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Oven Vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven and
should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the vent
will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning
results. Do not set plastics, paper, or other items that could melt
or burn near the oven vent.
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):
1.
Press CLOCK/TOOLS 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 START or 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 for the desired oven.
2.
Press the number keypad to set a temperature other than
350°F (177°C).
3.
Press START.
For timed cooking in Sabbath mode, press COOK TIME and
then the number keypads to set the desired cook time.
4.
Press CLOCK/TOOLS. 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. 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 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.
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A. Oven vent
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.
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A. Steam rack
B. Water reservoir