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Rack Positions, Inserting Racks

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Rack Positions There are seven positions with position one starting at the bottom of the oven. Rack positions are called out throughout the manual to help optimize cooking performance. 3. Tilt rack up to allow stop into rack guide. 4. Bring rack to a horizontal position and push the rest of the way in. Rack should be straight and flat, not crooked. To remove Flat Rack from Oven: 1. Grasp rack firmly on both sides and pull rack toward you. 2. When the stop is reached, tilt rack up and pull the rest of the way out. Telescopic Rack To insert Telescopic Rack into Oven: 1. Hold the rack at a slight angle. 2. Engage the rear hooks in the accessory brackets. Inserting Racks 9 CAUTION ▯ 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 heating elements. ▯ Use caution when removing oven racks from the lowest rack position to avoid contact with the hot oven door. ▯ To avoid possible injury or damage to the appliance, ensure racks are installed exactly per installation instructions and not backwards or upside down. Flat Rack The rack is designed with a stop so it will stop before coming completely out of the oven and not tilt. To insert Flat Rack into Oven: 1. Grasp rack firmly on both sides. 2. Insert rack (see picture). 3. Hold the rack straight to allow second tab to rest over rack guide. 4. Push the rack in until it is even with the front hooks. 24

Section	Page
Table of ContentsUse and care manual	3
Safety DefinitionsSafety Definitions	4
9 WARNING	4
9 CAUTION	4
NOTICE:	4
Note:	4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	5
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS	5
WARNING	5
Proper Installation and Maintenance	5
WARNING	5
WARNING	5
WARNING	5
WARNING	5
Fire Safety	5
WARNING	5
WARNING	5
WARNING	6
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:	6
a. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.	6
b. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN – You may be burned.	6
c. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels – a violent steam explosion will result.	6
d. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:	6
Burn Prevention	6
CAUTION	6
Child Safety	6
WARNING	6
Cleaning Safety	6
WARNING	7
Risk of injury	7
WARNING	7
Risk of electrical shock	7
Cookware Safety	7
WARNING	7
Risk of electric shock	7
Warming Drawer Safety	7
CAUTION	7
WARNING	7
CAUTION	7
e. DO NOT use the warming drawer to heat cold food (exception: it is safe to use the drawer to crisp crackers, chips or dry cereal and to warm plates.	7
f. Be sure to maintain proper food temperature. The USDA recommends holding hot food at 140°F or warmer.	7
g. DO NOT warm food for longer than one hour.	7
State of California Proposition 65 Warning:	7
WARNING	7
Causes of Damage	8
NOTICES	8
Protecting the Environment	8
Saving Energy	8
Accessories	9
9 CAUTION	9
Accessories Included	9
Note:	9
Special Accessories (not included)	9
Getting to Know the Appliance	10
Note:	10
Oven Overview	10
Oven Cavities	10
Oven Bottom	10
9 WARNING	10
NOTICE:	10
9 WARNING	10
Oven Cavity Features	11
Oven Vent	11
Cooling Fan	11
Convection Fan	11
Oven Light	11
Control Panel	11
Operating Controls	11
Touch Buttons	11
Full Touch Color Display	12
Basic way of operating the display:	12
In some instances you have further options to navigate through the menu:	12
Main Menu	12
Heating Modes Menu	13
Heating Modes Menu Conventional Oven	13
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Pan Placement	14
2 Cakes, Rack Level 4	14
Multiple Rack Baking for Cakes	14
4 Cakes, Rack Placement 3 and 5	14
Aluminum Foil	14
9 WARNING	14
Preheating the Oven	14
Preheat Reminders	14
For Best Results	14
Baking Pans and Dishes	15
Condensation	15
Before First Use	15
Before Using the Appliance for the First Time	15
Initial Use	15
Setting the time of day	15
1. Touch the bottom line.	15
2. Touch the “Hours” touch field and swipe to the left or right to select the current hour.	15
3. Touch the \	15
4. Touch the 8 symbol to apply the settings.	15
Setting the language	15
1. Touch the bottom line.	15
2. Swipe to the left or right to select the required language.	15
3. Touch the top line.	15
Setting the Clock Display	15
1. Touch \	15
2. Touch the bottom line.	15
3. Swipe to the left or right to select “digital” or “analogue”.	15
4. Touch the top line.	15
Setting up Home Connect	16
1. Touch “Home Connect”.	16
2. Touch “Start assistant”.	16
3. Follow the instructions in the chapter “Home Connect”.~ \	16
Note:	16
Notes	16
Cleaning the Accessories	16
Adjust Basic Settings	16
Changing the Settings	16
1. Touch the ON l OFF touch button.	16
2. Touch the MENU touch button.	16
3. Swipe to the left or right to select \	16
4. Touch “Continue”.	16
5. Swipe to the left or right to select the desired setting.	16
6. Touch the bottom touch field.	16
7. Swipe to the left or right to select the desired setting.	16
8. Touch the 8 icon (where applicable) to apply the setting.	16
9. Touch the MENU touch button.	16
10. Touch \	16
Available Settings	16
General Operation	17
High Altitude Baking	17
Switching the Appliance On and Off	17
Notes	17
Timer Options	17
Displaying and hiding timer options	17
Note:	17
Oven Timer	17
1. Touch the ON l OFF touch button.	17
2. Set the heating mode and temperature.	17
3. Touch the TIMERS touch button.	17
4. Touch the “+ Oven Timer” touch field.	17
5. Touch the required field and swipe to the left or right to set the oven timer.	17
6. Touch the 8 symbol.	17
7. Touch the START l STOP touch button.	17
Note:	17
Kitchen Timer	18
1. Touch the TIMERS touch button.	18
2. Swipe to the left or right to select the timer value. You can set hours, minutes and seconds.	18
3. Touch the 8 icon.	18
Note:	18
Delayed Operation - \	18
Notes	18
9 CAUTION	18
1. Place the food onto the appropriate accessory in the oven cavity and close the appliance door.	18
2. Touch the ON l OFF touch button.	18
3. Set the heating mode.	18
4. Touch the TIMERS touch button. The timer options are shown in the display.	18
5. Select Oven Timer and set a cook time. Touch the 8 icon.	18
6. Select TIMERS again and set End Time. Touch the 8 icon.	18
7. Touch the START l STOP touch button.	18
Checking, changing or deleting settings	18
1. Touch the TIMERS touch button.	18
2. Touch the required timer option.	18
3. Swipe to the left or right on the touch display to change the settings.	18
Setting a Heating Mode	18
1. Touch the ON l OFF touch button to switch on the appliance.	18
2. For double ovens, touch the symbol for the oven cavity you want to use:	18
3. Swipe to the left in the top line of the display to select “True Convection” ‚.	18
4. Swipe to the left or right in the bottom line of the display to select the temperature.	18
5. Touch the START l STOP touch button to start the appliance operation.	19
Note:	19
Default Values	19
Preheating Bar	19
INFO Touch Button	19
Sounds	19
Changing or Cancelling the Appliance Operation	19
Note:	19
Changing the appliance operation	19
1. Use the START l STOP touch button to stop the operation.	19
2. Touch the area for the setting that should be changed.	19
3. Swipe to the left or right to change the setting.	19
4. Use the START l STOP touch button to start the changed operation.	19
Notes	19
Cancelling the appliance operation	19
Note:	19
Fast Preheat	20
Notes	20
Activating the \	20
1. Set a heating mode and temperature.	20
2. Touch the START l STOP touch button to start the heating mode.	20
3. Touch the FAST PREHEAT touch button to activate the function.	20
4. Once the set temperature has been reached, the \	20
Panel Lock	20
Activating and Deactivating	20
1. Touch and hold the LOCK touch button (or the TIMERS touch button if LOCK is not present) until \	20
2. Touch and hold the LOCK touch button (or the TIMERS touch button if LOCK is not present) until \	20
Note:	20
Auto Convection Conversion	20
To turn on this feature:	20
1. Go to Settings	20
2. Press the ON\|OFF touch button to turn the oven on.	20
3. Press the MENU touch button.	20
4. Scroll over to Settings on the touch screen.	20
5. Select Conv. Conversion and press ON.	20
6. Exit Settings and select “Save” to save your settings.	20
Temperature Offset	20
Note:	20
Note:	20
Meat Probe	21
Suitable Heating Modes	21
Notes	21
Inserting the Meat Probe into the Food	21
NOTICE:	21
Setting and Starting Appliance Operation	21
9 WARNING	21
Risk of burns	21
9 WARNING	21
Risk of electric shock	21
Notes	22
1. Insert the meat probe into the socket on the left-hand side of the oven cavity.	22
Note:	22
2. Close the appliance door.	22
NOTICE:	22
3. Touch the ON l OFF touch button.	22
4. Set the heating mode.	22
Note:	22
5. Touch the oven cavity temperature on the left in the bottom line.	22
6. Swipe to the left or right to select the required oven cavity temperature.	22
7. Touch the 8 symbol to apply the setting.	22
8. Touch the ¥ core temperature on the right in the bottom line.	22
9. Swipe to the left or right to select the required core temperature.	22
10. Touch the START l STOP touch button.	22
Changing or Stopping the Appliance Operation	22
1. Touch the oven cavity temperature or meat probe temperature.	22
2. Swipe to the left or right to change the temperature.	22
3. Touch the 8 symbol to apply the setting.	22
1. Use the ON l OFF touch button to switch off the appliance.	22
2. Using an oven glove, unplug the meat probe from the socket.	22
Core Temperatures of Different Foods	22
Sabbath Mode	22
Note:	22
Note:	22
Starting	22
1. Touch the ON l OFF touch button.	22
2. Swipe to the left or right to select \	22
3. Touch the temperature in the bottom line.	22
4. Swipe to the left or the right to select the required temperature.	22
5. Touch the 8 icon to apply the setting.	22
6. Touch the cooking time + in the bottom line.	22
7. Swipe to the left or the right to select the required duration.	22
8. Touch the 8 symbol to apply the setting.	22
9. Touch the START l STOP touch button.	22
Notes	23
Cancelling	23
Yom Tov Mode	23
Note:	23
Note:	23
Starting	23
1. Touch the ON l OFF touch button.	23
2. Swipe to the left or right to select \	23
3. Touch the temperature in the bottom touch field.	23
4. Swipe to the left or the right to select the required temperature.	23
5. Touch the 8 icon to apply the setting.	23
6. Touch the cooking time + in the bottom touch field.	23
7. Swipe to the left or the right to select the required duration.	23
8. Touch the 8 icon to apply the setting.	23
9. Touch the START l STOP touch button.	23
Notes	23
Cancelling	23
Rack Positions	24
Inserting Racks	24
9 CAUTION	24
Flat Rack	24
1. Grasp rack firmly on both sides.	24
2. Insert rack (see picture).	24
3. Tilt rack up to allow stop into rack guide.	24
4. Bring rack to a horizontal position and push the rest of the way in.	24
1. Grasp rack firmly on both sides and pull rack toward you.	24
2. When the stop is reached, tilt rack up and pull the rest of the way out.	24
Telescopic Rack	24
1. Hold the rack at a slight angle.	24
2. Engage the rear hooks in the accessory brackets.	24
3. Hold the rack straight to allow second tab to rest over rack guide.	24
4. Push the rack in until it is even with the front hooks.	24
5. Lift the rack up to lock the last hook into place.	25
6. Push the rack in completely.	25
7. Engage the rack’s front hooks in the accessory brackets.	25
9 CAUTION	25
Rotisserie	25
Note:	25
Assembling the Rotisserie:	25
1. Insert the rotisserie rack half way into the oven on rack position 5.	25
2. Slide the left fork into the skewer and tighten the screw.	25
3. Slide meat or poultry for roasting onto the skewer and tighten the screw.	25
4. Slide the right fork onto the skewer and tighten the screw.	25
5. Check the balance of the food on the skewer by rolling the skewer in the palms of your hands. Food that is not evenly balanced on the skewer will not cook evenly.	25
6. Place the rotisserie skewer onto the rack.	25
7. Place the skewer rack into the oven and insert the drive shaft into the opening on the back oven wall.	26
8. If necessary, turn the rotisserie skewer slightly so that the drive shaft fits properly into the opening.	26
9. Insert flat rack on position 1 and insert broil pan to catch drippings.	26
Trussing Poultry for the Rotisserie	26
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.	26
2. Insert the skewer through the poultry securing with the fork.	26
3. Cut 24\	26
4. Wrap each end of the string around each of the wings; catch each wing tip as the string is brought tightly together at the top and knotted. Do not cut off the extra string.	26
5. Cut another 24\	26
6. Pull legs forward; cross them on top of the skewer, bring string around and tie a knot.	26
7. Connect the string holding the legs to the string holding the wings; then knot. Add the other fork and push tines into the drumsticks to secure.	26
8. Check the balance by rolling the skewer in your palms. Poultry should not rotate or be loose in any way. If so, redo the trussing. The poultry will not cook evenly if it is not balanced on the skewer.	26
Start	27
Cooking Chart for Rotisserie	27
Warming Drawer Operation	27
9 CAUTION	27
i. DO NOT use the warming drawer to heat cold food (exception: it is safe to use the drawer to crisp crackers, chips or dry cereal and to warm plates.	27
j. Be sure to maintain proper food temperature. The USDA recommends holding hot food at 140°F or warmer.	27
k. DO NOT warm food for longer than one hour.	27
Setting the Warming Drawer	27
1. Press the DRAWER touch button.	27
2. Touch the bottom line and swipe to the left or right to select the desired intensity.	27
3. Touch the 8 icon.	27
1. Press the DRAWER touch button.	28
2. Swipe right and select “off”.	28
3. Touch the 8 icon.	28
Warming Empty Serving Bowls and Plates	28
Warming Drawer Charts	28
Remove Drawer Insert	28
Note:	28
1. Open the drawer fully.	28
2. Grasp the overhanging flange of the insert about midway on each side of the drawer and lift it for approx. 2\	28
3. While holding the insert up rotate the front of the insert upward to clear the front inside of the drawer.	28
4. Once the insert has been removed it can be located to a more suitable location for cleaning using methods outlined in the chapter on Cleaning in this manual.	29
5. With the insert removed, the drawer base can be cleaned if necessary. Special care must be taken to prevent any damage to the now exposed heating element below the drawer insert. It is also not recommended to remove any more housing panels at this...	29
9 WARNING	29
risk of burns	29
Home Connect	30
Notes	30
Setting Up	30
Connecting Your Oven to Home Connect	30
1. Install the Home Connect app.	30
2. Connect your oven to the Wi-Fi network.	30
3. Connect your oven to the app.	30
1. Install the Home Connect app.	30
2. Connect your oven to the Wi-Fi network.	30
Automatic Registration in the Home Network	30
Notes	30
1. Touch the MENU touch button.	30
2. Swipe to the left or right to select “Settings”.	30
3. Swipe to the left or right to select “Home Connect”.	30
4. Touch “Start assistant”.	30
5. Touch “Continue”.	30
6. Within 2 minutes press the WPS button on the router. Wait until “Network connection successful” is shown in the display.	30
7. The appliance is ready to connect to the app.	31
8. Follow the instructions of the app on your mobile device for automatic network registration.	31
Manual Registration in the Home Network	31
Note:	31
1. Touch the MENU touch button.	31
2. Swipe to the left or right to select \	31
3. Swipe to the left or right to select \	31
4. Touch “Start assistant”.	31
5. Touch \	31
6. Touch “Continue”.	31
7. Use the \	31
8. Wait until \	31
9. The appliance is ready to connect to the app.	31
10. Follow the instructions of the app on your mobile device for manual network registration.	31
Remote Start	32
Notes	32
1. Touch the MENU touch button.	32
2. Touch “Remote start”.	32
Home Connect Settings	32
Note:	32
Wi-Fi	32
1. Touch the MENU touch button.	32
2. Swipe to the left or right to select \	32
3. Swipe to the left or right to select \	32
4. Touch “Open settings”.	32
5. Swipe to the left or right to select \	32
6. Touch the bottom line to select “On” or “Off”.	32
7. Touch the ; field to return to the Home Connect settings menu.	32
Disconnecting from the Network	32
Note:	32
1. Touch the MENU touch button.	32
2. Swipe to the left or right to select \	32
3. Swipe to the left or right to select \	32
4. Touch “Open settings”.	32
5. Swipe to the left or right to select \	32
6. Touch “Disconnect from network”.	32
7. Confirm by touching “Disconnect”.	32
Note:	32
Connecting to the networkConnecting to the network	32
1. Touch the MENU touch button.	32
2. Swipe to the left or right to select \	32
3. Swipe to the left or right to select \	32
4. Touch “Open settings”.	32
5. Swipe to the left or right to select \	32
6. Touch “Start assistant”.	32
7. Follow the instructions in the section entitled “Manual registration in the home network” or “Automatic registration in the home network”.	32
Connect to App	33
Note:	33
1. Touch the MENU touch button.	33
2. Swipe to the left or right to select \	33
3. Swipe to the left or right to select \	33
4. Touch “Open settings”.	33
5. Swipe to the left or right to select \	33
6. Touch the bottom line to select “Start”.	33
Remote control	33
Notes	33
1. Touch the MENU touch button.	33
2. Swipe to the left or right to select \	33
3. Swipe to the left or right to select \	33
4. Touch “Open settings”.	33
5. Swipe to the left or right to select \	33
6. Touch the bottom line to select “On” or “Off”.	33
7. Touch the ; field to return to the Home Connect settings menu.	33
Software Update	33
Notes	33
Information on Data Protection	33
Note:	33
Wi-Fi® Module	33
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT	34
9 CAUTION	34
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and	34
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.	34
INDUSTRY CANADA STATEMENT	34
1. This device may not cause interference, and	34
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.	34
Cleaning Your Oven	34
Suitable Cleaning Agents	34
NOTICE:	34
Tip:	34
9 WARNING	34
Risk of burns	34
Cleaning Guide	34
Notes	35
Surfaces in the Oven Cavity	35
Cleaning Enamel Surfaces	35
Note:	35
Keeping the Appliance Clean	35
Easy Clean	36
9 WARNING	36
Risk of scalding	36
Setting	36
1. Leave rack 3 and remove all other racks and accessories from the oven cavity.	36
2. Mix 2 cups water and 1/2 cup vinegar and place in broil pan tray on rack 3.	36
3. Touch the ON l OFF touch button.	36
4. Touch the MENU touch button.	36
5. Swipe to the left or right to select \	36
6. Touch the bottom line.	36
7. Touch the START l STOP touch button.	36
Exit	36
Subsequent Cleaning	36
1. Open the appliance door and remove the remaining water with an absorbent sponge cloth.	36
2. Clean the smooth surfaces in the oven cavity with a dish cloth or a soft brush. Stubborn residues can be removed using a soft scouring pad.	36
3. Remove limescale with a cloth soaked in vinegar. Then wipe with clean water and rub dry with a soft cloth.	36
4. Use the ON l OFF touch button to switch off the appliance.	36
5. Leave the appliance door ajar in the stop position (approx. 30°) for approx. one hour to allow the enamel surfaces in the oven cavity to dry thoroughly.	36
Removing Heavy Food Deposits	36
Self Clean	36
9 WARNING	36
When using the Self Clean feature	36
NOTICE:	36
Preparing the pyrolytic self-cleaning feature	37
9 CAUTION	37
Setting	37
1. Remove the accessories from the oven cavity.	37
2. Touch the ON l OFF touch button.	37
3. Touch the MENU touch button.	37
4. Swipe to the left or right to select \	37
5. Select a cleaning intensity.	37
6. Touch “Continue”.	37
7. Confirm that you have removed heavy soil and accessories from the oven cavity.	37
8. Touch the START l STOP touch button.	37
Note:	37
When Self Clean is Completed	37
Avoid These Cleaners	37
Service	38
9 WARNING	38
Risk of electric shock	38
9 WARNING	38
Risk of electric shock	38
Troubleshooting Chart	38
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Oven Light	39
1. Turn off power to the oven at the main power supply (fuse or breaker box).	39
2. Remove three screws from oven cavity holding the rack in place.	39
3. Remove oven rack to provide access to the bulb housing.	39
4. Remove screw from top of bulb housing.	39
5. Insert the tip of a narrow flat blade screwdriver between the metal clips at about a 40° angle. The screwdriver blade must be able to pass between the metal clips to reach the inner catch.	39
6. Push the screwdriver blade inward to disengage the catch from the slot in the bulb housing. Gently pry the lens off by moving the screwdriver handle away from the oven wall.	40
7. Support the glass lens cover to prevent it from falling.The lens should detach easily. Do not attempt to force it.	40
8. Pull the halogen bulb from its socket.	40
9. Replace the halogen bulb. Grasp the new bulb with a clean, dry cloth. Align the bulb prongs with the socket holes and press into place.	40
Note:	40
10. Put the glass cover back on by inserting it into the mounting clip and pressing the end nearest you into the housing until it locks into place. Insert screw through glass cover and tighten.	40
11. Reinstall the oven rack.	40
12. Turn power back on at the main power supply (fuse or breaker box).	40
Product Rating Label	41
How to Obtain Service or Parts	41
STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY	42
What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to	42
How Long the Warranty Lasts	42
Repair/Replace as Your Exclusive Remedy	42
Out of Warranty Product	42
Warranty Exclusions	42
THERMADOR® Support	43