How they work, Cooking with extralow® (xlo) – Thermador Masterpiece Series Gas Cooktop Use and Care Guide User Manual

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ExtraLow® Burner Cooking (SGSX and SGSXP Models

Only)

The Center and Left Front burners are enhanced with the

ExtraLow® (XLO) feature. When the control knob is set

within one of the five XLO settings, the flame cycles ON

and OFF automatically. This cycling is normal and allows

simmering, poaching, melting or holding cooked food

without scorching or burning.

How They Work

There are five XLO settings that vary in heating level. The

XLO settings gradually decrease in heating level as the

knob is turned to the right of the LO position.

The burner flame will cycle ON and OFF during each

minute when the control knob is at any one of the five

XLO settings. The time the flame is ON depends on the

XLO setting. XLO 5 has the highest heating level of the

XLO settings so the flame is ON for the longest amount

of time. As the knob is turned counterclockwise, the

amount of time the flame is ON will decrease.

Each XLO setting can be set by turning the appropriate

control knob to the desired XLO setting (see ExtraLow®

Setting Locations below). A slight catch will be felt at the

LO position and each designated XLO setting.

Cooking with ExtraLow

(XLO)

ExtraLow® (XLO) Setting Locations

The table lists the optimal heating setting for various

dishes. The temperature and cooking time depend on

the amount, composition and temperature of the food.

Setting ranges are indicated for this reason. Try using the

lower values first. Heat can be increased during cooking.

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Check the food occasionally to see if the control knob

should be turned to a lower or higher setting.

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It is normal to stir food occasionally. This is especially

important when simmering for several hours, such as

homemade sauce or beans.

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Simmer bubbles may not be seen when the flame has

cycled OFF.

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While the flame is ON, there may be bubbling. There

should be at least steam and a slight quivering of the

liquid’s surface.

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Use a lower XLO setting if the pan is covered.

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When lowering the flame setting, adjust it one XLO

setting at a time.

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If a setting is too low to hold a simmer, bring the food

back to a boil before resetting to a higher heat.

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If an oversized pan is used, the simmer action may

occur more in the center. For even cooking, stir the

food around the outer edges into the food in the

center.

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The quantity and type of food affects which setting to

use.

XLO 5 (highest heating level)

XLO 4

XLO 3

XLO 2

XLO 1 (lowest heating level)

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