User's Manual

OvenFeatures Built-inDHOvenCareandUseManual
General Tips for Upper and Lower Oven
PREHEATING THE OVEN
Place oven racks in desired 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 ,
food item.
Setting a highertemperature does not shorten preheat time.
During preheat, the selected cooking temperature is displayed ,
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 rather than opening the door frequently.
, 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 not keep the empty broiler pan inthe oven during cooking
as this could change cooking performance. Store the broil pan
outside of the oven.
, Tips for 'Solving Baking Problems" are found 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.
For accurate information,write the ExtensionService, Colorado
StateUniversity, FortCollins, Colorado 80521.There may bea
costfor the guides. Specifywhich highakitudefood preparation
guide you prefer: general information,cakes, cookies, breads,
etc.
CONDENSATION / "TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
It is normal for a certain amount of moisture to evaporate from
the food during any cooking process. The amount depends on
the moisture content of the food. The moisture maycondense
on any surface cooler than the inside of the oven, such as the
control panel.
Your new Thermador ®oven has an electronic temperature
sensorthataccuratelymaintainsthe temperatureselected.Your
previousoven mayhavehada mechanicalthermostatthatdrifted
gradually over timeto a highertemperature_If youhave adjusted
your favorite recipe for use with your previous oven, you may
have to adjust the time or temperature inyour new oven.
Glass baking dishes absorb heat; therefore, reduce oven
temperature 25°F when baking in glass.
, Use pans that give the desired browning. For tender, light
goldenbrown crusts,use light,anodized orshiny metalutensils.
, Dark, rough or dull pans (nonstick or anodized) will absorb
heat andresultina browner,crispercrust. Some manufacturers
recommend reducing the temperature 25° F when using this
type of pan. Fo!!owmanufacturer recommendations.
Insulatedcookiesheets or bakingpans may increasethe length
of cooking time.
, Do not set roastingpans orother bakingpans on the openoven
door.
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