LG LDE3017SW - Manual (Page 14)

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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
element size.
Pans should not extend more than
1
/
2
to 1-inch
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.
HOME CANNING TIPS
Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit.
Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.
The base must not be more than 1 inch larger than the
element. Use of water bath canners with rippled bottoms
may extend the time required to bring the water to a boil
and cooktops may be damaged.
Some canners are designed with smaller bases for use
on smooth top surfaces.
Use the high heat setting only until the water comes to a
boil or pressure is reached in the canner.
Reduce to the lowest heat setting that maintains the boil,
or pressure. If the heat is not turned down, the cooktop
may be damaged.
USING THE PROPER COOKWARE
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.
S U R FAC E C O N T RO L S C O O K I N G
Double element
Single element
Warm Heater
Recommended
Flat bottom and
straight sides.
Heavy-gauge pans.
Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size
of the surface element.
Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
Tight-fitting lids.
Flat bottom woks.
Incorrect
Curved, grooved, or warped
pan bottoms. Pans with
uneven bottoms do not cook
efficiently and sometimes
may not boil liquid.
Very thin-gauge metal or
glass pans.
Pans are smaller or larger
than the element.
Cookware with loose or
broken handles. Heavy
handles that tilt the pan.
Loose-fitting lids.
Woks with a ring-stand
bottom.
Double element
Single element
Warm Heater