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Burning point of di erent types of oil
To ensure your food is fried as healthily as possible,
Gorenje+ recommends choosing the type of oil according
to the frying temperature. Each oil has a di erent burning
point at which toxic gasses are released. The below table
shows the burning points for various types of oil.
Oil Smoke point °C
Extra virgin olive oil 160 °C
Butter 177 °C
Coconut oil 177 °C
Canola oil 204 °C
Virgin olive oil 216 °C
Sunfl ower oil 227 °C
Corn oil 232 °C
Peanut oil 232 °C
Rice oil 255 °C
Olive oil 242 °C
Because the settings depend on the quantity and
composition of the contents of the pan, the table below is
intended as a guideline only.
Use the P and 9 setting to:
• bring the food or liquid to the boil quickly;
• ‘shrink’ greens;
• heat oil and fat;
• bring a pressure cooker up to pressure.
Use setting 8 to:
• sear meats;
• fry fl atfi sh;
• fry omelettes;
• fry boiled potatoes;
• deep fry foods.
Use setting 7 to:
• fry thick pancakes;
• fry thick slices of breaded meat;
• fry bacon (fat);
• fry raw potatoes;
• make French toast;
• fry breaded fi sh.
Healthy cooking
Cooking settings
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