LG LSCI307ST - Manual (Page 10)

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I N T RO D U C T I O N TO I N D U C T I O N C O O K I N G
SELECTING COOKWARE
(continued)
AVOIDING SCRATCHES
It is recommended to always use heavier gauge
stainless steel cookware on your induction cooktop
surface. This will help reduce the possibility of
developing scratches on the ceramic surface. Low-
quality cookware can scratch the cooktop surface.
Cookware should always be lifted over the ceramic
cooktop surface to prevent scratching. Sliding any
type of cookware over the ceramic cooktop can
affect the overall appearance of the cooktop. Over
time, sliding ANY type of cookware over the
ceramic cooktop may alter the overall appearance
of the cooktop. Eventually, the buildup of scratches
can make cleaning the surface difficult and
degrade the overall appearance of the cooktop.
Scratches can also result from grains of sand (e.g.,
after washing vegetables) which are dragged with
the pot across the cooking surface.
FOR BEST RESULTS:
Always follow the recommendations for proper
cookware type and size. In addition:
• Do not use dirty pans with grease buildup. Always
use pans that are easy to clean after cooking, and
make sure that the bottoms of the pans are clean
and dry.
• When cooking with large amounts of liquid, use
large pots so that nothing can boil over.
• Do not let pans boil dry. This may cause
permanent damage in the form of breakage,
fusion, or marring that can affect the ceramic
cooktop. (This type of damage is not covered by
your warranty.)
• Match the pan size and Cooking Zone to the
amount of food being prepared.
USE FLAT-BOTTOMED COOKWARE
Cookware must fully contact the surface of the
cooking element. Use flat-
bottomed pans sized to fit
the cooking element and
amount of food being
prepared. Check for flatness
by rotating a ruler across the
bottom of the cookware.
TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY:
• Always position pots and pans before you switch
on the Cooking Zone.
• Dirty cooking zones and cookware use more
electricity.
• Whenever possible, always have the lid firmly
placed on the pots and pans so that they are
completely covered.