LG LRE3091ST Owner's Manual

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

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.

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 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.

Place a ruler across the bottom of the pan.

Hold it up to the light.

No light should be visible under the ruler.

Dual element

Single element

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.

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.

• 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.