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Cooking power levels
Because the settings depend on the quantity and composition of the contents of the pan,
the table below is intended as a guideline only.
Use the highest setting for:
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bringing to the boil quickly;
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shrinking down leaf vegetables;
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blanching vegetables;
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heating oil, fat and butter;
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frying steak (rare, red);
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pressurising a pressure cooker;
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cooking smooth blancmange and custard.
Use a slightly lower setting for:
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searing meat;
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frying flatfish, slices or fillet;
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frying cooked potatoes;
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cooking smooth, thickened soups and sauces
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frying omelettes;
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frying beef steak (medium, pink-red);
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deep frying (depending on the temperature and the quantity).
Use a setting slightly above the average setting for:
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cooking of thick pancakes;
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frying thick pieces of meat in breadcrumbs;
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cooking through thin pieces of meat;
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broiling large pieces of meat
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frying blocks of ham or bacon;
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frying raw potatoes;
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frying fish coated with breadcrumbs;
Use the medium settings for:
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completing the cooking of large quantities;
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defrosting firm vegetables (French beans, for example).
Use the lowest settings for:
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simmering bouillon;
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stewing pears;
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preparing meat stew;
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completing the cooking of dishes;
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braising vegetables.
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