LG LCE3010SB Owner's Manual page 22

22 OPERATION
WARNING
• Your cooktop has a residual heat indicator for
each element. This indicator will warn that this
area has been used and is still giving off enough
heat to cause burns. Avoid touching the element
when this indicator is on. Although the cooktop
is off, the light will stay lit until the cooktop has
cooled down.
Setting Function
9 Fast heating
7-9 Heating,
browning,
deep fat
frying
6-7 Roasting,
frying
4-5 Boiling,
general
cooking
3-4 Steaming
2-3 Simmering
1-2 Warm Melting
NOTE
• These settings are recommended guidelines for
cooking. You may need to adjust the power level
for the type of food and pan.
Used for
Bringing liquids to a
boil.
Browning meats,
heating oil for deep-
fat frying, sautéing,
maintaining a fast
boil for large
amounts of liquids.
Frying meats, chops,
pancakes, sausages,
eggs.
Cooking larger
quantities, soups and
stews, steaming
potatoes, cooking
meat stock or
bouillon.
Steaming vegetables,
braising meats.
Simmering rice or
milk-based dishes,
steaming smaller
quantities of
potatoes and
vegetables, heating
ready-to-serve meals.
Fluffy omelettes,
keeping dishes
warm, melting butter
or chocolate.
Warm
The cooktop has a WARM setting feature that can
be used on all elements except the warming zone
element.
To activate:
Press the ON control to activate the desired
element and press the WARM control. The
selected element is set to the LOW setting. The
indicator light above WARM turns on.
To change the power level:
Press the element's ON control and select a new
number on the element power settings. The
indicator light above WARM turns off.
Using the Warming Zone
Use the warming zone to keep cooked foods
warm, such as vegetables, gravies and oven-safe
dinner plates.
Do not use the warming zone to cook food.
Attempting to cook uncooked or cold food on the
warming zone could result in a food-borne illness
To activate the warming zone:
Press the WARMING ZONE ON control. Set the
desired power level on the element power
settings.
Warming Level Guide
Settings
1-2 Pastries, breads, breakfast foods,
eggs, delicate foods
3-5 Cream-based soups, stews,
vegetables, meats
6-8 Sauces, gravies
9 Hot beverages, soups
NOTE
• All foods should be covered with a lid or
aluminum foil to maintain food quality.
• When warming pastries and bread, the cover
should have an opening to allow moisture to
escape.
Used