THERMADOR WALL OVEN SELLING GUIDE MASTERPIECE® SERIES PROFESSIONAL® SERIES
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 TEST PROCEDURES 5 TEST RESULTS FACTS ABOUT THE COMPETITION 6–14 15–16 AT-A-GLANCE COMPETITIVE CHART 17 THE SECRETS OF THERMADOR’S TRUE CONVECTION 18 THERMADOR WALL OVEN FEATURES & BENEFITS 19–21 THERMADOR WALL OVEN PRODUCT LINE OVERVIEW 22–24 NOMENCLATURE GUIDE 25 3
INTRODUCTION Thermador Wall Ovens have been ranked #1 by a leading consumer magazine nine consecutive times. That alone is proof of the superior performance of every Thermador Wall Oven. To help demonstrate the superior performance of Thermador’s Wall Ovens, Thermador examined the functionality, durability and quality of its products and compared them to equivalent models from Wolf, Viking and Dacor.
TEST PROCEDURES Bake and Convection tests: The same recipes and bakeware have been used to prepare and bake the cakes and cookies. For baking, the cakes and cookies have been placed in the oven as recommended by the Use & Care Manual of each manufacturer. For Convection tests, the recommended Convection mode for the test dishes has been used. The evaluation of the browning has been done with a Photovolt Reflectometer to measure the slightest differences in browning.
TEST RESULTS BAKING TEST 1 Test Dish: Four 8” White Cakes Rack Levels: 2 Thermador ME301ES TOPS OF CAKES Wolf SO30F/S TOPS OF CAKES Cooking Mode: Bake Temperature: 350°F Even browning across and between racks. BOTTOMS OF CAKES Even browning across each rack. Bottom rack cakes slightly darker but within limits to pass. Result Viking DESO130T TOPS OF CAKES Uneven browning between racks. Cakes on upper racks have darker browning.
TEST RESULTS BAKING TEST 2 Test Dish: Sugar Cookies Rack Levels: 2 Cooking Mode: Bake Temperature: 375°F Thermador ME301ES TOPS OF COOKIES Even browning across and between each rack. BOTTOMS OF COOKIES Even browning across each rack. Lower rack is slightly darker, but within passing range. Result Viking DESO130T Wolf SO30F/S TOPS OF COOKIES Upper rack slightly darker and uneven. Lower rack has dark edges. Uneven browning between racks. BOTTOMS OF COOKIES Uneven browning between racks.
TEST RESULTS BAKING TEST 3 Test Dish: Four 8” White Cakes Rack Levels: 2 Thermador ME301ES TOPS OF CAKES Wolf SO30F/S TOPS OF CAKES Cooking Mode: Convection Temperature: 325°F Even browning across and between racks. BOTTOMS OF CAKES Even browning across and between racks. Excellent golden brown color. Result Viking DESO130T TOPS OF CAKES Dark browning on cakes, all cakes have large cracks. CLOSE-UP CAKE 2 Close up of cracks on cake #2. Result 8 Large cracks on all cakes.
TEST RESULTS BAKING TEST 4 Test Dish: Sugar Cookies Rack Levels: 2 Cooking Mode: Convection Temperature: 350°F Thermador ME301ES TOPS OF COOKIES Even browning between and across racks. BOTTOMS OF COOKIES Even browning between and across racks. Result Viking DESO130T Wolf SO30F/S TOPS OF COOKIES Edges too dark on both racks. Uneven browning between and across racks. Back row too dark. BOTTOMS OF COOKIES Browning too dark, almost burnt.
TEST RESULTS BAKING TEST 5 Test Dish: Sugar Cookies Rack Levels: 3 Cooking Mode: Convection Temperature: 350°F Thermador ME301ES TOPS OF COOKIES Even browning across each rack and between all 3 racks. BOTTOMS OF COOKIES Even browning across each rack and between all 3 racks. Golden brown color is excellent. Result Viking DESO130T 10 Wolf SO30F/S TOPS OF COOKIES Uneven browning across and between racks.
BAKING PERFORMANCE THERMADOR SETS THE BENCHMARK Thermador ME301ES Wolf SO30F/S Viking DESO130T Dacor MOV130S Cake on 2 racks in Bake Sugar Cookies on 2 racks in Bake Cake on 2 racks in Convection Sugar Cookies on 2 racks in Convection Sugar Cookies on 3 racks in Convection • Thermador has the best results of all baking tests. • Thermador’s superior performance is proven by actual test results.
TEMPERATURE GRAPHS – THERMADOR MOST PRECISE TEMPERATURE CONTROL True Convection at 325ºF Convection Bake at 325ºF Bake at 350ºF • Thermador wall ovens use a PID (Proportional – Integral – Derivative) algorithm to keep the oven temperature on the set level (very similar to Cruise Control in a car). • The oven electronics constantly calculates the on/off cycles of the heating elements based on the past two duty cycles (1 duty cycle equals 1 minute).
TEMPERATURE GRAPHS – VIKING CYCLES TEMPERATURE ABOVE SET LEVEL True Convection at 325ºF Convection Bake at 325ºF Bake at 350ºF • Viking wall ovens also use a basic 2-point algorithm to control the oven temperature. • For the same reasons as the Wolf wall ovens, the Viking shows a typical swing of the temperature in the effort to keep the set temperature level. • The temperature graphs in True Convection and Convection Bake show a complete lack of keeping the set temperature.
SELF CLEAN TEST RESULTS WOLF AND DACOR FAILED SELF CLEAN TEST Thermador ME301ES Wolf SO30F/S Viking DESO130T Dacor MOV130S Min. 1.5 hours Max. 2.5 hours Self Clean Settings Any self clean time between 1.5 h and 2.5 h can be set Only one setting with 3 hours Only one setting with 3.5 hours Three settings with 2, 3 and 4 hour self clean Cool Down Time 30 minutes 1 hour 30 minutes 1 hour Total Self Clean Time incl. cool down Min. 2 hours Max.
FACTS ABOUT THE WOLF WALL OVEN • The Wolf Oven failed in all Cake and Cookie baking tests. 1 Cake cracked in the Bake test. All cakes cracked in the Convection test. • The dual convection fans don’t run simultaneously in all convection modes. Why have two convection fans if they don’t run at the same time? • Doesn’t offer a Fast Preheat mode. Wolf’s fastest preheat is 4:13 minutes slower than Thermador’s. • Temperatures during Self Clean are too low for good cleaning results.
FACTS ABOUT THE VIKING WALL OVEN • The Viking Oven failed all Cake and Cookie tests. All cakes cracked in the Convection test. • Viking advertises the largest convection fan, running at two speeds and reversing directions. The tests show this fan doesn’t help performance. They failed all Convection tests. • Doesn’t offer any Fast Preheat mode. Viking’s fastest preheat is 2:46 minutes slower than Thermador’s. • The Viking oven exceeds the set temperature on Convection Bake and True Convection by 15 – 50°F.
AT-A-GLANCE COMPETITIVE CHART AND TEST RESULTS SUMMARY Thermador ME301ES Wolf SO30F/S Viking DESO130T Dacor MOV130S Cake on 2 racks in Bake Sugar Cookies on 2 racks in Bake Cake on 2 racks in Convection Sugar Cookies on 2 racks in Convection Sugar Cookies on 3 racks in Convection Preheat Comparison Temperature Performance Self Clean Results Cavity Size Best in test Fourth in test Third in test Second in test Keeps temperature best at set level Temperature spread always around 35°F to set level T
THE SECRETS OF THERMADOR’S TRUE CONVECTION • While developing the Thermador True Convection, it was very important to perfectly harmonize the interaction of the technical components. The size, design, speed, location and wattage of the ring heating element, convection fan, convection baffle and the air guides had to be brought to perfect harmony. • Thermador’s True Convection creates heat with the ring heating element behind the convection baffle.
THERMADOR MASTERPIECE® SERIES OVENS MAIN FEATURES AND BENEFITS MASSIVE OVEN CAVITY • Six rack levels for multiple item cooking • Hidden bake element and fully recessed broil element • Cooks an entire meal at once • Maximizes cookware versatility • Full extension telescopic rack for safe and easy access to your meal ELECTRONIC TOUCH CONTROL • All modes available at a fingertip with direct access • Number pad for precise setting of temperature and time • Info function provides additional useful information
THERMADOR MASTERPIECE® SERIES DM OVENS COOKSMART™ In 1976, Thermador introduced the first “Speed Cooking” oven with a combination of microwave and thermal heating. Thermador has been a leader in wall oven technology ever since. In 2000, Thermador introduced the CookSmart™ Technology, a combination of microwave and convection heating that results in optimal temperatures and cuts cooking time by up to 50% without compromising taste or texture.
THERMADOR PROFESSIONAL® SERIES OVENS MAIN FEATURES AND BENEFITS PROFESSIONAL DESIGN • Perfect match to Thermador Professional® Series Ranges and Cooktops • Design elements such as stainless steel knobs and Professional handles intensify the outstanding fit and finish • Analog chronometer contributes to the timeless beauty HEAVY-DUTY ROTISSERIE • Professional cooking for everyone’s kitchen • Perfectly roasts a turkey, large chicken or any roast • Sears the outside all around and keeps the inside juicy to p
PRODUCT LINE OVERVIEW THERMADOR MASTERPIECE® SERIES OVENS 27" 30" SINGLE OVENS True Convection ME271ES SINGLE OVENS Standard Convection M301ES True Convection ME301ES DOUBLE OVENS True Convection in both cavities MED272ES DOUBLE OVENS True Convection in upper cavity ME302ES True Convection in both cavities MED302ES COMBINATION OVENS Triple Combination with • Convection Microwave • True Convection Oven • Warming Drawer MEMCW271ES COMBINATION OVENS Double Combination with • Convection Microwave • Tru
PRODUCT LINE OVERVIEW THERMADOR MASTERPIECE® SERIES OVENS WITH PROFESSIONAL HANDLE & THERMADOR MASTERPIECE® SERIES DM OVENS 30" THERMADOR MASTERPIECE® SERIES WITH PROFESSIONAL HANDLE THERMADOR MASTERPIECE® SERIES DM OVENS SINGLE OVENS True Convection with Professional handle ME301EP SINGLE OVENS True Convection CookSmart™ DM301ES DOUBLE OVENS True Convection in upper cavity with Professional handles ME302EP DOUBLE OVENS True Convection CookSmart™ DM302ES COMBINATION OVENS Triple Combination with • Co
PRODUCT LINE OVERVIEW THERMADOR PROFESSIONAL® SERIES OVENS AND TELESCOPIC RACKS 30" SINGLE OVENS True Convection POD301 DOUBLE OVENS True Convection in both cavities PODC302 TELESCOPIC RACKS The sturdy, ball bearing telescopic racks provide convenient and safe handling of even the heaviest dishes. Racks completely extend out of the cavity, allowing easy access to the meals. Can be used for all Masterpiece and Professional wall ovens (not applicable for DM series).
NOMENCLATURE GUIDE FOR WALL OVENS M EMCW 30 1 E S Series M = Masterpiece Color/Style S = Stainless P = Professional handle Type of Oven E = True Convection ED = True Convection both cavities EMC = Double Combination with Convection Microwave EMCW = Triple Combination with Convection Microwave and Warming Drawer Width Product width in inches Year E= 2007 F= 2008 G= 2009 Type of Oven 1= Single or Combination Oven 2= Double Oven POD MW 30 1 Series POD = Professional Type of Oven M = Double
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