Care & Use Manual for Thermador Built-In Ovens Models C302, C272 C301, C271 © 2003 BSH Home Appliances Corp.
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C Oven Care and Use Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2-3 General Appliance and Oven Safety Features ............................... 2 Care and Cleaning................. 28-31 Self Cleaning The Oven.......................... 28 Self Clean Mode ...................................... 29 Oven Cleaning Chart ............................. 30 Oven Finishes/Cleaning Method .......... 31 Oven Features ...................................... 4-9 Features of Your Oven.........................
Safety Precautions C Oven Care and Use Manual General Appliance and Oven SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read all instructions before using this appliance. ! WARNING ▲ • When properly cared for, your new Thermador oven has been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance. Read all instructions carefully before using this oven. These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons.
Safety Precautions C Oven Care and Use Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read all instructions before using this appliance. SAFETY FOR THE OVEN SAFETY FOR THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN • Tie long hair so that it doesn't hang loose. • • Do not touch heating elements or interior surfaces of oven. • The heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns.
Oven Features C Oven Care and Use Manual Features of Your Oven MODELS C301, C271 MODELS C302, C272 SINGLE OVENS DOUBLE OVENS 8 9 10 11 13 12 7 20 14 6 5 16 4 15 17 3 18 2 19 1 21 23 22 # Item # Item 1 Door Handle 12 Front Frame 2 Oven Door Gasket 13 Automatic Door Lock Latch 3 Window 14 Halogen Oven Lamps (2) 4 Bake Element, under oven floor 15 Convection Fan and Cover 5 Removable Oven Racks 16 Side Trim 6 Rack Supports* 17 Door Hinge 7 Broil Element 18
Oven Features C Oven Care and Use Manual Oven Control Features 4 3 PROBE CONVECTION SELF CLEAN BROIL BAKE UPPER LOWER ROAST UPPER OFF 1 PROOF DEHYDRATE STOP TIME 2 COOK TIME 6 5 LOWER OFF 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 START LIGHT TIMER 1 9 10 PANEL LOCK CLOCK TIMER OFF TIMER 2 11 0 7 CONTROL MENU NUMBER PADS 1. Oven Mode Pads • Probe – selects doneness temperatures. • Convection – selects the Convection mode and may be used in combination with Bake, Roast or Broil.
Oven Features C Oven Care and Use Manual Using The Control Panel The control panel contains a series of electronic touch pads that enable you to set the oven. As you touch these pads, words and numbers appear in the display windows. These word and number displays are called “prompts” and show what has been selected and what must be done next. Touch only one mode or number pad at a time.
Oven Features C Oven Care and Use Manual Interpreting the Control Panel: Sights & Sounds The directions in the Care and Use Manual for setting the oven and its various modes are based on the assumption that the panel displays and sounds will “lead” or help you set the controls easily. To aid in this path the following descriptions provide a basis for interpreting what is seen and heard. Flashing Symbols or Numbers Signals an incomplete setting; calls for another step or START to be touched.
Oven Features C Oven Care and Use Manual Heating Modes Available in Each Oven The following illustrations give an overview of what happens in the oven with each mode setting. The arrows represent the location of the heat source during specific modes. The lower element is concealed under the oven floor. BAKE or PROOF Baking is cooking with heated air. Both upper and lower elements are used to heat the air and cycle to maintain the temperature.
Oven Features C Oven Care and Use Manual General Tips PREHEATING THE OVEN* HIGH ALTITUDE BAKING • Preheat the oven when using the BAKE, CONVECTION, ROAST and CONVECTION BAKE modes. • When cooking at high altitudes, recipes and cooking times will vary from the standard. For accurate information, write the Extension Service, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521. There may be a cost for the bulletins. • Preheat is not necessary for BROIL and CONVECTION BROIL modes.
C Oven Care and Use Manual Oven Operations Setting the Clock • Always set the clock immediately after installation or after a power failure. Once power returns to the oven, the clock displays the time of day when power was turned off or lost. • • If 15 seconds elapse between touching the clock pad or number pads, the mode is automatically cancelled. Set again. The time of day clock can be set when an automatic timed cooking mode is in operation. To Set the CLOCK: 1. Select the CLOCK pad.
Oven Operations C Oven Care and Use Manual Setting the Timer • The oven has two timers, which are independent of each other. Neither timer controls oven operations. • Touch once and the timer is set in minutes and seconds. • Touch twice and the timer is set in hours and minutes. To Set TIMER 1 or TIMER 2: 1. Select Timer 1 or 2. 2. Set the amount of time. (Example shows a 3-minute setting with Timer 1.) 3. Start Timer. 4. When set time is complete, “End” is displayed and 4 chimes signal.
Oven Operations C Oven Care and Use Manual Bake Mode Operation • Preheat when using the BAKE mode. • Use BAKE for general cooking on one or two racks. To set BAKE mode: 1. Select twice for LOWER OVEN. 2. Select BAKE. The temperature is automatically set at 350ºF. Touch UPPER LOWER You Will See Touch BAKE 350o BAKE 3. Touch 3 7 5 Optional step: To change the temperature from 350ºF, select another temperature immediately before starting. 375o BAKE 4. Select START.
Oven Operations C Oven Care and Use Manual Baking Chart Food Item Breads White Bread, Scratch Breads, Specialty Biscuits, scratch Biscuits, canned Large Medium Small Cornbread, mix or Scratch Gingerbread Muffins Quick Breads Rack Level Oven Temperature Time 3 400°F (205°C) 30 to 35 minutes 3 450°F (232°C) 10 to 12 minutes 3 3 3 3 375°F (190°C) 400°F (205°C) 450°F (232°C) 400°F (205°C) 11 to 15 minutes 8 to 11 minutes 8 to 10 minutes 20 to 30 minutes 3 3 3 350°F (177°C) 425°F (219°C) 350°F (1
Oven Operations C Oven Care and Use Manual Convection Mode Operation • • • • Preheat when using the convection mode. For a quick recipe conversion, reduce the oven temperature 25° from the bake setting. Cook food in low-sided, uncovered pans. Set Timer 1 or 2 as a reminder to check doneness of the food at minimum time. To Set the CONVECTION Mode: 1. Select twice for LOWER oven. 2. Select CONVECTION.
Oven Operations C Oven Care and Use Manual Convection Cooking Chart FOOD ITEM RACK LEVEL OVEN TEMPERATURE 1 2 and 5 3 1, 3, and 5 325°F (163ºC) 325°F (163ºC) 325ºF (163ºC) 325ºF (163ºC) 40 to 45 minutes 32 to 35 minutes 31 to 34 minutes 17 to 20 minutes 3 425°F (219ºC) 10 to 12 minutes 3 or more racks any combination 350°F (177ºC) 8 to 10 minutes Cream puffs 3 375°F (190ºC) 20 to 30 minutes Meringues 2 325°F (163ºC) 20 minutes Souffles 3 350°F (177ºC) 35 to 40 minutes Cakes, mix or
Oven Operations C Oven Care and Use Manual Convection Bake Mode Operation • • • • This may be used for breads, pastries and pies to take advantage of the bottom heat, yielding a better crust. Use the cooking time given in the recipe. For a quick recipe conversion, reduce the oven temperature 25 degrees from the recommended bake setting. Cook using only one rack at a time. To Set the CONVECTION BAKE Mode: You Will See 1. Select OVEN. • Select twice for LOWER oven. Touch UPPER LOWER 2.
Oven Operations C Oven Care and Use Manual Convection Bake Chart FOOD ITEM RACK LEVEL OVEN TEMPERATURE TIME* Breads-Yeast: Bread 2 350°F (177ºC) 25 to 35 minutes Dinner Rolls 2 or 3 400°F (205ºC) 15 to 20 minutes Sweet Rolls 2 or 3 375°F (190ºC) 20 to 25 minutes Frozen Dough I or 2 400°F (205ºC) 25 to 35 minutes I 450°F (232ºC) 12 to 20 minutes Oven Floor 450°F (232ºC) 20 to 25 minutes Refrigerator 1 425°F (219ºC) 18 to 22 minutes Frozen** 1 400°F (205ºC) 18 to 25 minutes
Oven Operations C Oven Care and Use Manual Roast Mode Operation • Use ROAST for conventional open roasting when drippings are desired. • ROAST mode is excellent for less tender meats or poultry when meat is brasied and a covered dish is used. • Use a high-sided roasting pan or cover dish with a lid or foil. To set ROAST mode: 1. Select OVEN. • Select twice for LOWER oven. Touch UPPER LOWER 2. Select ROAST. The temperature is automatically set at 350º F. Touch ROAST You Will See 350o ROAST 3.
Oven Operations C Oven Care and Use Manual Roasting Chart MEAT AND POULTRY – RACK LEVEL OVEN TEMPERATURE TIME END TEMP COVERED PAN Beef: Pot roast, 3-4 pounds 1 350°F (177º C) 40 to 60 minutes per pound 170°F (77ºC) Beef Brisket 2 350°F (177º C) 50 to 60 minutes per pound 170°F (77ºC) Beef Chuck 1 350°F (177º C) 45 to 55 minutes per pound 170°F (77ºC) Meat Loaf 3 350°F (177º C) 60 to 90 minutes total time 170°F (77ºC) Thigh 170°F (77ºC)* Poultry: Chicken, whole or halves 1 375°
Oven Operations C Oven Care and Use Manual Convection Roast Mode and Probe Operation • • • Preheating is optional for CONVECTION ROAST. Preheating is not recommended for CONVECTION ROAST when using the PROBE. A hot oven impairs connecting the probe into the receptacle and into the roast. Roast in a low-sided, uncovered pan. • • • Use CONVECTION ROAST when roasting tender cuts of meat or poultry of any size.
Oven Operations C Oven Care and Use Manual Convection Roast Chart MEAT AND POULTRY – UNCOVERED PAN Beef: Standing Rib 3 to 6 lbs. 6 to 9 lbs. RACK LEVEL OVEN TEMPERATURE 2 325°F (163ºC) TIME PROBE TEMP DONENESS CARVING TEMP Minutes Per lb. Boneless rib I to 4 lbs. 2 Sirloin, boneless Rump, eye 3 to 6 lbs.
Oven Operations C Oven Care and Use Manual Broil and Convection Broil Mode Operation • Do not Preheat for broil or convection broil. • Broil with the door closed. This allows the control panel to stay cool to touch. • Always use the two-piece broil pan packaged with your oven. The slotted grid allows the meat fat to drip into the lower pan which minimizes spattering of fat and smoking. • DO NOT cover top of slotted grid with aluminum foil. However, the bottom pan may be lined with aluminum foil.
Oven Operations C Oven Care and Use Manual Broil Chart FOOD ITEM and THICKNESS Beef: RACK LEVEL BROIL SETTING BROIL TOTAL TIME Ground, patties, 3/4" to 1" 6 HI Med Rare - 8 to 12 minutes Med - 9 to 14 minutes Well - 10 to 15 minutes Med Rare - 7 to 11 minutes Med - 8 to 12 minutes Well - 9 to 14 minutes Steaks, 3/4" to 1-1/4" 6 HI Bread: Garlic Bread, 1/2" slices 3/4" to 1" slices 6 6 HI HI Fish: Fillets or steaks, 1/2" to 1" 5 or 6 Med - 500°F (260ºC) Flakes - 8 to 12 minutes (1/2’’ th
Oven Operations C Oven Care and Use Manual Proof Mode Operation • • • • Place food in oven before selecting this mode. The proofing temperature is preset at 100°F. Use any rack level that accommodates the size of the bowl or pan. Lightly cover the bowl or pan. To Set the PROOF Mode: You Will See 1. Select twice for LOWER oven. 2. Select PROOF/DEHYDRATE once for the proof mode. Touch UPPER LOWER PrF Touch PROOF DEHYDRATE BAKE 3. Touch START Select START.
Oven Operations C Oven Care and Use Manual Dehydrate Mode Operation • • • • • Do not preheat when using the DEHYDRATE mode. The dehydrating temperature is preset at 140°F. Use drying screens (not supplied with oven). Multiple racks can be used simultaneously. Place food in oven before selecting the mode. To Set the DEHYDRATE Mode: You Will See 1. Select twice for LOWER oven. 2. Select PROOF/DEHYDRATE twice for the Dehydrate Mode. Touch UPPER LOWER Touch PROOF DEHYDRATE d hY CONVECTION 3.
Oven Operations C Oven Care and Use Manual Timed Mode Operation • In double oven models, both ovens can be set independently to operate a timed mode. • Be sure that the time-of-day clock is displaying the correct time. • The timed mode turns off the oven at the end of the cook time. To Set Timed Mode: Example shown has the time of day set at 3:00. 1. Select OVEN. • Select twice for LOWER oven. 2. Select BAKE or CONVECTION. Change the preset temperature at this time, if needed.
Oven Operations C Oven Care and Use Manual Setting the Sabbath Mode • This mode is for religious faiths with “no work” requirements on the Sabbath. • Use only in the BAKE mode; do not use with Timed Bake or the Probe mode. To Set the Sabbath Mode: 1. Cancel all modes. You Will See 2. Select OVEN. • Select twice for LOWER oven. Touch UPPER LOWER Touch BAKE 3. Select BAKE mode and temperature. (See Page 39 to change temperature.) 350o BAKE 4. Select START. 100o/350o Touch START 5.
Care and Cleaning C Oven Care and Use Manual Self-Cleaning The Oven Your new oven features two pyrolytic self-cleaning ovens. When set into the CLEAN mode, the oven reaches a high temperature that burns off the food soil. • As a safety feature, the oven door locks during SELF CLEAN to protect you from very high temperatures. Do not try to open the door during SELF CLEAN. • Only one oven can be set to Self Clean at a time. The second oven cannot be used while one is selfcleaning.
Self Cleaning C Oven Care and Use Manual Self Clean Mode Operation To Set the SELF CLEAN Mode to Start Now: • • • • • Self Clean only one oven at a time. The oven light does not operate during this mode. Be sure that the time-of-day clock is displaying the correct time. Three hours is the preset length of cleaning. The mode stops automatically at the end of the clean hours. Example shows clock set at 5:00 1. Select OVEN. • Select once for UPPER oven. • Select twice for LOWER oven. 2. 3. 4.
Oven Care and Cleaning C Oven Care and Use Manual Oven Cleaning – Upper and Lower Oven How to use the Oven Cleaning Chart 6 1. Locate the number of the part to be cleaned in the illustration on this page. 2. Match the letter adjacent to the part name with the letter on the chart (next page) for the recommended cleaning method. •␣ ␣ Use the cleaning method in the left column if the oven is black or white. •␣ ␣ Use the cleaning method in the right column if the oven is stainless steel. 3.
C Oven Care and Use Manual Oven Care and Cleaning Oven Finishes / Cleaning Method The entire oven can be safely cleaned with a soapy sponge, rinsed and dried. If stubborn soil remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods below. • • • • • Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job. Rub metal finishes in the direction of the grain. Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels. Rinse thoroughly with a minimum of water so it does not drip into door slots. Dry to avoid water marks.
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance C Oven Care and Use Manual Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Removing the Oven Door The oven door can be lifted off for your convenience in cleaning hard-to-reach areas inside the oven. • Use caution when removing the lower door as it is very heavy. To Remove the Oven Door To Replace the Oven Door 1. Fully open the oven door. 2. Raise the U-clip over the hook on each of the hinges to the "locked" position (see illustration below).
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance C Oven Care and Use Manual Do-It-Yourself Maintenance REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT 6. Remove the bulb by grasping and sliding the bulb straight up until the two prongs have cleared the ceramic holder. WARNINGS: To prevent electrical shock and or personal injury: • Before replacing the light bulb, be sure the electric power is turned off at the circuit breaker. • Do not operate the oven unless the light cover is securely in position. • Halogen bulbs get HOT instantly when turned ON.
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance C Oven Care and Use Manual Do-It-Yourself Maintenance FAHRENHEIT TO CENTIGRADE CALIBRATING OVEN TEMPERATURE The oven has been preset to a Fahrenheit temperature. The electronic thermostat has been preset to 0°F and accurately maintains its setting. If the browning results are too light or too dark for your preferences, you can raise or lower the setting. To Change to Centigrade, follow these steps: I. Turn off both ovens.
Problem Solving / Consumer Service C Oven Care and Use Manual Solving Baking Problems With either BAKE or CONVECTION, poor results can occur for many reasons other than a malfunction of the oven. Check the chart below for causes of the most common problems. Since the size, shape and material of baking utensils directly affect the baking results, the best solution may be to replace old baking utensils that have darkened and warped with age and use.
Problem Solving / Consumer Service C Oven Care and Use Manual Solving Operational Problems Before calling for service, check the following to avoid unnecessary service charges. PROBLEM OVEN PROBLEM SOLVING STEPS All the numbers touched do not appear in display The numbers were touched too rapidly. Be sure you remove your finger from the number pad before touching the next digit.
C Oven Care and Use Manual Warranty THERMADOR BUILT-IN OVEN WARRANTY For Model C302 • C272 • C301 • C271 WHAT IS COVERED WARRANTY APPLICATIONS Full One Year Warranty For one year from the date of installation or date of occupancy for a new previously unoccupied dwelling, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Save your dated receipt or other evidence of the installation/occupancy date.
Specifications are for planning purposes only. Refer to installation instructions and consult your countertop supplier prior to making counter opening. Consult with a heating and ventilating engineer for your specific ventilation requirements. We reserve the right to change specifications or design without notice. Some models are certified for use in Canada. Thermador is not responsible for products which are transported from the U.S. for use in Canada. Check with your local Canadian distributor or dealer.
