Saving Energy When Using The Cooktop - Thermador Pro Grand PRD364WDGU/C Use And Care Manual

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Allow frozen food to defrost before cooking.
a This will save the energy that would otherwise be re-
quired to defrost it.
3.3 Saving energy when using the cooktop
If you follow these tips, your appliance consumes less en-
ergy.
Select a cookware diameter that matches the burner.
Center the cookware on the burner.
Select cookware with a base diameter that matches the
cooking zone. Center the cookware on the cooking zone.
Tip: Cookware manufacturers usually state the top diame-
ter of the cookware. The diameter of the cookware base is
usually smaller.
a The energy is targeted at the cookware.
If you use cookware that is too small, energy is wasted.
If the cookware is too large, much energy is used to
heat up the cookware.
Close cookware with a fitting lid.
a Cooking without a lid consumes more energy.
Only lift the lid when necessary.
a If you lift the lid, a lot of energy can escape.
Use a glass lid.
a If you use a glass lid, you can look inside the cookware
without lifting the lid.
Use cookware with a solid flat bottom.
a Curved cookware bases increase energy consumption.
Use a cookware size that matches the amount of food you
want to cook.
a Cookware with little content consumes a lot of energy.
Cook with a small amount of water.
a More water requires more energy to heat it up.
Select a lower power level as soon as possible. Select a
suitable power level to continue cooking.
a For ongoing cooking a lower power level is sufficient.
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