We roasted pork loin in the oven using the standard settings and found the result to be moist, evenly browned, and quick to cook through. Paying close attention to your results and reducing or increasing the temperature and bake time accordingly should yield more even baking. Cookies, on the other hand, were uneven at standard settings, but had near-average browning from left to right and center to edges with the use of convection. However, if you can handle the wait, the results of our baking and roasting tests were excellent.Ĭakes did very well in the PRD364GDHU’s oven, emerging uniformly browned at both standard and convection settings-although with a slight variance without the use of the convection fan. It took about twice as long to heat the whole oven to 350☏, which is likely due to the three sliding racks-the oven has to heat up all that thick metal as well as the air inside the cavity. The oven itself, however, was painfully slow to preheat. The 5 cubic-foot oven features an 8-pass broiler that will heat the surface immediately beneath it to 600✯ in just 7 and a half minutes. Thermador claims its star-shaped burner design offers superior coverage for quick heating, and-whether it's the shape or the sheer power-our tests are inclined to agree: The right rear burner got as hot as 427✯, and every single burner got six cups of water boiling in under 5 minutes. We were amazed by the breadth of temperatures and speed to boil we measured from the PRD364GDHU's rangetop. Visually, there isn’t a lot you can do to alter the PRD364GDHU’s clean appearance, but there are definite options if you want to get the most out of your rangetop by adding extra features. Also available: a maple chopping block (Model PA12CHPBLK-MSRP $129) sized to fit the center of the rangetop. If it’s increased rangetop versatility you want, grab a Professional Wok Ring (Model PWOKRINGHC-MSRP $99) or two, or nab a grill with included drip tray (Model PA12GRILLN-MSRP $299). You can also change up the look of your control panel by purchasing a Blue Metal Knob Kit (Model PAKNOBLU-MSRP $199), or add a sleek griddle cover to your rangetop with the Professional Griddle Cover Accessory (Model PA12CVRJ-$199). Slide 1 of 7 Knobs are important on a high-end range because their responsiveness determines flame control, and the controls on this Thermador don't disappoint. Slide 1 of 7 Oven controls are basic, consisting of a temperature knob and one that allows you to select between Bake, Extended Bake, Convection Bake, Broil, Convection Broil, as well as a clean cycle. Slide 1 of 7 Control knobs match the stainless steel range, but those looking for a different look can also purchase a Blue Metal Knob Kit. Slide 1 of 7 We found the light to be a little too dim to adequately illuminate the oven. Slide 1 of 7 Every single burner got six cups of water boiling in under 5 minutes. Above this switch, indicator lights are lit when the oven is on, preheating, or self-cleaning. Slide 1 of 7 A separate switch turns the oven light on and off. Slide 1 of 7 Oven controls are basic, consisting of a temperature knob and one that allows you to select between different bake modes. Below the grates, a porcelain surface doesn't shine like stainless-but it is deep enough to capture spills and easy to clean. The griddle and drip tray are also removable, although we found the process to be a bit of a challenge. The cast iron grates are heavy, but can be removed for cleaning. In the middle, there's a 6-pass, 1630-watt cast aluminum electric griddle coated with a nonstick titanium surface. Two cast iron continuous grates cover four of Thermador’s classic 18,000 BTU star-shaped gas burners. The materials are heavy and we found no visible welds or seams, but-like many other pro-style ranges-there isn't a clock or timer. The look is clearly inspired by the commercial ranges found in restaurant kitchens. It's essentially a stretched version of the PRD304GHU with a griddle installed. The PRD364GDHU is a part of Thermador’s Pro Harmony series, which means its 24 inches deep and designed to sit flush with your cabinetry. Between its straightforward design and superior performance, this Thermador embodies what it means to be a high-end cooking appliance. When we put it to the test, the 364 did not disappoint. You won’t find any extraneous features here, but you will be pleasantly surprised be helpful bake settings, burners that can get astoundingly low, and an electric griddle.
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