This document is the Care & Use Manual for the Thermador® Built-In Microwave Oven, Model MBY. It provides comprehensive information for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the appliance.
Function Description:
The Thermador MBY is a built-in microwave oven designed for heating, cooking, and defrosting various food items. It features a turntable system for uniform cooking and offers a range of pre-programmed and manual cooking options. The oven is designed to be integrated into kitchen cabinetry, with built-in trim kits (Models MT27 & MT30) sold separately for a seamless look.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model: MBY (V9 (16-11-157))
- AC Line Voltage: 120V, 60Hz, AC
- AC Power Required: 10.6 AMPS
- Microwave Wattage Output: 1100 watts (IEC Test Procedure)
- Operating Frequency: 2450 MHz
- Outside Dimensions: 14"H x 23-7/8"W x 19-5/32"D
- Oven Cavity Dimensions: 10-11/32"H x 18-7/8"W x 18-1/2"D
- Oven Capacity: 2.08 Cu. Ft.
- Cooking Uniformity: Turntable system
Usage Features:
The microwave oven is equipped with a control panel that includes a display window and various pads for different functions:
- Display Window: Shows cooking time, messages, and settings.
- Number Pads (0-9): Used to enter times, weights, and select menu options.
- Quick Min Pad: Adds or sets cooking time in 1-minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Can be used to add time during cooking.
- Power Level Pad: Manually changes microwave power levels (P100 (HIGH) to P10 (LOW)).
- Sensor Reheat Pad: Automatically reheats three different categories of food. Features a "More/Less" option to adjust doneness.
- Sensor Cook Pad: Automatically calculates cooking time for six different items (Potato, Fresh Vegetables, Canned Vegetables, Frozen Vegetables, Frozen Dinners, Chicken Pieces). Also includes a "More/Less" option.
- Popcorn Pad: Automatically timed by weight for popcorn.
- Time of Day Clock Pad: Sets and displays the current time (12-hour format).
- Timer Pad: Functions as a kitchen timer, or for programming STAND time after cooking or DELAY time before cooking. Can be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
- Keep Warm Pad: Keeps three different foods (Gravy, Stew, Dessert) warm for 30 minutes after cooking.
- Turbo Defrost Pad: Defrosts meat, poultry, and seafood by weight (up to 6.0 lbs maximum). Includes a conversion chart for ounces to tenths of a pound.
- Function Key Pad: Selects non-cooking features such as Child Lock, Word Speed (for display scrolling), Language Choice (English, French, Spanish), Lb/Kg Choice (for weight measurements), Menu Action On/Off (for prompting guide), Beep On/Off, Reminder Beep On/Off, Daylight Saving On/Off, Clock On/Off, and Demo Mode On/Off.
- Stop/Reset Pad: Clears instructions before cooking, temporarily stops cooking, or cancels all instructions and resets the display to the time of day.
- Start Pad: Begins oven operation. Must be pressed to restart if the door is opened or Stop/Reset is pressed during operation.
Safety Instructions:
The manual emphasizes precautions to avoid exposure to excessive microwave energy, including not operating the oven with the door open, not tampering with safety interlocks, and ensuring the oven door closes properly without damage. It also provides general microwave safety instructions, such as not operating the oven empty, not drying clothes or newspapers, and not using recycled paper products unless labeled safe. The importance of using potholders and not storing flammable materials in or near the oven is highlighted. Specific warnings are given for certain food items like whole eggs, narrow-neck bottles, and sealed containers, which may explode if heated.
Cookware and Utensil Guide:
A detailed guide outlines which materials are safe for microwave use (e.g., microwave-safe glass, ceramic, plastic wrap) and which are not (e.g., metal bakeware, brown paper bags, metal twist-ties). It also includes a "Container Test" to determine if a container is microwave-safe.
Cooking Techniques:
The manual provides guidance on various cooking techniques and food characteristics that affect microwave cooking:
- Bone and Fat: Affect cooking uniformity; thin areas near bones may overcook.
- Density: Porous foods cook faster than dense foods.
- Quantity: More food requires longer cooking times.
- Shape: Uniform shapes cook more evenly; irregular shapes should have thin parts towards the center.
- Size: Thin pieces cook faster than thick pieces.
- Starting Temperature: Room temperature foods cook faster than chilled or frozen ones.
- Piercing: Foods with skins or membranes must be pierced to allow steam to escape.
- Browning: Microwave ovens do not brown food like conventional ovens; browning sauces or spices can be used.
- Spacing: Individual foods cook more evenly when spaced apart in a circular pattern.
- Covering: Used to retain moisture and prevent spattering; plastic wrap should be vented.
- Shielding: Aluminum foil strips can be used to prevent overcooking thin areas of meat.
- Timing: Recipes provide a time range; always cook for the minimum time and check for doneness.
- Stirring: Often necessary for even cooking; cooked edges should be moved to the center.
- Rearranging: Small items should be rearranged from edge to center for even cooking.
- Turning: Large foods like roasts or turkeys should be turned halfway through cooking.
- Stand Time: Most foods continue to cook after the microwave is off; necessary for complete cooking to the center.
- Testing for Doneness: Use conventional methods (fork-tender, clear juices, flaking fish).
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning:
- Before Cleaning: Unplug the oven or leave the door open.
- Inside of the oven: Wipe with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid harsh detergents or abrasives.
- Glass Tray: Remove and wash in warm, soapy water or a dishwasher.
- Outside oven surfaces: Clean with a damp cloth. Prevent water from seeping into ventilation openings.
- Menu Label: Wipe with a damp cloth; do not remove.
- Control Panel: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth if wet. Avoid harsh detergents or abrasives. A removable protective film is present during shipping.
- Roller Ring and oven cavity floor: Wipe with mild detergent water or window cleaner. Roller Ring can be washed in soapy water or a dishwasher. Keep these areas clean to avoid excessive noise.
- Oven Door: Wipe with a soft cloth when steam accumulates. The inside surface has a heat and vapor barrier film that should not be removed.
Service & Warranty:
The manual includes information on how to obtain authorized service or parts information by calling 800/735-4328 or writing to Thermador Customer Support Call Center. It also details the full one-year warranty, covering repairs or replacements for parts failing under normal home use. The warranty applies to appliances in the 50 states of the U.S.A., the District of Columbia, and Canada. It specifies what is not covered, such as service by unauthorized agencies, incorrect installation, or damage from misuse. A Service Data Record section is provided for users to record their model number, serial number, and date of installation/occupancy.
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