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.
About This Manual...................................... 5 How This Manual is Organized .................................................5 Safety ........................................................... 6 Getting Started ............................................ 9 Parts and Accessories ...............................................................9 Parts ..............................................................................................................9 Accessories ........................
Convection Roast .....................................................................32 Broil ...........................................................................................33 Convection Broil ......................................................................35 Pizza ..........................................................................................36 Speed Convection ....................................................................37 Proof ........................................
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.
Safety m Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS m Proper Installation and Maintenance Warning: 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.
m Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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.
m Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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.
Getting Started Parts and Accessories Parts* Control Panel Door Lock Convection Fan Door Gasket 6 5 4 3 2 Rack Position Guides with 6 Rack Positions 1 Oven Bottom Door Hinge 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 running, and warm air may be felt as it is released from the oven vent. The fan may also run after the oven is off.
Convection Fan The convection fan operates during all convection modes. When the oven is operating 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.
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. m Caution: 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. Inserting Rack into Oven: 1. Grasp rack firmly on both sides. 2. Insert rack (see picture). 3. Tilt rack up to allow stop into rack guide. 4.
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.
Control* Cooking Mode Touchpads Display Numeric Touchpads TIMER - Press to set the timer. 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 cooking time, the oven turns off automatically.
Display Symbols á ã 2 å 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.
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.
The clock is now set and operating. The menu item "Set date" is displayed: Set date: Set year then press CLOCK 2007 QQ: EP am 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.
The available languages are displayed: 1 English 2 Francais 3 Espanol 4 Deutsch QQ: EP am 4. Use the numeric keys to select your preferred language. The display from step 2 appears in the language you selected. Note: • Press INFO to exit user settings. • Press BACK to return to the previous screen. • For more information on user settings, see "User Settings". Selecting the Upper or Lower Oven To set a heating mode and temperature in a double oven, the corresponding oven has to be active.
Heating Time Limitation The maximum heating time is limited. If you forget to turn off the oven, it turns off automatically after a set period of time (see table below), unless using Easy Cook mode or Cook Time. The maximum time allowed for Dehydrate mode is 48 hours. The maximum time for Sabbath mode is 74 hours. For all other cooking modes, the maximum time allowed depends on the temperature: Temperature in ºF Temperature in ºC Max.
2. Set a new time. The old time is erased when the first number for the new time is entered. 3. Press TIMER START/OFF. The timer starts. Note: Fast Preheat • The maximum time the timer can be set is 24 hours. • The timer does not change when other settings are changed. Fast Preheat heats the oven quicker than standard preheat. Fast Preheat is available for Bake, Roast, Convection Bake, Convection Roast, True Convection and Pizza cooking modes. To set Fast Preheat: 1.
Special Features Cook Time The special features provide you with additional conveniences when cooking. Learn more about these special features in the following sections. • Cook Time • Stop Time • Probe • Easy Cook • Favorites • Sabbath Mode Use the COOK TIME feature to operate the oven mode for a set period of time. The oven starts immediately and then turns off automatically when the set time is up.
Stop Time Use Stop Time to delay the start of a Cook Time. Enter the time that you want the mode to end. The oven calculates the proper start time. It starts and stops automatically. m Caution: To maintain food safety, do not leave food in the oven for more than one hour before or after cooking. To set the Stop Time: 1. Set a Cook Time first. 2. Press STOP TIME. The oven mode, temperature and the stop time symbol are displayed: Roast Set stop time QQ: EP am RPP° r 1 P: RT WQW: QT 3.
Easy Cook Easy Cook contains functions with pre-programmed settings. The heating mode, temperature and cooking time are automatically activated based on the items you choose in the menus. However, it is possible to change temperature and cooking time manually. m Caution: To maintain food safety, do not leave food in the oven for more than one hour before or after cooking.
A submenu appears: 1 Rib Eye Roast 2 Pork Loin 3 Spiral Ham QQ: EP am 3. Select the type of food you want to cook. For instance, press 1 for Rib Eye Roast. A submenu appears: 1 Medium rare 2 Medium QQ: EP am 4. Choose the level of doneness. The suggested weight appears in the display (if applicable): QQ: EP am Rib Eye Roast Medium rare Weight: 4.0 lbs 5. Use the numeric keys to set the weight, for instance press 3 5 for 3.5 lbs.
Favorites Use Favorites to store the settings for your favorite dishes. There are four memory settings available for this feature. The temperature, cooking mode and cooking time are activated automatically based on the stored items. However, it is possible to change temperature and cooking time manually. Note: it is only possible to store settings after cooking. To save your favorite settings: 1. Press FAVORITES. The Favorites menu appears: Favorites 1 Save Favorite 2 Start Favorite QQ: EP am 2.
Sabbath Mode Sabbath Mode is for religious faiths with "no work" requirements on the Sabbath. Sabbath Mode must be activated in the user settings (default setting: On). To set Sabbath Mode: 1. Press and hold BAKE for five seconds. 2. Press COOK TIME. The 1 symbol for the cooking time, the suggested time (27 hours) and the temperature appear: Sabbath Mode Bake Set cook time QQ: EP am QOP° r 1 WU: PP 3. Set the preferred time, for instance, press the keys 3 0 0 0 for 30 hours. 4. Press START.
The adjusted probe temperature appears in the display: Roast Probe 145° QQ: EP am RPP° r å 6. Press START. Once the probe temperature is reached, the oven turns off and a beep sounds. Open the oven door to turn off the beep. The Probe icon disappears when the probe is removed. The probe temperature can be changed at any time by pressing PROBE and entering the new temperature. Note: User Settings • Probe is not available when Cook Time has been set.
To change the settings: The oven must be turned off with no timer running in order to access the "User Settings" menu. 1. Press INFO. A menu appears: User Settings 1 standard 2 custom 11:30 am 2. Press 2 for "custom". The first menu appears: 1 Clock 2 Language 3 Beep length 4 More 11:30am 3. Select the desired menu item. Note: • Press INFO to exit user settings. • Press BACK to return to the previous menu. • To revert back to the default settings, select "standard" in the menu.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance General Tips Pan Placement Baking results are better if pans are placed in the center of the oven. If baking more than one pan on a rack, allow at least 1" to 1 ½" of air space around the pan. When baking four cake layers at the same time, stagger pans on two racks so that one pan is not directly above the other. Preheating the Oven • Place oven racks in desired position before heating the oven.
Bake r Bake is cooking with dry, heated air. Both the upper and lower elements cycle to maintain the oven temperature. The Bake mode can be used to prepare a variety of food items, from pastries to casseroles. Refer to recipe or package directions for oven temperature and baking time. Tips • Preheat the oven if the recipe recommends it. • Baking time will vary with the size, shape and finish of the bakeware. Dark metal pans or nonstick coatings will cook faster with darker results.
Convection Bake á Convection Bake is similar to Bake. Heat comes from the upper and lower heating elements. The main difference in convection baking is that the heat is circulated throughout the oven by the convection fan. The Convection Bake mode is well suited for cakes, bar cookies and breads to take advantage of the bottom heat, yielding a better crust on baked items. The benefits of Convection Bake include: Tips • Slight decrease in cook time. • Higher volume (yeast items rise higher).
True Convection T True Convection cooks with heat from a third element behind the back wall of the oven. The heat is circulated throughout the oven by the convection fan. True Convection is well suited for cooking individual serving-sized foods such as cookies and biscuits. It is also good for cooking on multiple racks (2 or 3) at the same time. Baking cookies is possible on 6 racks simultaneously. In this case, the baking time increases slightly.
Roast r Roast uses both the upper and lower elements to maintain the oven temperature. Roasting uses more intense heat from the upper element than the lower element. This results in more browning of the exterior while the inside remains especially moist. Roast is best suited for large cuts of meat and poultry. Tips • Use a high-sided broil pan, or cover dish with a lid or foil. • Add liquids, such as water, juice, wine, bouillon or stock for flavor and moisture.
Convection Roast Chart Food Item Rack Pos. Weight Oven Temp. Time (min/lb)* Internal Temp. Medium rare 2 3.0-5.5 325 27-31 145 Medium 2 3.0-5.5 325 30-38 160 Medium rare 2 3.0-6.0 325 18-33 145 Medium 2 3.0-6.0 325 30-35 160 Tenderloin Roast (medium rare) 2 2.0-3.0 425 15-24 145 Loin Roast (boneless or bone in) 2 1.5-3.0 350 19-36 160 Loin Roast (boneless or bone in) 2 3.0-6.0 350 14-21 160 Tenderloin 2 2.0-3.0 425 21-28 160 Chicken, whole 2 3.5-8.
Broil Chart • Do not cover the broil grid with foil. It is designed to drain fats and oils away from the cooking surface to prevent smoking and spattering. • Turn meats once during the recommended cook time (see Broil Chart for examples). • When top browning casseroles, use only metal or glass ceramic dishes such as Corningware® . • Never use heat-proof glass (Pyrex® ); it cannot tolerate the high temperature. Food Item Rack Pos. Broil Setting Internal Temp.
Convection Broil à Convection Broil is similar to Broil. It combines intense heat from the upper element with heat circulated by a convection fan. Convection Broil mode is well suited for cooking thick, tender cuts of meat, poultry and fish. Convection Broil is not recommended for browning breads, casseroles and other foods. Always use convection broil with the door closed. In addition to the benefits of standard broiling, convection broiling is faster.
Pizza á In the Pizza mode, heat from the lower and upper elements is circulated throughout the oven by the convection fan. Use the Pizza mode for fresh or frozen pizza. Tips 36 • For a crispy crust, place pizza directly on the rack. • For a softer crust, use a pizza pan. • When proofing dough, coat dough with olive oil and cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap to prevent crust formation. • Sprinkle cornmeal on the pizza pan to prevent sticking.
Speed Convection T Speed Convection uses all heating elements as well as the convection fan to evenly distribute heat throughout the oven cavity. The main difference between speed convection and other convection modes is that it does not require preheating. Speed Convection is well suited for frozen convenience foods such as fish sticks and chicken nuggets. The benefits of Speed Convection include: Tips • Decrease in cook time since preheating is not necessary.
Warm t In Warm, the upper and lower elements maintain a low temperature in the oven cavity in order to keep food at serving temperature. • Use the Warm mode to keep cooked foods hot until ready to serve. • Warm mode temperatures are 140 ºF - 220 ºF. • Foods that must be kept moist should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil. m Caution: When using Warm mode, follow these guidelines: • Do not use the Warm mode to heat cold food. • Be sure to maintain proper food temperature.
Dehydrate Chart Food Item Preparation Approx. drying time (hrs) Test for doneness Apples Dipped in ¼ cup lemon juice and 2 cups water, ¼" slices. 11-15 Slightly pliable. Bananas Dipped in ¼ cup lemon juice and 2 cups water, ¼" slices. 11-15 Slightly pliable. Cherries Wash and towel dry. For fresh cherries, remove pits. 10-15 Pliable leathery, chewy. Orange peels Orange part of skin thinly peeled from oranges. 2-4 Dry and brittle. Orange slices ¼" slices of orange.
Food Item Preparation Approx. drying time (hrs) Test for doneness Peppers Wash and towel dry. Remove membrane of peppers, coarsely chopped about 1" pieces. 15-17 Leathery with no moisture inside. Mushrooms Wash and towel dry. Cut off stem end. Cut into 1/8" slices. 7-12 Tough and leathery, dry. Tomatoes Wash and towel dry. Cut thin slices, 1/8" thick, drain well. 15-20 Dry, brick red color. Oregano, Sage, Parsley, Thyme, Fennel Rinse and dry with paper towel. Dry at 100 ºF 4-6 hours.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Self-Clean During Self-Clean, the oven is heated to a very high temperature. Soil is burned off at this temperature. ATTENTION: Wipe out excessive spillage before self-cleaning the oven. ATTENTION: Do not clean parts or accessories in the Self-Clean oven. To set the Self-Clean mode: 1. Press SELF CLEAN. 2. Press COOK TIME. The Cook Time symbol and the default time appear: QQ: EP am 1 W: EP Self-clean Set Self-clean time 3.
Cleaning Guide 42 Part Recommendations Flat Rack and Telescopic Rack Wash with hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry, or gently rub with cleansing powder or soapfilled pads as directed. DO NOT clean the rack in the self-cleaning oven. Broil Pan and Grid Wash with hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry, or gently rub with cleansing powder or soapfilled pads as directed. DO NOT clean broil pan and grid in the self-cleaning oven. Fiberglass Gasket DO NOT CLEAN GASKET.
Maintenance Replacing an Oven Light m Caution: • Make sure the appliance and lights are cool and power to the appliance has been turned off before replacing the light bulb(s). Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns. • The lenses must be in place when using the appliance. • The lenses serve to protect the light bulb from breaking. • The lenses are made of glass. Handle carefully to avoid breaking. Broken glass could cause an injury. • Light socket is live when door is open.
3. Pull the halogen bulb from its socket. 4. Replace the halogen bulb. Grasp the new bulb with a clean, dry cloth. 5. Put the glass cover back on by inserting it into the lower mounting clip and pressing upward until it locks into place. 6. Turn power back on at the main power supply (fuse or breaker box). Removing the Oven Door 44 m Caution: When removing the door: • Make sure oven is cool and power to the oven has been turned off before removing the door.
To remove the oven door: 1. Be sure to read the above WARNING before attempting to remove the door. 2. Open the door completely. 3. Flip levers on hinges toward you. 4. Close door carefully until it stops. It will be about half way closed. 5. Holding the door firmly on both sides using both hands, pull the door up and out of the hinge slots. Hold firmly; the door is heavy. 6. Place the door in a convenient and stable location for cleaning. To replace the oven door: 1.
Service Before Calling Service Troubleshooting Chart Oven Problem Possible Causes and Suggested Solutions Oven door is locked and will not open, even after cooling. Turn the oven off at the circuit breaker and wait five minutes. Turn breaker back on. The oven should reset itself and will be operable. Oven is not heating. Check circuit breaker or fuse box to your house. Make sure there is proper electrical power to the oven. Be sure oven temperature has been selected. Oven is not cooking evenly.
Oven Problem Possible Causes and Suggested Solutions Warm air or steam escapes from oven vent. It is normal to see or feel steam or warm air escaping from the oven vent. Do not block the vent. Cooling fan runs even when the oven is turned off. This is normal. The cooling fan will continue to run, even after the oven has been turned off, until the oven has cooled sufficiently. Data Plate The data plate shows the model and serial number. Refer to the data plate on the appliance when requesting service.
STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to The limited warranty provided by BSH Home Appliances Thermador in this Statement of Limited Product Warranty applies only to the Thermador appliance sold to you, the first using purchaser, provided that the Product was purchased: • For your normal, household (non-commercial) use, and has in fact at all times only been used for normal household purposes.
Warranty Exclusions The warranty coverage described herein excludes all defects or damage that are not the direct fault of Thermador, including without limitation, one or more of the following: • Use of the Product in anything other than its normal, customary and intended manner (including without limitation, any form of commercial use, use or storage of an indoor product outdoors, use of the Product in conjunction with air or water-going vessels).
No attempt to alter, modify or amend this warranty shall be effective unless authorized in writing by an officer of BSH.
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