Thermador Sensor Cooking User manual

AN INNOVATIVE BREAK THROUGH IN THE SCIENCE OF COOKING

CONTENTS
WHAT IS SENSOR COOKING? 2
PERFORMANCE & BENEFITS 3
CONVENIENCE 3
PRECISION CUISINE 4
ENERGY SAVINGS 5
WHY SENSOR COOKING? 6
HOW DOES IT WORK? 6
TWO WAYS TO COOK USING THE
SENSOR DOME™TEMPERATURE SYSTEM 8
OPTION A: USING THE 5TEMPERATURE RANGES 9
OPTION B: USING THE 9PRE-PROGRAMMED SETTINGS 10
ACCESSORIES FOR MASTERPIECE®ELECTRIC COOKTOPS 11
PREMIUM SENSOR POTS 11
SENSOR STRIPS 12
CHEF’S PAN 12
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MASTERPIECE®DELUXE CES304FS (30" COOKTOP) 13
MASTERPIECE®DELUXE CES365FS (36" COOKTOP) 14
MASTERPIECE®DELUXE CES366FS (36" COOKTOP) 15
Q & A FOR SENSOR COOKING 16

COOKED PERFECTLY, EVERY TIME, FOR
MAXIMUM TASTE AND MINIMUM EFFORT
Thermador’s new electric cooktops now feature
exclusive infrared sensor technology called
Sensor Dome™on its new Masterpiece® Deluxe
Series. Sensor Dome works in conjunction with
the exclusive new CookSmart® programs, which
are currently available on Thermador’s advanced
Masterpiece wall ovens.
WHAT IS SENSOR COOKING?
Convenient Sensor Cooking: Energy savings
combined with superior cooking performance –
without the guesswork or the need to constantly
adjust the temperature.
To take advantage of this feature, simply
use your existing enamel-coated cookware or
attach the included dishwasher-safe strips
onto non-enamel cookware.
Sensor Dome cooking adds a world of
convenience to every meal.
W H AT I S
SENSOR COOKING?
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CONVENIENCE
Concentrate on creating culinary masterpieces
with your sensor cooktop at your side and
serving as your sous chef.
No overboiling.
Less cleaning.
PERFORMANCE
& BENEFITS
3

PRECISION CUISINE
Sensor cooktop offers ultimate
temperature precision.
Stable temperatures retain nutrients.
No overcooking.
4

ENERGY SAVINGS
Sensor cooktop regulates amount of
energy needed – no wasted energy.
Because temperature is constantly
monitored, the need to check the
food by removing the lid is eliminated.
Cooktop provides exact amount of
energy for perfect food results.
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
The Sensor measures the infrared beam emitted from the pot.
(Shown below with the Sensor Strip.)
Similar to a motion detector, the sensor detects the infrared beams
coming from the pot.
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WHY SENSOR COOKING?
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The electronic circuit compares the actual temperature of the
pot with the programmed temperature and regulates the
element accordingly.
When the temperature is reached, the relay switch cycles the
element on and off, ensuring the precise temperature.

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1. Press and release the temperature sensor to cause the
sensor to extend out.
2. Place food in the pot and add a minimum of 11⁄4"of liquid.
3. Place the pot in the center of the heating element and cover
with a lid.
4. Select the heating element. will appear in the display.
5. Now, you are ready to select temperature ranges or cooking programs.
T W O WAY S T O C O O K
USING THE SENSOR DOME™
TEMPERATURE SYSTEM

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The temperature ranges enable the user to select one of the five
standard cooking processes (e.g. thawing, soaking, boiling, cooking
in pressure cooker, and deep frying).
Touch the desired temperature range in the setting area.
(5 different temperature ranges, e.g. A5=195º F to 215º F)
The temperature setting is activated.
The selected temperature range will appear in the display along
with a dot which will stay lit until the desired temperature
has been reached.
The cooktop will now keep the temperature constant.
The cooking process needs to be stopped manually!
Alternately, a timer can be set (see page 10).
OPTION A: USING THE 5 TEMPERATURE RANGES
Thawing
Heating
Keeping warm
Below-boiling
Cooking
Soaking
Cooking
Boiling
Braising
Cooking in
a pressure
cooker
Deep-frying
140–160º 175–195º 195–215º 230–250º 335–355º

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OPTION B: USING THE 9 PRE-PROGRAMMED SETTINGS
This setting enables the user to select one of nine
food programs (e.g. milk, pasta, rice, etc.).
Touch COOKING PROGRAMS.
will appear in the display.
Touch the desired program in the setting range.
(9 different cook programs, e.g. P4=Dumplings)
The Sensor Dome™is now pre-programmed and will automatically
prepare your meal once a setting is selected.
The cooking process needs to be stopped manually!
Alternately, a timer can be set (see next paragraph).
P1: Pasta
P2: Potatoes
P3: Rice
P4: Dumplings
P5: Vegetables
P6: Sausages
P7: Milk
P8: Rice Pudding
P9: Deep Frying
TIMER (OPTION A + B)
A time can be set optionally to regulate when the cooking process
should stop (up to 99 minutes).
Sensor Dome cooking adds convenience to every meal.

ACCESSORIES FOR MASTERPIECE®ELECTRIC COOKTOPS
PREMIUM SENSOR POTS
Optimized for CookSmart®Sensor Dome Cooking.
Works with electric/gas/induction cooktops.
Several layers of heat-resistant, high-tech ceramic are fused with
a ferromagnetic steel core to form an inseparable compound.
Glass lid for full view cooking and energy savings.
Rounded seamless pouring rim for easy draining.
Ergonomic, heat-insulated and ovenproof stainless
steel handles.
Three layered base.
Suitable for all types of cooking surfaces and ovens.
Easy to clean.
Anti-bacterial and nickel-free.
10-year guarantee.
Advantages of Premium Sensor Pots at a glance:
hard material, high-gloss surface (harder than steel,
cut and scratch proof, extremely durable, no loss of
shine, dishwasher-safe).
ACCESSORIES
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ACCESSORIES (CONTINUED)
SENSOR STRIPS
Additional stickers for non-enameled and
non-sensor cookware (new Sensor Dome™
Cooktop includes 12 stickers).
NEW SENSORSTRP
12 Sensor Strips
CHEF’S PAN
Three-layered encapsulated aluminum base.
Works with induction, electric and gas.
Anti-stick Teflon®-Platinum material.
NEW CHEFSPAN13*
16" Chef’s Pan for 13" Element on CES365FS.
*Not a sensor pan
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NEW SENSORPOTH
6" Sensor Pot, 1.3 qt.,
long handle and lid.
NEW SENSORPOT6
6" Sensor Pot, 1.9 qt.,
two handles and lid.
NEW SENSORPOT7
7" Sensor Pot, 3.6 qt.,
two handles and lid.
NEW SENSORPOT9
9" Sensor Pot, 6.6 qt.,
two handles and lid.
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7
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6
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6
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MASTERPIECE®DELUXE
30” ELECTRIC COOKTOP WITH TOUCH CONTROL
AND Sensor Dome
CES304FS
Width 31"
Depth 211⁄4"
Height 37⁄8"
Cut Out Width 283⁄4" - 287⁄8"
Cut Out Depth 197⁄8"- 20"
Cut Out Height 37⁄8"
SKU
MAIN FEATURES
Power /Amps
Child Lock
Shut-Off Timer
Keep Warm Function
Number of Cooking Zones
Triple Elements
Dual Elements
Simmer Settings for all Elements
Fast PreHeat
Sensor Dome™
Controls
Trim Design
ELEMENT TYPE (watts)
Front Left
Rear Left
Rear Right
Front Right
Total KW (max)
ELEMENT SIZES (inches)
Front Left
Rear Left
Rear Right
Front Right
ACCESSORIES
Sensor Strip (12 pack)
Sensor Pot 7", 3.6 Qt.
CES304FS
240 V, 3 wire,
60Hz / 40 Amps
Yes
Yes
Yes
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1
1
Yes
Yes
1
Touch control
with blue illumination
Full stainless steel
frame
1200 W
1050-2200-3080 W
1800 W
700-1700W
7800 W
6"
6"-8"-12"
7"
5"-7"
SENSORSTRP
SENSORPOT7

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MASTERPIECE®DELUXE
36” ELECTRIC COOKTOP WITH TOUCH CONTROL
AND Sensor Dome™
CES365FS
SKU
MAIN FEATURES
Power /Amps
Child Lock
Shut-Off Timer
Keep Warm Function
Number of Cooking Zones
Triple Elements
Dual Elements
Fast PreHeat
Sensor Dome™
Controls
Trim Design
ELEMENT TYPE (watts)
Front Left
Rear Left
Center
Rear Right
Front Right
Total KW (max)
ELEMENT SIZES (inches)
Front Left
Rear Left
Center
Rear Right
Front Right
ACCESSORIES
Sensor Strip (12 pack)
Skillet 16" for 13" Element
Sensor Pot 6", 1.9 Qt.
CES365FS
240 V, 3 wire,
60Hz / 50 Amps
Yes
Yes
Yes
10
1
3
Yes
1
Touch control
with blue illumination
Full stainless steel
frame
700-1700 W
700-1700 W
2000-3000-4000 W
1200 W
1000-2200 W
10800 W
5"-7"
5"-7"
8"-11"-13"
6"
6"-8"
SENSORSTRP
CHEFSPAN13
SENSORPOT6
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
Width 37"
Depth 211⁄4"
Height 37⁄8"
Cut Out Width 343⁄4" - 347⁄8"
Cut Out Depth 197⁄8"- 20"
Cut Out Height 37⁄8"

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MASTERPIECE®DELUXE
36” ELECTRIC COOKTOP WITH TOUCH CONTROL
Sensor Dome™AND BRIDGE
CES366FS
SKU
MAIN FEATURES
Power /Amps
Child Lock
Shut-Off Timer
Keep Warm Function
Number of Cooking Zones
Triple Elements
Dual Elements
Fast PreHeat
Sensor Dome™
Controls
Trim Design
ELEMENT TYPE (watts)
Front Left
Rear Left
Center
Rear Right
Front Right
Total KW (max)
ELEMENT SIZES (inches)
Front Left
Rear Left
Center
Rear Right
Front Right
ACCESSORIES
Sensor Strip (12 pack)
Sensor Pot 9", 6.6 Qt.
Sensor Pot 6", 1.9 Qt.
Sensor Pot 7", 3.6 Qt.
CES366FS
240 V, 3 wire,
60Hz / 50 Amps
Yes
Yes
Yes
10
1
2
Yes
2
Touch control
with blue illumination
Full stainless steel
frame
1000-2200 W
1200 W
900-1600-2500 W
600-1700 W
700-1700 W
9900 W
6"-8"
6"
5"-7"-9"
7"
5"-7"
SENSORSTRP
SENSORPOT9
SENSORPOT6
SENSORPOT7
Width 37"
Depth 211⁄4"
Height 37⁄8"
Cut Out Width 343⁄4" - 347⁄8"
Cut Out Depth 197⁄8"- 20"
Cut Out Height 37⁄8"

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Q & A S E N S O R C O O K I N G
1. Can individual cooking modes be programmed?
It is possible to select from our 9 pre-programmed
modes in order to prepare a meal. Furthermore, 5
temperature ranges, which cover all needed
temperatures for cooking, are available (e.g.
deep frying, thawing, boiling, heating).
2. Is there a need for special cookware?
No, basically any type of cookware can be used. If
non-enameled cookware or non-sensor cookware is
used, a special sticker needs to be applied on the
pot. Twelve stickers are included with every cooktop.
The stickers can be easily applied/removed and are
dishwasher safe.
3. Do other companies sell this technology?
In the U.S., Thermador is the only manufacturer
who offers this technology.
4. Is there a medical risk using the Sensor
Technology? (e.g. operation of a pace maker)
No, there is no risk involved. The sensor technology
works like a motion detector – it only detects
infrared beams and does not cause any harm.
5. Can pots be used that extend the size of
the element?
We recommend always using the correct size pots
for the appropriate element in order to reach ideal
cooking results.

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6. How fragile is the Sensor Dome™? What happens if I spill
something on it?
The Sensor Dome is made for operation in a demanding
kitchen environment. Theoretically, when using the Sensor
technology, over boiling will not occur; however, hot water or
other liquid will not do any damage to the sensor.
7. How do I know when the selected temperature is reached?
The cooktop informs the user through a signal and the
disappearance of a small dot on the touch control.
8. If I live above sea level, should I make any modifications?
Yes. The cooktop needs to be calibrated to the altitude.
The standard setting is optimized for operation at
700-1300 feet above sea level. Please refer to our website
or to the manual in order to change this setting.
9. Can the sensor measure if the meal is done?
The sensor measures the temperature of the pot and
keeps it constant. The user must assure that he/she selects
the right program/temperature in order to achieve great
cooking results.
10. Can I walk away from the cooktop when I am using
the Sensor Dome™?
Thermador recommends to always stay near the cooktop
during cooking. This applies to all our products. Cooking
should never be left unattended.
11. Is this the right technology for me? I like simple cooking.
This is especially useful with simple tasks like preparing
noodles or potatoes. It’s ideal for multitasking in the complex
kitchen environment and becomes the perfect sous chef.

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