Cooking Areas; Using The Proper Cookware; Home Canning Tips - LG LDE3011ST Owner's Manual

S U R FAC E C O N T RO L S C O O K I N G

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.

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
Place a ruler across the
bottom of the pan.
Hold it up to the light.
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.

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.
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Recommended
Flat bottom and Curved, grooved, or
straight sides. 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 Pans are smaller or larger
amount of food to be than the element.
prepared and the size
of the surface 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.
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.
Single element
Incorrect