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CARE AND USE MANUAL F o r B u i l t - i n M i c r o w a v e O v e n s Model: Built-In Trim Kit Models: MT27B MT30B (Sold Separately)
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A Special Message to Our Customers Thank you for buying a Thermador built-in microwave 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.
Interference Statement (USA only) ... 22 Care of Your Microwave Oven ... 23 How to Obtain Service ... 24 Thermador Built-In Microwave Oven Warranty ... 24 Service Data Record ... 24 Microwave Oven Quick Guide ... Back Cover Table of Contents...
1. Fill in the registration card and mail it to us. (The registration card is packed with this manual in the plastic bag.) 2. If you are not the original purchaser of this appliance or if the card is missing, please establish your ownership by writing to us at: THERMADOR Microwave Registration 5551 McFadden Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92649 3.
M Oven Care and Use Manual Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can re- sult in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interIocks.
M Oven Care and Use Manual Important Safety Instructions Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use it with as much care as you use with a range or any other cooking device. When using this electric appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy, observe the following:...
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M Oven Care and Use Manual Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions before using this appliance. General Microwave Use 1. DO NOT operate the oven while empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven, causing overheating if food or water is not present to absorb energy.
M Oven Care and Use Manual Microwave Oven Parts Identification 1. Cooking Guide: 2. Glass Tray 3. Internal Air Vents 4. External Air Vents 5. Control Panel 6. Microwave Identification Plate 7. Door Safety Lock System 8. Roller Ring AC Line Voltage AC Power Required Microwave Wattage Output Operating Frequency...
M Oven Care and Use Manual Control Panel Quick Reference The touch control panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It is designed to be easy to use and understand. Scrolling text pro- vides step-by-step instructions to help through the process.
M Oven Care and Use Manual Cooking in the Microwave Oven IMPORTANT: Do not overcook food; fire could result. Proper cooking depends on selecting the correct power level and cooking time for the amount of food in the oven. Smaller portions of food that are cooked too long may catch fire.
Microwave Accessories Many microwave accessories are available in the market. However, Thermador is not responsible for any damage to the oven or to oven parts when mi- crowave accessories are used. Not Recommended for Microwave Oven •...
M Oven Care and Use Manual Using Your Microwave Oven Before Operating Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this Care and Use Manual. Before oven is used, follow these steps: 1. Place Roller Ring and Glass Tray in oven. 2.
M Oven Care and Use Manual Using Your Microwave Oven Timed Cooking This feature allows you to program a specific cook time and power level. The microwave oven can be programmed for up to 99 minutes. Power levels represent a percentage of microwave power.
M Oven Care and Use Manual Power Level Recommendations The microwave oven has 10 power levels for cooking, reheating and defrosting. Lower power levels increase the cooking time and are used for foods containing cheese and milk or for cooking less tender cuts of meat.
M Oven Care and Use Manual Smart Sensor Recommendations For quick reference, open the door and refer to the menu label for available food categories. Touch SENSOR and code number of the category; then touch START. The word SENSING will scroll in the display during operation.
M Oven Care and Use Manual Using Your Microwave Oven Auto Cook Use this function to cook food without entering a cook time or power. Refer to the “Auto Cook Recommendations” below for more information. CODE CATEGORY Bacon Place bacon strips on microwave bacon rack for best results. (Use dinner plate lined with paper towels if rack is not available).
M Oven Care and Use Manual Using Your Microwave Oven Personal Choice Features PERSONAL CHOICE provides features which make personalizing your microwave oven easy. You can select SOUND ON/OFF, CLOCK ON/OFF, SCROLL SPEED and LBS/KG. Example: To turn off beeper sound. PROCEDURE 1.
M Oven Care and Use Manual Using Your Microwave Oven Defrosting • For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from original wrapping or packaging. • For best results, shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting.
M Oven Care and Use Manual Using Your Microwave Oven Multi-Stage Cooking For best results, some recipes call for different power levels during different stages of a cook cycle. You can program your oven to switch from one power level to another for up to two stages. Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.
M Oven Care and Use Manual Meat 1. No special techniques are required: Meat should be prepared as with conventional cooking. Sea- son if desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before cooking. 2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave-safe plate and place on the turntable.
M Oven Care and Use Manual Fish 1. Arrange fish in a large, shallow non-metallic dish or casserole. 2. Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid. 3. Place the dish on the turntable. Fresh Fish Cooking Recommendations Microwave Fish Power Fish Fillets...
M Oven Care and Use Manual QUESTION Why is the oven light not on during cooking? Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent? Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates when empty? Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? Why does a tone sound when the control panel is touched?
M Oven Care and Use Manual QUESTION What is wrong when baked foods have a hard, dry, brown spot? Why do eggs sometimes pop? Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking? Is it possible to pop popcorn in a microwave oven? Why do baked apples sometimes burst? Why do baked potatoes sometimes burn?
M Oven Care and Use Manual You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, refer to Page 24 to obtain service. PROBLEM Oven does not start Arcing or sparking...
M Oven Care and Use Manual Care of Your Microwave Oven BEFORE CLEANING Open oven door to prevent oven from acci- dentally turning on. Inside of the Oven Wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty.
THERMADOR DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPON- SIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam- ages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
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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.
MICROWAVE OVEN QUICK GUIDE For quick reference, open the door and refer to the Cooking Guide for available food categories. FEATURE TO SET CLOCK Touch CLOCK TO SET TIMER Touch TIMER MANUAL OPERATION Touch COOK TIME TIMED COOKING Touch COOK TIME Touch POWER LEVEL MANUAL Follow same procedure for Manual Operation Timed Cooking.