Convection
Self-Cleaning Ovens
Models CT130/230
Models CT127N/227N
Care and Use Manual
Page 1: ...Convection Self Cleaning Ovens Models CT130 230 Models CT127N 227N Care and Use Manual ...
Page 2: ...or the first time The booklet contains suggestions we believe will be helpful as well as directions for using all the features of this oven Keep it in a handy place as it has the answers to questions that may occur when you start to cook Let us know if we can help you When you write please include the model and serial numbers of your oven Sincerely The Home Economics Staff ...
Page 3: ...efore Calling for Service 32 Warranty 33 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Eight Methods of Cooking Bake Broil 34 Convection Bake Cookware 35 Section Nine Baking Quick Breads 36 Yeast Breads 37 Cakes 38 Cookies 40 Desserts 41 Pies Pie Crusts 42 Section Ten Main Dishes Eggs Cheese 43 Main Dishes 43 Section Eleven Fish Meat Poultry Broil Chart 44 Fish 45 Meat Roasting 46 Poultry Roasting 48 Page 1 Error Cod...
Page 4: ...not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of potholders Do not let potholders touch hot ele ments For personal safety wear proper apparel Loose fitting garmentsorhangingsleevesshould never be worn while using any appliance Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the oven Im proper use of a foil liner could result in a shock or fire hazard Foil is an excellent heat insulator and heat will ...
Page 5: ...ow but light up only when a timedfunctionisprogramed 3 Set Upper Single oven to TIMED BAKE 350 COOK flashes Turn the CLOCK TIMERKnobclock wise to 10 00 for 10 min utes 4 Press START STOP Buttononcetostart cook time is counting 5 Press SELECT Button onceandnoticeSTOPTIME is preset 10 minutes from your starting time 6 Press SELECT Button againandthewordTIMER flashes Turn CLOCK TIMER Knob clockwise t...
Page 6: ...ob off position Use this to bake or roast Use with the Clock to start and or stop the regular BAKE mode automatically Use to cook or brown foods using heat from the upper element only open door broil Use with the clock to set the time to automatically remove soil from inside the oven Use with the Clock to start and or stop the CONVECTION BAKE mode automatically Use this to bake or roast with the c...
Page 7: ...the oven is set to CLEAN or is opening after the CLEAN cycle is finished and the oven has cooled to below 525 F DO NOT attempt to open or close the door when the word LOCK is blinking in the Cook Mode Oven Selector window When the oven selector is turned to a cook position 3 dashes appear Turn the knob slightly and set the tempera ture This temperature appears in the oven selector window For any r...
Page 8: ...not in progress and to STOP a function in progress with one press If you want to CANCEL a program press the button twice in rapid succession when the word is brightly lit If you want to CANCEL everything set press and hold the button until you hear one long beep and the display window returns to the Time of Day Press this button to set time for a selected mode The word COOK is used for timed bakin...
Page 9: ...n oven operation until the oven cools These ovens may be vented either through the roof or through an outside wall of the house outdoor vent or into the kitchen indoor vent Models with indoor venting exhaust through the openings at the bottom of the oven It is normal to feel warm air in this area when the oven is on Ovens are shipped from the factory preset for indoor venting Please refer to the i...
Page 10: ...t Frame 4 Oven Vents 5 Rack Slides 6 Racks 3 upper or single oven 2 lower oven not shown 7 Window 8 Door 9 Indoor Exhaust Vents Shown on double oven 10 Bake Element 11 Data Plate 12 Convection Fan and Cover 13 Oven Light Bulb 14 Broil Element 15 Door Latch 16 Heat Deflector 17 Selector Knob s 18 Cook Mode Window 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Page 8 ...
Page 11: ...Section Two Description Lower Oven 2 1 2 7 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 17 Model CT230 or Model CT227N not shown 7 Page 9 MODELS and PARTS IDENTIFICATION ...
Page 12: ...nd towards the back of the oven Slip the rack inside the oven just above the rack slides 2 When the rack is in the oven as far back as it will go lower it onto the rack slides and pull forward The safety stops on the back of the rack keep it from sliding out of the oven when it is pulled forward Remove or reposition the racks as follows 1 Slide the rack all the way to the back of the oven 2 Lift t...
Page 13: ...ord Display Timed Bake Timed Convection Bake Clean AUTO Length of Cooking Cleaning Time with Heat COOK Time Oven to Stop Cooking Cleaning STOP Minute Timer TIMER Time of Day Clock TIME 11 58 TIME 1 2 START STOP CANCEL SELECT CLOCK TIMER 1 Turn CLOCK TIMER Knob to the left until the word TIME appears in the CLOCK TIMER window Continue turning the knob in either direction to the current Time of Day ...
Page 14: ...ection until the new time appears The Timer continues counting down TO STOP OR CANCEL 1 Repeatedly press Select Button until TIMER is the brightest word in the window 2 Press STOP Button once to stop and twice rapidly to Cancel If the knob is pressed and held all the other set functions will be cancelled 1 2 TIMER 12 30 TIMER 2 30 CLOCK TIMER START STOP CANCEL SELECT SELECT CLOCK TIMER START STOP ...
Page 15: ...to the right for a higher temperature or to the left for a lower temperature The temperature will change in 5 increments between 140 F and 525 F The word HEAT appears in the Oven Selector window 2 seconds after the temperature is set The oven exhaust fan runs continuously when using the oven This is normal The convection fan runs continuously in the Convection Bake mode TO SET FOR BAKE OR CONVECTI...
Page 16: ... hot enough to cycle the broil element off and on producing food that tastes baked roasted instead of broiled For this reason open door broiling is recommended BROIL Only the upper element heats in the BROIL mode Use a lower tempera ture BROIL for thick longer cooking meats Lower temperature setting by giving the Oven Selector knob a slight turn to the left counterclock wise HI BROIL is preset and...
Page 17: ...ours before the start of cooking Foods that spoil easily must be cooked only when the oven starts now Some of these foods contain the following milk fish stuffing poultry and eggs These kinds of foods are susceptible to bacteria growth which occurs rapidly at temperatures between 40 F and 140 F Foods left in the oven after the oven has turned off may over cook or start to spoil if the oven cools b...
Page 18: ...in the window Set desired temperature 3 SetCOOKTIME TurnCLOCK TIMERKnobtothelength of time you want the food to cook set in minutes or hours 4 Press Select Button to COOK STOP Turn CLOCK TIMER Knob to the right to the time you want the oven to turn off 5 Press START Button 6 When the STOP TIME is reached the oven turns off 3 4 1 AT THE END OF ANY TIMED BAKE CYCLE 1 Turn Oven Selector Knob to the O...
Page 19: ...n meal or more than 2 round cake layers 2 Use this rack when baking single pan foods such as sheet cakes most breads casseroles 1 sheet of cookies pies or a 1 rack oven meal 1 Use this rack for air leavened cakes Angel Food a frozen pie a large roast or turkey or in combination with rack 3 The food on the lower rack position may cook slightly faster than the food on the upper positions TIPS FOR BA...
Page 20: ...acks of food can be cooked in the oven at the same time Position racks in the oven before turning it on 4 Use this rack with racks 1 2 and 3 for 4 sheets of cookies or appetizers 3 Use this rack for one sheet of rolls muffins biscuits french bread pie crusts and 2 round cake layers Use in combination with rack 1 when baking a 2 rack oven meal 2 sheet cakes 2 sheets of cookies and more than 2 round...
Page 21: ...eat cook before the outside gets too brown Broiling with a Regular Meat Thermometer For accurately determining the degree of doneness for a thick steak or chop at least 1 1 2 inches thick use a regular meat thermometer Insert the point of the thermometer into the side of the meat to the center of the steak or chop For rare steaks cook the first side to 90 F For medium or well done steaks cook the ...
Page 22: ...cooked foods at serving temperature to cook foods long and slow as if using a crock pot to dehydrate food check a Cookbook for time and temperature to warm plates and to defrost foods Hot cooked foods can be kept at serving temperatures Set the oven to BAKE and use the temperature sug gested in the chart Foods needing to be kept moist must be covered with a lid or aluminum foil Slow Cooking of one...
Page 23: ... for cookies Use a cookie sheet this is a flat utensil with a small turned up edge at one end Cookie sheet too large to allow proper circulation Use smaller size cookie sheet Cookie sheet dark or dull Use a light shiny cookie sheet Oven temperature too high Lower temperature Using too low a rack position Raise the rack to a higher position Cake has coarse texture Cakes pale flat and shrunken Not d...
Page 24: ...F CLEANING LATCH MECHANISM When the word LOCK is blinking in the Cook Mode Oven Selector window DO NOT try to open or close the door The blinking word LOCK indicates the door latch is moving Attempting to open or close the door whentheLOCKlightisblink ing will cause an error code that requires the control to be turned off and reset It also could cause damage to the porcelain or the latch Set the c...
Page 25: ...for approximately 1 minute the door is unlocked when the word LOCK turns off DO NOT try to open the oven door while the word LOCK is blinking At the End of the Cleaning Cycle The word HEAT turns off The word LOCK continues to glow until the oven temperature drops to a cooking temperature less than 525 F The oven door cannot be opened until the word LOCK disappears from the Oven Selector window Unl...
Page 26: ...splayed but not blinking the door latch is locked closed and the oven door cannot be opened even if the oven is turned off When the oven cools below 525 F the word LOCK disappears and the door can be opened 2 The blower will remain on until the oven and control panel area are cool The fan blower may be intermittent while the oven is cooling after the clean cycle is finished For heavier soil the ov...
Page 27: ...ly latches and the word LOCK blinks 4 Set COOK TIME Turn CLOCK TIMER Knob to the right until the length of time you want the oven to clean appears in the CLOCK TIMER window 5 Press SELECT knob 6 Set STOP TIME Turn CLOCK TIMER Knob to the right until the time you want the oven to turn off appears 7 Press START Knob 8 When cycle is complete and the word LOCK has turned off turn Oven Selector Knob to...
Page 28: ...ts Directions Hot sudsy water Pull knobs straight out off the stems Wash do not soak Rinse and dry To replace align the stem openings on the back of the knobs with the stems and push into position Do not force the knobs onto the stems See page 29 ControlKnobs Plastic To loosen cooked on food sprinkle empty hot grid with powdered laundry detergent or squirt with liquid detergent and cover with wet ...
Page 29: ...water Wash rinse thoroughly and dry Chrome Cleaners Soft Scrub Cameo Aluminum and Stainless Steel Cleaner BarKeepers Friend or Zud Apply with a damp sponge or cloth according to manufacturer s directions Rinse and wipe dry Powdered Cleanser Bon ami Comet Ajax Apply with a damp sponge or cloth according to manufacturer s directions Rub lightly Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry Fiber or steel wool soap ...
Page 30: ...nits Anodized Aluminum Whiteunits Powder Hot sudsy water only Wash rinse thoroughly and dry Be sure to thoroughly rinse off any over spray from a cleaner used on other parts of your oven Glass or Window Cleaners Windex or ammonia and water Spray the cleaner onto a cloth first then clean the door See instructions for Oven Front Frame Stainless Steel page 27 Frame Handle Powder Coated Hot sudsy wate...
Page 31: ...r with a rubber gripper or dry cloth and unscrew by turning counterclockwise left Remove cover and replace light bulb with a 40 watt appliance light bulb only See Caution 3 Replace cover by slowly screwing cover to the right clockwise into light bulb assembly being sure to align threads of cover and assembly Cover should screw in easily DO NOT FORCE 4 Turn circuit breaker on Reset clock to Time of...
Page 32: ...window 3 While still holding the knob to the right immediately set new oven temperature calibration The temperature adjusts in 5 F increments For a HOTTER oven Slightly turn and hold Selector Knob to the right clockwise to raise temperature a maximum of 50 F For a COOLER oven Slightly turn and hold Selector Knob to the left counterclockwise to lower tempera ture a maximum of 50 F 4 When desired in...
Page 33: ...ven at circuit breaker If problem repeats call for Service to be able to clean oven E2 Turns off the oven heat on both ovens Follow directions above If an error code appears Error clears when the oven temperature is below 550 F If error remains call for Service E3 E4 Turns off the heat only on the oven that failed E5 E10 E15 Turns off the heat on both ovens E6 Disables CLEAN mode on both ovens Ove...
Page 34: ... 1 STARTTIME was not set correctly 2 The length of time set for cleaning was not long enough 3 Correct Time of Day was not set INTERIOR OVEN LIGHT WILL NOT TURN ON 1 The Selector Knob is set to CLEAN 2 When the door is opened and the light still does not turn on light bulb is burned out Replace with 40 watt appliance light bulb See page 29 Section Seven Service BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE SERVICE D...
Page 35: ... from whom you purchased the appliance or write to us at the address shown below 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 All r...
Page 36: ...on one or two racks with excellent results Temperature settings in standard recipes are used with this method BROIL MODE Broiling is cooking with heat radiated from the upper element of the oven and produces excellent results in both cooking and top browning This method sears the outer layer of the food Foods recommended for the broil mode Appetizers Fish fillets Meat tender suitable for dry heat ...
Page 37: ... well as when cooking foods on more than two racks It may be easier to start baking by following the tempera ture and time given in the charts METHODS OF COOKING Page 35 COOKWARE AND EQUIPMENT FOR CONVECTION BAKING SELECTING THE PROPER UTENSILS Cooking in the Convection oven does not require that you buy specially designed utensils Many items already in your kitchen are suitable for use with this ...
Page 38: ...on or Bake Convection allows you to reduce the oven temperature and or use less time than Bake BAKE CONVECTION BAKE When baking one loaf of quick bread place utensil in the oven with the shorter sides positioned on the left and right When baking two loaves place utensils with shorter sides to the front and back with at least 1 inch of space between loaves Use rack position 3 for biscuits rolls and...
Page 39: ...imum baking time by lightly tapping top crust Bread is done when it sounds hollow Immediately turn bread out of pan and cool on a wire rack Place loaf on its side during cooling CONVECTION White Bread 2 loaves Wheat Germ 2 loaves Cinnamon Braid 1 braid Dinner Rolls Frozen Dough 16 oz 8 x 4 metal loaf pans 9 x 5 metal loaf pans 15 x 12 cookie sheet 15 x 12 cookie sheet 8 x 4 metal loaf pans CONVECT...
Page 40: ...s will affect cooking time and appearance of the baked product Prepare utensil accord ing to recipe or package directions If none are given grease inside bottom of dish with shortening then lightly flour or line with wax paper Check chart for specific rack position for the type of cake being baked Bake in preheated oven except when baking Angel Food Cakes with Convection Follow chart informa tion ...
Page 41: ...so satisfactory Reduce the oven tem perature 25 F to 50 F below that used for BAKE Check for doneness at recipe s minimum baking time or slightly before Section Nine Baking 12 cup bundt pan 8 x 8 pan 9 x 5 loaf pan 8 x 8 pan 10 inch tube pan 2 8 inch round pans 2 8 inch round pans 13 x 9 oblong pan Temp F Time 350 PH 40 to 45 min 350 PH 40 to 45 min 350 PH 55 to 60 min 350 PH 35 to 40 min 325 PH 6...
Page 42: ... Refer to chart for rack position For best results use a shiny metal cookie sheet with a turned up lip at one end only Place cookie sheet on oven rack with lip to the left or right Recommended cookie sheet sizes 15 x 12 and 13 x 10 Allow 3 1 2 on either side of the cookie sheets for good air circula tion for multiple rack baking Cookies may need to be removed at different times this is normal CONV...
Page 43: ...mp F Time Utensil Temp F Time Section Nine Baking 350 NPH 30 to 35 min 375 PH 18 to 20 min 350 NPH 35 to 40 min 300 NPH 45 to 50 min 325 NPH 27 to 32 min 375 PH 25 to 30 min 225 PH 90 min Turn off oven leave 90 min Techniques All baked desserts cook very well using either Convection or Bake BAKE CONVECTION BAKE Use rack position 2 CONVECTION Bake desserts in low sided pans when possible so the hot...
Page 44: ...epare pastry accord ing to package or recipe directions While preheating oven chill crust in pie dish to help prevent shrinkage Bake in a preheated oven Cool shell before filling CONVECTION Use a shiny metal pie pan for a browner flakier crust Food Item Weight FROZEN CONVECTION Utensil Temp F Time BAKE Graham Cracker Pastry Scratch Pastry Mix Pastry Refrigerated Ready to Bake Pastry Frozen 5 oz 37...
Page 45: ...ng dish covered 13 x 9 oblong dish Oven Rack 2 quart casserole 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 375 PH 30 to 35 min 350 PH 30 to 35 min 350 PH 45 to 55 min 350 PH 45 to 55 min 350 PH 60 to 65 min 325 PH 1 3 4 to 2 hrs 300 PH 1 1 2 to 2 hrs 300 PH 3 to 3 1 4 hrs 350 PH 15 to 20 min 350 PH 40 to 45 min 400 NPH 45 to 60 min 350 NPH covered 30 min uncover 60 to 70 min Page 43 CONVECTION BAKE Food Item Weight T...
Page 46: ...22 min 22 to 28 min 26 to 32 min 8 to 12 min 9 to 14 min 10 to 15 min 12 to 17 min 15 to 20 min 21 to 27 min 27 to 33 min 7 to 11 min 12 to 15 min 18 to 25 min 9 to 13 min 10 to 14 min 20 to 30 min 30 to 45 min 4th 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 3rd 4th 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 2nd 3 4 to 1 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 3 4 to 1 1 2 to 1 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 to 1 1 2 1 2 to 1 Pieces Halves 140 Rare 160 Medium 170 Well 140 Rare ...
Page 47: ...ery good job of crisping or browning fish BAKE CONVECTION BAKE Defrost fish completely before cooking Since overcooking will dry and toughen fish cook only until fish flakes easily with a fork and appears barely opaque To prevent a tough surface on fish brush with melted butter Oven Fried Fish Fillets Halibut Steaks 1 inch thick 475 PH 10 to 12 min 350 PH 30 to 35 min 12 x 7 oblong dish 12 x 7 obl...
Page 48: ... Generally the larger the piece of meat the greater the rise in temperature Use a meat thermometer to cook meat to desired tempera ture approximately 5 F less then the desired carving temperture Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest part of the roast not touching fat or bone When desired internal tem perature is reached check unevenly shaped roasts or those with bones by reinsert ...
Page 49: ... 3 to 5 5 to 8 3 to 5 Beef Standing Rib Standing Rib Rolled Rib Boneless Sirloin Eye of Round Rump Tri tip Pork Loin Boneless and Picnic Shoulder Ham Half Fully cooked Ham Canned Lamb Leg Boneless Veal Leg Boneless Variety and Cut of Meat BAKE 26 to 32 min 34 to 38 min 40 to 42 min 23 to 25 min 27 to 30 min 32 to 35 min 30 to 34 min 34 to 38 min 40 to 48 min 25 to 30 min 40 to 45 min 30 to 35 min ...
Page 50: ...d than smaller birds Roasting time is based on poultry taken directly from the refrigerator Roast large stuffed birds over 15 pounds using Bake only Convection cooks poultry so quickly that the meat is done before the stuffing reaches a safe temperature of 165 F Shield ends of legs wing tips bony parts of the breast and any thinner parts with foil during the second half of the roasting to prevent ...
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