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Using the Cooktop
Using Power Levels 1 to 9
These levels represent a graduated increase in cooking
power from “low” to “medium” to “high” heat.
NOTE
Because so many factors (e.g., cookware type/quality/thickness,
presence of a lid) affect cooking temperatures, Dacor does not
provide temperature equivalents for each power level.
WARNING
Do not fry foods above Level 6; the temperatures generated at
these levels will likely cause cooking oils to smoke or catch fire.
To set a power level:
1. Press a cook-zone power button.
The zone’s ON designator lights, indicating power is on.
2. Touch your finger anywhere along the control-panel
slider, and slide to the desired level.
Power levels appear digitally on the readout and as bars
on the ramp beneath it.
3. At the desired power level, remove your finger.
A soft clicking noise signals that the cook zone has
begun heating the food.
manages cook zone power to prevent overheating.
• It is normal for an active cook-zone power element to
emit soft clicking sounds. The rhythm of these clicks
varies with the power-level setting and temperature
condition.
About Power Levels
Your induction cooktop cooks food based on power levels
(Simmer, Levels 1-9, and Boost), similar to gas and electric
cooktops. This section explains the various power levels
and how they relate to actual cooking temperatures.
The effectiveness of a particular power level varies slightly
depending on the brand/type/size of cookware, and even
its structure and ferrous content (degree of magnetism).
Experimentation and experience will help you determine
the best level at which to cook a particular food/dish with
your own cookware.
Recommended Settings
Type of Cooking Power Level(s) No. of Light Bars
Rapid heat up/rapid rolling
boil
Boost 10
Lower-level rolling boil 4 to 9 5 to 10
Frying 5 and 6 6 or 7
General cooking or searing 3 to 9 4 to 10
Keep warm* Simmer to 2 1 to 3
Melting chocolate 1 2
Simmer Simmer 1
*CAUTION: To avoid bacterial growth, keep food temperatures
above 140ºF (60ºC).
Using Simmer Level
Simmering is a method by which food is cooked in hot
liquid at a level higher than poaching but below boiling. It is
often used for slow cooking (cooking over long timespans)
dishes such as soups, chilis, and stews.
On your cooktop, Simmer is the first (left-most) level on the
power-level ramp. To set Simmer level:
1. Press a cook-zone power button.
The cook zone’s control panel powers on.
2. Touch the left-most end of the cook-zone slider.
The first section of the power-level ramp appears; the
pot symbol (a U-shaped symbol representing the cross-
section of a pot) appears on the digital display.
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