PowerStart
feature
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All heating elements are equipped with PowerStart
circuits. This feature heats up the element using the
highest power and then switches back to the continuous
cooking setting that you have selected.
How long it will take the element to heat up will depend
on the continuous cooking setting that you have
selected.
Cooking table for the PowerStart™ feature
Refer to the following table to see the foods for which
PowerStart™ is suitable. The smaller amount refers to the
smaller heating elements, the larger amount refers to the
Foods for which PowerStart™ is appropriate
Heating
frozen vegetables like spinach
broth
thick soups
milk*
Simmering
pot roast
fish**
Boiling
rice (with double amount of water)
potatoes boiled in their skins with 1-2 cups of water
boiled peeled potatoes with 1-2 cups of water
fresh vegetables with 1-2 cups of water
Frying
pork chop
pancakes
* without lid
** ongoing cooking without lid
Tips for using PowerStart
The PowerStart™ feature does not
bring foods to a boil
Milk and foods that produce a lot of
froth will boil over
Milk will stick
When frying, the food may stick to
the pan
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It is designed to conserve the food's nutritional value while using little water for
cooking. Add only about 2 cups of water to the food for the large elements and
about ¾ - 1 cup of water for the small elements.
Cook rice in double the quantity of liquid.
The PowerStart™ feature is not suited for foods that are cooked in a large quan-
tity of water (e.g pasta).
Use a tall pot.
Rinse the pan with cold water before filling it.
Preheat the frying pan and oil before adding food. Do not turn the food too
soon. Food will separate from the bottom of the pan after cooking a short time.
Setting the PowerStart™ feature
The PowerStart™ feature can only be activated in the first
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30 seconds after the cooktop has been turned on:
Select the continuous cooking setting you want to use
1.
for the element.
Touch PowerStart.
2.
appear on the display. PowerStart™ is activated.
Once the food has been cooked briefly, the heating
element automatically switches back to the programmed
cooking level. The
cooking level stays on constantly.
Note: After the PowerStart™ feature has been turned on,
the continuous cooking setting can still be changed for a
period of 10 seconds.
larger heating elements. The values stated in the table
are guideline values.
Quantity
10 oz - 16 oz
2-4 cups
2-4 cups
1-2 cups
2 lb.
1 lb. - 1.5 lb.
3/4 cup - 2 cups
5 - 14 medium potatoes
5 - 14 medium potatoes
1 lb. - 2 lb.
1 - 2 servings
and the cooking level alternately
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indicator disappears and the
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Heat setting
2. - 3.PS
7 - 8 PS
1. - 2. PS
1 - 2 PS
4 - 5 PS
4 - 5 PS
2 - 3 PS
4 - 5 PS
4 - 5 PS
2. - 3. PS
5. - 6. PS
5. - 6. PS