Setting Oven Controls
Setting Preheat
For best baking performance use the Preheat feature. The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set cooking temperature. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven.
When the oven is finished preheating the preheat feature will perform like the Bake feature and continue to maintain the oven set temperature until cancelled.
Preheat may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C).
Example — To set Preheat with default oven temperature of 350°F:
1.Press PreHeat keypad.
2.Press 
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To cancel preheating at anytime press 
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Fig. 1
Example — To set oven for Preheat to 450°F:
1.Press PreHeat keypad.
2.Press 4 5 0 using numeric keypads.
3.Press 
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To cancel preheating at anytime press 
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Important notes:
•When setting Bake or a cooking feature that preheats the oven (except Broil), the Convection fan will turn on and stay on until the oven reaches set temperature.
•Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles.
Setting Bake
Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound indicating when preheating is finished and to place the food in the oven.
Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C).
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.
Example — To set Bake with default oven temperature of 350°F:
1.Press Bake keypad.
2.Press 
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To cancel baking at anytime press 
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Example — To set Bake for oven temperature of 425°F:
1.Press Bake keypad.
2.Enter 4 2 5 using numeric keypads.
3.Press 
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To cancel baking at anytime press 
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Important notes:
•When setting Bake or a cooking feature that preheats the oven (except Broil), the Convection fan will turn on and stay on until the oven reaches set temperature.
•Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark pans are recommended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for cakes, cookies and muffins.
•The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours. If you wish to continuously bake, see Changing between continuous bake setting or
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