Fisher & Paykel CE901 - Manual (Page 8)

Supersimmer (CE901M only)
The front right element of your cooktop is fitted with
a unique simmer control. This allows the element to
be turned down to a very low and even power setting
(25 watts compared with 60 watts on other elements).
These lower settings are ideal for melting chocolate and
butter, cooking rice and delicate sauces and simmering
soups and stews. It can also be used as a ‘warm zone’
for keeping cooked food hot.
The Supersimmer element is just as powerful (1200W)
in the top heat range as the same size standard element
(lefthand rear element) allowing food to be browned,
seared, sautéed or boiled before simmering all on the
same element.
Temperature limiters
Temperature limiters are fitted to the elements to prevent the glass from overheating. You may
notice the limiters turn the elements on and off during cooking.
Heating tips
Choose cookware of a suitible size, material and construction.
Place your pan on the element prior to turning on the heat.
Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce cooking times.
Select the most appropriate temperature setting for the cooking task.
When you need to boil, simmer or pan fry food, first set the temperature to HI. Once boiling
or your pan is hot, reduce the temperature setting to maintain a steady heat to cook your food
through.
Using a lid will help retain the heat.
Using the heat retained in the ceramic glass after the element has been turned off helps to finish
the cooking process or to keep foods warm.
Radiant elements
The element will cycle on and off to maintain your selected heat setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or another element on the glass surface when the
surface is cool.
Even after the elements are turned off, the glass surface retains enough heat to continue
cooking. To avoid over-cooking, remove pans from hot elements when the food is cooked.
Avoid placing anything on a hot element until it has cooled completely (the hot surface indicator
light has gone out).
Supersimmer control
(CE901M only)
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