Tips on energy savingPlace cookware on the cooking zone before it is switched on.If possible, always place a lid on the cookware.Examples of cooking applicationsThe information given in the following table is for guidance only.HeatsettingCooking process suitable for Cook time Tips/Hints0 Off position1Keeping foodwarmKeeping cooked foodswarmas required Cover1-2 Melting Hollandaise sauce,melting butter, choco-late, gelatine5-25 mins. Stir occasionally1 - 2 Solidifying Fluffy omelettes, bakedeggs10-40 mins. Cook with lid on2-3 Simmering onlow heatSimmering rice andmilkbased dishesHeating up ready-cooked meals25-50 mins. Add at least twice asmuch liquid as rice, stirmilk dishes part waythrough cooking3-4 SteamingBraisingSteaming vegetables,fishBraising meat20-45 mins. With vegetables addonly a little liquid (afew tablespoons)4-5 Boiling Steaming potatoes 20-60 mins. Use only a little liquid,e. g.: max. ¼ l waterfor 750 g of potatoes4-5 Boiling Cooking larger quanti-ties of food, stews andsoups60-150 mins. Up to 3 l liquid plus in-gredients6-7 Gentle frying Frying escalope, vealcordon bleu, cutlets, ris-soles, sausages, liver,roux, eggs, pancakes,doughnutsSteady frying Turn halfway throughcooking7-8 Heavy frying Hash browns, loinsteaks, steaks, Flädle(pancakes for garnish-ing soup)5-15 mins. perpanTurn halfway throughcooking9 Boiling SearingDeep fryingBoiling large quantities of water, cooking pasta, searing meat (gou-lash, pot roast), deep frying chipsThe power function is suitable for heating large quantities of liquid.Tips on cooking and frying 13