KitchenAid KFGD500EBL00, User Instructions

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To Adjust Temperature (when Sabbath Mode is running 

in only one oven):

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, and no tones will sound. The scrolling text will 

be shown on the display as it was before the keypad was 

pressed.

2. 

Press START.

To Adjust Temperature (when Sabbath Mode is running 

in both ovens):

1.

 Press BAKE for the desired oven.

2.

  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, and no tones will sound. The scrolling text will 

be shown on the display as it was before the keypad was 

pressed.

3.

 Press START.

To Deactivate Sabbath Mode:

Press OPTIONS, then press “7” to return to regular baking, 

or press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER to turn off the oven(s).

Aluminum Foil

IMPORTANT: 

To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom 

finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner.

For best cooking results, do not cover entire rack with foil 

because air must move freely.

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

IMPORTANT:

 To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain 

finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door 

or bottom.

Racks

■

Position racks before turning on the oven.

■

Do not position racks with bakeware on them.

■

Make sure racks are level.

■

 Place food so it will not rise into the broil element. Allow 

at least 

1

/

2

" (1.3 cm) between pans and the broil element.

To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front 

edge, and then lift it out. Use the following illustrations and 

charts as a guide for positioning racks.

Rack Positions – Upper Oven

1

2

Baking and Broiling
Food

Rack Position

All foods

1

Food

Rack Position

Large roasts or poultry

1

Roasted meats

2

Most baked goods, 

casseroles

3

Broiled meats, poultry, fish

4

Broiling/searing meats, 

hamburgers, steaks

5

Rack Positions – Lower Oven

1

2

3

4

5

For hamburger patties to have a well-seared exterior and 

a rare interior in the lower oven, use a flat rack in rack position 

5. Side 1 should cook for approximately 2

1

/

2

 to 3

1

/

2

 minutes. 

Side 2 should cook for approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Expect 

a moderate degree of smoke when broiling.

Multiple Rack Cooking

2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 4 for regular baking with 

the roll-out rack in position 2.

2-rack (convection only): Use rack positions 2 and 4 for 

convection baking with the roll-out rack in position 2.

NOTE: 

The roll-out rack in the lower oven sits midway between 

adjacent rack positions. The roll-out rack should not be used 

in rack position 5.

Baking Layer Cakes on 2 Racks

For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use rack 

positions 1 (roll-out rack) and 4 (flat rack) with the Convection 

Bake function. Place the cakes on the racks as shown. If using 

two flat racks, use rack positions 2 and 4.

Baking Cookies on 2 Racks

For best results when baking cookies on 2 racks, use rack 

positions 1 (roll-out rack) and 4 (flat rack) with the Bake 

function. If using 2 flat racks, use rack positions 2 and 4.

Bakeware

To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" 

(5.0 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the 

following chart as a guide.

Number of Pan(s)

Position on Rack

1

Center of rack

2

Side by side

3 or 4

Refer to the previous illustration.

4.

  (Optional) If Sabbath Mode is to be used for both ovens, 

repeat steps 1 through 3 for the second oven.

5.

  Press OPTIONS. Three tones will sound. Then press “7.” 

“SAb” will appear in the display.