Thermador Built-in Combination Ovens
Models:
DM301
DM302
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Contents
Built=in DH Oven Care and Use Hanual
Important Safety Instructions .................................. 2 - 5
Microwave Precautions and Registration ................. 2
General Appliance, Oven and
Microwave Oven Safety Precautions ..................... 3-4
Microwave Oven Safety Precautions ........................ 5
Oven Features and Information ............................ 6 - 14
Features of Your Oven ............................................. 6
Oven Control Features ............................................. 7
interpreting the Control Panel .................................. 8
Beep Volume ........................................................... 8
Touch Panel ............................................................ 8
F Number Codes ..................................................... 8
208 Volt Connection ................................................ 8
Control Panel Display .............................................. 9
Setting the Timer ..................................................... 9
Setting the Clock .................................................... 10
Setting the Lights ................................................... 10
Heating ModesAvailable in Each Oven ................... 11
Microwave Modes Available only
in Upper Oven or Single Oven ................................. 12
General Tips Upper and Lower Oven ....................... 13
Preheating the Oven ............................................... 13
Suggestions for Operation ...................................... 13
Baking Pans and Dishes ........................................ 13
High Altitude Baking ............................................... 13
Condensation /Temperature Sensor ....................... 13
Oven Racks ............................................................ 14
General Tips for Oven Racks .................................. 14
Self Cleaning the Racks ......................................... 14
Rack Positions ....................................................... 14
Multiple Rack Cooking and Baking ......................... 14
Defrosting Recommendations ................................ 33
Upper/Lower Oven Mode Operations ................. 34- 47
Fast Preheat Operation .......................................... 34
Bake Mode Operation ............................................. 34
Bake Mode Tips and Recommendations ................ 35
Convection Mode Operation ................................... 36
Convection Mode Tips
and Recommendations ........................................... 36
Convection Bake Mode Operation .......................... 37
Convection Bake Tips
and Recommendations ........................................... 37
Roast Mode Operation ........................................... 38
Roast Mode Tips and Recommendations ............... 38
Convection Roast Mode
and Probe Operation ....................................... 39 - 40
Convection Roast Tips
and Recommendations .................................... 40 - 41
Broil and Convection Broil Mode Operation ............ 42
Broil and Convection Broil Tips ............................... 42
Broil and Convection Broil
Recommendations ................................................. 43
Warm / Proof/Dehydrate Mode Operation ............. 44
Timed Cook Operation ............................................ 45
Delayed Timed Cook Operation .............................. 46
Food Safety Guidelines .......................................... 46
Setting the Sabbath Mode ...................................... 47
Oven Care and Cleaning ...................................... 48 - 51
Tips for Self Cleaning the Oven ............................... 48
Self Clean Mode Operation .............................. 49 - 50
Oven Finishes / Cleaning Method ........................... 51
Cooksmatt TM Modes .............................................. 15 - 22
Cooksmart TM Mode Operation ......................... 15- 16
Cooksmart TM 1= Breads and Desserts ........... 17 - 18
Cooksmart TM 2 = Large Roasts and Poultry ........... 19
Cooksmart TM 3 = Small Roasts and Poultry ...... 20 - 21
Cooksmart TM 4 = Vegetables .................................. 22
Cooksmart TM 5 = Frozen Cooked Foods ................ 22
Microwave Mode ................................................... 23 - 33
Basics for Microwave Mode .................................... 23
Microwave Mode Operation ................................ 24=25
Fresh Vegetables ................................................... 26
Microwave Shortcuts .............................................. 27
Micro Broil Program ........................................ 28 - 29
Micro Broil Cooking Chart ...................................... 29
Custom Combination Program ........................ 30 - 32
Defrost Mode .......................................................... 32
Defrosting Tips ....................................................... 33
Doqt-Yourself Maintenance .................................. 52 - 54
Removing the Lower Oven Door .............................. 52
Replacing the Oven Light ........................................ 53
Changing to the 24-Hour Clock Format ................... 53
Fahrenheit to Celsius ............................................. 54
Voltage Change Option (240V to 208V) .................. 54
Calibrating Oven Temperature ................................. 54
Beep Volume .......................................................... 54
How to Obtain Service ............................................ 54
Problem Solving ................................................... 55 =56
Solving Baking Problems ........................................ 55
Solving Operational Problems ................................ 56
Thermador Buiit4n Oven Warranty ............................ 57
What isCovered/Not Covered ................................. 57
WarrantyApplications ............................................ 57
Location of Data Plate ............................................ 57
Service Data Record ............................................... 57
SafetyPrecautions Built-inDNOvenCareandUseHanual
MmCROWAVE
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOmDPOSSIBLE
EXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
a)
Do not attempt to operate this oven with the microwave
door open, since opemdoor operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy, it is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
b)
Do not place any object between the oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
c)
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close properly and that there
is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and
latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing
surfaces, inside window/glass area.
d)
The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.
OVEN MUST BE REGNSTERED
MicrowaveRegistrationCard
1. Complete and mailthe registration card. (Theregistrationcard
is packed with this manual.)
2. If you are notthe original purchaser ofthis appliance or if the
card is missing, please establish your ownership bywriting to
us at:
THERMADOR
Microwave Registration
5551 McFadden Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Whenwriting to usabout your oven, please be sureto include
the model and serial number.
THISAPPLIANCEMUSTB_:R_:GIST_:R_:DWiTHTH_:RMADOR.PL_:AS_:B_:C_:RTNNTHATIT IS.
NOTE: Do not operate the oven with any object trapped between the door
and the oven front face.
Data Plate
Copy the model and serial numbers from the data plate (under control panel - see item 2, Page
6). Keep your invoice for warranty validation. Fill in the information below as a handy reference.
DealeCsName ServiceCenter ModelNumber
Dealer'sTelephoneNumber ServiceCenter'sTelephoneNumber
SerialNumber& Dateof Purchase
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SafetyPrecautions
General Oven and Microwave
BuiltoinDHOvenCareandUsellanual
PRECAUTIONS
Pmease
read aH instructions before using this appliance.
_ WARNING
VVhen properly cared for, your new Thermador oven has
been designed to be a safe, re!iab!e app!iance. Read aH
instructionscarefullybeforeusingthisoven.Theseprecautionswil!
reducetheriskofburns,e!ectricshock,fire,andinjurytopersonsor
exposure toexcessive microwave energy. When using kitchen
app!iances,basicsafetyprecautionsmustbefollowed,includingthe
fo!lowing:
Read and follow the specific PRECAUT!ONS TO AVOID
POSS!BLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESS!VE MICROWAVE
ENERGY foundon Page 2.
This app!iance mustbe proper!y installed and grounded by a
qua!ified technician. Connect on!y to a properly grounded
outlet. See "Grounding Instructions" found inthe !nstaHation
!nstructions.
This app!iance shou!d be serviced only bya qua!ified service
technician. Contact the nearest authorized service center for
examination, repair or adjustmenL
. Do not repair or rep!ace any part of the oven unless
specifically recommended. Refer service to an authorized
service technician.
. Do notoperatethis appliance ifit isnotworking properly or if it
hasbeendamaged, until an authorized servicetechnician has
examined it.
. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
Installation Instructions.
, Usethisovenonlyas intendedbythe manufacturer.Ifyou have
anyquestions,contactthe manufacturer.
, Do notcover orblockany openings on this appliance.
, Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in
this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals, vapors, or
nonfood products in this appliance. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat or cook. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use.The use ofcorrosive chemicals in
heating or cleaning will damage theappliance.
. Do not allow children to use this appliance, unless closely
supervised by an adult. Children and petsshould not be left
alone or unattended in theareawhere the appliance is in use.
Never allow children to sit or stand on any part ofthe oven.
, Do not store items of interest to children above the oven. If
children should climb onto the appliance to reachthese items,
they could be seriously injured.
When chi!dren become old enough to use the appliance,
it is the legal responsibility of the parents or legal
guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe
operation of the appliance by qualified persons.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
1. Do notstoreflammable materials inor near the oven.
2. Do not use water on a grease fire. Smother fire oruse a dry
chemical orfoam-type extinguisher.
3. It is highly recommended that a suitable fire extinguisher be
readily available and highly visible next to any cooking
appliance.
4. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend oven if paper, plastic
or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven.
5. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
placing in microwave oven.
6. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils orfood in the cavity when
notbeingused.
7. !f materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door
closed. Turn oven off and disconnect the circuit atthe circuit
breakerbox.
8. Do notblockany vent openings.
9. Be sure the blower fan runs whenever the oven is in
operation. Ifthe fan does not operate, do not use the oven.
Call an authorized service center.
10. Never usethe oventowarm or heata room.This can damage
theoven parts.
11. For personal safety, wear proper clothing. Loose fitting
clothes or garments with hanging sleeves should never be
wornwhile usingthis appliance.
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SafetyPrecautions
General Appliance, Oven and Microwave
Built-inDMOvenCareandUseManual
a,
Safety Precautions
GENERAL OVEN SAFETY
Do not touch hot elements or hot interior surfaces ofthe oven,
, The heatingelementsmay be hoteventhough they are darkin
color. Interiorsurfacesof an ovenbecomehotenough tocause
burns.
, During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact the heating elements until they
have had sufficient time tocool
Thetrimontopand on the sidesofthe ovendoormaybecome
hotenoughto causeburns.
Use carewhen opening the oven door. Open slightly atfirst to
let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacingfood.
, Do not heat unopened food containers. Buildup of pressure
may cause the container to burst and result in injury.
Always place oven racks at desired level while oven iscool. If
a rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder
contact the hot elements.
, Tie long hair so that itdoesn't hang loose.
, In theeventthatpersonalclothingor hair catchesfire,drop and
roll immediately to extinguish flames.
, Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders in contact
with hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
, Do not use a towel or other types of bulky cloth in place of
potholders. They may ignite iftheytoucha hotelement.
WARNING
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposure to substances which are known by the State of
California tocause cancer or reproductive harm.
The elimination of soil during self-cleaning generates some
by-products which are on this list of substances.
Tominimize exposure to these substances, always operate
this oven according to the instructions in this manual and
provide good ventilation to the room during and immediately
after self-cleaning the oven_
SELF-CLEANUNG MODE SAFETY
, Confirm that the door locks and will not open before starting
self-clean mode. If door does not lock, do not runself-clean;
phone 800 / 735-4328 for service (see Page 54, for obtaining
service.)
Clean only oven parts listedinthis manual.
Keep surfaces ofdoor and oven free of soil, especially where
they meeL Refer to cleaning instructions on Page 51.
Do not clean the door gasket. Care should betaken not torub,
damage, loosen or remove the door gaskeL It isessential for a
goodsea!.
Do not usecommercial oven cleaners or oven linerprotective
coating ofany kind in or around any part ofthe oven.
Beforesettingtheself-cleanmode, removethe broilerpan,oven
racks, other utensils and excess, soft spillage.
MICROWAVE MODE SAFETY
Do not tamper with, adjust or repair the door, safety interlock
switchesoranyotherpartof the oven. Repairsmust be doneby
a qualified service technician.
Donot operatethe microwave modewhenthe oven isempty.If
foodorwater is notpresentto absorbtheenergy,the ovencould
be damaged with a risk of fire.
Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven.
Newspapers and paper bagsarenotsuitable for cooking;a fire
may resulL
, Do not use recycled paper products unless they are labeled
safefor microwaveuse.These productsmaycontainimpurities
that may cause sparks and result in a fire.
, Always usepotholders to removefood from oven when usnig
the microwavemode. Heat is transferred fromthe HOT foodto
thecookingcontainer.
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REGARDING PET BIRDS
Birds have very sensitive respiratorysystems. Keep pet birds
out of the kitchen or other rooms where kitchen fumes could
reach them. During Self Clean mode, fumes that may be
harmful to birds are released. Other kitchen fumes,such as
from overheating margarines and cooking oils, may also be
harmful
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Safety Precautions Built-in DM Oven Care and Use Manual
Mode
Safety
IMPORTANT:Donotovercookfood; fire could resulL Propercookingdepends onselectingthe correctpower levelandcookingtimeforthe
amountof food inthe oven. Smallerportionsoffoodthatarecookedtoo long maycatch fire. Always havefood inthe microwaveovenwhen
it is on toabsorbthe microwaveenergy. When using the oven at power levels below 100%, youcan hearthe magnetroncycling onand off.
Condensationisa normalpartof microwave cooking. Coveredfoodswill notcauseasmuch condensationas uncoveredones. Donotblock
ovenvents. This oven is rated for 600 watts by usingthe IEC TestProcedure. When preparing foods, check food 1o2minutes before the
minimumtimeandaddtimeaccordingly.
FOOD ITEM OR PROCESS
Home Canning
Drying
Foods with Nonporous
Skins or Shells
Popcorn
DO
. Pierceskinsof potatoes,apples,whole
squash,hotdogsandsausagessothat
steamcanescape.
. Puncturewhobeggyolksbeforecooking
topreventbursting.
. Use popcorn packaged for microwave
ovens.
. Refer to popcorn package for popping
time.Setthetimeearlyto checkpopping.
. Placepopcornpackageonamicrowaveo
safedish.
DON'T
Heat,cookorcan inclosed glass jars orair
tightcontainers.
Homecaninthemicrowaveasharmfulbacteria
maynotbedestroyed.
. Drymeats,herbs,fruits,vegetables,gourds,
wooditems orwet papers.
. Dry nutsorseeds inthe shell.
Cookeggsintheshe!!.
Reheatwholeeggs.
Leaveovenunattendedwhenpoppingpopcorn.
Usebrownpaperbagsorglass bowlstopop
corn in.
Placepopcornpackageonoven rackoroven
bottom.
Baby Food/Baby Formula
General
, Placebabyfoodinasmalldishandheat
gently,stiroften,andchecktemperature
beforeserving.
, Placenipples/caponbottlesafterheating
andshakethoroughly.Always'wristtest"
beforefeeding.
. When using oven cooking bags, use
plasticties orcottonstringtoclosebag.
. Stir liquidsbefore and after heatingto
helpprevent'eruption."
. Baked itemswith fillings shouldbecut
opentoallowsteamtoescapeandavoid
burns.
. Pizzasaucecanbecomeextremelyhot.
Checktemperaturesbeforeeating.
, Heatbabyfood intheoriginaljars.
Heatbottleswithnippleson.
Heatbottleswithdisposableliners.
Usewire twistotietocloseanoven cooking
bag.
Deepfatfry.
Use paper towels or cloths that contain a
syntheticfiberwovenintothem(thefibermay
causethetoweltoignite).
OvenFeatures
Built-in DM Oven Care and Use Manual
Features
MODEL DM301
SINGLE OVEN
of
Oven
MODEL DM302
DOUBLE OVEN
TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
1 Displaysclock/time, ovenmodesand settings
UPPER OVEN
2 Data Plate (underside of control panel - open door)
3 ProbeReceptacle(singleovenorupperovenonly)
4 MicrowaveSeal(single ovenor upperovenonly)
UPPER OVEN/LOWER OVEN
5 DoorLockLatch,automatic(oneperoven)
6 HalogenOvenLamps(2ineachoven)
7 RackSupports;bothovens(See pg. 14)
8 RemovableRacks(3ineach oven)
RemoveracksbeforeSELFCLEANmode.
9 DoorGasket(oneperoven)
10 DoorCoolingVents(both ovens)
UPPER/LOWER OVEN
11 Oven Cooling Vents (both ovens)
12 Broil Element (one in each oven)
13 Convection Fan and Baffle(one per oven)
14 Bake Element(underovenfloor, one peroven)
LOWER OVEN
15 Removable Oven Door (lower oven only)
16 Oven Exhaust Vent and Trim
(at bottom, under double or single oven)
17 Enameled Broil Pan and Grid
18 Meat Probe
19 ExtendableRack.Removefromovenbefore SELF-CLEAN.
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Oven Control Features
I UPPER I LOWER TIMER
OVEB OVENI
OVEN_OVEN TIMER1 Tff_ER2
lUGBTAUGBTI OPPOPP
I OVEN
OFF
CS+I Breads, Dessert CS+2 Larg Roasts/Poulty,
Casseroles
Note: Control Panel illustration is for a double oven model.
CONTROL MENU
1. Oven SelectorPads
, UPPER OVEN- touch toturn upperoven ON.
, OVEN OFF- touchto turnthe upperovenOFF.
, LOWER OVEN - touch toturn lowerovenON.
, OVEN OFF-touch to turnthe loweroven OFF.
2. OVEN MGHT- (twopads)Turnsoven lightson or offfor upper
or lower oven.
3_
Timers- There are two timers that count down in minutes and
seconds or in hours and minutes.
, TIMER I (or 2) and TIMER 1 (or2) OFF - sets kitchen
timers and turns timers off. See Page9.
4_
PANEL LOCK - also referred to as Child Lock-Out or Demo
Mode;selectthistopreventthecontrolpadsfrombeingactivated
when oven isnot being used. Touchand holdfor 5 seconds to
activate; repeat to cancel.
5_
CLOCK - Use tosetthe time of day and timer(s) countdown.
B
8LF CLEAN - See Pages 48 - 50.
7,
Timed Cooking Pads
, COOK TiME - selects the hours tocook.
, 8TOP TiME - selects the time of day the oven is to
automatically turn off.
8_
PAUSE!RESUME- (UpperOven Only)usedwith Microwave,
Defrost and CooksmartTM modes or Combination program to
interrupt oven operation tocheck food.
g_
NumberPads- 1through0- selecta timeof day,temperatures,
CooksmartTM mode, cook and stop time, ortimer(s).
10. 8TART - touch this padto complete atimedentry or any oven
mode.
121SI41 lOITIBIBIO
START
FAST
PREHEAT
ROAST
BROIL
CS+3 Small Roasts/Poultry, CS+4 Vegetables CS+5 Frozen Foods
Appetizers
TRUE PROBE
GONV
CONV I WARN
BAKE
CONV I PROOF
ROAST
CONV I DEHYDRATEI DEFROST
BROIL
_M OOKSMART
1-2-34o5 I
ICROWAVE I
PAUSE
RESUME
11.Oven Mode Pads
FABTPREHEAT
BAKE
ROAST
BROIL
PROBE
PROOF
12.
Modes for Upper Oven Only
TRUECONVECTION
CONVECTIONBAKE
CONVECT_ONROABT
CONVECTIONBROIL
WARM
DEHYDRATE
. CooksmartTM
. Microwave
, Defrost
13. Display Window (See Page 9 for illustration)
14. Cooksmart TM - Describes food categories for each
Cooksmart TM setting.
SPECIAL FEATURES and
INDICATORS
Sabbath Mode = complieswith the Sabbath requirement. See
Page47.
12- or 24ohourClockChoice=oven can have a 12-hour or 24-
hour clock. See Page 53.
Fahrenheitor Celsius=switchtemperaturescale to Fahrenheit
or Celsius. See Page 54.
Beep Volume= decrease or increase loudness ofcontrolpanel
tones. See Page 54.
Calibrating Oven Temperature = used to calibrate the oven
temperature. See Page54.
Default Temperature Settings = The cooking modes
automatically select a suitable temperature. These can be
changedwhen a differentoneis needed.
NOTE: Inthe event of a power failure, these functions
return to the factory settings and wil! need to
be reset.
OvenFeatures Built-inDMOvenCareandUseManual
The Control Panel: Sights & Sounds
Follow the control panel prompts tocomplete most oven functions. Familiarizeyourself with the indicators belowbefore
beginning.
Flashing Symbols or Numbers
Signals an incomplete setting; complete the step or touch START.
1 Beep
Signals the receipt of an entry.
2 Beeps
Signal an error in entry.
4 Beeps
Signal the end of a setting.
Beep Volume
Thevolume ofthe beepscanbeadjusted.Touchand holdtheSTART
padfollowed by the PROBE pad for three seconds. Touch PROBE
padagain to increaseor decrease volume,fromlevels1to 3.Touch
STARTto set volume selection.
Active Oven # Symbol
Indicates which oven was lastseL
Probe Symbol /,_
Displays the internal temperature of the meat rather than the oven
roasting temperature. Oven temperature can be seen briefly by
touching the cooking mode after touching START.
Door Lock Indicator
Displays during the Microwave, Defrost, CooksmartTM, Combina-
tion and Self Clean programs whenever the door is locked. Door
can beopenedwhen symbolnolongerappears.
Pause
Displayswhena Microwave,Defrost,CooksmartTM, or Combination
program is pausedorinterruptedand door unlocks.
Err
Displays ifan invalid temperature ortimeis entered.
Power Failure
After the power returns to the oven, the clock displays the time
whenthe powerwas lost or turned off.
F Number Codes
Display when there isa problem with the signal sent to the elec-
tronic control board. See Solving Operational Problems, Page 56.
Convection Fan
Operates during any convection mode.The fanturns off if the door
isopened.The convectionfanwill also runduring the preheattime.
Component Cooling Fan
Activates during any cooking or self cleaning mode to cool inner
components and outerdoorsurfaces.This air isexhaustedthrough
the vent located below the lower oven in double oven models. It
continues to run until components havecooled sufficiently.
208 VOLT CONNECTION
. Preheat time will beslightly longer.
. Broil time will be slightly longer.
. The Self Clean mode may need a longer clean time than
normal, depending onthe amountofsoi!.
OvenOperations Built=inDMOvenCareandUseManual
9,,
FASTPREHEAT
UPPER
COOKTIME
STOPTIME
STARTAT
, Displays the oven inoperation.
, Displays thetime of day.
, Displays timer(s) countdown.
, Displays PanelLockand Probeiconswhen activated.
, Displays selected modes,numbers, symbols and scrolling messages.
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, JMW2rWjWj n/M
CLOCK TIMER 1 TIMER2 PANEL LOCK
CooksmartTM MICROWAVE PAUSE
Setting the
, The ovenhas twoTimers, which are independent ofeach other.
Neither timer controls oven operations.
Touchonce andthe Timer is set in minutes andseconds.
, Touchtwice and the Timer isset in hours and minutes.
SEE
Timer
F_
FAST PREHEAT
_j_ LOWER
COOCKTIME
_*_ STOP TIME
STARTAT
"To set "TIMER 1 or "TIMER 2:
1. Select TIMER 1 or TIMER 2. Touch
TIMER 1
Message scrolls in display.
2. Set the amount of time. Touch
(Example shows a 3=minute 3 0 0
setting with Timer 1.)
3. Start Timer.
.
When set time is complete,
'End" is displayed and 4 beeps signa!. When
turned off, display revertsto time of day.
Note: If timer is not turned off, beeps will
continue every 30 seconds. After 5
minutes, beeps stop and the display
reverts to the previous time of day.
Touch
START
Touch
TIMER OFF
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Built-inDMOvenCareandUseManual
the Timer
(Continued from previous page)
To Cancel an Active Timer:
Select TIMER 1OFF or TIMER 2 OFF.
To Set Both TIMER 1 and TIMER 2:
, Follow the stepsabove toseteachTimer. The Timerwith the leastamount of countdowntimehasdisplay priority. Thecountdown
display for the second timer is shown automatically when thefirst timer has ended.
. The words "TIMER 1" and "TIMER 2" are both displayed along with the numbercountdown,
. The designation, "TIMER 1" or 'TIMER 2" with the least remaining countdown time ismore brightly litthan the other word.
. During the countdown, touch CLOCK orTTMER. Depending on the pad touched, either the time ofday or the remaining time is
briefly displayed,
To Change a Timer:
i. Touch T%MER i orT[MER 2.
2. Enter the new desired time,
3. Touchthe START pad.
. Always set the clock after installation or after a power failure.
Once power returns to the oven, the clock displays the time of
daywhen powerwasturned off or lost.
. The Time of Day clock can beset while an automatic timed
cooking mode is in operation.
. If 10secondselapsebetweentouchingtheclock pador number
pads, the oven will beep two times as a reminder,
. After 5 moreseconds, the clock pad will stop flashing and the
original time will bedisplayed.
Setting the
TouchOVEN LIGHTpad once to turn lightonoroff,
The lights do not operate inthe Self Clean mode,
the Clock
To Set the Clock:
1. Touch the CLOCK pad.
Message scrolls in display:
ENTER TIiTEOF OR_'THEIX_gL/EH5TRRT
2. Set the current time of day.
Message scrolls in display:
ENTER TIiTEOF ORffTHEIX_gL/EH5TRRT
3. Touch START or CLOCK.
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OvenFeatures Built-inDMOvenCareandUseManual
Nodes Available in Each Oven
Thefollowing illustrations give an overview of what happens inthe oven with each mode. The arrows represent the
location of the heatsource during specific modes,The lower element is concealed under the ovenfloor.
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BAKE, PROOF or WARM
Baking is cooking with heatedair, Both up-
perand lowerelementsare used to heatthe
air and cycle to maintain the temperature,
Proofing, while similar to baking, holds an
optimum low temperature for yeast to rise,
Warmmodeusesbottomheattokeep foods
atoptimumwarmtemperature,
ROAST
Roast has more top heat than bake. This
additionaltop heatisfor conventionalopen
roasting when drippings are desired orfor
covered-dish roasting.
CONVECTION or
DEHYDRATE
Convection cooking uses heatfrom a third
element concealed behind the backwal!of
theoven. Italso uses afan to speed up the
circulationof heatedairthroughouttheoven.
Dehydrate is similar to convection cooking
andholdsan optimumlowtemperaturewhile
circulating the heated air to remove mois-
ture slowly for food preservation,
CONVECTION BAKE
Convection Bake has heatfrom the upper
and lowerelementwithcirculation assisted
by the convection fan. This mode is de-
signedfor breads and pastries,
CONVECTION ROAST
Convectionroastingcombinesthe heatfrom
thelowerconcealedelementwithadditional
heat from the convection element and fan.
The result is a crispier exterior that seals
in theinteriorjuices, It is perfectforroasting
tender meats in an uncovered, low-sided
pan,
CONVECTION BROIL
Convection broiling combines the intense
heat from the upper element with air
circulation assisted bythe convection fan,
This air circulation crisps the exterior
surfaceandretainsinnermoisturein meats
more than 1-1/2"thick.
BROIL
Broilinguses intense heatradiatedfrom the
upper element to give excellent top brown-
ing or searing,
OvenFeatures Built-inDMOvenCareandUseHanual
Microwave Modes available only in Single or Upper Ovens
The following illustrations give an overview of the heating activity with each mode setting. The arrows
represent the heat source for specific cooking modes.
Cooksmart TM -This modecombinespre-programmed microwave
energyandconvectiontemperatures.CooksmartTM settingscookin
approximately one-halfthe standard cooking time.See Pages 15-
22 for operation.
MICROWAVE- The microwavesenterthroughtheplateinthetopof
the oven. Select from ten power levels when microwaving. See
Pages23- 33 for operation.
BEFRO8T - Power level is programmed incontrol. Microwave
energy only. See pages32and 33for operation.
MICROBROIL - This mode combines microwave and broil set-
tings. The intenseheatfrom the upperelementgivesexcellent top-
browningandmicrowavesshorten thetotalcookingtime. Microbroi!
is best for tender meat, poultry and fish that is more than 1-1/4
inches thick. See Pages 28 - 29 for operation.
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OvenFeatures Built-inDHOvenCareandUseManual
General Tips for Upper and Lower Oven
PREHEATING THE OVEN
Place oven racksindesired position before heating the oven.
, Preheat the oven when using the BAKE, CONVECTION,
ROAST and CONVECTION BAKE modes.
, Preheat is not used for BROIL and CONVECTION BROIL
modes.
Mow oven to preheat while preparing recipe ingredients or ,
fooditem.
Setting a highertemperature does notshortenpreheat time.
Duringpreheat,theselectedcookingtemperature isdisplayed ,
and alternates with a display of the actual oven temperature.
, The oven beeps once when it is preheated and the selected
cooking temperature is displayed.
, Once oven is preheated, place food inthe oven as quickly as
possible to minimize the loss of heat and reduction of oven
temperature.
, Use FAST PREHEATto speed up preheating (See page 34). ,
SUGGESTIONS FOR OPERATION
, Use the cooking recommendations as a guide.
Use the interior oven light to view the food through the oven
doorwindow ratherthan opening thedoorfrequently.
, Use TIMER I orTIMER 2 to keep track of cooking times.
, Open the door as little as possible to avoid temperature
reduction.
BAKING PANS AND DiSH
INFORMATION
, Do notkeep the empty broiler pan inthe oven during cooking
asthiscould change cooking performance. Store the broil pan
outside ofthe oven.
, Tips for 'Solving Baking Problems"arefound on Page 55.
H GH ALTtTUDE BAKtNG
When cooking at high altitude with BAKE, CONVECTION,
CONVECTION BAKE, ROAST or CONVECTION ROAST
modes, recipes and cooking times wil! vary.
Foraccurateinformation,write theExtensionService,Colorado
StateUniversity, FortCollins, Colorado 80521.There may bea
costfor theguides.Specifywhich highakitudefood preparation
guide youprefer:general information,cakes, cookies, breads,
etc.
CONDENSATION / "TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
It isnormal for a certain amount of moistureto evaporate from
thefood during anycookingprocess.The amount depends on
the moisture content of thefood. The moisture maycondense
on any surface coolerthan the insideof the oven, such as the
control panel.
Your new Thermador ® oven has an electronic temperature
sensorthataccuratelymaintainsthetemperatureselected.Your
previousovenmayhavehada mechanicalthermostatthatdrifted
graduallyovertimeto a highertemperature_If youhave adjusted
yourfavorite recipe for usewith your previous oven, you may
haveto adjust the time or temperature inyour new oven.
Glass baking dishes absorb heat; therefore, reduce oven
temperature25°Fwhen baking in glass.
, Use pans that give the desired browning. For tender, light
goldenbrowncrusts,uselight,anodizedorshinymetalutensils.
, Dark, rough or dull pans (nonstick or anodized) will absorb
heatandresultina browner,crispercrust. Some manufacturers
recommend reducing the temperature 25° Fwhen using this
type ofpan. Fo!!owmanufacturer recommendations.
Insulatedcookiesheetsor bakingpansmay increasethelength
ofcookingtime.
, Do notsetroastingpans orother bakingpansontheopenoven
door.
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OvenFeatures Built-inDNOvenCareandUseManual
Oven
GENERAL TiPS
, Placing racks in oven: Toinsertracksintothe even, held the
rack with the back rail up and toward the back. Place the
safety hooks under the front of the rail guides. Pushthe rack
into the oven, lifting the rack stops over the front of the rail
guides_Slide the rack into position.
, Removing racks from oven: To remove racks or reposition
racksinthe oven,pull the racktoward thefrontofthe oven. Lift
upthe front ofthe rack overthe safety stops and pull from the
oveR,
Placeoven racks in desired positions beforeturning the oven
On.
Ovenracksupports should not be removedfrom the oven.
,_CAUTION! Never use aluminum foil to cover the oven
racks or to line the oven. It can cause damage to the oven if
heatistrapped underthefoil
When placing food on a rack, pull the rack out to the stop
position.The racksare designed to lockandnottiltwhen pulled
forward.
Racks
I _'_ I_l _ _ ....... I
_ I_l_'l_l _l_l,l,l_,l_l _ I _'_ I _ _'_'_l ..... I
Rack
Positions
SELF CLEANSNG THE RACKS
Ifthe racksare leftinthe oven duringSelf Clean,the rackswill
lose the shiny finish. See Oven Care and Cleaning
Recommendationson Page51.
Always
remove
before
Setf Clean
Extendable Rack
The ExtendableRack (some models)must beremovedbefore
starting the Self Clean mode.
RACK POS_T_ONS
Rack positions are numbered from the bottom support guide
(#1) to the top (#6). The correct rack position for cooking a
fooditemdepends on the recipe andthe cooking mode.
Refer to the cooking recommendations in this manual for
suggested rack positions.
MULTIPLE RACK COOKING AND
BAKING
Now youcancook acomplete mealusingmultiple rackswithout
flavor exchange from different foods.
Checkthatcookingor bakingtemperatures are thesamewhen
cooking different foods at thesame time.
Tworackscan be usedatone time during BAKE mode,such as
when baking a batch ofcookies.
Three racks or morecan be usedwith convection modes.
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UpperOvenOperations Built-inDMOvenCareandUseManual
Cooksmart rM®
CooksmartTM combines convectionheat and microwave energy to
cook food in about halfthe conventional cook time (i.e. 12minutes
conventional time = 6 minutesCooksmartTM time).
CooksmartTM modesinclude:
CS1 - Breads, Desserts
CS2 oLarge Roasts, Poultry,and Casseroles
CS3 - Small Roasts, Poultry, andAppetizers
CS4oVegetables
CS5 - Frozen Foods
Each Cooksmart TM mode represents a preoprogrammed
combinationof convectiontemperaturewitha microwavepower
level. Enter the longest cook time that is called for in your
conventional recipe. Cooksmart TM wil! automatically reduce
time enteredwhen preheatingstarts.
Settimer and check food when half of shortest recommended
conventional time has elapsed.
Alwayspreheat beforeusing a CooksmartTM mode.
Donot useCooksmartTM mode whenoven isempty.
- Upper or Single Oven ONLY
, Selectbakewarethat is madeofeithermetal,oven-safeglassor
glassceramic.Metalpansbecomehotquicklyandwi!lyieldmore
browning. Donot coverfood.
, Selectracklevelbeforeselectingthe CSmode.Removea!lracks
exceptone.
, Rack positionsarenumberedfromthebottom(position#1)tothe
top(position#6).
, Do notallowmetalpanstotoucheachotheror arcingmayoccur.
, When usingmetalcontainers orfoil,allow at least
1-inch(Z5 cm) spacingfrom ovenwalls.
, When usingmicrowave,CooksmartTM orcombinationmodes, do
notleaveanoventhermometerinoven.
, Do notuse papertowelsinovenwhenusingCooksmartTM modes.
, Food soil is moresubstantialinthe CooksmartTM modesthan in
conventionalovenmodes.Asa result,theovenmay requiremore
frequentself cleaning.
, Manyfactorsaffectcookingtime. Alwayscheckfoodfor doneness.
"To Set a Cooksmart TM (CS) Mode
1. Select UPPER oven.
2. SelectCOOKSMART Mode.
Message scrolls in display. ------=>
.
Use number pads to select food group 1,2, 3, 4 or 5 (See
following pages for food group descriptions). The Example
shows food group I selected.
Message scrolls in display. ------=>
4. Select the longest conventional cooking time.
You WIll See
Touch
UPPER
Touch
COOKSMART UPPER
Touch
1
Touch
COOK TIME
CS°
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. _SET
Message scrolls in display. ------=>
.
Use number pads to set conventional cook time.
(Example shows 12 minutes).
, Tip: Cook time is displayed in conventional time in hours
and minutes.
Message scrolls in display.
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Upper Oven Operations
Cooksmart rM Mode -. Upper or Single Oven ONLY
.
Select START to preheat oven.
(Example shows cook time converted to Cooksmart TM time:
6:00 minutes.)
. When the oven reachesthe correcttemperature one beep
wil!sound andthe word 'PREHEAT" disappears,
Built-in DM Oven Care and Use Manual
TouchC S 1
START PREHEAT
UPPER
You Will See
fiIH E,:00 SEE
COOKSMART
COOKSMART 1
7. After oven is preheated, add food.
. Motorized door latch locksdoor,
" COOKSMARTTM cook time countdown begins.
Message scrolls in display. -==->
8. Touch START when door is closed.
.
To interrupt the mode or check doneness at minimum
cooking time:
Pause the cooking process by selecting
PAUSE/RESUME
• Thedoor latch unlocks.
• COOK TIME stops counting down (example shows
oven paused with 58 seconds remaining to cook).
To resume the cooking process close the door, touch
PAUSE/RESUME pad again.
• The door latch locks the door.
• COOK TIME resumes counting down.
Touch
START
Touch
PAUSE/
RESUME
Touch
PAUSE/
RESUME
_CS 1
UPPER
I__ COOKSMART
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UPPER
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COOKSMARTI
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COOKSMARTPAUSE
COOKSMART 1
10. At the end of Cooksmart TM cooking mode:
. Oven beeps4 timesand the word "End" is displayed.
. The door latch unlocks the door.
. Oven wilt continue to beep as a reminder to check food
until door is opened.
. The display ctears and stops beeping when the door is
opened.
Message scrolls in display. -==->
11. To cancel a Cooksmart TM mode after the mode has
started, touch Upper Oven Off.
. The door latch unlocksthe door.
, Timer display reverts to the time of day.
Tochangetime after CooksmartTM is operating
. TouchCOOK TIME
, Use number pads to select new COOKTIME.
. Touch8TART
To add more time to a Cooksmart TM mode after
the original cooking time has ended:
. Repeatsteps1through5,touchMICROWAVEthentouch8TART.
open the door
Touch
UPPER
OVEN
START
MICROWAVE
START
16
Touch
OVEN
OFF
or
OFF
Touch
Touch
COOKSMARTI
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UpperOvenOperations Built-inDNOvenCareandUseManual
Cooksmart rM® 1 -, Upper or Single Oven ONLY
CS1 - Guidelines for Breads and Desserts
, Preheat oven and bake using one rack at a time.
Place rack in center of oven unless specified otherwise.
Use thelongest conventiona! baking time given in a recipe.
, Timings on the chart are a guide.
CSl FOOD ITEMS RACK PANSIZEANDTYPE CONVENTIONAL
Breads,Yeast
WhiteLoaf,Scratch orFrozen
WhiteBraidorBaguettes
FrenchLoaf
Rolls
Cinnamon
Dinner,scratch
LEVEL COOK TIME
3
3
3
3
3
Metal pans become hot quicklyand brown morethan glass or
glass ceramic.
Biscuits and cookies should be lefton pan for 3 to 4 minutes
after removalfrom oven.
9x5aluminumloafpan
15x12cookiesheet
15x12cookiesheet
9x13pan
8"roundpanor12ocupmuffintin
25to30minutes
25to30minutes
40to45 minutes
20to25minutes
15to20minutes
Breads,Specialty
Bread,Garlic,Fresh(1 lb.)
Bread,Garlic,Frozen(I lb.)
Bread,Bruschetta(8oz.)
Focaccia
Combread,Scratch
Combread,Mix(1lb.)
Quick Bread,Mix(14oz.)
Scratch
Muffins
ScratchMuffins,NutVariety
Scratch,Mini-Muffins,NutVariety
Biscuits
Refrigerator,Large(1 lb.0.3oz.)
Refrigerator,(I2 oz.)
Crescent Rolls,refrigerated(8oz.)
Scones,8to 10
May need longer cooking time.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
15x12cookiesheet
15x12cookiesheet
15xl0-1/2xl jelly roll pan
15xi 0-1/2xl jelly roll pan
8x8aluminumpanorpyrex
12-cupmuffin tin
8x8aluminumpanorpyrex
12-cupmuffin tin
8x4loafpan
8x4loafpan
12ocupmuffintin
12-cupmini-muffintin
15x12cookiesheet
15x12cookiesheet
15x12cookiesheet
15x12cookiesheet
18to22minutes
20to24minutes
10to12minutes
35to40 minutes
20to25minutes
15to 18minutes
30to35minutes*
18to20minutes
55to65minutes
50to55minutes
15to 20minutes*
12to16minutes*
15to18minutes*
8to 11minutes*
11to13minutes
12to 15minutes
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