Whirlpool WFE775H0HZ Freestanding Electric Range User Guide

Freestanding 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.
These instructions cover several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to these instructions or the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.whirlpool.com for more detailed instructions. In Canada, visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca.

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	CLOCK	This clock uses a 12-hour cycle. 1. Check that the oven is OFF. 2. Press CLOCK. 3. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” keypad to set the hours. Press CLOCK to witch to the minutes. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” keypad to set the minutes. 4. Press CLOCK or START.
LIGHT	Oven cavity light	While the oven door is closed, press LIGHT to turn the light on and off. The oven light will come on when the oven door is opened. The oven light will not come on during the self-cleaning cycle.
TIMER SET/OFF	Oven timer	The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes. Press TIMER SET/OFF. 2. Press the Temp/Time up or down keypad to set the length of time. Press START to begin the countdown. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound at end of the countdown. Press TIMER SET/OFF to cancel the Timer and return to the time of day. Do not press cancel because the oven will turn off.
START	Cooking start	The Start keypad begins any oven function. If Start is not pressed within 10 seconds, a tone will sound, and Start will blink until pressed or canceled. If Start is not pressed within 30 seconds after pressing a keypad, the function is canceled and the time of day is displayed.
CANCEL	Range function	The Cancel keypad stops any oven function except the Oven Control Lockout and Timer.
TEMP/TIME	Temperature and time adjust	The Temp/Time up or down arrow keypads are used to adjust time and temperature settings.
BAKE	Baking and roasting	Press BAKE Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad until the desired temperature is reached. A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached. Press START. To change the temperature, repeat steps 2. Press START. Press CANCEL when finished. NOTE: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.
BROIL	Broiling	Position cookware in the oven and close the oven door. Press BROIL. Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad until the desired temperature is reached. A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached. Press START. To change the temperature, repeat Step 3 and press START. Press CANCEL when finished. NOTE: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.
CONVECT BAKE	Convection baking	Press CONVECT BAKE. Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad until the desired temperature is reached. A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached. Press the Start keypad. To change the temperature, repeat Step 2. Press the Start keypad. Press the Cancel keypad when finished.
FROZEN BAKE	Prepackages food	Position the food on a flat rack in the oven on rack position 3. See the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. NOTE: Cook only one package of frozen food at a time when using Frozen Bake™ Technology. Press FROZEN BAKE, MEAL/Lasagna, or PIZZA. Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad to set the temperature as recommended on the food packaging. Press COOK TIME. Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad to set the maximum cook time as recommended on the food packaging. Press the Start keypad. The range will calculate the best cook time based on the current oven temperature. NOTE: The cook time that appears in the display is the estimated required cook times calculated by the oven control. It may be different than the time you entered. A beep will alert you to check the food’s doneness with at least 2 minutes remaining on the timer. To add more time, press the Temp/Time up arrow keypad and then press the Start keypad. The time entered is added to the remaining time. Press the Start keypad to start the calculated time. At the end of the cooking time, a beep will alert you to check the food’s doneness. To add more time, press the Temp/Time up arrow keypad and then press the Start keypad. Unless more time is selected, the bake element turns off. Press the Cancel keypad when finished. NOTE: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.
KEEP WARM	Hold warm	Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven. Press KEEP WARM. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad to set the desired temperature. Press and hold to scroll quickly. The temperature will not scroll past the minimum or maximum allowable temperature. Press START. Press CANCEL when finished. NOTE: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.
WARMING ZONE ON/OFF	Warming zone	To turn it on, press WARM ZONE ON/OFF and then the Start keypad. To turn off, press WARM ZONE ON/OFF again.
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 bread and cakes because they may not bake properly. To set a Timed Cook or a Delayed Timed Cook, see the “Cook Time” section.
AQUALIFT SELF CLEAN	Self-Cleaning cycle	See the “Clean Cycle” section in the Owner’s Manual.
COOK TIME	Timed cooking	Cook Time 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 “Cook Time” section.
CONTROL LOCK (Hold 3 sec. to lock)	Oven control lockout	No keypads will function with the controls locked. Check that the oven is off. Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK keypad for 3 seconds. A tone will sound and a lock will be displayed. Repeat to unlock. NOTE: The control lock cannot be activated or deactivated while the Hot Surface indicator light is on. Wait for the Hot Surface indicator light to turn off before activating or deactivating the control lock.

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.
Preheating
When beginning a Bake or Convect cycle, the oven will begin preheating after the Start keypad 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 preheating before the tone sounds.

Cooktop Use

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 will glow red when an element is on. Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when an element is on. This is a normal operation. The burner will cycle on and off to maintain the selected heat level. It will also randomly cycle off and back on again even while in Hi to keep the cooktop from extreme temperatures.
It is normal for the surface of the 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 Part Number 31605 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″ (13 mm) outside the area. A. Surface cooking area
B. Cookware/canner
C. 1/2″ (1.3 cm) maximum overhang
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.

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning
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 ecommended for stubborn soils. Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads, or harsh chemicals for cleaning. The Cooktop Care Kit Part Number 31605 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.
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 (on some models)
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 elements and is recommended for larger size cookware.

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 Element On light will glow while the Cooktop Warm Zone element 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 the Start keypad.
To turn off, press WARM ZONE ON/OFF again.

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.
Cast 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-on- steel 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 ould 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 fumes may result in the death of certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room.
NOTE: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.

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.
Fahrenheit and Celsius
The temperature is preset to Fahrenheit but can be changed to Celsius.
To change: Press and hold the Temp/Time “up” arrow keypad for 5 seconds. “°C” or “°F” will appear on the display. Repeat to change back.
To exit mode, press CANCEL.
Keypress Tones
Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed.
To Change: Press and hold LIGHT or OVEN LIGHT for 5 seconds. Repeat to change back. To exit mode, press CANCEL.

Demo Mode
IMPORTANT: This feature is intended for use on the sales floor with a 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. To change: Press CANCEL, CANCEL, Temp/Time “up” arrow keypad, TIMER SET/OFF. Repeat to change back and end Demo mode.

Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
Basic Functions
One Tone

Valid keypad press.
Oven is preheated (long tone).
Function has been entered.
Reminder (on some models), repeating every 20 seconds after the end-of-cycle tones.
Three Tones
Invalid keypad press
Four Tones
End of cycle

Oven Temperature 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 and hold the Temp/Time “down” arrow keypad for 5 seconds until the oven display shows the current setting, for example, “0°F CAL” or “00”.
Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to increase or decrease the temperature in 5°F (3°C) amounts. The adjustment can be set between 30°F (18°C) and -30°F (-18° C).
Press START.

Sabbath Mode
The Sabbath mode sets the oven to remain on in a Bake setting until turned off.
A Timed Bake can also be set to keep the oven on for only part of the Sabbath. The Oven Control Lockout feature (if present) will be disabled during the Sabbath.
After the Sabbath mode is set, no tones will sound, the display will not show the temperature, the Kitchen Timer mode will be canceled (if active), and only the following keypads will function:

Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad
Cancel

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.
When power is restored after a power failure, the oven will return to Sabbath mode and remain Sabbath compliant with the bake elements off until the Cancel keypad is pressed.
Pressing the Cancel keypad at any time cancels the cooking cycle and returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath compliant).
Before entering the Sabbath mode, it must be decided if the oven light is to be ON or OFF for the entire Sabbath mode period. If the light is ON when entering Sabbath mode, it will remain ON for the entire time Sabbath mode is in use. If the light is OFF when entering Sabbath mode, it will remain OFF for the entire time Sabbath mode is in use. Opening the oven door or pressing the Light keypad will not affect the oven light once Sabbath mode has been entered.
On the Holiday, the oven temperature can be changed once the oven is in Sabbath mode by pressing the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad. The oven temperature will change 25°F (14°C) each time the Temp/Time “up” and “down” arrow keypads are pressed. Press START to activate the new temperature. The display will not change and there will be no sounds during this adjustment.

To Bake Using Sabbath Mode:

Press BAKE.
To change the temperature, press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad.
Press the Start keypad.
Press and hold TIMER SET/OFF for 5 seconds. “SAb” will flash in the display.
Press the Start keypad while “SAb” is flashing to enter Sabbath mode; otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing and remain on in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath mode and is Sabbath compliant. Pressing the Cancel keypad at any time cancels the cooking cycle and returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath compliant).

To set a Timed Bake using Sabbath mode (on some models):

Press BAKE.
Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.
Press COOK TIME. The Cook Time oven indicator light will light up.
Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad to enter a cook time length.
Press the Start keypad.
Press and hold TIMER SET/OFF for 5 seconds. “SAb” will flash in the display.
Press the Start keypad while “SAb” is flashing to enter Sabbath mode; otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing and remain on in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath mode and is Sabbath compliant. The Bake, On, and Cook Time indicator lights will be displayed. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and the indicator lights will turn off, indicating the end of the cycle. Pressing the Cancel keypad at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath compliant).

To set a Delayed Timed Bake using Sabbath mode (on some models):

Press BAKE.
Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.
Press COOK TIME. The Cook Time oven indicator light will light up.
Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad to enter a cook time length.
Press DELAY. The Delay indicator light will light up.
Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter a start time.
Press the Start keypad.
Press and hold the Timer Set/Off keypad for 5 seconds. “SAb” will flash in the display.
Press START while “SAb” is flashing to enter Sabbath mode; otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing and remain on in the display. The oven is now n Sabbath mode and is Sabbath compliant. The Delay indicator light will be displayed. When the start time has reached the Bake, On, and Cook Time indicator lights will automatically turn on. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and the indicator lights will turn off, indicating the end of the cycle. Pressing the Cancel keypad at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath mode compliant).

Keep Warm
NOTE: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.
IMPORTANT: Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven. Food may be held up to 1 hour; however, bread and casseroles may become too dry if left in the oven during the Keep Warm function. For best results, cover food. The Keep Warm feature allows hot cooked foods to stay at serving temperature.
To Use:

Press KEEP WARM.
Press Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad until the desired temperature is reached. A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached.
Press Start Keypad.
Place food in the oven.

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.

Baking and Roasting

Temperature Management System
The temperature management system electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheating and baking to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements cycle on and off in intervals. The bake element will glow red when cycling on; the broil element will not. 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.
Preheating
When Start is pressed, the oven will begin preheating. Once 100ºF (38ºC) is reached, the display temperature will increase as the actual temperature of the oven increases. When the preheat temperature is reached, a tone will sound and the selected temperature will appear on the display.
The time to preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) will be approximately 10-15 minutes depending upon the model.
Frozen Bake™ Technology

Frozen Bake™ Technology can be used to cook prepackaged frozen food without needing to preheat the oven and without over-browning the food. There are six reprogrammed food options to choose from Pizza, Lasagna, Nuggets, Fries, Pie, and Meals. Frozen Bake™ Technology has been designed to work specifically with these foods and should only be used for these foods. When using Frozen Bake™ Technology, it is important that you follow all the manufacturer’s instructions including venting, stirring, or placing on a baking sheet to ensure a good result. When cooking frozen meals, cook items that provide instructions for cooking in a conventional oven. Place your dish in the middle of the oven and bake one package at a time. Use the recommended temperature and maximum recommended time from the package. A tone will alert you to check the food for doneness before the cooking time is completed and again at the end of the cooking time. The display will prompt you to add the cooking time or end the cycle.

Broiling
When broiling, preheat the oven for 2 minutes before putting food in, unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Position food on the 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.

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.
NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled.

Convection Baking and Roasting (on some models)
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 bread.

With convection cooking, most foods can be cooked at a temperature 25°F (15°C) lower than in a standard thermal oven, and cooking time can be shortened by up to 30%.
During convection baking or roasting, the bake and broil elements cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature while the fan circulates the hot air.
If the oven door is opened during convection baking or roasting, the fan will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is closed.

Cook Time (on some models)

To Set a Timed Cook:

Press BAKE. The Bake indicator light will light up.
Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.
Press COOK TIME. The Cook Time oven indicator light will light up.
Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad 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 the CANCEL keypad 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.

Press BAKE.
Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.
Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light up.
Press Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter the length of time to cook.
Press DELAY START. The delay oven indicator light will light up.
Press Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter the time of day to start.
Press the START keypad.
When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. The Temperature and/or Cook Time settings can be changed anytime after the oven turns ON by repeating steps 2-4 and pressing Start. To change to a different delay time, cancel the feature and repeat steps 1-7. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.
Press the CANCEL keypad to clear the display.

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