Thermador ME271ES User Manual
USE AND CARE MANUAL
Built-in Ovens
Model:
ME271
ME301
ME272
ME302
MED272
MED302
MEW301
MEM271
MEM301
MEMC301
MEMW271
MEMW301
MEMCW301
This Thermador Appliance is made by
BSH Home Appliances Corporation
5551 McFadden Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Questions?
1-800-735-4328
www.thermador.com
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About This Manual...................................... 5
How This Manual is Organized .................................................5
Safety ........................................................... 6
Getting Started ............................................ 9
Parts and Accessories ...............................................................9
Parts ..............................................................................................................9
Accessories .................................................................................................10
Inserting Rack ..............................................................................................11
Control ......................................................................................13
Before Using the Oven for the First Time ..............................14
Operation ................................................... 15
About the Appliance ................................................................15
Basic Features ..........................................................................15
Turning the Oven On and Off ......................................................................15
Setting the Date and Time ...........................................................................15
Setting the Language ...................................................................................16
Selecting the Upper or Lower Oven .............................................................17
Setting the Oven Mode and Temperature ...................................................17
Heating Time Limitation ...............................................................................18
Panel Lock ...................................................................................................18
Timer ............................................................................................................18
Fast Preheat ................................................................................................19
Special Features .......................................................................20
Cook Time ...................................................................................................20
Stop Time ....................................................................................................21
Easy Cook ...................................................................................................22
Favorites ......................................................................................................24
Sabbath Mode .............................................................................................25
Probe ...........................................................................................................25
User Settings ............................................................................26
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance. 28
General Tips .............................................................................28
Bake ...........................................................................................29
Convection Bake ......................................................................30
True Convection .......................................................................31
Roast .........................................................................................32
Convection Roast .....................................................................32
Broil ...........................................................................................33
Convection Broil ......................................................................35
Pizza ..........................................................................................36
Speed Convection ....................................................................37
Proof ..........................................................................................37
Warm .........................................................................................38
Dehydrate ..................................................................................38
Cleaning and Maintenance....................... 41
Cleaning ....................................................................................41
Avoid These Cleaners .................................................................................41
Cleaning Guide ............................................................................................42
Maintenance .............................................................................43
Replacing an Oven Light .............................................................................43
Removing the Oven Door ............................................................................44
Service ....................................................... 46
Before Calling Service .............................................................46
Troubleshooting Chart .................................................................................46
Data Plate ....................................................................................................47
STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ...............48
About This Manual
How This Manual
is Organized
You can get the most out of your new oven by reading this manual from beginning
to end. This way you will systematically get to know your appliance and become
familiar with its operation and features.
The manual consists of the following sections:
• The "Safety" section provides information on how to safely operate your oven.
• "Getting Started" introduces you to the oven components and features.
• The "Operation" section offers you step-by-step instructions on how to operate
your oven.
• In "Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance" you can find a list of many common
foods with the appropriate oven mode, temperature, rack position and bake
time. This section also provides you with several bakeware and preparation
tips.
• "Cleaning and Maintenance" provides you with information on how to clean and
care for the various oven parts.
• The "Service" section includes your warranty and do-it-yourself troubleshooting
tips.
• Pay special attention to the important safety instructions in the "Safety" section.
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Safety
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Warning:
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When properly cared for, your new appliance has been designed to
be safe and reliable. Read all instructions carefully before use. These
precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire and injury
to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions
must be followed, including those in the following pages.
Proper Installation and Maintenance
Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for
easy reference.
This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. Refer to the Installation Instructions for
details.
This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. It is not approved
for outdoor use. See the Warranty. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors, flammables or nonfood products
in or near this appliance. It is specifically designed for use when heating or cooking
food. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and could result in injury.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged.
Contact an authorized servicer.
Do not obstruct oven vents.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended
in this manual. Refer all servicing to a factory authorized service center.
In the event of an error the display flashes and beeps continuously. If this happens
during self-clean, disconnect appliance from the power supply and call a qualified
technician.
In the event of an error the display flashes and beeps continuously. Disconnect appliance from the power supply and call a qualified technician.
Fire Safety Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of the appliance, es-
pecially the oven bottom. Installing these liners may result in risk of electric shock
or fire.
If materials inside an oven should ignite, keep door closed. Turn off the appliance,
and disconnect the circuit at the circuit breaker box.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. For
example, never use the appliance for warming or heating the room. Never use the
appliance for storage.
Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, drop and roll immediately to
extinguish flames.
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Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with baking soda. Never use
water on cooking fires.
Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and easily
accessible near the oven.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT
OF A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
• SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then
turn off the burner. EXERCISE CAUTION TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames
do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
• NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You could be burned.
• DO NOT USE WATER, including wet rags or towels - a violent steam explosion
will result.
• Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1. You know you have a CLASS ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to
operate it.
2. The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
3. The fire department is being called.
4. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
Burn Prevention DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN -
Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces
of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch,
or let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials contact heating elements
or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns. Among these surfaces are oven vent openings, surfaces near these openings and oven doors.
Exercise caution when opening the appliance. Standing to the side, open the door
slowly and slightly to let hot air and/or steam escape. Keep your face clear of the
opening and make sure there are no children or pets near the unit. After the release
of hot air and/or steam, proceed with your cooking. Keep doors shut unless necessary for cooking or cleaning purposes. Do not leave open doors unattended.
Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
the container to burst and cause injury.
Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be
moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact the heating elements.
Always use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use
a towel or other bulky cloth.
Secure all loose garments, etc. before beginning. Tie long hair so that it does not
hang loose, and do not wear loose fitting clothing or hanging garments, such as
ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling sleeves.
Child Safety When children 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.
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Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hang on any part of an appliance,
especially a door, warming drawer or storage drawer. This can damage the appliance, and the unit may tip over, potentially causing severe injury.
Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely supervised by an adult.
Children and pets should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to play in its vicinity, whether or not
the appliance is in use.
CAUTION - Items of interest to children should not be stored in an appliance, in
cabinets above an appliance or on the backsplash. Children climbing on an appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.
Cleaning Safety Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce noxious
fumes when applied to a hot surface. Wet cloths or sponges can cause burns from
steam.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: The California Safe Drinking and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known
to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. The burning of gas cooking fuel and the elimination of soil during self-cleaning can generate
small amounts of Carbon Monoxide. The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens
gives off very small amounts of formaldehyde during the first several cleaning cycles. California lists formaldehyde as a potential cause of cancer. Carbon Monoxide is a potential cause of reproductive toxicity. Exposure to these substances can
be minimized by:
1. Providing good ventilation when cooking with gas.
2. Providing good ventilation during and immediately after self-cleaning the oven.
3. Operating the unit according to the instructions in this manual.
When self-cleaning, confirm that the door locks and will not open. If the door does
not lock, do not run Self-Clean. Contact service.
Wipe out excessive spillage before self-cleaning the oven.
Birds have very sensitive respiratory systems . Keep pet birds out of the kitchen or
other rooms where kitchen fumes could reach them. During self-clean, fumes are
released that may be harmful to birds. Other kitchen fumes such as overheating
margarines and cooking oils may also be harmful.
Keep oven free from grease build up.
Cookware Safety Do not place food directly on oven bottom.
Follow the manufacturer's directions when using cooking or roasting bags.
Do not clean parts or accessories in the self-clean oven.
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Getting Started
Parts and Accessories
Parts*
Control Panel
Door Lock
Door Gasket
Door Hinge
Convection Fan
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Rack Position Guides
with 6 Rack Positions
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Oven Bottom
Oven Vent
* Picture shows double oven. Your appliance may vary slightly.
Cooling Fan The cooling fan runs during all cooking modes. The fan can be heard when it is run-
ning, and warm air may be felt as it is released from the oven vent. The fan may
also run after the oven is off.
Oven Vent The oven vent is located at the bottom of the unit. Warm air may be released from
the vent before, during and after cooking. It is normal to see steam escaping from
the vent, and condensation may collect in this area. This area may be warm when
the oven is in use. Do not block the vent, since it is important for air circulation.
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Convection Fan The convection fan operates during all convection modes. When the oven is oper-
ating in a convection mode, the fan turns off automatically when the door is
opened. The convection fan may also run during self-clean.
Oven Bottom The oven bottom conceals the lower heating element. As a result the element is
protected from damage and spills.
Note: Do not place food directly on the oven bottom.
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Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of the appliance, especially the oven bottom. Installation of these liners may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Accessories
Probe
The probe can be used to determine the internal doneness or the end temperature of
many foods, especially meats and poultry.
Flat Rack
Do not clean in the self-clean oven.
Telescopic Rack
This rack allows for easier access when inserting or removing food. Do not clean in
the self-clean oven.
Broil Pan and Grid
Use for broiling and roasting. Do not clean
in the self-clean oven.
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Inserting Rack
Flat Rack The rack is designed with a stop so it will stop before coming completely out of the
oven and not tilt.
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Inserting Rack into Oven:
To avoid burns, place oven racks in desired positions before turning
oven on. Always use oven mitts when the oven is warm. If a rack must
be moved while the oven is hot, do not let oven mitts contact hot heating elements.
1. Grasp rack firmly on both sides.
2. Insert rack (see picture).
3. Tilt rack up to allow stop into rack
guide.
4. Bring rack to a horizontal position and
push the rest of the way in. Rack
should be straight and flat, not crooked.
Removing Rack from Oven:
1. Grasp rack firmly on both sides and pull rack toward you.
2. When the stop is reached, tilt rack up and pull the rest of the way out.
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Telescopic Rack Inserting telescopic rack into oven:
1. Hold the rack on a slight angle.
2. Engage the rear hooks in the accessory brackets.
3. Hold the rack straight.
4. Push the rack in until it is even with the
front hooks.
5. Lift the rack up.
6. Push the rack in completely.
7. Engage the rack’s front hooks in the
accessory brackets.
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Control*
Cooking Mode
Touchpads
Touchpads
You only have to press lightly on the touchpads to operate
them. The touchpads will not work if you press several of
them at once, such as when cleaning them.
ON/OFF - Turns the oven on and off. TIMER START/OFF - Starts or stops the timer.
UPPER - Press to select the upper oven. COOK TIME - Used to set a timed mode. At the end of the
LOWER - Press to select the lower oven. STOP TIME - Used to delay the start of a timed mode.
OVEN LIGHT - Turns the oven light on or off. The light can-
not be turned on during self-cleaning.
Display
TIMER - Press to set the timer.
cooking time, the oven turns off automatically.
When you enter the stop time, the oven automatically calculates the proper start time.
CLOCK - Press to set the clock.
Numeric Touchpads
EASY COOK - Press to select the easy cook menu. PANEL LOCK - Press and hold for four seconds to turn the
panel lock on or off. Prevents the oven from being turned
on or its settings from being changed accidentally.
FAVORITES - Press to select the favorites menu. PAUSE/STOP - Press once to pause. Press twice to stop
the oven and clear the programmed oven mode. Press and
hold for two seconds to turn off the oven.
FAST PREHEAT - Turns Fast Preheat on or off. START - Confirms settings and starts the oven. Turns the
oven on after it is set to PAUSE.
OVEN TEMP - Displays the programmed oven temperature. When the temperature appears in the display, you can
change it using the numeric touchpads.
PROBE - Press to set the Probe temperature. BACK - Returns to the previous screen.
INFO - Press to view information on the current oven mode.
*This is a double oven control panel. Your control panel may vary slightly.
CLEAR - Clears the last entry.
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Display Symbols
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Cooking Mode Symbol - Shows the cooking
elements that are active for the mode that is
selected. The symbol will also display a fan if
the convection fan is utilized in the selected
mode.
Fast Preheat Symbol - Is displayed when
Fast Preheat is active.
Door Locking Indicator - Symbol is displayed
during and after the self-clean mode when the
door is locked. DO NOT attempt to open the
door while the lock symbol is present.
Probe Symbol - Appears when a probe is detected.
Before Using the
Oven for the
First Time
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• Oven must be properly installed by a qualified technician before use.
• Remove all packing materials from inside and outside the oven.
• While cool, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry.
• There may be a slight odor during first uses; this is normal and will disappear.
• Optimum cooking results depend on proper cookware being used.
• Read and understand all safety precautions and Use and Care Manual informa-
tion prior to operating.
Cook Time Symbol - Used in conjunction with
Cook Time mode. Shows the amount of time
that the oven mode will run before turning off
automatically.
Stop Time Symbol - Used when delaying the
start of a timed oven mode. Shows the time of
day that the oven mode will automatically end.
Preheat Monitor - Shows the progress of the
preheat process. When all of the five bars are
lit, preheat is complete. Some modes start with
all bars lit.
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Operation
About the Appliance
Your new oven combines popular functions, premium cooking results and simple
operation.
The "Easy Cook" function makes it possible to select the desired food type using
the display menu. The oven then starts automatically, using the correct cooking
mode and temperature.
While cooking, if a dish turns out particularly well, the settings for this dish can be
stored in "Favorites" and can be retrieved at any time.
This oven can also provide assistance after cooking: Thanks to "Self-Clean" mode,
hours of scrubbing into the darkest corners of the oven is a thing of the past. The
oven burns off soil simply and easily. All that is left to do is to remove a few ashes
from the oven when Self-Clean is done.
Clear labeling of the touch keys make operating the oven very easy. In addition,
messages on the display provide assistance when adjusting settings. This manual
includes all instructions for operating the oven.
Basic Features
Turning the Oven On
and Off
Setting the Date and
Time
To turn the oven on:
Press ON/OFF.
The last oven mode selected and the default temperature appear in the display.
To turn the oven off:
Press ON/OFF.
The oven returns to standby mode.
Double ovens: To switch off only one oven, select the corresponding oven cavity
using UPPER or LOWER. Next press ON/OFF within 10 seconds.
Your new oven includes time functions that require the current time and date to be
set. It is therefore necessary to set the clock and date first. The text on the display
guides you step-by-step through the menu.
In order to access the "Clock" menu, a timer or cook time cannot be running.
To set the clock:
1. Press CLOCK.
2. Enter the current time; for instance, for 11:30, press the keys 1 1 3 0.
The programmed time is displayed:
Set clock:
Set time of day
then press CLOCK
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3. Press CLOCK.
4. Press 1 for am or 2 for pm (12-hour mode).
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The clock is now set and operating. The menu item "Set date" is displayed:
Set date:
Set year
then press CLOCK
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To set the date:
1. Set the clock as described above.
2. Enter the current year; for instance, for 2007 press the keys 2 0 0 7.
3. Press CLOCK.
4. Enter the current month (1-12).
5. Press CLOCK.
6. Enter the current day of the month.
7. Press CLOCK.
The date has been set. Date and time are displayed:
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• Press BACK to return to the previous screen.
• Press CLEAR to clear the most recent number entered.
Setting the Language The default display language is English. However, you can change the language
in the user settings.
Note: The oven must be turned off in order to access the menu.
To set the language:
1. Press INFO.
The user settings menu is displayed:
User settings
1 standard
2 custom
2. Press 2 for "custom".
The following menu is displayed:
1 Clock
2 Language
3 Beep length
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3. Press 2 for "Language".
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