ELEVEN DECADES
OF INNOVATION
AND PERFORMANCE
1916: Thermador is founded
1932: Thermador begins manufacturing appliances
1947: Invents the first wall oven
1948: Introduces the first “Pro Range”
1952: Introduces the first warming drawer
1963: Introduces the first self-cleaning oven
1970: Introduces the first smooth cooktop
1970: Julia Child uses Thermador in her TV series
1976: Introduces the first thermal heat and microwave
“Speedcooking” oven
1978: Introduces the first retractable pop-up downdraft
ventilation system
1982: Introduces the first super burner
1987: Introduces the first sealed gas burner with
automatic re-ignition
1994: Invents the ExtraLow® Burner
1998: Invents the Star® Burner
2002: Introduces the first jet impingement oven,
reducing cooking time by 75%
2006: Introduces the first modular refrigeration system
2006: Introduces the first convection warming drawer
2008: Introduces SensorDome™ technology, which
automatically measures temperature in cookware
2011: Introduces the only range with a built-in steam
convection oven, the Pro Grand® Steam Range
2012: Introduces Freedom® Induction Cooktop with the
largest, fully-usable cooking surface
2012: Introduces the Star-Sapphire™ Dishwasher
with Star Speed™, the fastest full wash available
