Pelgrim CKT845 Notice D'utilisation page 60

Cookware
Energy saving
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Tips on using the cookware
Use high-quality cookware with a fl at and stable bottom.
• Transmission of heat is best when the pan bottom and the
cooking zone are of the same diameter, and the pan is placed
on the middle of the cooking zone.
• When using a tempered glass (Pyrex) or porcelain cookware,
please follow the cookware manufacturer's instructions.
• When using a pressure cooker, do not leave it unattended until
the desired pressure is reached. The cooking zone should
initially be set to the maximum power level; as the pressure
rises, use the sensors to decrease the power level according
to the pressure cooker manufacturer's instructions.
• Make sure there is always enough water, either in a pressure
cooker or in any other piece of cookware, as using an empty
pan on the cooking hob will result in overheating which will
damage both the pan and the cooking zone.
• Tempered glass (Pyrex) cookware with a specially brushed
bottom is suitable for use on cooking hobs if it fi ts the diameter
of the cooking zone. Cookware with larger diameter may break
due to thermal stress.
• When using any special or unconventional cookware, follow
the cookware manufacturer's instructions.
• When a highly refl ective pan (bright metal surface) or a pan
with a thick bottom is used for cooking on a glass-ceramic
hob, cooking time can be extended by several minutes (up to
10 minutes). If you wish to boil a larger quantity of food, it is
recommended to use a container with a fl at dark bottom.
• Do not use clay cookware, because it may leave scratches on
the glass-ceramic hob.
• Pan bottom diameters should match the diameter of the
cooking zone. If the pan is too small, some heat is wasted;
furthermore, using a too small pan can damage the cooking
zone.
• Whenever possible given the cooking process, use a lid.
• The pan should be appropriately sized given the quantity of
food prepared. Preparing a small quantity of food in a large
pan will cause a waste of energy.
• Dishes that take a long time to cook should be prepared in a
pressure cooker.
• Various vegetables, potatoes, etc., can be cooked in a small
quantity of water; however, the lid should be closed tightly.
When the water is brought to boil, reduce the power level to a
setting that maintains a temperature just above boiling point.