Basics For Microwave Mode - Thermador DM301 Care And Use Manual

Upper O ven Operations
Built-in DHOven Care andUseHanual
Microwave Mode .-.,Upper or Single Oven ONLY
Basics for Microwave Mode
Utensils
Recommended for Microwave Mode
Glassceramic(Pyroceram ®)such asComingware ®
Heat-resistant g lass (i.e. Pyrex ¢)
Microwave-safe ptastics
Paperplatesand cups
Microvv'ave°safe pottery, s toneware, p orcelain
Most Dinner Plates (check manufacturer'srecommendationsor
performmicrowave-safe test(See"Tips"below).
Tips
, Tocheckwhether a dish or mug issafe to use in this mode, place
emptycookwareintheovennexttoa glassmeasuring cupwith I cup
ofwaterinit. Heatat100%powerforI minute_ Iftheemptycookw'are
is'warmat thispoint,itshouldnotbe usedwith themicrowavemode.
, Microwaveenergymay causesome arcingbetweenmetalobjects.
Smallamountsofarcingare neitherharmfulnor hazardous.
Not Recommended for Microwave
Mode
Non-heat=resistant glass
Foodcartonwith metalhandle
Non=microwaveable plastics(i.e.margarinetubs)
S_yrofoam cupsor containers
Metalor plastic(non-microwaveable) commuterbeveragecontainer
Recycledpaperproducts(i.e.brownshoppingbags)
Metaltwistties
Foodstorage bags
Someplasticwraps (checklabel)
Recommended DisposaHe Covers
, Papertowels
, Waxpaper
, Microwave-safe plasticwraps(ventsosteamescapes). D onotallow
plasticwrapto touchfood.
, Parchment paper.
Shape and Size= Uniformshapes and sizes cook more evenly.
DO NOT RUN MICROWAVE MODE
WHEN OVEN _S 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 foi! to prevent
over-cooking or defrosting too quickly, i.e. chicken drumsticks.
Do not wrap baking potatoes in foi!.
, 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. Stirfoods from the outer edges toward
center of utensil or turn food over once during cooking.
, Standing Time =AI!ow food to stand to complete cooking.
Guide to Power Levels
Hi = 600 watts
HI (100%)
9
8
7
6
5
Food Selection
, Quantity = Larger food items will cook faster than smaller food
items. A sma!!amount of food, i.e. 4 Tbsp. butter,will take longer
to heat because the oven cavity is large compared to the small 4 (40%)
amountoffood.
, Content = Food with higher fat, sugar and liquid contents cook 3 (30%)
fasterthanthose with lowercontents. Forexampte,eggs, cheese,
mayonnaise,etc. cook very quickly.
2 (20%)
, Density=A nonporousfood, such as roast, takes longerto cook
than a porousfood such as bread. 1 (10%)
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(e0%)
(80%)
(70%)
(60%)
(50%)
Poultry, fish, fresh and frozen vegetables,
casseroles, boil water, popcorn, pudding.
Reheat rice and pasta.
Reheat precooked food, seafood.
Cheese entrees.
Scrambled eggs, cakes.
Custards, pasta, tender meats: beef, ham,
lamb, pork, veal.
Slow cook entrees and less tender meats
covered with liquid=
DEFROST frozen uncooked or precooked
food, simmer stews and sauces.
Reheat pancakes, tortillas, French toast.
Hold entrees at serving temperatures.
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