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Tables

Note:

The figures given in the following tables are for guidance. The switch

setting required for cooking depends on the quality of the pots and

pans and on the type and quantity of the foodstuffs.

Chart for Setting the Cooking Zones
Heat setting suitable for
9 or P Heating Up Heating up large quantities of water,
cooking pasta
7-9 Heavy Browning
Deep-frying pommes frites (chips),
browning meat, e.g. goulash,
frying, e.g. potato fritters
frying pieces of loin, steaks
6-7 Mild Frying
Frying meat, schnitzel,
cordon bleu, chops, pancakes,
rissoles, roux, mild
roasting, fried sausages, liver, eggs,
deep-frying doughnuts.
4-5 Boil
Cooking larger quantities of food,
stews and soups,
steaming potatoes,
cooking meat stock or bouillon
3-4
Steaming
Steaming
Steaming vegeables or
braising meat
cooking rice pudding
2-3 Simmering
Simmering rice or milk-based dishes,
steaming smaller quantities of potatoes
or vegetables, heating up ready-to-
serve meals.
1-2 Melting
Fluffy omelettes, egg royale,
Sauce hollandaise, keeping dishes
warm, melting butter, chocolate, gela-
tine
0Off setting