Range - Chef Connect Feature
Gas, Dual Fuel and Electric Ranges with Chef Connect can be synced (paired)* with any Vent Hood or Over-the-Range Microwave that also has the Chef Connect feature. This feature allows you to synchronize the clocks on both the Range and Microwave or Hood as well as the cooktop burners with the Microwave or Hood vent fan and light. Both the Range and Microwave or Hood must have the Chef Connect feature.
*This is a Bluetooth® pairing feature between Chef Connect enabled products and does not require a WiFi connection or smartphone, unless specifically stated as a SmartHQ app feature.
When the appliances are paired, they will use the Default Sync Settings upon receiving a command from the cooktop (for example, when the burners are turned on). It will remain on at that setting until you change it.
Pairing a Chef Connect Microwave or Hood for the First Time
- You must have a Chef Connect enabled Over-the-Range Microwave or Vent Hood. To pair your appliances for the first time, initiate the Chef Connect process on the Range first.
- To pair Chef Connect appliances to the Range:
- On Single Oven Ranges with a Chef Connect pad, press the Chef Connect button for 3 seconds.
- On Double Oven Ranges, press buttons #6 and #7 simultaneously for 3 seconds.
- On Ranges with Chef Connect in the App, follow the instructions in the SmartHQ app.
- The Bluetooth Icon on the Range display will start flashing.
- Then, follow the corresponding instructions included with the Chef Connect Microwave or Hood.
- To pair with a Chef Connect enabled Hood: Vent Hood - Chef Connect Feature.
- To pair with a Chef Connect enabled Microwave: Over-The-Range Microwave - Chef Connect Feature.
- The Range will cancel the pairing mode after two minutes if no other Chef Connect enabled device is detected.
Note: For short power interruptions to the Hood, Microwave and/or Range, the Chef Connect Bluetooth connection will usually remain after power is resumed. For longer power interruptions, the connection may need to be reset in order to reconnect.
Additional Support
- For more information about the Chef Connect Feature, please check out our Chef Connect Feature article.
- For assistance pairing your appliances, consult the Owner's Manual for each specific model.