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Getting the Most Out of Your Cooktop
Cooktop Cooking Guide
Boiling Water
Time to boil can vary greatly depending on environmental conditions. Try the fol-
lowing tips to decrease boil time:
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Use a lid.
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Use a pan that is appropriately sized for the amount of water and the size of
the element.
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Select a pan with a flat base (See “Cookware Selection Guide” on page 22 for
details).
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Choose a medium-weight pan (rather than a heavy-weight one).
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Make sure that the pan is positioned so that the entire base is in contact with
the element.
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Start with water that is already warm.
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Boil the smallest amount of water necessary. Smaller volumes will boil faster
than larger volumes.
Recommended Settings
Use this chart as a guide for heat settings. A range of heat settings are listed
because the actual setting depends on:
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type and quality of pan (See “Selecting Cookware”),
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type, quantity and temperature of the food,
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element used and
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the cook’s preference.
The Heat Settings recommended are based on a 240 volt power source. If your
cooktop is connected to 208 volts, the same heat settings apply but foods may
take a little longer to finish cooking.
Cookware Selection
Guide
Cookware Characteristics
Pan selection directly affects cooking speed and uniformity. For best results select
pans with flat bases. When a pan is hot, the base (pan bottom) should rest evenly
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance
Table 4: Cooking Guide
Uses
Heat Settings
Bringing water to boil
9 - High
Pan frying, sautéing, browning meat, deep fat frying
6-8 - Med-High
Most frying, eggs, pancakes, slow boil
4-5 - Med
Simmering, finish cooking, covered foods, steaming
2-3 - Med Low
Melting butter and chocolate
1 - Low
