Thermador Introduces Steam/Convection Oven

Alan Wolf -- TWICE, 10/18/2010

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF – Thermador, a division of BSH Home Appliances, has introduced a combination steam and convection oven that combines the benefits of both heating technologies within one appliance.

The premium majap maker describes the product as the luxury tier’s first pre-programmed oven to combine three distinct cooking options — steam, true convection and a combination of the two. It also includes 40 automatic food programs, nine advanced cooking modes and a series of advanced features that are geared toward the cooking enthusiast, the company said.

Launching this month in time for the holidays through authorized Thermador dealers nationwide, the 1.4-cubicfoot capacity oven can accommodate a 14-pound turkey and cook it in 90 minutes using the combination mode.

Steam, which eliminates the need for cooking with butter or fat while preserving vitamins, minerals and nutrients, will keep the interior moist, while convection cooking will ensure a crisp crust, the company said.

The oven will carry a suggest retail price range of $3,300 to $3,500.

Separately, the BSH division plans to launch a revitalized brand image and new marketing campaign for 2011.