For best results
The correct pan size
Put the lid on
Use only a little water to boil food
Reduce the heat
Use the residual heat
Heat
setting
Cooking
rice (with double amount of water)
potatoes boild in their skins with 1-2 cups of water
boiled potatoes with 1-2 cups of water
fresh vegetables with 1-2 cups of water
frozen vegetables with 1-2 cups of water
pasta (2-4 qt. water)*
pudding**
cereals
2-3
3-4
3-4
3-4
3-4
5-6
1
2-3
Frying
pork chop
4 - 5
chicken breast
3 - 4
bacon
4 - 5
eggs
3 - 4
fish
3 - 4
pancakes
4 - 5
Deep fat frying (in 1 - 2 qt. oil)**
deepfrozen foods e.g. chicken nuggets (0.5 Ib per serving)
7 - 9
other e. g. doughnuts (0.5 Ib per serving)
4 - 5
*
Ongoing cooking without lid
** without lid
Use pans and saucepans with thick, flat bases. An uneven base increases cooking
time.
Choose the correct pan size for each element. The diameter of the pan or saucepan
base should correspond to the size of the element.
Note: Cookware manufacturers often give the diameter across the top of the pan.
This is usually larger than the diameter of the base.
Use a small pan for small quantities.
Always cover the pan with a lid that fits. Food cooks faster when you use the lid.
Boil foods with a small quantity of water. Vegetables retain their vitamins and
minerals.
Switch to a lower temperature as early as possible.
Cooked food can be kept warm on the element for 5 to 10 minutes after the
element is turned off.
As long as the hot surface indicator H is lit, you can use the element for warming and
melting without turning it back on.
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