KitchenAid KESB900ESS-SS Use & Care Manual

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Oven Vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and 
should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the vent will 
cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. 
Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn 
near the oven vent.
Sabbath Mode
The Sabbath Mode sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting 
until turned off. 
When the Sabbath Mode is set, only the Bake cycle will operate. 
All other cooking and cleaning cycles are disabled. No tones will 
sound, and the displays will not indicate temperature changes.
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.
To Enable Sabbath Mode Capability (One Time Only):
1. Press CLOCK/TOOLS until “SABBATH” is displayed. 
 
“OFF. Press (1) for On” will scroll in the display.
2. Press the “1” keypad. “ON. Press (1) for Off” will scroll in the 
display. Sabbath Mode can be activated for baking.
3. Press START or CANCEL UPPER to exit and display the time 
of day.
NOTE: To disable the Sabbath Mode, repeat steps 1 through 3 
to change the status from “SABBATH ON” to “SABBATH OFF.”
To Activate Sabbath Mode:
1. Press BAKE for the desired oven.
2. Press the number keypad to set a temperature other than 
350°F (177°C).
3. Press START.
For timed cooking in Sabbath Mode, press COOK TIME, and 
then the number keypads to set the desired cook time.
4. Press CLOCK/TOOLS. Three tones will sound. Then press 
“7.” “SAb” will appear in the display.
To Adjust Temperature (When Sabbath Mode is Running):
1. Press the number keypad as instructed by the scrolling text to 
select the new temperature. 
NOTE: The temperature adjustment will not appear on the 
display. The scrolling text will be shown on the display as it was 
before the keypad was pressed.
2. Press START.
To Deactivate Sabbath Mode:
Press CLOCK/TOOLS, and then press “7” to return to regular 
baking, or press CANCEL for the desired oven to turn off the 
range.
Baking and Roasting
Preheating
When beginning a Bake, Convect Bake or Convect Roast cycle, the 
oven will begin preheating after Start 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 preheat before the tone 
sounds.
Oven Temperature
While in use, the oven elements will cycle on and off as needed to 
maintain a consistent temperature, but they may run slightly hot or 
cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Opening the oven door 
while in use will release the hot air and cool the oven which could 
impact the cooking time and performance. It is recommended to 
use the oven light to monitor cooking progress.
NOTE: On models with convection, the convection fan may run in 
the non-convection bake mode to improve oven performance.
Temperature Management System
The Temperature Management System electronically regulates the 
oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise 
temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil 
elements or burners cycle on and off in intervals. On convection 
range models, the fan will run while preheating and may be cycled 
on and off for short intervals during bake to provide the best 
results. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in 
use.
Before baking and roasting, position racks according to 
“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.
Steam Bake
The Steam Bake function works in conjunction with the steam rack 
to provide additional moisture during baking. The steam rack 
contains a water reservoir which heats up and releases steam in to 
the oven cavity during the steam bake cycle. There are 
3 preprogrammed food options to choose from: Breads, Desserts 
and Fish, as well as a Refresh/Reheat option.
For best performance, place the steam rack in the lowest available 
rack position in the cavity and pour 1½ cups (350 mL) of water into 
the reservoir. Do not fill past the MAX level indicated on the 
reservoir. 
After the steam bake cycle is complete, some water may remain in 
the reservoir. This is normal. Wait for the oven to cool and discard 
the water.
A. Oven vent
A
A. Steam rack
B. Water reservoir
A
B