USE AND CARE MANUAL Built-in Ovens Model: POD301 POD302
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 .......................................................1 How This Manual is Organized ......................................................................... 1 Safety ............................................................................2 Getting Started .............................................................5 Parts and Accessories ....................................................................................... 5 Parts* ................................................
Speed Convection ............................................................................................ 25 Warm ................................................................................................................. 26 Dehydrate .......................................................................................................... 26 Rotisserie .......................................................................................................... 28 Assembling the Rotisserie ..........
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 7 Rack Positions 1 0 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* Upper Oven Heating Mode Dial Upper Oven Temperature Dial Indicator Lights Lower Oven Heating Mode Dial Lower Oven Temperature Dial Buttons +MAX LIGHT Turns on Max Cook. This feature increases the heating area of the upper heating element. Available for the upper oven in Broil and Convection Broil. Turns oven light on or off. Not possible in self-clean mode. FAST PREHEAT Turns Fast Preheat on and off. Available in Bake, True Convection, Roast and Convection Roast modes.
Before Using the Oven for the First Time English 10 • 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 information prior to operating.
Operation About the Appliance Thermador Professional combines timeless design, modern technology and premium operating convenience. The classic design of Thermador has made it a symbol of the perfect American kitchen for over 70 years. Our ovens today lead the way in continuing this tradition. Behind the classic design is modern and perfected technology that ensures a high degree of efficiency. For instance, we have further improved the distribution of heat in the oven by using newly designed elements.
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 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 Max. time allowed without activity 100 - 200 24 h 201 - 550 12 h Heating stops until a setting is changed.
Fast Preheat Fast Preheat heats the oven quicker than standard preheat. It is available for Bake, Roast, Convection Roast and True Convection modes. To set Fast Preheat: 1. Set the cooking mode and temperature. 2. Press FAST PREHEAT. The flash icon appears in the display: Fast Preheat stays on until all preheat monitor bars are visible. Then the flash icon disappears. Note: Max Cook • To use Fast Preheat, the temperature must be set to at least 200 ºF.
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 • Sabbath Mode • Probe • Temperature Offset Use the Cook Time feature to operate the cooking 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 timed mode. Enter the desired time for 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. Note: a separate digital clock must be set before starting Stop Time. This is indicated by "CLOCK TIME" in the display. To set the Clock Time and Stop Time: 1. Set the Cook Time as described in "Cook Time". 2.
Sabbath Mode Sabbath Mode is for religious faiths with "no work" requirements on the Sabbath. In Sabbath Mode, the oven continues to operate for a maximum of 74 hours. To set Sabbath Mode: 1. Turn the heating mode dial to "BAKE". 2. Set the temperature (100 ºF - 450 ºF). 3. Press and hold "+" for four seconds. "SAb" appears in the display during Sabbath Mode: Note: English 16 • Turn the heating mode dial to "OFF" to cancel Sabbath Mode.
Probe The probe measures the internal temperature of the food. The probe is available for Bake, Roast and all convection cooking modes except Convection Broil. Positioning the probe: Insert the tip of the probe where the least amount of heat penetrates the meat. The best location is in the middle and thickest part of the meat. Make sure the probe is not touching fat, bone, parts of the oven or pan. To use the probe: 1. Insert the probe into the meat as described above. 2.
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. Aluminum Foil Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of the appliance, especially the oven bottom.
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.
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.
Food Item Rack Position 1 rack 2 racks Temp. Time 400 22-35 350 10-20 350 45-65 3 racks Breads Yeast Bread, loaf, 9x5 2 Dinner Rolls 3 Qick Bread, loaf, 8x4 2 Biscuits 2 2+5 1+3+5 325 10-20 Muffins 3 2+5 1+3+5 400 14-25 3 2+5 1+3+5 400 23-33 1+4 1+3+5 Cream Puffs Fresh Pizza Roast Frozen 3 375 18-25 Fresh 3 400 15-20 r Roast uses both the upper and lower elements to maintain the oven temperature.
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/Max Broil Broil uses intense heat radiated from the upper element. w Max Broil uses a larger broil element which allows you to broil more food at one time. See "Max Cook" in "Basic Features" for more information. The Broil mode is best suited for cooking thin, tender cuts of meat (1" or less), poultry and fish. It can also be used to brown breads and casseroles. Always broil with the door closed.
Food Item Rack Pos. Broil Setting (°F) Internal Temp. Time side 1* Time side 2* Medium Rare 4 550 145 4-6 4-5 Medium 4 550 160 5-7 5-6 Well 4 550 170 6-8 6-7 Lamb Chops, 1" *Broiling times are approximate and may vary slightly. Times are based on cooking with a preheated broil element. Convection Broil/Max Convection Broil à Convection Broil is similar to Broil. It combines intense heat from the upper element with heat circulated by a convection fan.
Food Item Rack Pos. Broil Setting (°F) Internal Temp. Time side 1* Time side 2* Pork Chops, 1¼" 4 550 160 9-11 8-10 Sausage - fresh 4 550 180 5-7 3-5 Pork *Convection broiling times are approximate and may vary slightly. Times are based on cooking with a preheated broil element. Speed Convection T Speed Convection uses all heating elements as well as the convection fan to evenly distribute heat throughout the oven cavity.
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 150 ºF - 225 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 Oregano, Sage, Parsley, Thyme, Fennel Rinse and dry with paper towel. Dry at 100 ºF 4-6 hours. Crisp and brittle. Basil Use basil leaves 3 to 4 inches from the top. Spray with water, shake off moisture and pat dry. Dry at 100 ºF 4-6 hours. Crisp and brittle. Herbs Rotisserie ß Rotisserie uses heat radiated from the upper element. The food is turned slowly on a skewer in the center of the oven.
Assembling the Rotisserie 1. Insert rotisserie rack half way into the oven on rack position 4. 2. Slide the left fork onto the skewer and tighten the screw. 3. Slide meat or poultry for roasting onto the skewer. 4. Slide the right fork onto the skewer and tighten the screw. 5. Check the balance of the food on the skewer by rolling the skewer in the palms of your hands. Food not evenly balanced will not cook evenly. 6. Place the rotisserie skewer onto the rack. 7.
Trussing Poultry for the Rotisserie 1. Slip one of the forks on the skewer with the tines pointing to the tip of the skewer. Loosely tighten the screw to keep it from slipping. 2. Insert the skewer through the bird securing with the fork. 3. Cut 24” of kitchen string and lay it under the bird, breast side up, with equal lengths of string on each side. 4. Wrap each end of the string around each of the wings; catch each wing tip as the string is brought tightly together at the top and knotted.
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. Turn the heating mode dial to "CLEAN". 2. Turn the temperature dial to "CLEAN". 3. Set the cleaning time (1:30 to 2:30 hours) using "+" and "-".
Cleaning Guide Part Recommendations Broil Pan and Grid Wash with hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry, or gently rub with cleansing powder or soap-filled pads as directed. DO NOT clean broil pan and grid in the selfcleaning oven. Rotisserie Wash with hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry, or gently rub with cleansing powder or soap-filled pads as directed. Soak the forks and skewer in warm soapy water for maximum one hour. The food soil can then be easily removed.
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 English 34 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 Control does not react when a key is touched. Be sure that pad is clean. Touch the center of the touchpad. Use the flat part of your finger. Fan is running during modes that do not use convection On some models, the convection fan runs while the oven is preheating for the bake mode. This is normal. 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.
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).
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