Instructions for Use

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Cooking with ExtraLow
®
(XLO)
ExtraLow® (XLO) Setting Locations
The table lists the optimal heating setting for various
dishes. The temperature and cooking time depend on
the amount, composition and temperature of the food.
Setting ranges are indicated for this reason. Try using the
lower values first. Heat can be increased during cooking.
Check the food occasionally to see if the control knob
should be turned to a lower or higher setting.
It is normal to stir food occasionally. This is especially
important when simmering for several hours, such as
homemade sauce or beans.
Simmer bubbles may not be seen when the flame has
cycled OFF.
While the flame is ON, there may be bubbling. There
should be at least steam and a slight quivering of the
liquid’s surface.
Use a lower XLO setting if the pan is covered.
When lowering the flame setting, adjust it one XLO
setting at a time.
If a setting is too low to hold a simmer, bring the food
back to a boil before resetting to a higher heat.
If an oversized pan is used, the simmer action may
occur more in the center. For even cooking, stir the
food around the outer edges into the food in the
center.
The quantity and type of food affects which setting to
use.
ExtraLow® (XLO) Cooking Table
A XLO 5 (highest heating level)
B XLO 4
C XLO 3
D XLO 2
E XLO 1 (lowest heating level)
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Food Burner
Heat Level
Start Cooking
(boil, melt, brown. fry, etc.)
Heat Level
Continue Cooking
(simmer, braise, poach, hold, etc.)
Beverages
Mulled Cider
Center
Left Front
High XLO 4
Hot Chocolate
Center
Left Front
Medium High-Medium
Medium High
XLO 2
XLO 3
Tea Left Front High
Steep-XLO 2
Keep Warm-XLO 1
Cereals
Beans Center High XLO 2
Cornmeal/Polenta
Center
Left Front
High
XLO 2
XLO 3
Grits
Center
Left Front
High
XLO 2
XLO 3
Oatmeal Center High XLO 3
Desserts
Chocolate Left Front XLO 2 XLO 2
Poached Fruit Center High XLO 3
Butter Left Front Melt-XLO 2 XLO 2
Marshmallows Center Melt-XLO 1 XLO 1
Eggs
Poached Center High XLO 5
Scrambled Center XLO 5 XLO 5
Frittata Center Medium High-Medium XLO 5