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Thermador PODC302 Use And Care Manual

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  • Page 1 USE AND CARE MANUAL Built-in Ovens Model: PODC302...
  • 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!

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Parts and Accessories ... 9 Parts ... 9 Accessories ... 10 Inserting Rack ... 11 Control ... 13 Before Using the Oven for the First Time ... 14 Operation ...15 About the Appliance ... 15 Basic Features ... 15 Setting the Clock ... 15 Setting the Cooking Mode and Temperature ...
  • Page 4 Cleaning ... 36 Self-Clean ... 36 Avoid These Cleaners ... 36 Cleaning Guide ... 37 Maintenance ... 38 Replacing an Oven Light ... 38 Removing the Oven Door ... 39 Service ...41 Before Calling Service ... 41 Troubleshooting Chart ... 41 Data Plate ...

  • Page 5: 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.

  • Page 6: Safety

    Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of the appliance, es- pecially the oven bottom. Installing these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool.
  • Page 8 1. Providing good ventilation when cooking with gas. 2. Providing good ventilation during and immediately after self-cleaning the oven. 3. Operating the unit according to the instructions in this manual. When self-cleaning, confirm that the door locks and will not open. If the door does not lock, do not run Self-Clean.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    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. The fan may also run after the oven is off.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    The convection fan may also run during self-clean. The oven bottom conceals the lower heating element. As a result the element is protected from damage and spills.

  • Page 11: Inserting Rack

    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 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.

  • Page 13: Control

    Max Cook is on when this icon is lit. The preheat monitor consists of four bars. Only the first bar is visible when the oven is cold. The display fills with bars while the oven is preheating. All four bars are visible when the set temperature is reached.

  • Page 14: Before Using The Oven For The First Time

    Before Using the Oven for the First Time • 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 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 can be used for both ovens. The flash on the top part of the display represents the upper oven, and the flash on the lower part of the display represents the lower oven. Press FAST PREHEAT until the flash appears for the desired oven.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    Example: Cook Time is set for 1:30 hours: The numbers stop flashing after a few seconds and Cook Time starts. The oven turns off and a beep sounds at the end of the programmed time. "End" appears in the display.

  • Page 19: Stop Time

    The numbers stop flashing after a few seconds and the oven enters delayed mode. The oven turns on when it is time to start. The oven turns off and a beep sounds at the end of the programmed time. Press "+" and "-" simultaneously, or open the oven door to clear.

  • Page 20: Sabbath Mode

    • Turn the heating mode dial to "OFF" to cancel Sabbath Mode. • For double oven models: if the second oven is turned on while the first oven is in Sabbath Mode, both ovens switch to normal operation. • For double oven models: to set both ovens to Sabbath Mode, first set the "BAKE"...

  • Page 21: Probe

    2. Set the cooking mode and temperature. 3. Connect the probe to the oven. Note: to prevent burns, do not attempt to insert the probe in a hot oven. "PROBE" and the default temperature of 160 ºF appear in the display: 4.

  • Page 22: Getting The Most Out Of Your Appliance

    High Altitude Baking Condensation 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" to 1 ½" of air space around the pan. When baking four cake layers at the same time, stagger pans on two racks so that one pan is not directly above the other.

  • Page 23: Bake

    For best results, bake food on a single rack with at least 1-1 pans or dishes and oven walls. • Eliminate heat loss from the oven by using the window to periodically check food for doneness instead of opening the door. •...
  • Page 24 Convection Bake Chart Food Item Rack Posi- tion Cakes Bundt Cake Angel Food Layers (8" or 9") Rectangle (9x13) 2 Crust, fresh, 9” 2 Crust, frozen fruit, 9” Meringue Topping Pie Nut Pie Custard Pie Bar Cookies Lemon Brownie Breads Yeast Bread, loaf, 9x5 Qick Bread, loaf, 8x4 Pizza...

  • Page 25: True Convection

    True Convection Chart 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 26: Roast

    • Do not cover meat or use cooking bags. • Use the broil pan and grid provided with the oven for roasting. A shallow, un- covered pan can also be used. • Use a meat thermometer to determine the internal temperature of the meat.

  • Page 27: Broil/Max Broil

    Fast and efficient cooking. • Cooking without the addition of fats or liquids. • Preheat oven 3-4 minutes. Do not preheat for more than 5 minutes. • Steaks and chops should be at least ¾" thick. • Brush fish and poultry with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
  • Page 28 Broil/Max Broil Chart • Turn meats once during the recommended cook time (see Broil Chart for exam- ples). • When top browning casseroles, use only metal or glass ceramic dishes such as Corningware®. • Never use heat-proof glass (Pyrex®); it cannot tolerate the high temperature. Food Item Rack Pos.

  • Page 29: Convection Broil/Max Convection Broil

    For Max Convection Broil: food should be spread out over the entire broil pan and grid. • Preheat oven 3-4 minutes. Do not preheat for more than 5 minutes. • Steaks and Chops should be at least 1½" thick. •...

  • Page 30: Speed Convection

    Decrease in cook time since preheating is not necessary. • Crispy and evenly browned frozen foods. • Begin cooking all frozen convenience products in a cold, non-preheated oven. The food will still be done in package time. • Follow package instructions for time and temperature.

  • Page 31: Warm

    Use Dehydrate to dry and/or preserve foods such as fruits, vegetables and herbs. This mode holds an optimum low temperature (100 ºF - 175 ºF) while circulating the heated air to slowly remove moisture. The oven stays on for 48 hours before shutting off automatically.

  • Page 32: 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 33: Rotisserie

    Rotisserie uses heat radiated from the upper element. The food is ß turned slowly on a skewer in the center of the oven. As a result, the food receives equal heat distribution on all sides. The Rotisserie mode is best suited to cooking large pieces of meat (for example, a roast, a turkey or a chicken).

  • Page 34: Assembling The Rotisserie

    6. Place the rotisserie skewer onto the rack. 7. Place the skewer rack into the oven and insert the drive shaft into the open- ing on the back oven wall. 8. If necessary, turn the rotisserie skewer slightly so that the drive shaft fits prop- erly into the opening.

  • Page 35: Trussing Poultry For The Rotisserie

    Trussing Poultry for the Rotisserie 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 36: 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.

  • Page 37: Cleaning Guide

    Avoid getting cleansing powder in the telescop- ic slides. Relubrication may become necessary. Use only high-temperature food-grade lubricants or PAM to re-lubricate slides. DO NOT clean the rack in the self-cleaning oven. Fiberglass Gasket DO NOT CLEAN GASKET. Glass Wash with soap and water or glass cleaner.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    To replace the halogen bulb on the oven ceiling: To replace the halogen bulb on the oven sidewall: 1. Turn off power to the oven at the main power supply (fuse or breaker box). 2. Remove the glass cover by unscrewing 3.

  • Page 39: Removing The Oven Door

    Door 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. • The oven door is heavy and fragile. Use both hands to remove the oven door.
  • Page 40 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.

  • Page 41: Service

    Reset oven if necessary. If fault code remains, record fault code, cancel oven and call authorized service technician. This is normal with a new oven and will disappear after a few uses. Operat- ing the self-clean cycle also "burns-off" the smell more quickly.

  • Page 42: Data Plate

    On some models, the convection fan runs while the oven is preheating for the bake mode. This is normal. It is normal to see or feel steam or warm air escaping from the oven vent. Do not block the vent.

  • Page 43: 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 44 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 48 5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 • 800-735-4328 • www.thermador.com Material 9000202751 • 5V09FP • Rev B • 11/06 © BSH Home Appliances Corporation, 2007 • All rights reserved Litho in USA...

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