Microwave Mode; Basics For Microwave Mode - Thermador CM301 Care And Use Manual

Upper Oven Operations
Microwave Mode – Upper or Single Oven ONLY
Utensils
Recommended for Microwave Mode
• Glass ceramic (Pyroceram
• Heat-resistant glass (i.e. Pyrex
• Microwave-safe plastics
• Paper plates and cups
• Microwave-safe pottery, stoneware, porcelain
• Most Dinner Plates
recommendations or perform microwave-safe test (See
"Tips" below).
Tips
• To check whether a dish or mug is safe to use in this
mode, place empty cookware in the oven next to a glass
measuring cup with 1 cup of water in it. Heat at 100%
power for 1 minute. If the empty cookware is warm at
this point, it should not be used with the microwave mode.
• Microwave energy may cause some arcing between metal
objects. Small amounts of arcing are neither harmful nor
hazardous.
Not Recommended for Microwave Mode
• Non-heat-resistant glass
• Food carton with metal handle
• Non-microwaveable plastics (i.e. margarine tubs)
• Styrofoam cups or containers
• Metal or plastic (non-microwaveable) commuter beverage
container
• Recycled paper products (i.e. brown shopping bags)
• Metal twist ties
• Food storage bags
• Some plastic wraps (check label)
Recommended Disposable Covers
• Paper towels
• Wax paper
• Microwave-safe plastic wraps (vent so steam escapes). Do
not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
• Parchment paper.
Food Selection
• Quantity – Larger food items will cook faster than
smaller food items. A small amount of food, i.e. 4 Tbsp.
butter, will take longer to heat because the oven cavity
is large compared to the small amount of food.
• Content – Food with higher fat, sugar and liquid
contents cook faster than those with lower contents.
For example, eggs, cheese, mayonnaise, etc. cook very
quickly.
• Density – A nonporous food, such as roast, takes
longer to cook than a porous food such as bread.

Basics for Microwave Mode

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• Shape and Size – Uniform shapes and sizes cook more
evenly.
DO NOT RUN MICROWAVE MODE
WHEN OVEN IS EMPTY
Cooking Techniques
• Arranging – Place food in a circular pattern with the
thickest areas toward the outside of dish.
• Covering – Most foods cook and reheat more evenly
when covered.
• Shielding – Cover thinner areas of food with foil to
prevent over-cooking or defrosting too quickly, i.e.
chicken drumsticks. Do not wrap baking potatoes in
foil.
• Foil should not come closer than one inch to any
surface of the oven.
• CAUTION: Stirring and Turning – Liquids can
become super heated beyond boiling when heated in
the microwave. Stir liquids before and after heating
to help prevent "eruption" because of overheating.
Stir foods from the outer edges toward center of
utensil or turn food over once during cooking.
• Standing Time – Allow food to stand to complete
cooking.
Guide to Power Levels
HI = 600 watts
HI (100%) Poultry, fish, fresh and frozen vegetables,
casseroles, boil water, popcorn, pudding.
9 ( 90%) Reheat rice and pasta.
8 ( 80%) Reheat precooked food, seafood.
7 ( 70%) Cheese entrees.
6 ( 60%) Scrambled eggs, cakes.
5 (50%) Custards, pasta, tender meats: beef,
ham, lamb, pork, veal.
4 (40%) Slow cook entrees and less tender meats
covered with liquid.
3 (30%) DEFROST frozen uncooked or precooked
food, simmer stews and sauces.
2 (20%) Reheat pancakes, tortillas, French toast.
1 (10%) Hold entrees at serving temperatures.
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