SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP

Surface Burner Cooking Recommendations

Food

Start Setting

Finish Setting

Finish Setting

 

 

Standard Burners

ExtraLow® Burners

 

 

 

 

Simmering: Stewed

HI – cover,

 

Simmer slowly

Chicken, Corned Beef,

bring liquid

 

 

Tongue, etc.

to a boil

 

 

 

 

 

 

PASTAS

HI – bring water to a

MED HI to HI – to

Same as for Standard Burners

Macaroni, Noodles,

boil, add pasta

maintain a rolling boil

 

Spaghetti

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POPCORN (use a heavy,

HI – cover, heat until

MED HI to HI –

Same as for Standard Burners

flat bottom pan)

kernels start to pop

finish popping

 

 

 

 

 

PRESSURE COOKER

Med. HI to HI – build

MED LO to MED –

Same as for Standard Burners

Meat

up pressure

maintain pressure

 

Vegetables

HI – build up pressure

MED LO to MED –

Same as for Standard Burners

 

 

maintain pressure

 

 

 

 

 

RICE

HI – cover, bring

 

Cook according

 

water to a boil, add

 

to package directions

 

rice, cover

 

XLO – to hold, cover

 

 

 

 

SAUCES

Med. HI to HI – cook

 

Simmer

Tomato Base

meat/vegetables,

 

(2 to 3 to thicken sauce,

 

follow recipe

 

uncovered).

 

 

 

 

White, Cream, Bernaise,

Med. LO – melt fat,

LO to MED LO –

XLO – to hold, cover*

 

follow recipe

finish cooking

 

 

 

 

 

Hollandaise

XLO to Lo

XLO

XLO – to hold, lowest setting

 

 

 

 

SOUPS, STOCK

HI – cover, bring

 

Simmer

 

liquid to a boil

 

XLO – to hold, cover*

 

 

 

 

VEGETABLES

HI – cover, bring

MED LO to MED –

XLO – to hold, cover

Fresh

water and vegetables

cook 10 to 30 minutes,

 

 

to a boil

or until tender

 

 

 

 

 

Frozen

HI – cover, bring

MED LO to MED –

Same as for Standard Burners

 

water and vegetables

cook according to

 

 

to a boil

package directions

 

 

 

 

 

Deep Frying

HI – heat oil

MED to MED HI –

Same as for Standard Burners

 

 

maintain frying

 

 

 

temperature

 

 

 

 

 

In Pouch

HI – cover, bring

LO to MED LO –

Same as for Standard Burners

 

water and vegetables

cook according to

 

 

to a boil

package directions

 

Saute

HI – heat oil or melt

MED LO to MED –

Same as for Standard Burners

 

butter, add vegetables

cook to desired

 

 

 

doneness

 

 

 

 

 

Stir Fry

HI – heat oil, add

MED HI to HI –

Same as for Standard Burners

 

vegetables

finish cooking

 

 

 

 

 

* We recommend that these foods be stirred occasionally.

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PRG36, PRG30 specifications

The Thermador PRG30 and PRG36 represent the pinnacle of luxury cooking with their high-performance gas range features and advanced technology. Designed for serious home chefs, these models exemplify efficiency, style, and culinary excellence.

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Both models come equipped with high BTU burners, reaching up to 18,000 BTUs on the powerful Star Sapphire burners. These allow for rapid boiling and intense heat, ideal for searing meats or achieving high-temperature sautéing. Furthermore, the PRG series includes an innovative simmer setting that enables precise low-heat cooking, perfect for delicate sauces or melting chocolate.

Thermador has integrated their patented Star Burner design in both models. This unique feature provides a larger flame spread compared to traditional round burners. Consequently, it allows for better heat distribution, significantly enhancing cooktop efficiency. The cooktop is designed with six burners, giving chefs the flexibility to cook multiple dishes simultaneously without sacrificing performance.

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