Viking TVDR3602GDB Use and Care Manual - Page 11

Surface Operation INDUCTION (select models) Turning on the Induction Burners To turn on the induction burners, choose the appropriate control knob. Push and turn the control knob clockwise to any position between high and simmer. Induction Cookware Induction cooking utilizes magnetic power which reacts with iron in the base of cookware, instantly transforming the pot or pan into the heat source. The heat stops when the cookware is removed. Your cookware MUST have a magnetic layer of steel for your induction cooktop to operate properly. The cookware should have a flat, heavy magnetic bottom and straight sides with a diameter of 5" (13 cm) to 12" (31 cm) to accommodate the various sized elements. The induction cookware should be in good condition and free from excessive dents on the bottom to provide maximum performance and convenience. Most induction cookware will be suitable for your induction cooktop if a magnet adheres to the bottom surface. Cookware that is NOT suitable for your induction cooktop includes pottery, glass, aluminum, copper, bronze, and any type of cookware with a footed base. Induction Cooking Guide - Suggested Heat Setting Food Start at Setting Complete at Setting Rice Hi - cover, bring water to a boil Lo - cover, finish timing according to directions Chocolate Lo - until melted Candy Lo - cook Pudding, pie filling Lo - cook according to directions Eggs - in shell fried poached Hi - cover, bring to boil Hi - until pan is hot Hi - bring water to boil OFF - let set to desired doneness Lo - Med, cook to desired doneness Lo - finish cooking Sauces Hi - melt fat Lo-Med, finish cooking Soups, stews Hi - heat up liquid Lo-Med, finish cooking Vegetables Hi - preheat skillet Lo-Med, finish cooking until desired tenderness is reached Breads - french toast, pancakes Med-Hi, preheat skillet Lo - cook to desired browness Cooked cereals, grits, oatmeal Hi - cover, bring water to a boil Lo-Med, add cereal and cook according to directions Bacon, sausages Hi - preheat skillet Med - cook to desired doneness Swiss steaks Hi - melt fat, Med-Hi - to brown meat Lo - add liquid, cover, simmer until tender Chicken, fried Hi - melt fat Med-Hi - to brown crust Lo - cook until tender Hamburgers, pork chops Hi - preheat skillet Med - to brown meat and cook to desired browness Pasta Hi - bring salted water to a boil, Med - maintain boil until tender add pasta slowly Remember that induction cooking is instantaneous and boiling time is decreased when using the proper induction cookware. 11