Proof 9-21-99 A Special Message to Our Customers Thank you for buying a Thermador oven. We recommend that you take the time to read this entire booklet before using your new appliance. We hope that the information in this manual will help you easily operate and care for your oven for years of satisfaction.
• Do not store flammable materials in or near WARNING: When properly cared for, your new the oven. Thermador oven has been designed to be a safe, • Do not use water on a grease fire. Smother reliable appliance. Read all instructions carefully fire or flame or use a dry chemical or foam- before using this oven.
Proof 9-21-99 SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY • Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of MICROWAVE OVEN the oven. Improper use of a foil liner could result Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO in a shock or fire hazard. Foil is an excellent heat insulator and heat will be trapped beneath AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE it.
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Proof 9-21-99 LES INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTE Veuillez lire les instructions entières avant de continuer. LA SÉCURITÉ POUR TOUS LES LA SÉCURITÉ POUR LE FOUR APPAREILS • Ne pas toucher les éléments de chauffage ou les surfaces intérieures du four. •...
Proof 9-21-99 Features of Your Oven MODEL CJ302 DOUBLE OVEN TOUCH CONTROL PANEL LOWER OVEN Displays clock / time and oven modes and settings 11 Oven Cooling Vents 12 Broil Element 13 Probe Receptacle UPPER OVEN 14 Convection Fan and Baffle...
Proof 9-21-99 UsingThe 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”...
Proof 9-21-99 Sights & Sounds INTERPRETING THE CONTROL PANEL 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.
Proof 9-21-99 Setting the Clock To Set the CLOCK: • Always set the clock immediately after installation • If 10 seconds elapse between touching the clock or after a power failure. Once power returns to pad or number pads, the mode is automatically can- celled.
Proof 9-21-99 Setting the Timer • The oven has two Timers, which are independent of each other. Neither one controls automatic 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: You Will See 1.
Proof 9-21-99 Upper Oven Heating Modes The following illustrations give an overview of the heating activity with each mode setting. The arrows represent the heat source for specific cooking modes. JETDIRECT™ – JetDirect is cooking by high speed convection. This speed is enhanced using high velocity blowers.
Proof 9-21-99 JetDirect Convection – Upper Oven ™ ™ Convection Tips – General IRECT • Preheat when using the J mode except when baking pizzas (see chart on Page 13). IRECT • As a general rule, reduce the oven temperature 25ºF from a bake setting; cook time is about 1/3 less than conventional time.
Proof 9-21-99 Basics for Microwave Mode – Upper Oven Utensils Cooking Techniques Recommended for Microwave Mode • Arranging – Place food in a circular pattern with • Glass ceramic (i.e. Corning Ware) the thickest areas toward the outside of dish. •...
Proof 9-21-99 Microwave Mode – Upper Oven To Set a MICROWAVE Mode – Upper Oven Only: • Use microwave safe utensils. • Place food in center of rack. • Use rack level #2, unless otherwise noted. • Oven cooks on Hl (100% of power) unless another cooking power level is selected. •...
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Proof 9-21-99 Microwave Mode – Upper Oven You Will See Touch MICROWAVE 7. Optional step: PAUSE 4 : 50 To check or stir food, select Pause / Resume. RESUME PAUSE • The microwave will stop; display shows remaining time. • The lock symbol disappears when the door unlocks. To resume microwave cooking, select Pause / Resume Touch MICROWAVE...
Proof 9-21-99 Microwave Cooking – Upper Oven Cooking Fresh Vegetables • Cook on rack level 2 on HI power. • Timings are for vegetables peeled, trimmed and ready to cook. • Stir or rearrange vegetables once during cooking. • Allow vegetables to stand covered 2-3 minutes before serving. VEGETABLE AMOUNT CONTAINER...
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Proof 9-21-99 Microwave Cooking– Upper Oven Reheating Cooked Foods • Cover loosely with wax paper or plastic wrap. • Arrange items according to Microwave Cooking Techniques, Page 15. • Reheat items on rack level 2. • Timings are for items starting at refrigerator temperature. •...
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Proof 9-21-99 Microwave Cooking – Upper Oven Defrosting • Defrost uncooked meat, fish and poultry using 30% power. • Remove all meat, poultry and fish from package. Failure to remove will cause steam to develop inside the closed package. Portions begin cooking before defrosting is complete. •...
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Proof 9-21-99 Microwave Cooking – Upper Oven SHORTCUTS • Place all items on rack level 2. FOOD ITEMS POWER APPROX. PROCEDURES (AMOUNT/WEIGHT) LEVEL TIME Beverage/Cup of Soup - 6 oz. 100% (High) minutes Place bowl or cup in center of oven. Butter, 1 stick ( cup) - minutes...
Proof 9-21-99 CookSmart Mode – Upper Oven ® To Set a C (CS) Mode ™ MART • Select rack level before selecting the CS mode. • Always Preheat when using the C mode. MART • The oven temperature is automatically determined by C ™.
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Proof 9-21-99 CookSmart Mode – Upper Oven ® You Will See After oven is preheated, add food and select START. Touch • Motorized door latch locks door. 3 : 00 START • C cook time countdown begins. MART C S 1 Optional step: To pause the cooking process, select PAUSE/RESUME Touch...
Proof 9-21-99 CookSmart Mode – Upper Oven ® CS1 - Guidelines for Breads and Desserts • Metal pans become hot quickly and yield more • Biscuits and cookies should be left on pan for 3 to 4 browning. minutes after removal from oven. •...
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Proof 9-21-99 CookSmart Mode – Upper Oven ® (continued from previous page) CS1 FOOD ITEMS RACK PAN SIZE AND TYPE CONVENTIONAL LEVEL COOK TIME Brownies Fudge, Scratch 8x8 or 9x9 metal or glass 30 to 40 minutes 9x13 metal or glass 25 to 30 minutes Fudge, Mix 8x8 or 9x9 metal or glass...
Proof 9-21-99 CookSmart Mode – Upper Oven ® CS2 – Guidelines for Fruits and Vegetables • Peel or pierce fruits and vegetables to prevent bursting. CS2 FRUIT AND VEGETABLE ITEMS RACK PAN SIZE AND TYPE CONVENTIONAL LEVEL COOKING TIME Apples Rome Beauty, 4 large, halved 8x8 glass 40 to 45 minutes...
Proof 9-21-99 CookSmart Mode – Upper Oven ® CS3 – Guidelines for Meat, Poultry and Casseroles • Allow refrigerated meats and poultry to stand at • Check food for doneness with meat thermometer room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before at minimum time.
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Proof 9-21-99 CookSmart Mode – Upper Oven ® CS3 - MEAT, POULTRY AND CASSEROLES, continued from previous page Poultry • Roast whole roasters with breast-side up; do not • Small pieces of aluminum foil may be used to cover tie or truss legs. poultry wings or legs to prevent overbrowning.
Proof 9-21-99 CookSmart Mode – Upper Oven ® CS3 – CASSEROLES • Select shallow, oblong or oval-shaped casserole cheese and add during the last 3 to 4 minutes dishes. (conventional time). Finish cooking. • When cooking casseroles with cheese toppings, hold •...
Open door slowly. is displayed and alternates with a display of the actual oven temperature. ® • Your new Thermador oven has an electronic temperature sensor that accurately maintains the • The oven chimes once when it is preheated and temperature selected.
Proof 9-21-99 Lower Oven – Heating Modes The following illustrations give an overview of what happens in the oven with each mode setting. The arrows repre- sent the location of the heat source during specific modes. The lower element is concealed under the oven floor. BAKE or PROOF CONVECTION or CONVECTION ROAST...
Proof 9-21-99 Bake Mode – Lower Oven To set BAKE mode: • Preheat when using the Bake mode. • Use BAKE for general cooking on one or two racks. You Will See Select OVEN. Touch • Select twice for LOWER oven. UPPER LOWER Touch...
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Proof 9-21-99 Baking Chart – Lower Oven Food Item Oven Temperature (ºF) Rack Position Time* Cakes: Angel Food Mix 350° 40 to 50 minutes Cake Mix, Layers 8" or 9" round, 350° 2 and 5 30 to 35 minutes 9 x 13 rectangle 350º...
Proof 9-21-99 Roast Mode – Lower Oven To set ROAST mode: • Use ROAST for less tender meats and poultry. • Roast covered with a lid or foil or in high-sided roaster. You Will See Select OVEN. Touch • Select twice for LOWER oven UPPER LOWER Select ROAST.
Proof 9-21-99 Roasting Chart – Lower Oven Meat and Poultry Oven Rack Cook Time End Temp Temperature Position (ºF) Covered Pan (ºF) Beef: Pot roast, 3-4 pounds 350° 40 to 60 minutes per pound 170° Beef Brisket 350° 50 to 60 minutes per pound 170°...
Proof 9-21-99 Broil and Convection Broil Modes – Lower Oven To Set the BROIL and CONVECTION BROIL Modes: • Do not Preheat for broiling. • Use BROIL when broiling meats, fish or poultry • Broil with the door closed. pieces up to 1-1/2” thick. •...
Proof 9-21-99 – Lower Oven Broil Chart FOOD ITEM RACK BROIL BROIL THICKNESS POSITION SETTING TOTAL TIME Beef: Ground, patties, 3/4" to 1" Med Rare - 8 to 12 min. Med - 9 to 14 min. Well - 10 to 15 min. Steaks, 3/4 to 1-1/4"...
Proof 9-21-99 Convection Mode – Lower Oven To Set the CONVECTION Mode: • Preheat when using the convection mode • For a quick recipe conversion, reduce the oven temperature 25°F from the bake setting. • Use CONVECTION when cooking on more than two racks simultaneously. •...
Proof 9-21-99 Convection Bake Mode – Lower Oven To Set the CONVECTION BAKE Mode: • Do not Preheat. • Use CONVECTION BAKE when baking pastries and breads. • Use the standard baking temperature and cooking time given in the recipe. •...
Proof 9-21-99 – Lower Oven Convection Roast and Probe Mode To Set the CONVECTION ROAST and PROBE Mode: • Do not preheat. • Use CONVECTION ROAST when roasting tender cuts of meat or poultry of any size. • Roast in a low-sided pan and uncovered. You Will See Insert the probe into the thickest part of the Meat.
Proof 9-21-99 Proof Mode – Lower Oven To Set the PROOF Mode: • Do not preheat when using the proof mode. • The proofing temperature is pre-set at 100°F. • Use any rack level that accommodates the size of the bowl or pan. •...
Proof 9-21-99 Dehydrate Mode – Lower Oven To Set the DEHYDRATE Mode: • Do not preheat when using the dehydrate mode. • The dehydrating temperature is pre-set at 140°F. • Use drying screens (not supplied with oven). • Multiple racks can be used simultaneously. You Will See Touch UPPER...
Proof 9-21-99 Timed Oven Modes – Lower Oven To Set the Timed Oven Modes to Start Now: • 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. •...
Proof 9-21-99 Setting the Sabbath Mode – Lower Oven To Set 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. •...
Proof 9-21-99 Self-Cleaning The Oven – Upper and Lower Ovens Your new oven features two pyrolytic self-cleaning ovens. 2 . Wipe up soft soil overspills and grease with When set into the CLEAN mode, the oven reaches a paper towels. high temperature that burns off the food soil.
Proof 9-21-99 Self Clean Mode – Upper and Lower Oven 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. •...
Proof 9-21-99 Oven Cleaning – Upper and Lower Oven How to use the Oven Cleaning Chart 1. Locate the number of the part to be cleaned in the illustration on this page. 2. Find the part name in the chart. •...
Proof 9-21-99 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. •...
Proof 9-21-99 Do-It-Yourself Maintenance The Upper oven door is NOT removable. Removing the Lower 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. •...
Proof 9-21-99 Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Replacing the Oven Light CAUTION: If the light cover is damaged or The oven lights have a removable lens cover and a halo- broken, do not use the oven until a new cover is gen light bulb. The ceramic light socket housing is not in place.
Proof 9-21-99 Do-It-Yourself Maintenance To Change to a 24 Hour Clock from the Oven Thermostat Preset 12 Hour Clock, follow these steps: The electronic thermostat has been preset to 0°F and accurately maintains its setting. If the browning results are 1.
Proof 9-21-99 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.
We want you to remain a satisfied customer. If a problem does come up that cannot be resolved to your satisfaction write to Thermador Customer Support Call Center, 5551 McFadden Avenue, Hun- tington Beach CA, 92649 or call: 800/ 735-4328.
Important that the oven door close your ownership by writing to us at: properly and that there Is no damage to: (1) THERMADOR door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or Microwave Registration loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces, 5551 McFadden Avenue inside window/glass area.
Canada. The warranty applies even if you should move Thermador® will pay for all repair labor and replace- during the warranty period. Should the appliance be ment parts found to be defective due to materials and sold by the original purchaser during the warranty workmanship.
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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.