Siemens HE2425 Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance, Getting the Most Out of Your Cooktop, Uses

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 element.
	• Select a pan with a flat base (See “Cookware Selection Guide” on page 25 for
		details).
	• Choose a medium-weight pan (rather than a heavy-weight one).
	• Make sure that the pan is positioned so that the entire base is in contact with
		the element.
	• 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,
	•	element used and
	•	the cook’s preference.
	The Heat Settings recommended are based on a 240 volt power source. If your
	cooktop is connected to 208 volts, the same heat settings apply but foods may
	take a little longer to finish cooking.
	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

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