User manual THERMADOR 9000008291A

[. . . ] CARE AND USE MANUAL For Professiona l Cooktops Models P24WK PC36 PC48 A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS Thank you for selecting the Thermador PROFESSIONAL® Cooktop. We recommend that you take time to read this entire booklet before using your new appliance for the first time. The booklet contains suggestions we believe will be helpful as well as directions for using all the features of this cooktop. Keep it in a handy place, as it has the answers to questions that may occur when you start to cook. [. . . ] ­ finish cooking according to package directions Use XLO 4 to 3 ­ allow 5 to 10 minutes to melt XLO­ to hold, cover* 2 to XLO­ allow 10 to 15 minutes to melt XLO ­ to hold* Same as Standard Same as Standard Med. Lo Use XLO Use XLO 3 to 2 ­ to cook XLO­ cook 3 to 4 minutes for soft cooked; or 15 to 20 minutes for hard cooked XLO­ to hold for a short period* Same as Standard Fried, Scrambled Poached LO to Med. Lo finish cooking 4 to 3 - finish cooking Med. finish cooking Use XLO MEAT, FISH, POULTRY Bacon, Sausage Patties Braising: Swiss Steak, Pot Roast, Stew Meat Quick Frying: Breakfast Steaks Frying: Chicken Deep Frying: Shrimp Pan Frying: Lamb Chops, Thin Steaks, Hamburgers, Link Sausage Poaching: Chicken, whole or pieces, Fish Same as Standard 3 to 2 ­ simmer until tender Same as Standard Same as Standard Same as Standard 4 to 3 ­ to hold, covered 3 to 2 ­ to hold, uncovered 2 to 1 ­ to finish cooking Med. Hi to HI ­ fry quickly LO cover, finish cooking Med. HI to HI ­ to maintain temperature Med. HI ­ brown meat Use XLO HI ­ Cover, bring liquids to a boil Page 14 Section Four: Using the Cooktop Surface Burner Cooking Recommendations Food Simmering: Stewed Chicken, Corned Beef, Tongue, etc. PASTAS Macaroni, Noodles, Spaghetti POPCORN (use a heavy, flat bottom pan) PRESSURE COOKER Meat Vegetables RICE Start Setting HI ­ cover, bring liquid to a boil HI ­ bring water to a boil, add pasta HI ­ cover, heat until kernels start to pop Med. HI to HI ­ build up pressure HI ­ build up pressure HI ­ cover, bring water to a boil, add rice, cover Med. HI to HI ­ cook meat/vegetables, follow recipe Med. LO ­ melt fat, follow recipe LO to Med. LO HI ­ cover, bring liquid to a boil HI ­ cover, bring water and vegetables to a boil HI ­ cover, bring water and vegetables to a boil HI ­ heat oil Med. ­ cook 10 to 30 minutes, or until tender Med. ­ cook according to package directions Med. HI ­ maintain frying temperature LO to Med. LO ­ cook according to package directions Med. HI to HI ­ finish cooking LO to Med. HI to HI ­ to maintain a rolling boil Med. ­ maintain pressure Finish Setting Standard Burners Finish Setting ExtraLow® Burner 4 to 1 ­ simmer slowly Same as for Standard Burners Same as for Standard Burners Same as for Standard Burners Same as for Standard Burners 4 to 2 ­ cook according to package directions XLO ­ to hold, cover 2 to XLO ­ simmer (2 to 3 to thicken sauce, uncovered). XLO ­ to hold, cover* XLO ­ Lowest setting 3 to 2 ­ simmer XLO ­ to hold, cover* XLO ­ to hold, cover SAUCES Tomato Base White, Cream, Bernaise, Hollandaise SOUPS, STOCK VEGETABLES Fresh Frozen Same as for Standard Burners Deep Frying Same as for Standard Burners In Pouch HI ­ cover, bring water and vegetables to a boil HI ­ heat oil or melt butter, add vegetables HI ­ heat oil, add vegetables Same as for Standard Burners Saute Same as for Standard Burners Stir Fry Same as for Standard Burners * We recommend that these foods be stirred occasionally. Page 15 Section Four: Using the Cooktop Using the Grill A VENTILATING HOOD of adequate cubic-feet-per-minute capacity vented to the outside of the house is recommended for installation ABOVE THE COOKTOP AND GRILL. For most kitchens with a wall mounted hood, a certified hood rating of not less than 940 CFM is recommended. The hood must be installed according to installation instructions furnished with the hood and local building code requirements. [. . . ] Travel fees and associated charges incurred when the product is installed in a location with limited or restricted access, (i. e. , airplane flights, ferry charges, isolated geographic regions). Warranty applies to appliances used in residential application: it does not cover their use in commercial installations. This warranty is for products purchased and retained in the 50 states of the U. S. A. , the District of Columbia and Canada. Should the appliance be sold by the original purchaser during the warranty period, the new owner continues to be protected until the expiration date of the original purchaser's warranty period. [. . . ]