6 UConvection sing Your Electric Oven Using the electronic oven control Time of Timer day/timer pads 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, Number display (pp. 10, 11) (pp. 7, 11) 20, 22-25, 27, 29, 30 pads Lower oven start and cancel pads (pp. 7, 8, Oven display (see below) CLOCK SET-START pad (p. 10) CONVERSION CONVECT QUICK REHEAT Oven setting EASY pads CONVECT™ (pp. 6, 8, 11, conversion 12, 15, 16, pads 22, 24, 25, 26, 29) (pp.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 7 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven Starting an operation After programming a function, you must press START to start the START function. If you do not press START within 5 seconds of programming, “START?” will show on the display as a reminder. Canceling an operation LOWER OVEN CANCEL will cancel any lower oven function. When you press LOWER OVEN CANCEL, the large display will not show anything, unless the oven is too hot after canceling a Self-Cleaning cycle.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 8 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven Setting your oven for the Sabbath The Sabbath mode is an oven operation designed for the special needs of Orthodox Jews on the Sabbath or holy days. It is only available to provide a continuous untimed bake function or, if desired, a timed bake function. (See below) NOTE: The Sabbath mode must be set before it can be activated and remains set until canceled. To SET the Sabbath mode: 1.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 9 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven Oven settings SETTING DIAGRAM BAKE Use this setting for standard baking and roasting. Bake element (not visible) SETTING INFORMATION • The bottom element and both top elements heat up. • The elements will turn on and off to maintain the oven temperature. • Opening the door during Bake will cause the broil elements to turn off immediately and the bake element to turn off after 2 minutes.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 10 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven SETTING DIAGRAM CONVECTION ROAST Use this setting for roasting and baking on one rack. Bake element (not visible) SETTING INFORMATION • The bottom element and both top elements heat up. • For even heating and faster cooking, the fan at the back of the oven circulates air in the oven cavity. • The elements will turn on and off to maintain the oven temperature.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 11 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven TIMER SET START CANCEL AUTOSENSOR 1. PRESS To cancel the timer during its operation: You can cancel the Timer any time during its operation. PRESS TIMER SET START • Once to set minutes and seconds • Twice to set hours and minutes 2. Enter time to be counted down.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 12 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F (177°C) for Bake. PRESS 3 7 • When baking on two or three racks, use the CONVECTION BAKE setting for more even results. (You can also use only one rack when convection baking.) 5 CONTROL LOCK NOTE: See a reliable cookbook or your convection oven cookbook for temperature recommendations. 4.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 13 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 300°F (149°C). PRESS 2 3 5 CONTROL LOCK NOTE: See your convection oven cookbook for temperature recommendations. 4. PRESS • Check pork and poultry with a thermometer in 2 to 3 places to ensure adequate doneness.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 14 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven top of the food will be centered in the oven. • When cooking with two racks, arrange the racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. Two sheets of cookies may be baked if sheets are switched at approximately three quarters of the total bake time. Increase baking time, if necessary. • For best results allow 2 inches (5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 15 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven Using aluminum foil • Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners, or cookware. Permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish. • Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil. Doing so will reduce air circulation and overall oven performance. • To catch spillovers from pies or casseroles place foil on the oven rack below. Foil should be turned up at edges and be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) larger than dish.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 16 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven How to determine the amount of adjustment needed The following chart tells you how much to adjust the offset temperature to get the desired cooking results. You can determine cooking results by amount of browning, moistness, and rising times for baked foods.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 17 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven 7. Set temperature (optional). PRESS 3 7 5 CONTROL LOCK – You may change the cook setting at this point by pressing the desired cook setting pad again. wWARNING Do this step if you want to set an oven temperature other than the one displayed. NOTE: See a reliable cookbook or your convection oven cookbook for oven temperature recommendations. 8.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 18 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven Using CONVECT FULL MEAL 3. Press desired Number pad. PRESS 1 AUTOSENSOR CONVECT FULL MEAL CONVECT FULL MEAL lets you choose from among ten preset oven convection cooking cycles, all using the convection fan. These cycles store commonly used cooking times, cooking temperatures, and probe temperature settings. CONVECT FULL MEAL saves you time by limiting the number of pads you have to press when cooking at a favorite setting.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 19 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven Convect full meal chart TIME or PROBE TEMP SETTING NUMBER CONVECTION oven temp CYCLE 1 Conv. Bake 325°F (163°C) 1 hr 2 Conv. Roast 325°F (163°C) 1 ⁄2 hrs Meal#2: Pesto stuffed turkey breast, Caramelsweet potato casserole, Rhubarb-pineapple crisp 3 Conv. Roast 350°F (177°C) 40 min Meal#3: Pork chops with currant-nut stuffing, Cherry cobbler 4 Conv.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 20 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven Using EASY CONVECT™ CONVERSION MEATS OTHER FOODS NOTE: The converted temperatures and times are not precise because the food categories you choose from are general. (See “EASY CONVECT Conversion setting chart” later in this section for which foods you can cook in each category.) To ensure proper cooking, the oven will prompt you to check food at the end of cook time. If food needs more cooking, the oven will continue to cook.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 21 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven Using EASY CONVECT™ CONVERSION (cont) EASY CONVECT CONVERSION setting chart EASY CONVECT SETTING FOODS YOU CAN COOK WITH THIS SETTING Baked Goods Cakes: layer, angel food Breads: quick and yeast Biscuits and cookies Casseroles, including frozen entrees and soufflés Fish Meats Chicken: whole and pieces Roasts: pork, beef, and ham Meat loaf Baked potatoes NOTE: Turkey or large poultry are not included because their cooking times
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 22 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven • Thicker and unevenly shaped cuts of fish, chicken and other meats may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures when cooking to well-done. 4. PRESS BROIL MAXI ECONO Convection broiling Once for MAXI BROIL OR PRESS AUTOSENSOR CONVECTION BROIL BROIL MAXI ECONO Use this setting when broiling thick cuts of meat. BROIL MAXI ECONO 1. Position rack.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 23 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven 6. Put food in oven. Place food on grid in broiler pan and place in center of the oven rack. Turn the pan so the long side is parallel to the oven door for the most even heat and the best airflow. NOTE: If you want to change the convection broiling temperature after broiling has begun, repeat Steps 3, 4, and 5. 7. When broiling is over, PRESS Broiling guidelines • Use only the broiler pan and grid provided.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 24 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven Timed cooking 3. Set temperature (optional). PRESS BAKE BROIL COOK TIME MAXI ECONO CONVECTION BAKE BROIL ROAST AUTOSENSOR The electronic clock/oven control will turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed time cooking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies, etc.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 25 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven To delay start and stop automatically: 1. Prepare oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. For correct rack placement, see “Rack positions” in the “Baking” section and the “Rack placement” chart in the “Cooking tips” section. 5. Set cook time. PRESS 2 0 0 QUANTITY QUANTITY 6. PRESS 2. Choose setting: PRESS 7. Set stop time.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:36 PM Page 26 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven Dehydrating 4. Position door. AUTOSENSOR CONVECTION BAKE You can use your convection oven to dehydrate a variety of foods. Attach the dehydration spacer*, which is specially designed to depress the oven light plunger and maintain the operation of the fan during dehydration. The spacer provides a 1 inch (2.54) gap between the oven frame and the oven door allowing moisture to escape.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:37 PM Page 27 U sing Your Electric Convection Oven 7. PRESS START NOTE: If you want to change the dehydrating temperature after dehydrating has begun, repeat Steps 5, 6, and 7. 8. When dehydrating is done, PRESS Proofing (raising) bread You can use your convection oven to proof (raise) bread dough. First proofing: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and loosely cover with waxed paper coated with shortening. 1. Put bowl on Rack 2.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:37 PM Page 28 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle wWARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns, or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:37 PM Page 29 U sing the Self-Cleaning Cycle NOTES: • Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual. • Do not block the vent during the SelfCleaning cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning results. • Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface. • The oven light will not work during the SelfCleaning cycle.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:37 PM Page 30 U sing the Self-Cleaning Cycle For best cleaning results 3. PRESS 4. Set Stop time. Example for 7:00: PRESS 7 0 0 QUANTITY QUANTITY 5. PRESS START NOTE: The door will lock and oven light will go out (if on) right after you press START. 6. After the Self-Cleaning cycle ends: YOU SEE To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: How the cycle works The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:37 PM Page 31 C aring for Your Electric Convection Oven WARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance. Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Cleaning Chart Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool. Refer to instructions on all cleaning products before using them to clean your range.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:37 PM Page 32 C aring for Your Electric Convection Oven PART Stainless steel surfaces (cont.) Stubborn stains and baked-on residue Hard water spots Oven door glass Oven cavity Food spills containing sugar and/or milk All other spills Oven racks CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS • Mildly abrasive cleanser • To avoid marring the surface, rub in or stainless-steel cleaners the direction of grain lines with a damp cloth or sponge and cleanser.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:37 PM Page 33 C aring for Your Electric Convection Oven 2. Insert small end of a door removal pin into each door hinge. Insert small end of pin here 2. Open the door all the way. 3. Remove the door removal pins from each hole. 4. Close the door. NOTE: If the door does not operate freely, you have not installed it properly. Repeat Steps 1 to 4. 3. Grasp under handle and gently close door as far as it will shut. Pull door out at bottom to remove.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:37 PM Page 34 Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 36 or 37. If nothing operates, check the following: • Is the oven wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:37 PM Page 35 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE/SOLUTION Unevenly baked items • Check that the oven is level. • Bake in center of oven with 2 inches (5 cm) of space around each pan. • Check to make sure batter is level in pan. Crust edge browns before pie is done • Shield edge with foil. The display is showing “PF” • There has been a power failure. Reset the clock. A letter followed by a number shows on the display (for example “E3,” “F1”) • Press LOWER OVEN CANCEL.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:37 PM Page 36 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting Guide” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow these instructions. If you need assistance or service in the U.S.A.: Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center toll free: 1-800-422-1230. Our consultants are available to assist you.
4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:37 PM Page 37 Requesting Assistance or Service If you need assistance or service in Canada: Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center toll free: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (EST) at 1-800-461-5681. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the “A Note to You” section). This information will help us to better respond to your request.
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4452300Bv09c40 1/21/00 4:37 PM Page 40 ® Lower Electric Convection Oven Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY: KITCHENAID WILL PAY FOR: KITCHENAID WILL NOT PAY FOR: ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. Replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated servicing company. SECONDTHROUGH FIFTHYEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.