LG LDE5415ST Owner's Manual

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22 OPERATION
Turning on the Dual element
There is one dual element located in the left front 
position. Use the dual element as a dual or single 
element.
1
Push in the appropriate knob.
2-A
Turn the knob counterclockwise to use it as 
Single element.
2-B
Turn the knob clockwise to use it as a 
Dual 
unit.
A
B
Heating with inner 
(smaller) element only
Heating with both 
elements together
Turning on a Triple element (on some models)
There is one triple element that can be used as either 
a single, dual or triple element.
1
Push in the appropriate knob.
2-A
Turn the knob counterclockwise to use the 
Single element.
2-B
Turn the knob clockwise to the Dual position 
to use as a 
Dual element.
2-C
Turn the knob clockwise to the Triple 
position to use as a 
Triple element.
Single
Dual
Triple
Turning on the Warming Zone
CAUTION
FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in 
food at temperatures below 140 °F.
 
Always start with hot food. Do not use the warm 
setting to heat cold food.
 
Do not use the warm setting for more than 2 
hours.
The Warming Zone, located in the back center of the 
glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food at serving 
temperature. Use the Warming Zone to keep food 
warm after it has already been cooked. Attempting 
to cook uncooked or cold food on the Warming Zone 
could result in a food-borne illness.
1
Turn the control knob to the 
On position.
NOTE
 
For best results, food on the warmer should 
be kept in its container or covered with a lid or 
aluminum foil to maintain food quality.
 
The warmer will not glow red like the other 
cooking elements.
 
The Warming Zone can be operated as a single 
element on some models.
The Recommended Surface Cooking 
Setting
Setting
Recommended Use
8.5-Hi
 
Bring liquid to a boil
 
Start cooking
5.5-8.0
 
Hold a rapid boil, frying, deep fat fry
 
Quickly brown or sear food
3.5-5.0
 
Maintain a slow boil
 
Fry or saute foods
 
Cook soups, sauces and gravies
2.2-3.0
 
Stew or steam food
 
Simmer
Lo-2.0
 
Keep food warm
 
Melt chocolate or butter
 
Simmer