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Getting the most out of your appliance, Getting the most out of your cooktop, Cooktop cooking guide – Siemens HD2528U EN User Manual

Page 30: Boiling water, Recommended settings, Table 2: cooking guide, Cookware selection guide, Cookware characteristics, To test the flatness of your pans

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Getting the Most Out of Your Cooktop

Cooktop Cooking Guide

Boiling Water

Time to boil can vary greatly depending on environmental conditions. Try the fol-
lowing tips to decrease boil time:

Use a lid.

Use a pan that is appropriately sized for the amount of water and the size of
the burner.

Select a pan with a flat base (See “Cookware Selection Guide” on page 28
for details).

Choose a medium-weight pan (rather than a heavy-weight one).

Boil the smallest amount of water necessary. Smaller volumes will boil faster
than larger volumes.

Recommended Settings

Use this chart as a guide for heat settings. A range of heat settings are listed
because the actual setting depends on:

type and quality of pan (See “Cookware Selection Guide” on page 28).

type, quantity and temperature of the food,

burner used and

the cook’s preference.

Cookware Selection Guide

Cookware Characteristics

Pan selection directly affects cooking speed and uniformity. For best results
select pans with flat bases. When a pan is hot, the base (pan bottom) should
rest evenly on the surface without wobbling (rocking). Flat, medium-to-heavy-
weight pans are best.

To Test the Flatness of Your Pans

Turn the pan upside down on the countertop and place
a ruler flat against the bottom of the pan. The bottom of
the pan and the straight edge of the ruler should be
flush against each other.

Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance

Table 2: Cooking Guide

Uses

Heat Settings

Bringing water to boil

9 - High

Pan frying, sautéing, browning meat, deep fat frying

6-8 - Med-High

Most frying, eggs, pancakes, slow boil

4-5 - Med

Simmering, finish cooking, covered foods, steaming

2-3 - Med Low

Melting butter and chocolate

1 - Low

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