NEM Cooktop Use and Care Manual
Heat Settings for Radiant Elements
All these settings are recommended without the element being preheated. Use this chart as a guide.
Type of Food
Melting butter/chocolate
Delicate sauces
Finishing rice
Simmering sauces with
butter and egg yolk
Bacon
Cooking vegetables, fish,
broths
Eggs, fried or scrambled
Finishing cereals, pasta
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
Quickly brown or
sear meats
Hold rapid boil
Boiling water for
vegetables, pasta,
rice, etc.
HEAT SETTINGS
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1-3
4-6
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Cooktop Operating Instructions
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:
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.
The Heat Settings