Child Lock

The Child Lock disables all cooking function controls to prevent unintended use of the oven.

The timer, clock, cooktop light, exhaust fan, and some settings may still be used while the Child Lock is on.

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To Activate Child Lock:

The oven must be off.

1.On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”

2.Touch “Hints & Settings.”

3.Touch “Child Lock.”

4.Touch “On/Off” to set lock, then touch “Finished.”

“Locked!” and a padlock icon will appear in the display screen if any attempt is made to start the oven. As long as the Child Lock is activated, a lock icon will appear and remain in the upper, left-hand corner of the “Home” screen.

Repeat to deactivate Child Lock.

Night Light

The Night Light can be programmed to automatically come on when low light levels are detected.

To Set the Sensor for Night Light:

1.On the “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”

2.Touch “Hints & Settings.”

3.Touch “More Choices.”

4.Touch “Night Light.”

5.On the “Night Light” screen, touch “Set/Off” to set Night Light, then touch “Set Level.”

6.On the “Set Level” screen, touch “+” or “-” to set desired Night Light activation level.

The display will show the current room light level as well as the activation level setting. The current room light level will fluctuate based upon current light conditions.

7.Touch “Finished.”

Display Brightness and Contrast

The display brightness and contrast may be adjusted to improve display visibility.

Display brightness can be set at full (display backlight is on), reduced (backlight is low and the screen is dim but still visible) or off (display is completely dark) after 2 minutes of inactivity.

Display contrast may be set from MIN to MAX.

To Set Display Brightness or Contrast:

1.On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”

2.Touch “Hints & Settings.”

3.Touch “Display Contrast” or “Display Brightness,” and follow directions to set desired levels.

Learning Mode

The Learning Mode is ideal for learning how to use the oven. When set, functions can be entered, with real displays and tones, without actually turning on the microwave generator or grill element. While functions are operating in the Learning Mode, the oven light will come on, the fan will run, and the turntable will rotate (if set ON).

While the Learning Mode is active, the book icon will appear in the upper, left-hand corner of the display.

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To Activate Learning Mode:

The oven must be off.

1.On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”

2.Touch “Hints & Settings.”

3.Touch “More Choices.”

4.Touch “Learning Mode.”

5.Touch “On/Off” to set.

6.Touch “Finished.”

Repeat to deactivate Learning Mode.

Demo Mode

The Demo Mode demonstrates the features and capabilities of the oven on the display screen.

To Activate Demo Mode:

1.On the “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”

2.Touch “Hints & Settings.”

3.Touch “More Choices.”

4.Touch “Demo Mode.”

5.Touch “Start.”

To deactivate Demo Mode, press OFF/CANCEL.

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KitchenAid KHHS179L manual Child Lock, Night Light, Display Brightness and Contrast, Learning Mode, Demo Mode

KHHS179L specifications

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