Siemens HG2425UC - Manual (Page 30)

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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 26 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 “Selecting Cookware”),
• 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 High
Pan frying, sautéing, browning meat, deep fat frying Med-High
Most frying, eggs, pancakes, slow boil Med
Simmering, finish cooking, covered foods, steaming Med Low
Melting butter and chocolate Low