KitchenAid Oven Error Code SAB

SAB means the oven is in Sabbath Mode, a special operating mode that disables automatic shutoffs, audible tones, and certain display responses to comply with religious observance requirements. This is not a fault code and does not indicate any malfunction. The oven will continue to hold its set temperature indefinitely while in this mode. Press and hold the '6' key for 5 seconds to exit Sabbath Mode.

Yes, the oven is safe to use while in Sabbath Mode. The SAB code simply means the oven is in a controlled operating mode with certain features restricted, not that any component is failing. However, be aware that the standard automatic shutoff is bypassed in this mode, so the oven will run continuously until manually turned off or until Sabbath Mode is deactivated.

No, there is no repair cost associated with the SAB code because it is not a malfunction. Deactivating Sabbath Mode requires only pressing and holding the '6' key for 5 seconds. No replacement parts, service calls, or tools are needed. If the display is not responding to the key press, that would be a separate control panel issue requiring further diagnosis.

To exit Sabbath Mode, press and hold the '6' key on the oven's control panel for 5 seconds. The SAB indicator should disappear from the display and the oven will return to its standard operating behavior. No tools or service are required to perform this step.

A standard power cycle or reset may not clear Sabbath Mode on all KitchenAid models, as the mode is designed to persist through power interruptions on some units. The correct way to exit Sabbath Mode is to press and hold the '6' key for 5 seconds. If the SAB code returns immediately after a power reset without you holding any keys, check whether the mode was reactivated automatically.