Thermador Masterpiece Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 12

Changing the power level
Select the cooking zone and then set the desired power
level in the control panel.
Turning off the cooking zone
Select the cooking zone and set the power level to 0. The
cooking zone is turned off and the residual heat indicator
is displayed.
Notes
If there is no cookware on the induction cooking zone,
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the heat setting display blinks. After 30 seconds, the
cooking zone will switch itself off.
If cookware has been placed on the cooking zone
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before you turn on the cooktop, it will be detected
within 20 seconds after you have touched the main
switch and the cooking zone will be selected
automatically. Once detected, set the power level
within the next 20 seconds, otherwise the cooking
zone will turn off.
Even if there are several pots and pans on the cooktop
when it is switched on, only one piece of cookware is
detected.
Settings table
The following table provides some examples. Cooking
times may vary depending on the type of food, its weight
and quality. Deviations are therefore possible.
Melting
chocolate
butter
Heating
frozen vegetables, e.g. spinach
broth
thick soup
milk**
Simmering
delicate sauce e.g. Béchamel sauce
spaghetti sauce
pot roast
fish**
Cooking
rice (with double amount of water)
potatoes bolied in thier skins (with 1-2 cups of water)
boiled potatoes (with 1-2 cups of water)
fresh vegetables (with 1-2 cups of water)
frozen vegetables (with 1-2 cups of water)
pasta (with 2-4 qt. water)*
pudding**
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Recommendations
When heating up puree, cream soups and thick
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sauces, stir occasionally.
Set heat setting 8 to 9 for preheating.
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When cooking with the lid on, turn the heat setting
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down as soon as steam escapes between the lid and
the cookware.
After cooking, keep the lid on the cookware until you
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serve the food.
To cook with the pressure cooker, observe the
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manufacturer's instructions.
Do not cook food for too long, otherwise the nutrients
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will be lost. The kitchen timer can be used to set the
optimum cooking time.
For healthier cooking results, oil or grease should not
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be heated until it smokes.
To brown food, fry small portions in succession.
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Cookware may reach high temperatures while the food
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is cooking. We recommend that you use pot holders.
You can find recommendations for energy-efficient
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cooking in section ~ "Protecting the Environment"
CAUTION
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During cooking, stews or liquids, such as soups,
sauces or drinks can heat up very quickly and
overflow or spatter. For this reason, we recommend
that you stir continuously, gradually heating the food
at a suitable power level.
Power levels
1.5
1.0 - 2.0
2.5 - 3.5
7.0 - 8.0
1.5 - 2.5
1.0 - 2.0
4.0 - 5.0
2.0 - 3.0
4.0 - 5.0
4.0 - 5.0
2.0 - 3.0
4.0 - 5.0
4.0 - 5.0
2.0 - 3.5
3.5 - 4.5
6.0 - 7.0
1.0 - 2.0