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SURFACE UNITS
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2.
3.
4.
Utensilsshouldbe flaton bottom and shouldmatchsize of surfaceunit (largepanson large
units, small pans on small units).
Aluminumutensilsof medium weight are recommendedfor surfacecooking becausethey
heatevenly and quickly.Skilletsdo a good job of browningfoodsand saucepans(withtight
fittinglids) areidealfor nutritiouscookingwithlittlewater.Useregular,andnon-sticktype
finishes.Follow directionsgiven in the SurfaceCooking Charton the followingpages.Rec-
ommendedaluminumutensilswereused in testingfood for this chart.
Use heat setting no higher than mediumor follow manufacturer's directionswhen using
utensilsmadeof thefollowingmaterials:castiron,glassceramic (pyroceram), andstainless
steel.Also, some typesof enamelware whichundercertainconditionscmdd meltand fuseto
surfaceunit whenhigherheatsareused.Manufacturers o f glasscookingutensilsalso recom-
mend heats no higherthanMED and usinga wiregrid betweenutensiland electricsurface
unit. Obtaingrid whenutensil is purchased, o r at HousewaresSectionof most department
stores.
IT IS MOST IMPORTANT FOR GOOD HEAT CONDUCTION THAT UTENSILS
WITH FLAT BOITOMS BE USED. Special cooking equipmentwithout flat bottoms,
such as the orientalwok, are not recommended.Life of surfaceunit can be shortenedand e
range top can be damageddue to high temperatures requiredin this type cooking.
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COOKING
DIRECT',ONS
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CEREAL
Cornmeal
Grits
HI —Bring waterto boil. Before
addingcereal,switchto
LOW or WM, thenstir in
cereal. Finish according to
package directions.
Cooked in shell
Fried "Sunny Side
up
Poached
Scrambled
HI —Cover eggs with cool
water. Cover pan and bring to
steaming point switch to
MED— Melt butter. Add eggs
and cover skillet; or do not
cover but baste with fat.
HI —Quickly bring water to
steaming point, Switch to
HI —To heat butter until light
golden color. Switch to
LOW or WM. Cook 3.4 min.
for soft eggs, about 15 min.
for hard-cooked.
Continue cooking until white
is "just set", about 3-5
more minutes.
MED or LOW. Carefully add
eggs. Cook uncovered about
5 minutes for medium
doneness.
MED or LOW. Add egg mixture,
cook stirring to desired
doneness. Remove from heat.
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1. Cereals bubble and
expand when cooking.
Use large enough pan
to prevent boilover.
2. For steamed rice, switch
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to WM; cover and cook
25 minutes.
Begin timing when first
wisps of free steam
come from cover.
Variation: Start heating
fat at HI; when melted,
switch to LOW, add eggs.
When bottoms are just set
turn eggs "over easy" to
cook other side.
Eggs are easy to handle in
wide shallow skillet or pan.
Remove with slotted spoon
or pancake turner to
drain.
Eggs continue to set
sllghtly after removing
from heat.
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