KitchenAid Wall Oven and Range Code CAL: oven temperature calibration

What CAL means

On KitchenAid wall ovens and ranges covered by the general cooking error-code chart, CAL on the display is the oven calibration feature. It lets you calibrate, meaning offset, the oven temperature so the oven can bake hotter or cooler than its set value. Owners reach it by accident while pressing keypad combinations, or they find it after a recipe turns out differently than expected. It is a feature screen, not a malfunction.

Common causes of CAL

The calibration feature was opened from the keypad
An earlier offset was entered and is still applied
The oven is working normally

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Read the display to confirm it shows CAL and no other code. 2. Open the instructions that came with the oven and find the calibration steps. 3. Review whether a temperature offset was entered before. 4. Return the offset to its normal value if you did not intend a change. 5. If the oven cooks far from the set temperature after that, call us.

! Why to stop there

CAL is a built-in adjustment, so there is no broken part to replace
A technician would reset the same offset that an owner can change
If the oven still cooks off its set temperature, we can test the oven and quote the work in writing first

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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CALCAL questions

What is the CAL display for?

It is the oven calibration feature, which lets you offset the oven temperature. It is meant for fine adjustment of how hot the oven runs.

Can calibration change how my food cooks?

Yes. An offset makes the oven run warmer or cooler than the set temperature, which changes baking results. If you did not set one, return it to its normal value.

When is cooking off-temperature a service issue?

If the offset is back to normal and food still cooks too hot or too cold, the oven needs testing. Call us and we will check it with a written price first.