Thermador DM301 manual Microwave Mode - Upper or Single Oven ONLY, Basics for Microwave Mode, Tips

Upper Oven Operations Built-in DM Oven Care and Use Manual

Microwave Mode – Upper or Single Oven ONLY

Basics for Microwave Mode

Utensils

Recommended for Microwave Mode

•Glass ceramic (Pyroceram®)such as Corningware®

•Heat-resistant glass (i.e. Pyrex®)

•Microwave-safe plastics

•Paper plates and cups

•Microwave-safe pottery, stoneware, porcelain

•Most Dinner Plates (check manufacturer's recommendations or perform microwave-safe test (See "Tips" below).

Tips

•To check whether a dish or mug is safe to use in this mode, place empty cookware in the oven next to a glass measuring cup with 1 cup ofwaterinit. Heatat100%powerfor1minute. Iftheemptycookware is warm at this point, it should not be used with the microwave mode.

•Microwave energy may cause some arcing between metal objects. Small amounts of arcing are neither harmful nor hazardous.

Not Recommended for Microwave Mode

•Non-heat-resistant glass

•Food carton with metal handle

•Non-microwaveable plastics (i.e. margarine tubs)

•Styrofoam cups or containers

•Metal or plastic (non-microwaveable) commuter beverage container

•Recycled paper products (i.e. brown shopping bags)

•Metal twist ties

•Foodstoragebags

•Some plastic wraps (check label)

Recommended Disposable Covers

•Paper towels

•Wax paper

•Microwave-safe plastic wraps (vent so steam escapes). Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.

•Parchmentpaper.

•Shape and Size – Uniform shapes and sizes cook more evenly.

DO NOT RUN MICROWAVE MODE

WHEN OVEN IS 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 foil to prevent over-cooking or defrosting too quickly, i.e. chicken drumsticks. Do not wrap baking potatoes in foil.

•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. Stir foods from the outer edges toward center of utensil or turn food over once during cooking.

•Standing Time – Allow food to stand to complete cooking.

Guide to Power Levels

HI = 600 watts

HI	(100%)	Poultry, fish, fresh and frozen vegetables,
		casseroles, boil water, popcorn, pudding.
9	( 90%)	Reheat rice and pasta.
8	( 80%)	Reheat precooked food, seafood.

Food Selection

7 ( 70%) Cheese entrees.

6 ( 60%) Scrambled eggs, cakes.

•Quantity – Larger food items will cook faster than smaller food items. A small amount of food, i.e. 4 Tbsp. butter, will take longer to heat because the oven cavity is large compared to the small amount of food.

•Content – Food with higher fat, sugar and liquid contents cook faster than those with lower contents. For example, eggs, cheese, mayonnaise, etc. cook very quickly.

•Density – Anonporous food, such as roast, takes longer to cook than a porous food such as bread.

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5(50%) Custards, pasta, tender meats: beef, ham, lamb, pork, veal.

4(40%) Slow cook entrees and less tender meats covered with liquid.

3(30%) DEFROST frozen uncooked or precooked food, simmer stews and sauces.

2	(20%)	Reheat pancakes, tortillas, French toast.
1	(10%)	Hold entrees at serving temperatures.

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