Thermador PRD486EDG User Manual - Page 18

Section Four: USING THE COOKTOP Surface Burner Cooking Recommendations Food Start Setting Finish Setting Standard Burners Finish Setting ExtraLow® Burners Simmering: Stewed Chicken, Corned Beef, Tongue, etc. HI - cover, bring liquid to a boil Simmer slowly PASTAS Macaroni, Noodles, Spaghetti HI - bring water to a boil, add pasta MED HI to HI - to Same as for Standard Burners maintain a rolling boil POPCORN (use a heavy, flat bottom pan) HI - cover, heat until kernels start to pop MED HI to HI - finish popping Same as for Standard Burners PRESSURE COOKER Meat Vegetables MED HI to HI - build up pressure HI - build up pressure MED LO to MED - maintain pressure MED LO to MED - maintain pressure Same as for Standard Burners Same as for Standard Burners RICE HI - cover, bring water to a boil, add rice, cover Cook according to package directions XLO - to hold, cover SAUCES Tomato Base White, Cream, Bernaise, Hollandaise MED HI to HI - cook meat/vegetables, follow recipe MED LO - melt fat, follow recipe XLO to LO LO to MED LO - finish cooking XLO Simmer (2 to 3 to thicken sauce, uncovered). XLO - to hold, cover* XLO - to hold, lowest setting SOUPS, STOCK HI - cover, bring liquid to a boil Simmer XLO - to hold, cover* VEGETABLES Fresh Frozen Deep Frying In Pouch Saute Stir Fry HI - cover, bring water and vegetables to a boil HI - cover, bring water and vegetables to a boil HI - heat oil HI - cover, bring water and vegetables to a boil HI - heat oil or melt butter, add vegetables HI - heat oil, add vegetables MED LO to MED - cook 10 to 30 minutes, or until tender MED LO to MED - cook according to package directions MED to MED HI - maintain frying temperature LO to MED LO - cook according to package directions MED LO to MED - cook to desired doneness MED HI to HI - finish cooking XLO - to hold, cover Same as for Standard Burners Same as for Standard Burners Same as for Standard Burners Same as for Standard Burners Same as for Standard Burners * It is recommended that these foods be stirred occasionally. 16