KitchenAid How to Set the Clock on Your Oven and More

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Setting Oven Controls

Setting Clock

When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the display (See Fig. 1). The time of day must first be set before operating the oven.

Fig. 1

Example — To set the clock to 1:30:

1.Press Clock Set/Start keypad.

2.Enter 1 3 0 using numeric keypads.

3.Press START.

Important note:

The clock cannot be changed when a Cook Time or Delay Start feature is active.

Setting Timer

The minute timer allows you to track your cooking times without interfering with the cooking process. The timer may be set from 1 minute up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

Example — To set the timer for 5 minutes:

1.Press Timer Set/Off keypad.

2.Enter 5 using numeric keypad.

3.Press START keypad to start timer.

To cancel the timer when active press Timer Set/Off keypad again.

Important notes:

The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. It serves as an extra minute timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out. The timer may be used alone or while using any of the other oven functions.

The timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour remains. When less than 1 hour remains, the display will count down in minutes and seconds. Once the timer has less than 1 minute remaining only seconds will display.

When the timer is active during a cooking process, the minute timer will show in the display. To view the information of any other active oven function, press the keypad once for the other function to view the status.

Setting 12 or 24 hour display mode

The clock display mode allows you to choose between 12 or 24 hr modes. The factory preset clock display mode is 12 hours.

Example — To set 12 or 24 hour display mode:

1.Press and hold Clock Set/Start keypad for 6 seconds.

2.Press Self Clean keypad to toggle between 12 Hr day or 24 Hr day display modes (See Figs. 2 & 3).

3.Press START to accept choice.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-Hour Energy Saving feature

The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will turn off the oven if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours. The control may be programmed to override this feature to continuously bake.

Example — To change between continuous bake or 12-Hour Energy saving feature:

1.Press and hold Timer Set/Off keypad for 6 seconds.

2.Press Self Clean to toggle between 12 Hour OFF (Fig. 4) or Stay On (Fig. 5) feature.

3.Press START to accept choice.

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

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Contents Models/Modèles KERS308X W10336756A 316902702 Table of Contents Definitions Important Safety InstructionsRead all instructions before using this appliance Save these instructions for future referenceImportant Safety Notice Important Instructions for Using Your OvenImportant Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Before Setting Oven Controls Removing and replacing the glide oven racks To remove To replaceCookware material types Important noteBefore Setting Surface Controls Dual radiant surface element Setting Surface ControlsSingle radiant surface elements To operate a single radiant elementTo operate a triple radiant element Radiant surface element settingsTriple radiant surface element Important notesSetting Warm Zone control Warm Zone some modelsOven Control Functions Control settingsFeature Min. temp. /time Max. temp. /time Minimum & maximumSetting Timer Setting Oven ControlsSetting Clock Setting 12 or 24 hour display modeSetting Control Lock Changing oven temperature displaySetting silent or audible control mode Example To set Bake for oven temperature of 425F Setting BakeExample To set Bake with default oven temperature of 350F To activate Bread Proof featureWhen the programmed cook time runs out Setting Cook TimeSetting Delay Start Broil Convect Broil Convection FeaturesConvect Bake Convect RoastMeat Probe EasyConvect Feature Meats and Baked GoodsProper meat probe placement Example To set EasyConvect MeatsTo set meat probe Operating Oven Light Adjusting Oven TemperatureRestoring Default Settings Sabbath Feature for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays Example To turn off the Sabbath featureWarming Drawer Setting Warming Drawer ControlsSetting Warming Drawer Arranging warming drawer rack positionsWarming drawer recommended food settings Setting Warming Drawer ControlWarming drawer recommended settings Setting Self Clean Self CleanRead before starting Self Clean To prepare for Self CleanIf it becomes necessary to stop Self Clean when active Delayed Start Self CleanWhen Self Clean is finished Surface type Recommendation Care & CleaningCleaning recommendation table Cooktop maintenance Cooktop cleaningReplacing oven light General cleaningAluminum foil and utensils Do not use the following on the cooktopTo replace oven door Removing and replacing the lift-off oven doorTo remove oven door Special door care instructionsBefore You Call Solutions to common problems Problem SolutionBefore You Call Solutions to common problems Before You Call Solutions to common problems U.S.A Assistance or ServiceAccessories Canada

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