Using The Proper Cookware; Choosing Cookware; Home Canning Tips - LG UPSE3024ST Manual Del Propietário

Using the Proper Cookware

The size and type of cookware will influence the
settings needed for the best cooking results. Be
sure to follow the recommendations for using proper
cookware.
Cookware should have flat
bottoms that make good
contact with the entire surface
heating element. Check for
flatness by placing a ruler
across the bottom of the
cookware. The ruler should
touch the cookware across
the entire bottom, with no
gaps.
Cookware recommendations
• Flat bottom and straight sides
• Heavy-gauge pans
• Pan sizes that 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
Cookware should not
• have a curved or warped
bottom.
• be smaller or larger than the
surface burner.
• have a heavy handle that tilts
the pan.
• be a wok with a ring stand.
• have loose or broken handles.
• have loose-fitting lids.
NOTE
• Do not use pans less than 7 inches in
diameter on the front elements.
• Do not use foil or foil-type containers. Foil may
melt onto the glass. Do not use the cooktop if
metal has melted on it. Call an authorized LG
Service Center.
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Choosing Cookware

The cookware material determines how evenly and
quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to
the pan bottom. The most popular materials available
are:
• Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types
• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors
• Stainless steel - Slow heat conductor with uneven
• Cast iron - A poor heat conductor but retains heat
• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating
• Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for

Home Canning Tips

Be sure that the canner is centered over the
surface element and is flat on the bottom.
• The base must not be more than 1 inch larger than
• Some canners are designed with smaller bases for
• Use the high heat setting only until the water comes
• Reduce to the lowest heat setting that maintains
of food will cause it to darken (anodized aluminum
cookware resists staining and pitting). If aluminum
pans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may
leave metal marks which will resemble scratches.
Remove these marks immediately.
easily. May leave metal marks on glass-ceramic
(see Aluminum above).
cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and
resists staining.
very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature
is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic
cooktops.
characteristics will vary depending on base
material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth
to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch
the glass.
the element. Use of water bath canners with rippled
bottoms may extend the time required to bring the
water to a boil and may damage the cooktop.
use on smooth surfaces.
to a boil or pressure is reached in the canner.
the boil, or pressure. If the heat is not turned down,
the cooktop may be damaged.
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