Using The Cooktop
English 15
Poaching: Chicken,
whole or pieces, Fish
MED HI
– Cover, bring
liquids to a boil
To finish cooking
Simmering: Stewed
Chicken, Corned Beef,
Tongue, etc.
HI
– cover, bring liquid to a
boil
XLO
®
– to simmer slowly
XLO
– to hold, cover
PASTAS
Macaroni, Noodles,
Spaghetti
HI
– bring water to a boil,
add pasta
MED HI
to
HI
– to
maintain a rolling boil
Same as for Standard Burners
POPCORN
(use a heavy, flat
bottom pan)
HI
– cover, heat until
kernels start to pop
MED HI
– finish popping
Same as for Standard Burners
PRESSURE COOKER
Meat
MED HI
to
HI
– build up
pressure
SIM
to
MED
– maintain
pressure
Same as for Standard Burners
Vegetables
HI
– build up pressure
SIM
to
MED
– maintain
pressure
Same as for Standard Burners
RICE
HI
– cover, bring water and
rice to a boil
SIM
– to maintain Low
Boil. Cover and cook until
water is absorbed
Same as for Standard Burners
XLO
– to hold, cover
SAUCES
Tomato Base
MED HI
– cook meat/
vegetables, follow recipe
SIM
– to maintain simmer
XLO
– simmer to thicken
sauce, uncovered
White, Cream,
Bernaise,
MED
– melt fat, follow
recipe
SIM
– finish cooking
XLO
– to hold, cover*
Hollandaise
XLO
XLO
– to hold, lowest setting
for short period, stir frequently
SOUPS, STOCK
HI
– cover, bring liquid to a
boil
SIM
to maintain simmer
Simmer
XLO
– to hold, cover*
VEGETABLES
Fresh
HI
– cover, bring water and
vegetables to a boil
SIM
to
MED
– cook 10
minutes, or until tender
Same as for Standard Burners
XLO
– to hold, cover
Frozen
HI
– cover, bring water and
vegetables to a boil
SIM
to
MED
– cook
according to package
directions
Same as for Standard Burners
Deep Frying
HI
– heat oil
MED
to
MED HI
–
maintain frying
temperature
Same as for Standard Burners
In Pouch
HI
– bring water and pouch
to a boil
SIM
to
MED
– cook
according to package
directions
Same as for Standard Burners
Saute
HI
– heat oil or melt butter,
add vegetables
SIM
to
MED
– cook to
desired doneness
Same as for Standard Burners
Stir Fry
HI
– heat oil, add
vegetables
HI
to
MED HI
– finish
cooking
Same as for Standard Burners
FOOD
START SETTING
FINISH SETTING
STANDARD BURNERS
FINISH SETTING XLO
BURNERS
* These foods should be stirred occasionally.
