Thermador An American Icon POD302 Use And Care Manual
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- Page 1 USE AND CARE MANUAL Built-in Ovens Model: POD301 POD302...
- Page 2 This Thermador Appliance is made by BSH Home Appliances Corporation 5551 McFadden Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Questions? 1-800-735-4328 www.thermador.com We look forward to hearing from you!
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
About This Manual ...1 How This Manual is Organized ... 1 Safety ...2 Getting Started ...5 Parts and Accessories ... 5 Parts* ... 5 Accessories ... 6 Inserting Rack ... 7 Control* ... 9 Before Using the Oven for the First Time ... 10 Operation ...11 About the Appliance ... - Page 4 Speed Convection ... 25 Warm ... 26 Dehydrate ... 26 Rotisserie ... 28 Assembling the Rotisserie ... 29 Trussing Poultry for the Rotisserie ... 30 Cleaning ... 31 Self-Clean ... 31 Avoid These Cleaners ... 31 Cleaning Guide ... 32 Maintenance ...
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Page 5: About This Manual
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: •... -
Page 6: Safety
Safety Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Proper Installation and Mainte- nance Fire Safety English 2 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. -
Page 7: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Burn Prevention Child Safety 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. - Page 8 Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning Safety Cookware Safety English 4 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 appli- ance, and the unit may tip over, potentially causing severe injury.
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Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Parts and Accessories Parts* Door Lock Door Gasket Door Hinge Oven Vent Cooling Fan Oven Vent *Picture shows double oven. Your appliance may vary slightly. The cooling fan runs during all cooking modes. The fan can be heard when it is run- ning, and warm air may be felt as it is released from the oven vent. -
Page 10: Accessories
Convection Fan Oven Bottom Accessories English 6 The convection fan operates during all convection modes. When the oven is oper- ating in a convection mode, the fan turns off automatically when the door is opened. The convection fan may also run during self-clean. The oven bottom conceals the lower heating element. -
Page 11: Inserting Rack
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. 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 heat- ing elements. - Page 12 Telescopic Rack English 8 Inserting telescopic rack into oven: 1. Hold the rack on a slight angle. 2. Engage the rear hooks in the acces- sory brackets. 3. Hold the rack straight. 4. Push the rack in until it is even with the front hooks.
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Page 13: Control
Control* Upper Oven Upper Oven Temperature Heating Mode Dial Dial Indicator Lights Buttons Turns on Max Cook. This feature increases the heating area +MAX 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. LIGHT Turns Fast Preheat on and off. -
Page 14: Before Using The Oven For The First Time
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. •... -
Page 15: Operation
Thermador Professional combines timeless design, modern technology and premi- um 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. -
Page 16: Heating Time Limitation
Heating Time Limitation Timer English 12 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. -
Page 17: Fast Preheat
Fast Preheat Max Cook 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. -
Page 18: Special Features
Special Features Cook Time English 14 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. -
Page 19: Stop Time
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 auto- matically. Caution: To maintain food safety, do not leave food in the oven for more than one hour before or after cooking. -
Page 20: Sabbath Mode
Sabbath Mode English 16 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. -
Page 21: Probe
Probe Temperature Offset 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. -
Page 22: Getting The Most Out Of Your Appliance
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance General Tips Pan Placement Aluminum Foil Preheating the Oven For Best Results Baking Pans and Dishes High Altitude Baking Condensation English 18 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"... -
Page 23: Bake
Bake Tips Bake is cooking with dry, heated air. Both the upper and lower el- ements 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. -
Page 24: True Convection
True Convection Tips True Convection Chart English 20 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. -
Page 25: Roast
Roast Tips Convection Roast Tips Food Item Rack Position 1 rack Breads Yeast Bread, loaf, 9x5 Dinner Rolls Qick Bread, loaf, 8x4 Biscuits Muffins Cream Puffs Fresh Pizza Frozen Fresh Roast uses both the upper and lower elements to maintain the oven temperature. - Page 26 Convection Roast Chart English 22 Food Item Rack Pos. Beef Rib Eye Roast (boneless) Medium rare Medium Rump, eye, tip, sirloin (boneless) Medium rare Medium Pork Tenderloin Roast (medium rare) Loin Roast (boneless or bone in) Loin Roast (boneless or bone in) Tenderloin Poultry...
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Page 27: Broil/Max Broil
Broil/Max Broil Tips Broil/Max Broil Chart Broil uses intense heat radiated from the upper element. 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"... -
Page 28: Convection Broil/Max Convection Broil
Convection Broil/Max Convection Broil Tips Convection Broil/Max Convection Broil Chart English 24 Food Item Rack Pos. Lamb Chops, 1" Medium Rare Medium Well *Broiling times are approximate and may vary slightly. Times are based on cooking with a preheated broil element. Convection Broil is similar to Broil. -
Page 29: Speed Convection
Speed Convection Tips Speed Convection Chart Food Item Rack Pos. Pork Pork Chops, 1¼" Sausage - fresh *Convection broiling times are approximate and may vary slightly. Times are based on cooking with a preheated broil element. Speed Convection uses all heating elements as well as the con- vection fan to evenly distribute heat throughout the oven cavity. -
Page 30: Warm
Warm Dehydrate Tips English 26 In Warm, the upper and lower elements maintain a low tempera- ture in the oven cavity in order to keep food at serving tempera- ture. • Use the Warm mode to keep cooked foods hot until ready to serve. •... -
Page 31: Dehydrate Chart
Dehydrate Chart Food Item Preparation Fruit Apples Dipped in ¼ cup lem- on juice and 2 cups water, ¼" slices. Bananas Dipped in ¼ cup lem- on juice and 2 cups water, ¼" slices. Cherries Wash and towel dry. For fresh cherries, re- move pits. -
Page 32: Rotisserie
Rotisserie Rotisserie Chart English 28 Food Item Preparation Herbs Oregano, Sage, Pars- Rinse and dry with pa- ley, Thyme, Fennel per towel. Basil Use basil leaves 3 to 4 inches from the top. Spray with water, shake off moisture and pat dry. Rotisserie uses heat radiated from the upper element. -
Page 33: Assembling The Rotisserie
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. -
Page 34: Trussing Poultry For The Rotisserie
Trussing Poultry for the Rotisserie English 30 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. -
Page 35: Cleaning
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Self-Clean Avoid These Cleaners 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. -
Page 36: Cleaning Guide
Cleaning Guide English 32 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 self- cleaning oven. -
Page 37: Maintenance
Maintenance Replacing an Oven Light Caution: • Make sure the appliance and lights are cool and power to the ap- pliance has been turned off before replacing the light bulb(s). Fail- ure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns. •... -
Page 38: Removing The Oven Door
Removing the Oven Door English 34 Caution: When removing the door: • Make sure oven is cool and power to the oven has been turned off before removing the door. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns. •... - Page 39 To remove the oven door: To replace 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.
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Page 40: Service
Service Before Calling Service Troubleshooting Chart Oven Problem Oven door is locked and will not open, even after cooling. Oven is not heating. Oven is not cooking evenly. Baking results are not as expected. Food takes longer to cook than expected. Food is overcooked. -
Page 41: Data Plate
Oven Problem Control does not react when a key is touched. Fan is running during modes that do not use convection Warm air or steam escapes from oven vent. Cooling fan runs even when the oven is turned off. Data Plate How to Obtain Service or Parts Possible Causes and Suggested Solutions... -
Page 42: Statement Of Limited Product Warranty
Please make sure to return your registration card; while not necessary to effectuate warranty coverage, it is the best way for Thermador to notify you in the unlikely event of a safety notice or product recall. Thermador warrants that the Product is free from defects in materials and work- manship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase. - Page 43 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...
- Page 44 Notes:...
- Page 48 5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 • 800-735-4328 • www.thermador.com 9000175021 • 5V09FP • Rev. B • 11/06 © BSH Home Appliances Corporation, 2007 • All rights reserved Litho in USA...