Bosch Gas Ranges User Manual

Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance

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Time to boil can vary greatly depending on environmental conditions. Try the fol-
lowing tips to decrease boil time:

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Use a lid.

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Use a pan that is appropriately sized for the amount of water and the size of 
the burner.

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Select a pan with a flat base (See “Cookware Selection Guide” on page 23 for 
details).

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Choose a medium-weight pan (rather than a heavy-weight one).

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Start with water that is already warm.

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Boil the smallest amount of water necessary. Smaller volumes will boil faster 
than larger volumes.

Use this chart as a guide for heat settings. A range of heat settings are listed 
because the actual setting depends on:

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type and quality of pan (See “Selecting Cookware”), 

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type, quantity and temperature of the food, 

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burner used and 

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the cook’s preference.

Pan selection directly affects cooking speed and uniformity. For best results select 
pans with flat bases. When a pan is hot, the base (pan bottom) should rest evenly 
on the surface without wobbling (rocking). Flat, medium-to-heavy-weight pans are 
best.

Turn the pan upside down on the countertop and place a 
ruler flat against the bottom of the pan. The bottom of the 
pan and the straight edge of the ruler should be flush 
against each other.

Table 3:  Cooking Guide

Bringing water to boil

High

Pan frying, sautéing, browning meat, deep fat frying

Med-High

Most frying, eggs, pancakes, slow boil

Med

Simmering, finish cooking, covered foods, steaming

Med Low

Melting butter and chocolate

Low