How to Troubleshoot the Lock Control on a KitchenAid Gas Range

Written By
Zyon Silket
Zyon Silket
Published: Sep 5, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Turn the oven to “Bake” or “Broil.” Inspect the control pad to ensure that the indicator for the timer is off.

Step 2

Press and hold the “Start” button for five seconds to turn on the lock feature. If the “CONTROL LOCK” icon displays on the control pad, the control unit has turned on the lock.

Step 3

Press the temperature control's "up" or "down" arrows to attempt oven adjustment. If the temperature indicator does not increase or decrease respectively, the lock is working.

Step 4

Press the timer and oven light buttons. Both of these functions must operate normally.

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Step 5

Press the “Start” button and hold it for five seconds; this turns off the control lock. The “CONTROL LOCK” icon disappears.

Tips

If any function does not work as specified, contact a KitchenAid repair facility to have the control panel repaired.

Zyon Silket

Since 2006 Zyon Silket has been writing for companies such as SEOWhat, L&C Freelancing and T-Mobile Wireless. He has extensive experience working in supervisory roles within the wireless and Internet technologies fields. Silket is pursuing…

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