- HOTPOINT Range Use & Care

fittinglids. Matchthe sizeof the
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cooti. Flatground~roceram”
saucepansor still.etscoatedon the
bottomwith aluminumgenerally
cook
~V~rdY.
sauc;pan to the sizeof the surface
unit. A pan thatextendsmore than
an inch be~~ondthe edgeoftl~etrim
ring traps heat whichcauses
“crazing” (finehairline cracks)on
porcelain, and discoloration
rangingfrom blue to dark grayon
chrome trim rings.
1.
usemedium-or heavy-weight
cookware.Aluminumcookware
conductsheat
faster &an other
metals. Cast iron and coatedcast
iron cookwareis slowto absorb
heat, but generallycooksevenlyat
LOWor MEDIUM settings.Steel
pansmay cook unevedy if not
combinedwith otier metals.
2.
Toconsene tie mosttooting
energy,pans shouldbe flat on the
bottom,havestraightsidesand tight
Directionsand Setting
tostiticooMng
~GH. In wered panbring
waterto boil beforeadding
ce~al.
Setting to Complete
cooking
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Cereal
1
Cornmeal, grits,
oatmeal
L
Covered
Saucepan
Uncovered
Saucepan
LGWorWM, thenaddce~.
Finish timingaccording
to packagedirections.
Cereals bubbleandexpandas
they cook; use Iargeenough
saucepanto preventboilover.
Milk boilsoverrapidly.Watchas
boilingpoint approaches.
Cocoa HIGH. Stir togetherwateror
milk, cocoaingredients.
Bringjust to a boil.
MED, tocook 1or 2 minutes
to completelyblendingredients.
Percolate8 to 10minutesfor
8 cups, less for fewercups.
Coffee Percolator
~GH. At fit perk, switch
heat to LOW.
LOW to maintaingentle but
steadyperk.
Eggs
Cookedin shell Covered
Saucepan
Covered
Skillet
Uncovered
Skillet
Covered
Skillet
Uncovered
Skillet
Covered
Saucepan
Covered
Skillet
Uncovered
$killei
HIGH. Covereggswithcool
water.Coverpan, cook
until steaming.
MED HI. Melt butter, add
eggsand coverskillet.
HIGH. Melt butter.
LOW.Cook only 3 to 4
minutes for softcooked;
15minutesfor hard cooked.
Continue cookingat MED HI
until whi~s arejust set, about
3 to 5 more minutes.
LOW,then addeggs.When
bottoms of ens havejust set,
carefullyturn overto cook
other side.
LOW.Carefullyadd eggs.
Cook uncoveredabout 5
minutes at MED HI.
Fried sunny-side-up If youdo not coverskillet, baste
eggswith fatto cooktopsevenly.
Fried overeasy
Poached HIGH. In coveti panbring
waterto a boil.
HIGH. Heatbutteruntillight
goldenin color.
Removecookede~s with slotted
spoon or pancaketurner.
Scrambled or omele~ MED. Addeggmixture.
Cook, stirring to desired
doneness.
EWScontinueto set slightly after
cooking. For omelet do not stir
last fewminutes. When set, fold
in half.
LOW.Stir occasionally and
check for sticking,
HIGH. In coved panbring
fruit and water to boil.
Fresh fruit: Use 1/4to 1/2c~lp
water per pound offruit.
Dried fruit: Use water as package
directs. Time depends on whether
fruit has been presoaked, If not,
allow more cooking time.
HIGH. Melt fat, then add
Meat, Switchto MED HI to
brownmeat. Add wateror
tither liquid.
Merits,
mt%ltry
Braised: Pot roasts of
beef, lamb or veal;
pork steaks and
chops
LOW. Simmer until fork
tender.
Meat can be seasoned and floured
before it is browned, if desired.
Liquid variations for flavor could
be wine, fruit or tomatojuice or
meat broth.
‘~irning:Steals 1to 2-inches: 1to
2 hours. Beef Stew: 2 to 3 hou~s.
Pot Roast: 2Yzto 4 hours.
Pan frying is best for thin steaks
and chops. If rare is desired, pre-
heat skillet before adding mea:.
21GH. Preheat skillet, then
greaselightly.
MED HI or MED. Brown and
cook to desired doneness,
turning over as needed.
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