Bosch HES7282U Use & Care Manual - Page 25

take a little longer to finish cooking. Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance 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 Bridge Element Tips (some models) • • • Use the bridge elements with only one single element for medium sized griddles and oval pots. For even heat distribution when using all three elements, start with the back element at a slightly higher setting than the front and bridge elements. Observe cooking performance and adjust accordingly. When using a pan that spans all three elements, set the back element at a different heat level than the front and bridge elements to keep prepared food warm or to prepare two different foods at one time. Cookware Selection Guide Cookware Characteristics To Test the Flatness of Your Pans Cookware Tips 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-heavy-weight 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. Another simple test to determine even heat distribution across the cookware bottom is to place 1" (25.4 mm) 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 surface 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" (25.4 mm) all around. Tight Fitting Lids - A lid shortens cooking/boiling time by holding heat inside the pot. • 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. • Do not slide metal pots across the cooktop. Pans may leave marks which need to be removed immediately. See Care and Cleaning Section. English 23