Siemens NO NAME HE2425 User Manual

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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 element.

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Select a pan with a flat base (See “Cookware Selection Guide” on page 25 for 
details).

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

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Make sure that the pan is positioned so that the entire base is in contact with 
the element.

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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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element used and 

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the cook’s preference.

The Heat Settings recommended are based on a 240 volt power source. If your 
cooktop is connected to 208 volts, the same heat settings apply but foods may 
take a little longer to finish cooking.

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 

Bringing water to boil

9 - High

Pan frying, sautéing, browning meat, deep fat frying

6-8 - Med-High

Most frying, eggs, pancakes, slow boil

4-5 - Med

Simmering, finish cooking, covered foods, steaming

2-3 - Med Low

Melting butter and chocolate

1 - Low