Thermador MED301WS Instructions for Use - Page 9

Tested for You in Our Cooking Studio This chapter is a selection of dishes and the ideal settings for them along with the proper heating methods and temperatures best suited for the dish. Information on suitable cooking accessories and the proper rack level in the oven along with tips about cookware and preparation is provided. Note: A lot of steam can build up in the oven cavity when cooking food. Your appliance is very energy-efficient and radiates very little heat to its surroundings during operation. Due to the high difference in temperature between the appliance interior and the external parts of the appliance, condensation may build up on the door, control panel, or adjacent kitchen cabinet panels. This is normal. Open the door slowly and carefully when operating the oven. Cakes and Small Baked Items The appliance offers a range of heating types for the preparation of cakes and small baked items. The ideal settings for many dishes can be found in the settings tables. Only use original accessories supplied with the appliance. These have been tailored to the cooking compartment and the operating modes of the appliance. Wire Rack Insert the wire rack with the open side facing the appliance door and the curved lip pointing downwards. Always place cookware, baking pans and dishes on the wire rack. Baking pans Shiny aluminum baking pans are most suitable. Baking pans, ceramic and glass dishes extend baking time and can cause the food to not brown evenly. Parchment Paper Only use parchment paper that is suitable for the selected temperature. Always cut parchment paper to size. Silicone Molds For optimal cooking results, shiny aluminum bakeware is recommended. If using silicone molds, follow the manufacturer's instructions and recipes. Silicone molds are often smaller than normal baking pans. Quantity and recipe specifications may vary. Silicone molds are unsuitable for steam-assisted cooking and steaming. Recommended Setting Values The table lists the optimal heating mode for food items. The temperature and baking time depend on the amount and consistency of the food. For this reason, setting ranges are indicated. Try using the lower values to start with. A lower temperature results in more even browning. You can increase the temperature next time if necessary. Note: Baking times cannot be reduced by using higher temperatures. Cakes or small baked items would only be cooked on the outside, and would not be fully baked in the middle. Preheating is necessary for cakes and baked goods. Do not place your food or accessories into the oven cavity until it has finished preheating. Preheating is not required for meats or frozen convenience foods when using the appropriate modes. If you wish to follow one of your own recipes when baking, you should use similar baked goods in the table as a reference. Additional information can be found in the baking tips table. Remove unused accessories from the oven cavity. This will ensure that you achieve the best possible cooking results. 9