Thermador Masterpiece Series Gas Cooktop Use and Care Guide - Manual (Page 15)

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Choosing Suitable Cookware
Specialty Cookware
Pans that span 2 burners, (i.e. griddles, roasters, fish
poachers, etc.) may be used when placed front to back.
For all models, use the Thermador accessory griddle
(Model SGRIDDLEW) on the center burner only. See
Parts and Accessories section for further information.
Use a wok with a flat bottom. Round bottom woks (with
a maximum 16 inch diameter) can be used with the
Thermador accessory support wok ring (Model
SWOKRINGW). See Parts and Accessories section for
further information.
Canners and pressure cookers must meet the same
requirements as described above. After bringing
contents to a boil, use lowest heat setting possible to
maintain a boil or pressure (for pressure canners or
cookers)
Cooking Recommendations for Your Cooktop
Beverages
Beverages should be heated to a boil on High heat, and
then simmered on a lower setting. If the beverage is held
on Low (or ExtraLow) to keep warm, stir approximately
every 10 minutes to prevent sticking or burning. You can
find the ideal settings for several beverages in the
Standard Burner and ExtraLow Cooking Tables. Use a
lower setting if the pan is covered.
Breads
Breads (i.e. French toast and grilled sandwiches) are
best cooked using a preheated skillet or griddle on
Medium heat. Once the pan is preheated, begin cooking
breads according to ideal settings in the Standard Burner
Cooking Table. From batch to batch, the heat setting
may need to be adjusted for optimal browning.
Deep Frying
Deep Frying is recommended on the large burner on
Medium High heat. The heat setting may need to be
adjusted to maintain oil temperature. You can find the
ideal settings for several deep fried foods in the Standard
Burner Cooking Table.
Sauces, Soups and Stocks
Sauces, Soups, and Stocks should be heated to a boil
on High heat and then simmered on a lower setting.
When heating cream sauces on your cooktop, use a
lower setting than tomato sauces to prevent scorching. If
sauce, soup or stock is held on Low (or ExtraLow) to
keep warm, stir approximately every 10 minutes to
prevent sticking or burning. You can find the ideal
settings for several sauces, soups and stocks in the
Standard Burner and ExtraLow Cooking Tables. Use a
lower setting if the pan is covered.
Cookware Recommendations
Pan Bottom Diameter
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The flame should be the same size as the bottom of the
pan or smaller.
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Do not use small pans with high flame settings as the
flames can lick up the sides of the pan.
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Oversize pans that span two burners are placed front to
back, not side to side.
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For best cooking results, large pans should not extend
over the sides of the grates.
Use Balanced Pans
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Balance is important for stability and even cooking.
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Pans must sit level on the cooktop grate without rocking
or wobbling.
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Center pan over burner.
Proper Fitting Lid
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A well-fitting lid helps shorten the cooking time.
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For best cooking results, always use a lid when boiling
water.