Cooking recommendations
For best results
Use pans and saucepans with thick, flat bases. An uneven
base increases cooking time.
Use correct pan size
•
Use a small pan for small quantities.
Put the lid on
•
Cover the pan with a lid that fits. Food cooks faster
when you use the lid.
Use only enough water to boil food
•
Boil foods with the smallest quantity of water. This
saves energy and vegetables retain a larger
percentage of their vitamins and minerals.
Reduce the heat
•
Switch to a lower temperature as early as possible.
Note: During cooking, stews or liquid meals such as
soups, sauces or drinks can heat up too quickly unnoticed
and overflow or spatter. For this reason we recommend
that you stir continuously, gradually heating the food at a
suitable power level.
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Cooking tips
The following table provides some examples. Cooking
times may vary depending on the type of food, its weight
and quality. Deviations are therefore possible.
Examples
Melting
Chocolate,
Chocolate chips
Butter
Heating
Broth
Thick Soup
Milk
Simmering
Delicate sauces
Spaghetti sauce
Pot roast
Fish
Cooking
Rice
Potatoes, boiled
Frozen vegetables
Fresh vegetables
Pasta (2-4 quarts water)
Pudding
Cereals
Frying
Pork chop
Chicken breast
Bacon
Eggs
Fish
Pancakes
Deep fat frying (in 1-2 quarts oil)
Deep frozen foods (ex. French fries)
Donuts
Setting
1 – 2
3 – 4
2 – 3
1 – 2
1 – 2
1 – 2
4 – 5
4 – 5
1 – 2
6 – 8
6 – 8
6 – 8
8 – 9
3 – 4
3 – 4
8 – 9
7 – 8
8 – 9
6 – 7
8 – 9
6 – 7
8 – 9
5 – 6