Operation; Setting The Cooktop - Thermador MASTERPIECE SERIES Use And Care Manual

Operation

Setting the cooktop

This section will show you how to set the elements. The
table contains details on the heat settings for a variety of
dishes.
Setting the element
Select the desired heat level using the corresponding
knobs. Push and turn the knob to the desired heat level.
Heat setting LO = minimum power
Heat setting HI = maximum power
When the element turns on, the power-on indicator lights
up.
WARNING
9
Failure to operate knobs properly may result in
personal injury and damage to the appliance.
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 boiled in their 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 (2-4 qt. water)*
pudding**
cereals
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Turning off
Turn the control knob to OFF. When all control knobs are
in the OFF position, the cooktop is turned off.
Note: The heat is turned on and off to regulate the
temperature of the element; this means that the red glow
below the element is not always visible. When you select
a low heat setting, the element turns off for longer
intervals, while at a higher setting these intervals are very
short. Even at the highest level, the element turns on and
off.
CAUTION
9
During cooking, stews or liquid meals such as
soups, sauces or drinks can heat up too quickly
unnoticed and overflow or spatter. For this reason
we recommend that you stir continuously, gradually
heating the food at a suitable power level.
Power levels
LO
LO
LO to Med. LO
Med. to Med. HI
LO
LO
Med. LO to Med.
LO to Med. LO
Med. LO to Med.
Med. LO to Med.
Med. LO
Med. LO to Med.
Med. LO to Med.
Med. LO to Med.
Med. LO to Med.
Med. LO to Med.
LO
Med. LO