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NEM Cooktop Use and Care Manual
All these settings are recommended without the element being preheated. Use this chart as a guide.
Cooktop Operating Instructions
Heat Settings for Radiant Elements
A range of heat settings are listed because the actual
setting depends on:
1) type and quality of pan
2) type, quantity and temperature of the food
3) element used
4) the cook’s preference.
208/240 Volt Connection: The Heat Settings
recommended on this page are based on a 240 volt
power source. If your cooktop is connected to 208
volts, the same heat settings apply but foods may take
a little longer to finish cooking.
Melting butter/chocolate 1
Delicate sauces
Finishing rice 1-3
Simmering sauces with
butter and egg yolk
Bacon
Cooking vegetables, fish,
broths
Eggs, fried or scrambled
Finishing cereals, pasta 4-6
Milk
Pancakes
Pudding
Simmering meats
Steaming vegetables,
fish, broths
Pan frying
Spaghetti sauces
Sauteed vegetables
Stewing meat, soups
Braising meat
Pan frying meat, fish,
Stir frying 6-8
Quickly brown or
sear meats
Hold rapid boil
Boiling water for
vegetables, pasta, 9
rice, etc.
Type of Food HEAT SETTINGS
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