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SECTION FOUR:
USING THE COOKTOP
Surface Burner Cooking Recommendations
* It is recommended that these foods be stirred occasionally.
Simmering: Stewed
HI
– cover,
4
to
1
– 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
4
to
2
– cook according
water to a boil, add
to package directions
rice, cover
XLO – to hold, cover
SAUCES
Med. HI
to
HI
– cook
2
to
XLO
– simmer
Tomato Base
meat/vegetables,
(2 to 3 to thicken sauce,
follow recipe
uncovered).
White, Cream, Bernaise,
Med. LO
– melt fat,
SIM
to
MED LO
–
XLO
– to hold, cover*
follow recipe
finish cooking
Hollandaise
XLO
to
SIM
XLO
XLO
– to hold, lowest setting
SOUPS, STOCK
HI
– cover, bring
3
to
2
– 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
SIM
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
Food
Start Setting
Finish Setting
Finish Setting
Standard Burners
ExtraLow
®
Burners
