Siemens HE2216C Specifications download pdf (Page 14)

Operation - Cooktop

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Getting the Most Out of Your Cooktop

Cooktop Cooking Guide 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.

Cookware Selection Guide

Cookware Characteristics The choice of pans directly affects the 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.

Another simple test to determine even heat distri-

bution across the cookware bottom is to place 1”

of water in the pan. Bring the water to a boil and

observe the location of the bubbles as the water

starts to boil. Good, flat cookware will have an

even distribution of bubbles over the bottom sur-

face area.

Matching Diameters – The base of the pan should cover or match the diameter

of the element being used. Pans may overhang the element area by 1" all around.

Tight Fitting Lids – A lid shortens cooking time and water boils faster by holding

the heat inside the pan.

Cookware Tips • Use of pots and pans with rounded (either concave or convex) warped or

dented bottoms should be avoided. See drawings below.

• Make sure the bottom of the pot or pan being used is clean and dry.

• Use pots and pans with thick, smooth metal bottoms.

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

1 2 ... 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ... 111 112

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