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Surface Cooking
usinG tHe siMMeR Plate
The simmer plate (Figure 1) is intended to diffuse lower temperature of the burner to
help cooking delicate aliment such as chocolate, milk, bechamel, etc. It can also be use
for cooking sauce during long period. With the grate in position over the burner, set the
simmer plate on top of the grate positioning the notches in the simmer plate over the grate
fingers (See Figure 2) and then place the utensil on the simmer plate.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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cautioN
always place the simmer plate on the grate before to turn on the burner.
always use potholders to remove the simmer plate from the grate. allow the simmer plate to cool
before removing. Do not set hot simmer plate on surfaces that cannot withstand high heat; such as
countertops.
be sure the simmer plate is positioned correctly and stable before use to prevent hot spills and
possible burns.
