Thermador MED302WS Instructions for Use - Page 23

Pizza Use Pizza mode for fresh or frozen pizza. During this mode, heat from the upper and lower elements is circulated throughout the oven cavity by the convection fan. Tips: ▯ There may be a slight decrease in baking time. Check before minimum package time. ▯ When baking a frozen pizza: ▯ For crispy crust, place the pizza directly on the rack. ▯ For a softer crust, use a pizza pan. ▯ When proofing pizza dough, coat dough with olive oil and cover it in a bowl tightly with plastic wrap to prevent crust formation. ▯ Sprinkle cornmeal on the pizza pan to prevent sticking. ▯ If using a pizza paddle, sprinkle the paddle liberally with cornmeal to help transfer the dough to the pan. ▯ If par baking handmade pizza dough, prick the dough with a fork before baking. Speed Convection Speed Convection uses all heating elements with the convection fan to evenly distribute heat throughout the oven cavity. This mode is recommended for frozen convenience foods and does not require preheating. When using Speed Convection in a double oven, only one cavity is available at a time. By cooking with Speed Convection you can decrease your overall cooking time since preheating is not necessary. Foods are evenly browned and crisp on the outside. Tips: ▯ Cook all foods in a cold, non-preheated oven. The food will still be done in package time. ▯ Follow the package instructions for time and temperature. ▯ Frozen foods sold in microwaveable containers should not be used. ▯ Cook food items on rack 4 unless directed otherwise by the food manufacturer. Slow Roast Slow Roast uses the upper and lower elements at low temperatures to gently cook meat. Meat will be evenly cooked throughout. This mode is best suited for large boneless cuts of meat. Place cookware in the oven and allow the oven to heat up for about 10 minutes. Sear meat on the cooktop on all sides, then place into the preheated cookware. Rotisserie Rotisseries uses heat radiated from the upper element. Food is slowly turned on a skewer in the center of the oven. This allows food to receive equal heat on all sides. The Rotisserie mode is best suited for cooking large pieces of meat (for example a whole chicken, turkey or a large roast). This mode helps seal in flavor and juices while allowing the meat to be cooked without the addition of fats or liquids. ▯ The maximum weight allowed for the rotisserie is 12 lb (6 kg). ▯ Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meat. ▯ Allowable oven temperature is 175 - 550°F (80 290°C). Assembling the Rotisserie: 1. Insert the rotisserie rack half way into the oven on rack position 5. 2. Slide the left fork into the skewer and tighten the screw. 3. Slide meat or poultry for roasting onto the skewer and tighten the screw. 4. Slide the right fork onto the skewer and tighten the screw. 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. 6. Place the rotisserie skewer onto the rack. 7. Place the skewer rack into the oven and insert the drive shaft into the opening on the back oven wall. 23