LG LSGL5831F Owners Manual - Page 30

30 OPERATION CAUTION • Never leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers, which may cause them to burst. • Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting. • Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats. • If frying combinations of oils and fats, stir together before heating. • Use a deep fat thermometer if possible to prevent overheating fat from heating beyond the smoking point. • Use the least possible amount of fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying. Filling the pan with too much fat can cause spillovers when food is added. • Do not cook foods directly on an open flame on the cooktop. • Do not use a wok on the surface burners if the wok has a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate to support the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which may damage the burner grate and burner head. It may also cause the burner to work improperly. This may cause carbon monoxide levels which are higher than what is allowed by current standards, resulting in a health hazard. • Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost or moisture on foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and spill over the sides of the pan. • Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fryer. Wait until the fat is cool. • Do not place plastic items on the cooktop- they may melt if left too close to the vent. • Keep all plastics away from the surface burners. • To prevent burns, always be sure that the controls for all burners are in the OFF position and all grates are cool before attempting to remove them. • If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician. Never use an open flame to locate a leak. • Always turn the knobs to the OFF position before removing cookware. • Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop can cause damage and improper operation of the range. • If the range is located near a window, do not hang long curtains that could blow over the surface burners and catch on fire. • Use care when cleaning the cooktop. The pointed metal ends on the electrodes could cause injury. • Make sure that all burners are properly placed. • Make sure that all grates are properly placed before using the burner. • Make sure the burners and grates are cool before touching them, or placing a pot holder, cleaning cloth, or other materials on them. NOTE • Electric spark igniters from the burners cause a clicking noise. All the spark igniters on the cooktop will activate when igniting just one burner. Burner Locations Your gas range cooktop has four or five sealed gas burners, depending on the model. These can be assembled and separated. Follow the guide below. a Medium and large burners The medium and large burners are the primary burners for most cooking. These general purpose burners can be turned down from Hi to Lo to suit a wide range of cooking needs.