KitchenAid KFGD500EBS, User Instruction

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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

Rack Positions – Lower Oven

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

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.

1

2

3

4

5

Baking and Broiling

Food

Rack Position

All foods

1

1

2

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.