Bosch HDI7052U Use & Care Manual - Page 31

Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Getting the Most Out of Your Cooktop Cooktop Cooking Guide Boiling Water Recommended Settings Time to boil can vary greatly depending on environmental conditions. Try the following 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 burner. • Select a pan with a flat base (See "Cookware Selection Guide" on page 29 for details). • Choose a medium-weight pan (rather than a heavy-weight one). • Start with water that is already warm. • Boil the smallest amount of water necessary. Smaller volumes will boil faster than larger volumes. 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, • burner used and • the cook's preference. Table 3: Cooking Guide Uses Bringing water to boil Pan frying, sautéing, browning meat, deep fat frying Most frying, eggs, pancakes, slow boil Simmering, finish cooking, covered foods, steaming Melting butter and chocolate Heat Settings 9 - High 6-8 - Med-High 4-5 - Med 2-3 - Med Low 1 - Low Cookware Selection Guide Cookware Characteristics To Test the Flatness of Your Pans 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 on the surface without wobbling (rocking). Flat, medium-to-heavyweight pans are best. 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. English 29