Thermador SGSP365TS Instructions for Use - Page 16

Specialty Cookware Pans that span 2 burners, (i.e. griddles, roasters, fish poachers, etc.) may be used when placed front to back. For all models, use the Thermador accessory griddle (Model SGRIDDLEW) on the center burner only. See Parts and Accessories section for further information. Use a wok with a flat bottom. Round bottom woks (with a maximum 16 inch diameter) can be used with the Thermador accessory support wok ring (Model SWOKRINGW). See Parts and Accessories section for further information. Canners and pressure cookers must meet the same requirements as described above. After bringing contents to a boil, use lowest heat setting possible to maintain a boil or pressure (for pressure canners or cookers) Cooking Recommendations for Your Cooktop Beverages Beverages should be heated to a boil on High heat, and then simmered on a lower setting. If the beverage is held on Low (or ExtraLow) to keep warm, stir approximately every 10 minutes to prevent sticking or burning. You can find the ideal settings for several beverages in the Standard Burner and ExtraLow Cooking Tables. Use a lower setting if the pan is covered. Breads Breads (i.e. French toast and grilled sandwiches) are best cooked using a preheated skillet or griddle on Medium heat. Once the pan is preheated, begin cooking breads according to ideal settings in the Standard Burner Cooking Table. From batch to batch, the heat setting may need to be adjusted for optimal browning. Deep Frying Deep Frying is recommended on the large burner on Medium High heat. The heat setting may need to be adjusted to maintain oil temperature. You can find the ideal settings for several deep fried foods in the Standard Burner Cooking Table. Sauces, Soups and Stocks Sauces, Soups, and Stocks should be heated to a boil on High heat and then simmered on a lower setting. When heating cream sauces on your cooktop, use a lower setting than tomato sauces to prevent scorching. If sauce, soup or stock is held on Low (or ExtraLow) to keep warm, stir approximately every 10 minutes to prevent sticking or burning. You can find the ideal settings for several sauces, soups and stocks in the Standard Burner and ExtraLow Cooking Tables. Use a lower setting if the pan is covered. Vegetables, Side Dishes and Eggs Steamed vegetables are easy to make on your cooktop. Bring the water and vegetable to a boil with a lid on High heat, then turn down to a lower setting until tender. Cereals and rice should be cooked on the large or medium burner on High heat, and then finished according to the recipe instructions or until liquid is absorbed. Cereals and rice can both be simmered using ExtraLow. Pasta is best cooked on the large burner. Using High heat with a lid, bring water to a boil. Once pasta is added, the heat may need to be turned down to prevent boil over. When cooking scrambled or fried eggs melt butter on Medium High, and then add eggs to cook to desirable doneness. You can find the ideal settings for several of these dishes in the Standard Burner and ExtraLow Cooking Tables. Meat, Fish and Poultry In the Standard Burner and ExtraLow® Cooking Tables, the ideal heating setting for any meat, fish or poultry can be found. The cooking time depends on the amount, composition and temperature of the food. Setting ranges are indicated for this reason. Try using the lower values at first or increase the temperatures throughout cooking. Below are a few recommendations when cooking meat, fish and poultry on the cooktop: ▯ Meats are best cooked on the large burner. ▯ It is recommended to use a preheated skillet when pan frying meats. ▯ Cook bacon and sausage patties on Medium High until meat starts to sizzle, and then turn heat down to Medium. ▯ Simmering: Bring liquid to a boil on High, and then simmer covered on Medium Low to Low (or ExtraLow®) until meat is tender. ▯ Braising: Brown meat on Medium High, and then simmer covered on Medium Low to Low (or ExtraLow®) until meat is tender. ▯ Poaching: Bring liquid to a boil on High heat, and then simmer covered on Low or ExtraLow until meat is cooked through. Desserts Chocolate is best melted using ExtraLow® (see ExtraLow® Cooking Table for appropriate setting). If the cooktop does not have ExtraLow®, chocolate should be melted using a double boiler on the small burner. 16