LG LDE3015ST Owner's Manual - Page 14

SURFACE CONTROLS COOKING COOKING AREAS The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent circles on the glass cooktop surface. For the most efficient cooking, fit the pan size to the Single element element size. Pans should not extend more thWanar1m/2 tHoe1a-tienrch beyond the cooking area. When a control is turned on, a glow can be seen through the glass cooktop surface. The element will cycle on and off to maintain the preset heat setting, even on Hi. For more information on cookware, refer to Cookware Recommendations. Double element USING THE PROPER COOKWARE Warm Heater Single element Double element Using the right cookware can prevent many problems, such as food taking longer to cook or achieving inconsistent results. Proper pans will reduce cooking times and cook food more evenly. Stainless steel is recommended. Check pans for flat bottoms by using a straight edge or ruler ➊ Place a ruler across the bottom of the pan. ➋ Hold it up to the light. ➌ No light should be visible under the ruler. NOTE: • Do not use a small pan on a large element. Not only does this waste energy, but it can also result in spillovers burning onto the cooking area which requires extra cleaning. • Do not use non-flat specialty items that are oversized or uneven such as round bottom woks, rippled bottom, and/or oversized canners and griddles. • Do not use foil or foil-type containers. Foil may melt onto the glass. If metal melts on the cooktop, do not use. Call an authorized Service agent. Recommended Incorrect Flat bottom and straight sides. Curved, grooved, or warped pan bottoms. Pans with uneven bottoms do not cook efficiently and sometimes may not boil liquid. Heavy-gauge pans. Very thin-gauge metal or glass pans. Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element. Pans are smaller or larger than the element. Weight of handle does Cookware with loose or not tilt pan. Pan is well broken handles. Heavy balanced. handles that tilt the pan. Tight-fitting lids. Loose-fitting lids. Flat bottom woks. Woks with a ring-stand bottom. HOME CANNING TIPS Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit. Some canners are designed with smaller bases for use Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom. on smooth top surfaces. The base must not be more than 1 inch larger than the Use the high heat setting only until the water comes to a element. Use of water bath canners with rippled bottoms boil or pressure is reached in the canner. 14 may extend the time required to bring the water to a boil and cooktops may be damaged. Reduce to the lowest heat setting that maintains the boil, or pressure. If the heat is not turned down, the cooktop may be damaged.