Thermador PCG48 - Manuel (Page 10)

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ExtraLow® Burners
The controls for the two left burners, front and
rear, have flame settings even lower than the
standard SIM settings.
Section 4: USING THE COOKTOP
ExtraLow Burner Control Knob
Setting Indicator
ExtraLow ®
Range
The drawing shows that the control knob has
an additional range between the SIM and XLO
settings. When the knob is set within this
range, the flame cycles off and on. By varying
the length of time the flame is off and on, the
heat is reduced even further to cook delicate
foods. For example, these very low settings are
suitable for simmering and poaching, melting
chocolate and butter, holding cooked foods at
temperatures without scorching or burning, etc.
Operation of the ExtraLow Burners
• XLO, the very lowest setting, is achieved by
cycling the flame ON for approximately 8
seconds and OFF for 52 seconds of each
minute.
• When the knob is set just below the SIM setting,
the flame will cycle ON for approximately 52
seconds and OFF for 8 seconds of each
minute.
• To vary the amount of low heat to suit the food
and quantity, the control can be set anywhere
within the SIM and XLO range marked on the
knob.
ExtraLow Techniques
• The type and quantity of food affects which
setting to use.
• The pan selected affects the setting. Its size,
type, material, and whether a lid is used, all
affect the consistency of the cooking
temperature.
• To maintain a low or simmer heat, bring food
to a rolling boil. Stir well, then cover the pan
and lower the heat to a setting just below SIM.
• Check periodically to see if the control knob
should be turned to another setting.
• If an over-size pan is used, the simmer action
may occur mainly in the center of the pan. To
equalize the temperature throughout the food,
stir the food around the outer edges of the pan
into the food in the center.
• It is normal to stir food occasionally while
simmering. This is especially important when
simmering for several hours, such as for a
homemade spaghetti sauce or beans.
• When lowering the flame setting, adjust it in
small steps.
• If the setting is too low to hold a simmer, bring
the food back to a boil before re-setting to a
higher heat.
• It is normal not to see simmer bubbles
immediately after the food has been stirred.
• There may be bubbling when the flame cycles
ON and no bubbles when the flame is OFF.
Even when the flame is OFF, there will be
steam and a slight quiver on the liquid’s
surface.