9Tips on cooking and frying3 Information about acrylamidesAccording to the latest scientific research,intensive browning of food, especially inproducts containing starch, may present ahealth risk due to acrylamide. Thereforewe recommend cooking at low tempera-tures and not browning foods too much.Cookware• You can recognise good cookware from thebottoms of the pans. The bottom should beas thick and flat as possible.• Cookware made of enamelled steel or withaluminium or copper bottoms can leave dis-colourations on the ceramic glass surfacewhich are difficult or impossible to remove.Energy saving2 Always place cookware on the cookingzone before it is switched on.2 If possible, always place lids on the pans.2 Switch cooking zones off before the end ofthe cooking time, to take advantage of re-sidual heat.2 Bottom of pans and cooking zones shouldbe the same size.Examples of cooking applicationsThe information given in the following table isfor guidance only.HeatsettingCookingprocess suitable for Cook time Tips/Hints0 Residual heat setting, Off position1 Keepingfood warm Keeping cooked foods warm as required Cover1-2 Melting Hollandaise sauce,melting butter, chocolate, gelatine 5-25 mins. Stir occasionallySolidifying Fluffy omelettes, baked eggs 10-40 mins. Cook with lid on