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Convection Self-Cleaning Ovens Models CT130/230 Models CT127N/227N Care and Use Manual...
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A Special Message to Our Customers, We are glad you selected this Thermador Oven. We recommend that you take time to read this entire booklet before using your new appliance for the first time. The booklet contains suggestions we believe will be helpful as well as directions for using all the features of this oven.
PERSONAL INJURY WARNING: When properly Some fabrics are quite flammable Do not heat unopened food cared for, your new Thermador and may catch on fire. containers; a buildup of pressure Oven has been designed to be a may cause the container to burst.
Section One: General Safety Instructions PRECAUTIONS California Proposition 65 - Warn- Listen to be sure the blower exposure to such substances. To ing: The elimination of soil during fan runs whenever the oven con- minimize exposure to these sub- self-cleaning generates some by- trols are set.
Section Two: Description OVEN CONTROLS/OPERATION INDICATORS Compare the control panel of your model oven with the correct illustration below. All control panel features are explained in this section. Model CT127N and CT130 • Model CT227N and CT230 • • Each oven has an electronic control which is set by turning OVEN SELECTOR KNOB/S (COOK MODE) the knob in either direction.
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Section Two: Description OVEN CONTROLS/OPERATION INDICATORS OTHER SELECTOR WINDOW DISPLAYS CLEAN The word CLEAN (CLN) lights up when the Oven Selector INDICATOR Knob is set for the clean cycle. HEAT LOCK OVEN ON The word HEAT lights up in the Oven Selector window INDICATOR when the element/s is on.
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Section Two: Description OVEN CONTROLS/OPERATION INDICATORS AUDIBLE SIGNALS Whenever anything is pressed or turned in the RECOGNITION CLOCK•TIMER window, a recognition tone sounds. TONE 5 beeps END OF CYCLE After end of cycle tone - 2 beeps every 15 seconds for 15 REMINDER minutes, then program automatically cancels.
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Section Two: Description OVEN CONTROLS/OPERATION INDICATORS OTHER OVEN CONTROLS The button at the far left on the control panel turns the INTERIOR interior oven light/s on and off. Press the button once to OVEN LIGHT turn the light/s on or off. This switch operates the lights SWITCH in the double ovens simultaneously.
Section Two: Description MODELS and PARTS IDENTIFICATION Model CT130 or Model CT127N (not shown) Clock and Controls Indoor Exhaust Vents Oven Light Switch - Both ( Shown on double oven) Ovens Bake Element Front Frame Data Plate Oven Vents Convection Fan and Cover Rack Slides Oven Light Bulb Racks (3 upper or single oven,...
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Section Two: Description MODELS and PARTS IDENTIFICATION Model CT230 or Model CT227N (not shown) Lower Oven Page 9...
Section Three: Before you Begin BEFORE USING YOUR OVEN FOR THE FIRST TIME 1. Check that you have these items. Three oven racks (upper or single oven) Two oven racks (lower oven/double oven) One two-piece broiler pan Installation Instructions 2. Set the Clock to the correct Time of Day. See page 11. Set the Time of Day before using any of the TIMED oven functions.
Section Four: Using the Oven SETTING THE CLOCK Sectio When the oven is first connected to electric power, the CLOCK•TIMER window shows all zeros (00:00). If electric power is interrupted, the window will again show all zeros (00:00) when the power comes back on. The Time of Day must be set before any of the TIMED oven functions can be set.
Section Four: Using the Oven SETTING THE MINUTE TIMER The Minute TIMER does not turn the oven/s on or off. The Minute TIMER can be set for the timing of any cooking function or any activity. It can be programmed from 5 seconds to 12 hours. HR will appear in the display when hours and minutes are set.
Section Four: Using the Oven SETTING THE OVEN BAKE or CONVECTION BAKE These cooking modes are for baking, roasting or warming using one, two or three racks, depending on the cooking mode. See Tips for Bake and To preheat the oven, follow Convection Bake, pages 17 and 18, as well as the Charts and steps 1 and 2.
Section Four: Using the Oven SETTING THE OVEN BROIL To preheat the oven, follow steps 1, 2 and 3. When the Only the upper element heats in the BROIL mode. Use a lower tempera- broil element is red, about 3 to ture BROIL for thick, longer cooking meats.
Section Four: Using the Oven SETTING THE OVEN TIMED BAKE/TIMED CONVECTION BAKE Either TIMED BAKE or TIMED CONVECTION BAKE is used to start and/or stop the oven/s automatically for baking or roasting. With the double oven - Model CT227N or CT230 - when using both ovens at the same time for timed bake, they must be set to turn on and off at the same time.
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Section Four: Using the Oven SETTING THE OVEN TIMED BAKE/TIMED CONVECTION BAKE cont'd TO START THE OVEN LATE 1. Turn and click Oven Selector Knob 2 positions to the right (clockwise) for TIMED BAKE or 2 positions to the left 3 2 5 (counterclockwise) for TIMED CONVECTION BAKE.
Section Four: Using the Oven BAKE TIPS FOR BAKE Rack Positions One or two racks of food can be cooked in the oven at the same time. Preheating the Oven Place racks in the oven before turning it on. Position #2 is the most common for single rack cooking.
Section Four: Using the Oven CONVECTION BAKE TIPS FOR CONVECTION BAKE Rack Positions Preheating the Oven One, two, three or four racks of food can be cooked in the oven at the same time. It is usually not necessary to preheat Position racks in the oven before turning it on.
Section Four: Using the Oven SETTING THE OVEN TIPS FOR BROIL Rack Positions Preheating the Broiler Before turning on the oven, place the rack in the desired position. It is normally not necessary to pre- #4 Use this rack position when broiling beef steaks, ground meat patties, ham heat the broil element before start- steak, and chops 1 inch or less in thickness.
Section Four: Using the Oven SETTING THE OVEN SLOW COOKING AND LOW TEMPERATURE USES OF THE OVEN In addition to providing perfect tem- FOOD SAFETY peratures for baking and roasting, the oven can be used at low oven tempera- From the United States Department of Agriculture - DO NOT tures to keep hot, cooked foods at hold foods at temperatures between 40˚F to 140˚F more than 2 hours.
Section Four: Using the Oven SOLVING BAKING PROBLEMS In any mode, poor results can occur for many reasons other than the oven’s malfunction. Check the chart below for causes and remedies of the most common problems. Since the size, shape and material of the utensils directly affect the results, the best solution may be to replace the utensils that have darked and warped with age.
Section Five: Self-Cleaning SELF-CLEANING THE OVEN Your new oven features pyrolytic self-cleaning. When set into the CLEAN CAUTION: mode, the oven reaches a high temperature that burns off the food soil. SELF-CLEANING LATCH MECHANISM On the double oven (CT230 or CT227N), only one oven can be cleaned at When the word LOCK is a time.
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Section Five: Self-Cleaning SELF-CLEANING THE OVEN At the Start of the Clean Cycle • The words CLN, CL, LOCK and HEAT appear in the Oven Selector window of the oven being set to CLEAN. • The word door appears in the CLOCK•TIMER window and the oven beeps until the door is latched.
Section Five: Self-Cleaning SELF-CLEANING THE OVEN Decide how long the cycle will be according to the amount of soil: 2-1/2 hours for light soil, 4-1/2 hours for moderate soil, and 5 hours for heavy soil. Set the oven for 5 hours for the first clean cycle. To Start Self-Cleaning Now 1.
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Section Five: Self-Cleaning SELF-CLEANING THE OVEN The Self-Cleaning cycle can be delayed for up to 23 hours 55 minutes. A maximum of 5 hours cleaning may be set. To Start Self-Cleaning Later Turn and click Oven Selector Knob to the left (counterclock- wise) 3 positions for CLEAN.
Section Six: Care and Maintenance OVEN CLEANING CHART When cleaning the Oven: Brand Names Use the mildest cleaning procedure that will do the job efficiently The use of brand names is in- and effectively. Some cleaners of the same type are harsher than tended only to indicate a type of cleaner.
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Section Six: Care and Maintenance OVEN CLEANING CHART Part/Material Cleaning Products/Directions OVEN Mild Cleaners: Bon-ami, Soft Scrub ® • Apply with a damp sponge or cloth. Rub lightly. Rinse thoroughly. Dry. Cavity, Fiber or steel wool soap pads: PanHandl’rs ® , S.O.S ®...
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Section Six: Care and Maintenance OVEN CLEANING CHART Part/Material Cleaning Products/Directions OVEN Hot sudsy water only. Exterior Trim (Black & • Wash, rinse thoroughly and dry. stainless units) Anodized • Be sure to thoroughly rinse off any over spray from a cleaner used on other parts Aluminum of your oven.
Section Six: Care and Maintenance DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE OVEN LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT CAUTION: Replace only with a 40 watt, 120 volt appliance light bulb. DO Before replacing the light NOT USE a standard household light bulb in the oven. bulb, be certain power to To Replace the Light Bulb: the Oven is turned OFF at the circuit breaker.
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Section Six: Care and Maintenance DO-IT -YOURSELF MAINTENANCE THERMOSTAT CALIBRATION The oven has been tested for satisfactory performance before being shipped. However, if foods brown too much or too little in the time given in your recipes, adjust the thermostat as follows: Make sure the Selector Knob is in the OFF Position and Oven Selector/ Cook Mode window is blank, then: Turn Selector Knob slightly to the left (counterclockwise)
Section Seven: Service BEFORE CALLING SERVICE IF AN ERROR CODE APPEARS IN THE COOK MODE WINDOW Some errors (E1, E9, E11, E12 Your oven is equipped with an and E13) must be cleared by extremely reliable and accurate To avoid unneces- turning off the oven at the circuit electronic control.
Section Seven: Service BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE SERVICE DATA Before calling for service, check the following to avoid unnecessary service charges. For handy reference, copy the information below from the data CHECK FOR THESE ITEMS FIRST plate. Keep your invoice for warranty validation.
We want you to remain a satisfied customer. If a problem does come up that cannot be resolved to your satisfaction, please let us know. Write: Consumer Relations Department, Thermador, P. O. Box 22129, Los Angeles, CA 90022 or phone: 1-(800) 735-4328. Please include the Model Number, Serial Number and Date of Original Purchase.
Section Eight: Methods of Cooking METHODS OF COOKING How do you know which cooking method to use? That’s easy; review these descriptions and the types of food that cook well by each method. Look at the charts in the back of this manual for additional information on temperature, time and rack placement.
Section Eight: Methods of Cooking METHODS OF COOKING CONVECTION BAKE MODE Convection Baking is baking with circulating hot air continuously around the food. Both elements in the oven are used to heat the air. The Foods recommended for fan at the back of the oven circulates the hot air through the oven cavity convection bake mode: in a continuous pattern know as “air flow”.
Section Nine: Baking QUICK BREADS Techniques BAKE CONVECTION Temp. (˚F) Food Item & Temp. (˚F) Rack Utensil Quick Breads bake well Time Weight Time Position using Convection or Bake. Convection allows Biscuits Buttermilk 450˚PH 15" x 12" 425˚ PH you to reduce the oven Baking Mix 8 to 10 min.
Section Nine: Baking YEAST BREADS Techniques CONVECTION BAKE Food Item Temp. (˚F) Temp. (˚F) Rack Utensil & Weight Time Position Time Yeast breads and rolls bake well using either Convection or Bake. White Bread 2 loaves 375˚ PH 8" x 4" metal 350˚...
Section Nine: Baking CAKES Techniques BAKE CONVECTION Food Item Temp. (˚F) Utensil Rack Temp. (˚F) BAKE/ & Weight Time Position Time CONVECTION BAKE Angel Food Mix Prepare batter accord- 1 step - 16 oz. 350˚PH 10-inch metal 325˚ NPH 40 to 50 min. tube pan 40 to 45 min.
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Section Nine: Baking CAKES Techniques BAKE CONVECTION Food Item Temp. (˚F) Utensil Rack Temp. (˚F) CONVECTION & Weight Time Position Time When baking in a single utensil, place it in the Specialty center of the rack. If Cake Mixes 350˚PH 12-cup 325˚...
Section Nine: Baking COOKIES Techniques BAKE CONVECTION Cookies bake well using either Rack Food Item Temp. (˚F) Utensil Temp. (˚F) Convection or Bake. Cookies Position & Weight Time Time baked using Convection have a crisp exterior (outside) and a Brownies soft center.
Section Nine: Baking DESSERTS Techniques BAKE CONVECTION Temp. (˚F) Food Item Temp. (˚F) Utensil Rack All baked desserts cook Time Time Position very well using either Convection or Bake. Fruit Desserts 375˚ PH 1 to 2-quart 350˚ NPH Baked Apples BAKE/ 30 to 40 min.
Section Nine: Baking PIES Techniques SCRATCH BAKE CONVECTION Temp. (˚F) Food Item Temp. (˚F) Utensil Rack Pies bake well using either Time Time Position Convection or Bake. 2 Crust Fruit CONVECTION 400˚ NPH Apple 425˚ PH 9" pie pan 40 to 50 min. 40 to 50 min.
Section Ten: Main Dishes EGGS / CHEESE Techniques BAKE CONVECTION Rack Temp. (˚F) Temp. (˚F) Food Item Utensil Position Time Time Egg and cheese dishes cook well using either Bake or Convection. Souffle 350˚ NPH Cheese 350˚ PH 2-quart 50 to 60 min. 30 to 40 min.
Section Eleven: Fish, Meat, Poultry BROIL CHART Techniques BROIL Variety and Approxi- Doneness TOTAL Rack Broil Broil is used to cook Cut of Meat m a t e Setting Cooking Position foods such as meat, Thickness Time from fish, and poultry by (Minutes) Bottom radiant heat from the...
Section Eleven: Fish, Meat, Poultry FISH Techniques CONVECTION BAKE Temp. (˚F) Temp. (˚F) Food Item Utensil Rack Convection does a very good Time Time & Weight Position job of crisping or browning fish. Oven Fried BAKE/ Fish 475˚ PH 12" x 7" 450˚...
Section Eleven: Meat, Fish, Poultry MEAT ROASTING Techniques Roast tender cuts of meat using CONVECTION After roasting, allow meat to Convection or Bake. Convection stand loosely covered with foil roasting produces juicy meat for 10 to 15 minutes before Place meat on an elevated with dark exterior browning.
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Section Eleven: Meat, Fish, Poultry MEAT ROASTING BAKE CONVECTION Carving Oven Time (Min. Oven Variety and Time (Min. Weight Temp. (˚F) Temp (˚F) per pound) Temp.(˚F) per pound) Cut of Meat Beef 26 to 32 min. 22 to 25 min. 300˚...
Section Eleven: Fish, Meat Poultry POULTRY ROASTING Techniques BAKE CONVECTION Oven Temp. Oven Temp. Internal Temp. Food Item (˚F) Time Convection roasted poultry has a (˚F) Time at end of & Weight (min. per lb.) (min. per lb.) cooking (˚F) crisp browned exterior with a moist tender interior.
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Thermador reserves 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 United States for use in Canada. Check with your local Canadian distributor or dealer. Thermador, 5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649.
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