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Thermador CJ302 Care And Use Manual

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  • Page 1 Care & Use Manual Thermador Built-In Oven Model CJ302 © 2003 BSH Home Appliances Corp.
  • Page 2 A Special Message to Our Customers Thank you for buying a Thermador 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Changing Fahrenheit to Centigrade ... 62 Calibrating Oven Temperature ... 62 Problem Solving / Customer Service .. 63 – 65 Solving Baking Problems ... 63 Solving Operational Problems ... 64 How to Obtain Service ... 64 Thermador ® Warranty ... 65 Page 1...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    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. When writing to us about your oven, please be sure to include the model and serial number.
  • Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read all instructions before using this appliance. WARNING When properly cared for, your new Thermador oven has been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance. Read all instructions carefully before using this oven. These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy.

  • Page 6: General Appliance, Oven, And Microwave Oven Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions General Appliance, Oven and Microwave Oven SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Tie long hair so that it doesn’t hang loose. • In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames. • Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders in contact with hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions ................................ 2

    Safety Precautions Microwave Safety Precautions Home Canning / Drying / Small Quantities of Foods • Do not use microwave oven for home canning. It cannot maintain the food at a safe temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to eat. •...

  • Page 8: Oven Features

    Interlock Latch JetDirect Floor Plate JetDirect Exhaust Baffle 10 Microwave Seal 11 Door Gasket, upper oven 12 Door Cooling Vents MODEL CJ302 DOUBLE OVEN LOWER OVEN 13 Oven Cooling Vents 14 Broil Element 15 Probe Receptacle 16 Convection Fan and Baffle...

  • Page 9: The Control Panel

    Oven Features The control panel allows you to set either the upper or lower oven. As you touch the pads, words and numbers appear in the display windows. Touch only one pad at a time. MICROWAVE PROBE JETDIRECT BAKE CONVECTION COOKSMART SELF CLEAN BROIL...

  • Page 10: Sights & Sounds

    Oven Features Interpreting the Control Panel The directions in the Care and Use Manual for setting the oven and its various modes are based on the assumption that the panel displays and sounds will “lead” or help you set the controls easily. To aid in this path, the following descriptions provide a basis for interpreting what is seen and heard.

  • Page 11: Setting The Clock

    Oven Features • Always set the clock immediately after installation or after a power failure. Once power returns to the oven, the clock displays the time of day when power was turned off or lost. • The time of day clock can be set when an auto- matic timed cooking mode is in operation.

  • Page 12: Setting The Timer

    Oven Features • The oven has two timers which are independent of each other. Neither timer controls oven operations. • Touch once and the timer is set in minutes and seconds. • Touch twice and the timer is set in hours and minutes. To Set TIMER 1 or TIMER 2: 1.

  • Page 13: Upper Oven Modes/Operation

    Upper Oven Features Upper Oven Heating Modes The following illustrations give an overview of the heating activity with each mode setting. The arrows represent the heat source for specific cooking modes. ® – MART MART programmed high-speed convection heat (i.e., JetDirect Convection) and microwave energy to cook food in about one-fourth the conventional cooking time.

  • Page 14: Oven Features ..................................... 6

    Oven Features Upper Oven Control Menu MICROWAVE COOKSMART SELF CLEAN 1-2-3-4 PAUSE RESUME DEHYDRATE * Bold pads shown above are used to control the upper oven. • MICROWAVE – selects microwave mode • COOKSMART – selects a preprogrammed or automatic microwave power level and 1-2-3-4 •...

  • Page 15: Cook Smart * Mode Operation

    Upper Oven Features CookSmart Mode Operation – Upper Oven • C (CS) combines preprogrammed high-speed convection heat (i.e. J MART energy to cook food in about one-fourth of the conventional cook time. • C modes include: MART CS1 – Breads, Desserts •...
  • Page 16 Upper Oven Features CookSmart Mode Operation – Upper Oven Select START to preheat oven and to automatically reduce conventional cooktime by one-fourth. Example: 12 minutes = 3 minutes. • When the oven reaches the correct temperature one chime will sound and the word “PREHEAT” disappears. After oven is preheated, place food in center of rack and touch START.

  • Page 17: Cs1 - Breads, Desserts

    Upper Oven Features CookSmart Cooking Chart – Upper Oven • Metal pans become hot quickly and yield more browning. • Items cooked in glass may require more time. • Place food in center of oven for adequate air circulation. CS1 BREADS, DESSERTS Breads, Yeast French, Cuban, Baguettes or Braid Focaccia...
  • Page 18 Upper Oven Features CookSmart Cooking Chart – Upper Oven (continued from previous page) CS1 BREADS, DESSERTS Brownies Fudge, Scratch Fudge, Mix, 20 to 22 oz. Cakes, Specialty Pineapple Upside-Down Streusel Coffeecake, mix Gingerbread, Scratch Cookies Drop Rolled Refrigerated Dough Frozen Dough Desserts Cream Puffs, mini (20) Pastry Crust...

  • Page 19: Cs2 - Vegetables

    Upper Oven Features CookSmart Cooking Chart – Upper Oven • Peel or pierce fruits and vegetables to prevent bursting. • These cooking times work best for fresh vegetables. CS2 VEGETABLES Apples Baking, 4 large, halved Asparagus 1 lb. Carrots Quartered, cut into 2" strips Corn 6 ears, husks removed Mushrooms,...

  • Page 20: Cs3 - Meat, Casseroles

    Upper Oven Features CookSmart Cooking Chart – Upper Oven • Allow refrigerated meats and poultry to stand at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before cooking. Meats • Select low-profile roasts up to 3-inches thick. • Use bottom of two-piece broil pan for roasts. For larger roasts and meatloaf, refer to custom combination mode on Page 34.
  • Page 21 Upper Oven Features CookSmart Cooking Chart – Upper Oven CS3 - MEAT, CASSEROLES, Poultry • Roast whole unstuffed chickens with breast-side up; tuck wing tips back and loosley tie legs with kitchen string. • Whole unstuffed turkeys can be roasted using ustom combination (Page 34).

  • Page 22: Cs4 - Frozen Cooked Foods

    Upper Oven Features CookSmart Cooking Chart – Upper Oven CS3 – CASSEROLES, continued from previous page • Select shallow, oblong or oval-shaped casserole dishes. • When cooking casseroles with cheese toppings, add cheese during the last 3 to 4 minutes. •...

  • Page 23: Jet Direct * Convection Operation

    Upper Oven Features Convection Operation – Upper Oven IRECT Convection cooks foods by using high-speed convection heat. IRECT is not an automatic mode and requires manual reduction of temperature and time. IRECT mode can be used for cooking the following foods: IRECT •...

  • Page 24: Convection Cooking Chart

    Upper Oven Features IRECT • Chart temperatures/times have been reduced for baking in this mode. Cooking times are a guide. BAKED FOODS (Pan measurements in inches) Breads, Yeast 9x5 or Loaves, 1 or 2 Rolls, Dinner, 8 to 12 15x12 cookie sheet or 9" cake pan Rolls, Sweet, 12 9x13 metal pan Breads, Specialty...
  • Page 25 Upper Oven Features Pizza Scratch , 12" crust 12" pizza pan Add Pizza toppings Frozen, Individual place on oven rack Frozen, 12 " place on oven rack Prebaked crust, 12" place on oven rack Rising crust, Frozen, 8" or 12" place on oven rack MEAT and POULTRY Beef: Boneless Rib Roast, 3-6 Ibs.

  • Page 26: Basics For Microwave Mode

    Upper Oven Features Basics for Microwave Mode – Upper Oven Refer to Pages 4 and 5 for microwave safety precautions. Utensils Recommended for Microwave Mode ® • Glass ceramic (Pyroceram , such as CorningWare ® • Heat-safe glass (i.e. Pyrex •...
  • Page 27 Upper Oven Features Microwave Mode Operation – Upper Oven • Operate all cooking modes with JetDirect Floor Plate in place. • Place food in center of rack and use rack position #2 (upper rack) unless otherwise noted. • Oven cooks on Hl (100% of power) unless another cooking power level is selected. •...
  • Page 28 Upper Oven Features Microwave Mode Operation – Upper Oven Select START. • Door latch will lock door. • Cooking will start. • Cook time will count down. 7. Optional step: To check or stir food, select Pause / Resume. • The microwave will stop; display shows remaining time.

  • Page 29: Microwave Shortcuts

    Upper Oven Features Microwave Cooking Chart – Upper Oven Microwave Shortcuts • Place all items on upper rack. FOOD ITEMS (AMOUNT/WEIGHT) Beverage/Cup of Soup - 6 oz. Butter, 1 stick ( cup) - melted Butter, 1 stick ( cup) - softened Chocolate Chips, cup –...
  • Page 30 Upper Oven Features Microwave Cooking Chart – Upper Oven Cooking Fresh Vegetables • Cook on upper rack on HI power. • Timings are for vegetables peeled, trimmed and ready to cook. • Stir or rearrange vegetables once during cooking. • Allow vegetables to stand covered 2-3 minutes before serving.
  • Page 31 Upper Oven Features Microwave Cooking Chart – Upper Oven Reheating Cooked Foods • Cover loosely with wax paper or microwave-safe plastic wrap. • Arrange items according to Microwave Cooking Techniques, Page 24. • Reheat items on upper rack. • Timings are for items starting at refrigerator temperature. •...
  • Page 32 Upper Oven Features Microwave Cooking Chart – Upper Oven Defrosting • Defrost uncooked meat, fish and poultry using 30% power. • Defrost food when oven is cool (not immediately after using the J • Remove all meat, poultry and fish from package. Failure to remove will cause steam to develop inside the closed package and food will begin cooking before defrosting is complete.

  • Page 33: Custom Combination Mode Operation

    Upper Oven Features Custom Combination Program – Upper Oven JetDirect Convection plus Microwave • The JetDirect Convection mode plus the Microwave mode can be manually combined to cook a variety of foods. The following items are examples of foods that can be cooked using the Custom Combination setting: •...
  • Page 34 Upper Oven Features Continued from previous page Select the Microwave mode. Power level is preset for HI. Select a power level. While the HI power is flashing, select one number immediately before setting the cooking time. The example shows a power level of 40%. Do not touch the zero pad unless you want the HI power.

  • Page 35: Microwave Mode Operation

    Upper Oven Features Continued from previous page 12. To resume the cooking, select Pause/Resume. 13. At the end of the set cooking time, END appears in the display and 4 chimes signal the end of microwave cooking. The heat remains on until the UPPER OFF pad is touched.

  • Page 36: Custom Combination Cooking Chart

    Upper Oven Features Custom Combination Cooking Chart – Upper Oven The following chart provides some suggestions for custom settings. • The cooking times will be shorter than in conventional recipes. • Consider the pan size and material, food temperature, food size and shape when selecting your own cooking program.

  • Page 37: Microwave Cooking Charts

    CJ Oven Care and Use Manual Custom Combination Cooking Chart Upper Oven Recipe Favorites Record information on this page as you develop your favorite custom combination recipes. JetDirect Microwave Cooking Food Items OvenWare Convection Power Level Time Temperature Page 35...

  • Page 38: Voltage Connection

    The moisture may condense on any surface cooler than the inside of the oven, such as the control panel. recommended • Your new Thermador temperature sensor that accurately maintains the temperature selected. Your previous oven may have had a mechanical thermostat that drifted gradually over time to a higher temperature.

  • Page 39: Lower Oven Heating Modes

    Lower Oven Features Lower Oven Heating Modes The following illustrations give an overview of what happens in the oven with each mode setting. The arrows repre- sent the location of the heat source during specific modes. The lower element is concealed under the oven floor. BAKE or PROOF Baking is cooking with heated air.

  • Page 40: Lower Oven Control Menu

    Lower Oven Features Lower Oven Control Menu MICROWAVE COOKSMART SELF CLEAN 1-2-3-4 PAUSE RESUME DEHYDRATE * Bold pads shown above are used to control the Lower oven. • PROBE – selects interior meat temperatures with JetDirect/Convection and Roast modes. • SELF CLEAN –...

  • Page 41: Bake Mode Operation

    Lower Oven Features Bake Mode Operation – Lower Oven • Preheat when using the Bake mode. • Use BAKE for general cooking on one or two racks. To set BAKE mode: Select twice for LOWER OVEN. Select BAKE. The temperature is automatically set at 350ºF. Optional step: To change the temperature from 350ºF, select another temperature immediately before starting.

  • Page 42: Baking Chart

    Lower Oven Features Baking Chart – Lower Oven Food Item Breads White Bread, Scratch Breads, Specialty Biscuits, scratch Biscuits, canned Large Medium Small Cornbread, mix or Scratch Gingerbread Muffins Quick Breads Cakes Angel Food Mix Cake Mix, 8" or 9" round(s) 9"...

  • Page 43: Convection Mode Operation

    Lower Oven Features Convection Mode Operation – Lower Oven • Preheat when using the convection mode. • For a quick recipe conversion, reduce the oven temperature 25 from the bake setting. • Cook food in low-sided, uncovered pans. • Set Timer 1 or 2 as a reminder to check doneness of the food at minimum time. To Set the CONVECTION Mode: Select twice for LOWER oven.

  • Page 44: Convection Cooking Chart

    Lower Oven Features Convection Cooking Chart – Lower Oven FOOD ITEM Cakes, mix or scratch: Angel Food Layers (8" or 9") Rectangle (9 x 13) Cupcakes Biscuits: Scratch or Refrigerator Cookies: Drop or Sliced Cream puffs Meringues Souffles * This chart is a guide. Follow recipe or package directions. RACK OVEN LEVEL...

  • Page 45: Convection Bake Mode Operation

    Lower Oven Features Convection Bake Mode Operation – Lower Oven • This mode may be used for breads, pastries and pies to take advantage of the bottom heat, yielding a better crust. • Use the cooking time given in the recipe. •...

  • Page 46: Convection Bake Chart

    Lower Oven Features Convection Bake Chart – Lower Oven FOOD ITEM RACK LEVEL Breads-Yeast: Bread Dinner Rolls 2 or 3 Sweet Rolls 2 or 3 Frozen Dough Pizza: Prebaked crust** Scratch*** Oven Floor Refrigerator Frozen** Pies: 2 Crust Fruit, scratch or frozen Pumpkin, scratch or frozen...

  • Page 47: Roast Mode Operation

    Lower Oven Features Roast Mode Operation – Lower Oven • Use ROAST for conventional open roasting when drippings are desired. • Roast mode is excellent for less tender meats or poultry when meat is brasied and a covered dish is used. •...

  • Page 48: Roasting Chart

    Lower Oven Features Roasting Chart – Lower Oven MEAT AND POULTRY – RACK LEVEL COVERED PAN Beef: Pot roast, 3-4 pounds Beef Brisket Beef Chuck Meat Loaf Poultry: Chicken, whole or halves Chicken, pieces Turkey, whole Pork: Shoulder Smoked Ham, half * Serving temperature is 175ºF.

  • Page 49: Convection Roast

    Lower Oven Features Convection Roast and Probe Mode Operation – Lower Oven • Preheating is optional for CONVECTION ROAST. Preheating is not recommended for CONVECTION ROAST when using the PROBE. A hot oven impairs connecting the probe into the receptacle and into the roast.

  • Page 50: Convection Roast Chart

    Lower Oven Features Convection Roast Chart – Lower Oven MEAT AND POULTRY – RACK UNCOVERED PAN LEVEL Beef: Standing Rib 3 to 6 lbs. 6 to 9 lbs. Boneless rib I to 4 lbs. Sirloin, boneless Rump, eye 3 to 6 lbs. Tri-Tip Tenderloin I-1/2 to 3 lbs...

  • Page 51: Broil And Convection Broil Modes Operation

    Lower Oven Features Broil and Convection Broil Mode Operation • Do not Preheat for broil or convection broil. • Broil with the door closed. This keeps the control panel cool to touch. • Use the two-piece broil pan provided with your oven. The slotted grid allows the meat fat to drip into the lower pan, which minimizes spattering of fat and smoking.

  • Page 52: Broil Chart

    Lower Oven Features FOOD ITEM and THICKNESS Beef: Ground, patties, 3/4" to 1" Steaks, 3/4 to 1-1/4" Bread: Garlic Bread, 1/2" slices 3/4" to 1" slices Fish: Fillets or steaks, 1/2" to 1" Lamb: Chops, 1/2" to 1" Pork: Chops, 1/2" to 1" Smoked, ham steak, 1/2"...

  • Page 53: Proof Mode Operation

    Lower Oven Features Proof Mode Operation – Lower Oven • Place food in oven before selecting this mode. • The proofing temperature is pre-set at 100 F. • Use any rack level that accommodates the size of the bowl or pan. •...

  • Page 54: Dehydrate Mode Operation

    Lower Oven Features Dehydrate Mode Operation – Lower Oven • Do not preheat when using the dehydrate mode. • The dehydrating temperature is pre-set at 140 F. • Use drying screens (not supplied with oven). • Multiple racks can be used simultaneously. •...

  • Page 55: Timed Oven Modes Operation

    Lower Oven Features Timed Oven Modes Operation – Lower Oven • Be sure that the time-of-day clock is displaying the correct time. • The timed mode turns off the oven at the end of the cook time. To Set Timed Mode: Example shown has the time of day set at 3:00 Select OVEN.

  • Page 56: Setting The Sabbath Mode

    Lower Oven Features Setting the Sabbath Mode – Lower Oven • This mode is for religious faiths with “no work” requirements on the Sabbath. • Use only in the BAKE mode; do not use with Timed Bake or the Probe mode. To Set the Sabbath Mode: 1.

  • Page 57: Self-Cleaning

    Self Cleaning Self-Cleaning the Ovens Your new oven features two pyrolytic self-cleaning ovens. When using the CLEAN mode, the oven reaches a high temperature that burns off the food soil. • Only one oven at a time can be set to self clean. •...

  • Page 58: Preparing Lower Oven For Self-Cleaning

    Self Cleaning Preparing the Lower Oven for Self-Cleaning Before you Self Clean: 1. When oven is cold, remove all utensils, bakeware and oven racks. 2. Remove oven racks. If oven racks are left in the oven during the Self Clean cycle, they will permanently lose the shiny finish and change to a dull dark finish.

  • Page 59: Self Clean Mode Operation For Upper And Lower Ovens

    Self Cleaning Self Clean Mode Operation – Upper and Lower Oven To Set the SELF CLEAN Mode to Start Now: • Self Clean only one oven at a time. • The oven light does not operate during this mode. • Be sure that the time-of-day clock is displaying the correct time.

  • Page 60: Oven Care And Cleaning

    Oven Care and Cleaning Oven Cleaning – Upper and Lower Oven How to use the Oven Cleaning Chart 1. Locate the number of the part to be cleaned in the illustration on this page. 2. Find the part name in the chart. •...

  • Page 61: Oven Finishes/Cleaning Method

    Oven Care and Cleaning Oven Finishes / Cleaning Method The entire oven can be safely cleaned with a soapy sponge, rinsed and dried. If stubborn soil remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods below. • Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job. •...

  • Page 62: Do-It-Yourself Maintenance

    Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Do-It-Yourself Maintenance The Upper oven door is NOT removable. Removing the Lower Oven Door The oven door can be lifted off for your convenience in cleaning hard-to-reach areas inside the oven. • Use caution when removing the lower door as it is very heavy. To Remove the Oven Door 1.

  • Page 63: Replacing The Oven Light

    Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Do-It-Yourself Maintenance REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT – LOWER OVEN ONLY WARNINGS: To prevent electrical shock and or personal injury: • Before replacing the light bulb, be sure the electric power is turned off at the circuit breaker. • Do not operate the oven unless the light cover is securely in position.

  • Page 64: Changing Fahrenheit To Centigrade

    Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Do-It-Yourself Maintenance FAHRENHEIT TO CENTIGRADE The oven has been preset to a Fahrenheit tem- perature. To Change to Centigrade, follow these steps: I. Turn off both ovens. UPPER 2. Touch and hold the CONVECTION pad at the same time. 3.

  • Page 65: Problem Solving / Customer Service

    Problem Solving / Consumer Service Solving Baking Problems With either BAKE or CONVECTION, poor results can occur for many reasons other than a malfunction of the oven. Check the chart below for causes of the most common problems. Since the size, shape and material of baking utensils directly affect the baking results, the best solution may be to replace old baking utensils that have darkened and warped with age and use.

  • Page 66: Solving Operational Problems

    For authorized service or parts information, call 800/ 735-4328. We want you to remain a satisfied customer. If a problem does come up that cannot be resolved to your satisfaction write to: Thermador Customer Support Call Center, 5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach CA, 92649 or phone: 800/ 735-4328.

  • Page 67: Warranty

    Warranty THERMADOR BUILT -IN OVEN WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED Full One Year Warranty Covers one year from date of installation, or date of occupancy on a new or previously unoccupied dwelling. Save your dated receipt or other evidence of installation ®...
  • Page 68 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.

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