Bosch NEM7422UC Use & Care Manual - Page 12

For best results The correct pan size Put the lid on Use only a little water to boil food Reduce the heat Use the residual heat Cooking rice (with double amount of water) potatoes boild in their skins with 1Ć2 cups of water boiled potatoes with 1Ć2 cups of water fresh vegetables with 1Ć2 cups of water frozen vegetables with 1Ć2 cups of water pasta (2Ć4 qt. water)* pudding** cereals Frying pork chop chicken breast bacon eggs fish pancakes Deep fat frying (in 1 Ć 2 qt. oil)** deepfrozen foods e.g. chicken nuggets (0.5 lb per serving) other e. g. doughnuts (0.5 lb per serving) * Ongoing cooking without lid ** without lid Heat setting 2 Ć 3 3 Ć 4 3 Ć 4 3 Ć 4 3 Ć 4 5 Ć 6 1 2 Ć 3 4 Ć 5 3 Ć 4 4 Ć 5 3 Ć 4 3 Ć 4 4 Ć 5 7 Ć 9 4 Ć 5 Use pans and saucepans with thick, flat bases. An uneven base increases cooking time. Choose the correct pan size for each element. The diameter of the pan or saucepan base should correspond to the size of the element. Note: Cookware manufacturers often give the diameter across the top of the pan. This is usually larger than the diameter of the base. Use a small pan for small quantities. Always cover the pan with a lid that fits. Food cooks faster when you use the lid. Boil foods with a small quantity of water. Vegetables retain their vitamins and minerals. Switch to a lower temperature as early as possible. Cooked food can be kept warm on the element for 5 to 10 minutes after the element is turned off. As long as the hot surface indicator H is lit, you can use the element for warming and melting without turning it back on. 12