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Tips for using PowerStart™
Timer
The timer can be used in two different ways:
▯
A cooking zone should switch off automatically.
▯
As a kitchen timer.
Cook time
You can use the timer function to set a cook time for any
element. The element will turn off automatically once the
set time has elapsed.
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CAUTION
▯
When using the timer, always keep an eye on the
cooktop and do not allow anything to boil over or
burn. Boilovers can cause smoke and foods and
oils may catch on fire if left on high temperature
settings.
▯
This function should not be used for long periods
of time, especially at high heat settings.
▯
Make sure the cooktop is turned off with the main
power switch after each use.
Setting the cook time
The cooking zone must be selected and set.
1.
Touch the
0
symbol. The
x
indicator for the desired
cooking zone lights up.
‹‹
lights up on the timer
display.
2.
Within the next 10 seconds, set the desired cooking
time on the control panel.
The cook time counts down. If you have set a cook time
for more than one cooking zone, the cook time of the
selected cooking zone is always displayed.
Once the cook time has elapsed
When the cook time has elapsed, the cooking zone
turnes off. You will hear a beep and on the indicator,
‹‹
will light up for 10 seconds. The
x
lights up. Touch any
indicator. The indicators go out and the audible signal
ceases.
Simmering
pot roast
2 lb.
4 - 5
PS
fish**
1 lb. - 1.5 lb.
4 - 5
PS
Boiling
rice (with double amount of water)
3/4 cup - 2 cups
2 - 3
PS
potatoes boiled in their skins with 1-2 cups of water
5 - 14 medium potatoes
4 - 5
PS
boiled peeled potatoes with 1-2 cups of water
5 - 14 medium potatoes
4 - 5
PS
fresh vegetables with 1-2 cups of water
1 lb. - 2 lb.
2. - 3.
PS
Frying
pork chop
1 - 2 servings
5. - 6.
PS
pancakes
5. - 6.
PS
* without lid
** ongoing cooking without lid
Foods for which PowerStart™ is appropriate
Quantity
Heat setting
The PowerStart™ feature does not
bring foods to a boil
It is designed to conserve the food’s nutritional value while using little water for
cooking. Add only about 2 cups of water to the food for the large elements and
about ¾ - 1 cup of water for the small elements.
Cook rice in double the quantity of liquid.
The PowerStart™ feature is not suited for foods that are cooked in a large quan-
tity of water (e.g pasta).
Milk and foods that produce a lot of
froth will boil over
Use a tall pot.
Milk will stick
Rinse the pan with cold water before filling it.
When frying, the food may stick to
the pan
Preheat the frying pan and oil before adding food. Do not turn the food too
soon. Food will separate from the bottom of the pan after cooking a short time.
