Thermador PCG364X Manual

Section 4: USING THE COOKTOP

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Surface Burner Cooking Recommendations

* It is recommended that these foods be stirred occasionally.

Simmering: Stewed

HI  – cover, bring liquid

XLO  – to simmer slowly

Chicken, Corned Beef,

to a boil

XLO – to hold, cover*

Tongue, etc.

HI  – bring water to a

MED to MED HI – to

Same as for Standard

Macaroni, Noodles,

boil, add pasta

maintain a rolling boil

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Spaghetti

POPCORN (use a heavy,

HI  – cover, heat until

MED HI – finish

Same as for Standard

flat bottom pan)

kernels start to pop

popping

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MED HI to HI – build

SIM to MED –

Same as for Standard

Meat

up pressure

maintain pressure

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Vegetables

HI  – build up pressure

SIM to MED –

Same as for Standard

maintain pressure

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HI  – cover, bring

SIM – to maintain

Same as for Standard

water and rice to a boil

low boil

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Cover and cook until

XLO – to hold, cover

water is absorbed.

MED HI – cook

SIM – to maintain

XLO – simmer to thicken

Tomato Base

meat/vegetables,

simmer

sauce, uncovered

follow recipe

White, Cream, Bernaise

MED – melt fat,

SIM – finish cooking

XLO – to hold, cover*

follow recipe

Hollandaise

XLO – to hold, lowest
setting for short period,
stir frequently

HI  – cover, bring

SIM – to maintain

Simmer

liquid to a boil

simmer

XLO – to hold, cover*

HI  – cover, bring

SIM to MED – cook

Same as for Standard

Fresh

water and vegetables

10 minutes, or until

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to a boil

tender

XLO – to hold, cover

Frozen

HI – cover, bring

SIM to MED – cook

Same as for Standard

water and vegetables

according  to

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to a boil

package directions

Deep Frying

HI  – heat oil

MED to MED HI –

Same as for Standard

maintain frying

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temperature

In Pouch

HI  – bring water and

SIM to MED – cook

Same as for Standard

pouch to a boil

according to

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package directions

Saute

MED HI  – heat oil or

SIM to MED –

Same as for Standard

melt butter, add

cook to desired

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vegetables

doneness

Stir Fry

HI – heat oil, add

MED to MED HI –

Same as for Standard

vegetables

finish cooking

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