CET/CEP Cooktop Care and Use Manual

Cooktop Operating Instructions

Heat Settings for Radiant and Bridge Elements

All these settings are recommended without the element being preheated.

TYPE OF FOOD

HEAT SETTINGS

 

 

*These Suggested

RADIANT

settings do not apply to

ELEMENTS

the Keep Warm feature

 

 

 

Melting butter, chocolate

1 to 2

 

 

Delicate sauces

 

Finishing rice

2 to 3

Simmering sauces with

 

butter and egg yolk

 

 

 

Cooking vegetables, fish,

 

broths

 

Eggs, fried or scrambled

 

Finishing cereals, pasta

3 to 5

Milk

 

Pancakes

 

Pudding

 

Simmering meats

 

Steaming vegetables,

 

fish, broths

 

 

 

Pan frying

 

Popcorn

 

Spaghetti sauces

3 to 6

Sauteed vegetables

 

Stewing meat, soups

 

 

 

Bacon

 

Braising meat

4 to 6

Pan frying meat, fish,

 

eggs

 

Stir frying

 

 

 

Quickly brown or

7 to 8

sear meats

 

Hold Rapid Boil

 

 

 

Boiling water for

9

vegetables, pasta,

 

rice, etc.

 

 

 

A range of heat settings are listed because the actual setting depends on:

1)type and quality of pan;

2)type, quantity and temperature of the food

3)element used; and

4)the cook’s preferences.

208/240 Volt Connection: The Heat Settings recommended on this page 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.

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Thermador CET304, CEP365, CEP304, CET365, CEP456 Heat Settings for Radiant and Bridge Elements, Type of Food Heat Settings

CEP456, CET365, CEP304, CEP365, CET304 specifications

The Thermador CET304, CEP365, CEP304, CET365, and CEP456 cooktops are part of Thermador's distinguished line of cooking appliances, known for their innovation, performance, and elegant design. These cooktops offer a robust cooking experience backed by advanced technology and versatile features that can meet the needs of both professional chefs and home cooks alike.

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