Siemens HD2528U Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance, Getting the Most Out of Your Cooktop

Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance

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.
	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

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.

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