Thermador Masterpiece MEDS301WS Use And Care Manual page 13

Broil
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Pizza
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Speed Convection*
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Slow Roast
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ý Dehydrate
Proof**
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¿ Warm
‹ Steam**
Steam Convection**
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Reheat**
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Defrost**
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Sabbath
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Yom Tov
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*Steam assistance possible with this type of heating (water reservoir MUST be full before appliance is operated).
**Steam heating mode (water reservoir MUST be full before appliance is operated).
General Tips
Aluminum Foil
WARNING
9
Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line
any part of the appliance, especially the oven
bottom. Installing these liners may result in risk of
electric shock or fire.
Preheating the Oven
Place oven racks in desired position before heating
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the oven.
Preheat the oven when using the Bake, Convection
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Bake, True Convection, Pizza, Broil, Convection Broil,
Steam Convection, Steam, Reheat, Defrost and Warm
modes.
Preheat is not required for Speed Convection, Roast,
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Convection Roast, Proof, and Dehydrate modes.
450-500° For broiling flat items such as steaks or hamburgers, for making
(230-260°) toast and for cooking au gratin.
The whole area under the broil heating element becomes hot.
150-475° For preparing pizza fresh or frozen.
(65-250°)
Heat is emitted from above and below. The fan distributes the
heat evenly around the oven cavity.
150-475° For frozen convenience foods. No preheat is required.
(65-250°) Heat is emitted from top and bottom while the fan circulates hot
air around the food.
150-250° For gentle slow cooking of seared, tender pieces of meat in
(65-120°) ovenware without a lid.
Heat is emitted evenly from the top and bottom at low
temperatures.
100-160° For drying herbs, fruits and vegetables.
(40-70°)
85-110° For yeast doughs and sourdough.
(30-45°)
Dough will rise considerably more quickly than at room
temperature. The surface of the dough does not dry out.
150-225° For keeping cooked food warm.
(65-110°)
85-212° For vegetables, fish, side dishes, juicing fruit and blanching.
(30-100°)
250-450° Combines steam and convection oven mode.
(120-230°)
175-350° For plated meals and baked items.
(80-175°)
Cooked food is gently reheated. The steam ensures that the
food does not dry out.
100-125° For vegetables, meat, fish and fruit.
(40-50°)
The moisture gently transfers the heat to the food. The food
does not dry out or lose its shape.
100-450° Will appear in Heating Modes if enabled in Settings.
(40-230°)
See Sabbath Mode section under General Operations Chapter.
100-450° Will appear in Heating Modes if enabled in Settings.
(40-230°)
See Yom Tov Mode section under General Operations Chapter.
Allow oven to preheat while preparing recipe
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ingredients or food items.
Setting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat
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time.
Once oven is preheated, open the oven door and
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place food in the oven as quickly as possible to
minimize the loss of heat and reduction of oven
temperature.
Use Fast Preheat to speed up preheating.
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