Instructions for the user
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5.7
Using fat and oil
When using fat and oil in cooking, it is very important to cook at the right
temperatures. Fat and oil will keep their properties intact when used at the
correct temperature. If the temperature is too high, fat and oil begin to smoke
(smoke point) and then burn.
Fat - oil
Maximum
temperature (°C)
Smoke point (°C)
Butter
130
150
Lard
170
200
Beef fat
180
210
Olive oil
180
200
Sunflower oil
200
220
Peanut oil
200
235
5.8
Operating temperatures
The table below indicates the temperatures corresponding to each plate heating
level
Position
Temperature (°C)
0
-
1
50
2
80
3
100
4
130
5
160
6
180
7
200
8
220
9
230
The temperatures are indicative; the real value may differ from that indicated by
± 10°.
The data given in the table are indicative and apply to a pre-heated appliance.
The values may vary depending on the type and quantity of food. Place the food
on the plate solely once it has finished pre-heating.
