User Preferences

SETTING CLOCK

See the example below to set the clock to 1:30.

1.Press .

2.Enter 1:30 to advance to 1:30.

3.Press START to accept or press STOP to reject.

SETTING 12 OR 24 HOUR MODE

The clock display mode allows you to choose between 12 and 24 hour mode. The factory preset clock display mode is 12 hour.

See the example below to change the default mode to 24 hour.

1. Press and hold

for 7 seconds until CLOCK 12Hr or

24Hr appear in the display.

2.Press FLEX CLEAN to switch between the 12 and 24 hour mode.

3.Press START to accept or press STOP to reject.

ADJUSTING OVEN TEMPERATURE

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Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully.

If you feel your oven is too hot or too cool from your baking experience, the oven temperature may be adjusted to your liking. The temperature may be increased up to +35°F (+19°C) or decreased down to -35°F (-19°C) from normal.

See the example below to increase the temperature in the lower oven.

1.Press and hold BAKE for 7 seconds until USER appear in the display.

2.Enter the desired temperature change using the number pads. FLEX CLEAN can be pressed to lower the temperature.

3.Press START to accept or press STOP to reject.

CHANGING BETWEEN F° OR C°

Your control has the ability to display and set Fahrenheit or Celsius temperatures. The factory preset temperature display is Fahrenheit.

See the example below to change the default temperature display to Celsius.

1.Press and hold BROIL for 7 seconds until F or C appear in the display.

2.Press FLEX CLEAN to switch between the F and C mode.

3.Press START to accept or press STOP to reject.

SETTING AUDIO MODE

The audio mode allows you to control the audio for the oven control. You may turn the audio off and later return to operating with all the normal audible sounds and alerts.

See the example below when changing the audible settings.

1.Press and hold DELAY START for 7 seconds until AUDIO appears in the display.

2.Press FLEX CLEAN to switch between the On and Off mode.

3.Press START to accept or press STOP to reject.

SETTING 12HR ENERGY SAVING MODE

The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 hour energy saving feature that will shut off the appliance if the oven has been heating for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes. The oven can be programmed to override this feature for continuous baking.

See the example below to turn off 12 hour energy saving mode.

1.Press and hold TIMER for 7 seconds until En-SAVER appears in the display.

2.Press FLEX CLEAN to switch between the On and Off mode.

3.Press START to accept or press STOP to reject.

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Kenmore 790.489, 790.488 manual User Preferences

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