LG Studio LSCE305ST User manual

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BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP
Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it
thoroughly with the included cleaner or ceramic
cooktop cleaner according to the Care and
Cleaning instructions in this guide. This will help
protect the ceramic surface and make future
cleanup easier.
To operate the touch control pads, touch the pad
firmly with the flat part of your fingertip.
FIRST OPERATION
The first time that power is supplied to the cooktop,
the display for the controls lights for 1 seconds.
If you don't turn on the cooktop within 1 hour after
power is supplied to the cooktop, the display for the
controls blinks.
ACTIVATING THE COOKTOP
To turn ON the cooktop, touch the
POWER ON/OFF pad for approximately
2 seconds.
The indicator above the pad will light.
To turn O the cooktop, touch the
POWER ON/OFF pad. The indicator
light above the pad will turn off.
NOTE: After turning on the cooktop with the
POWER ON/O pad, you must select one of the
Cooking Zones within 15 seconds using the
Cooking Zone ON pad(s). If no selection is made,
the cooktop will turn off for safety.
SELECTING THE COOKING ZONE
To select the desired Cooking Zone,
touch the ON pad.
The display for the selected Cooking
Zone will light.
The power level indicator lights are
blinking but no power level is set
NOTE: Once the Cooking Zone has been selected
with the ON pad, the power level must be selected
within 10 seconds with the Element power settings.
Otherwise, the Cooking Zone will turn off for safety.
SETTING THE CONTROLS
CAUTION
Never use scrub pads, abrasive or etching
cleaners. They can cause permanent damage
to the cooktop surface.

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NOTE: These settings are recommended
guidelines for cooking. You may need to adjust the
power level for the type of food and pan.
Setting Function Used for
9
7-9
6-7
4-5
3-4
2-3
1-2 Warm
ast heating
Heaving browning,
deep fat frying
Roasting, frying
Boiling, general
cooking
Steaming
Simmering
Melting
Bringing liquids to a boil.
Browning meats, heating oil
for deep-fat frying, sautéing,
maintaining a fast boil for
large amounts of liquids.
rying 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.
luffy omelettes, keeping
dishes warm, melting butter
or chocolate.
SETTING THE CONTROLS (cont.)
SETTING THE POWER LEVEL
The power level for the selected Cooking Zone can
be set from 1to 9.
To select the power level:
Select the number on the element
power settings for the active Cooking
Zone to adjust the power level from 1
to 9.
Selecting 7 will activate the Cook
Zone. After activating the Cook
Zone, the indicator lights will flash
once and lock your selection.
NOTE: If power level is not selected,
the Cooking Zone will turn off
after 10 seconds.
To readjust the power level:
Select Cooking Zone ON.
To change the Cooking Zone power, select the
desired level. If power level is not selected after
10 seconds, the Cooking Zone power level will
remain the same.
To turn OFF the Cooking Zone:
After the cooking is complete, touch
the OFF pad to turn off the Cooking
Zone.
The corresponding cooking zone display will
turn off.
If the POWER ON/OFF pad is
selected, all Cooking Zones will shut
off.
WARNING
Your cooktop has a residual
heat indicator for each
Cooking Zone. This
indicator will warn that this
area has been used and is still giving off enough
heat to cause burns. Avoid touching the Cooking
Zone when this indicator is shown. Although the
cooktop is O , the light will stay lit until the
cooktop has cooled down.

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SETTING THE CONTROLS (cont.)
WARM
The cooktop has a WARM setting feature that can
be used on all Cooking Zone except the Warming
Zone element.
To activate:
Touch the ON pad to activate the
desired Cooking Zone and touch the
WARM pad. The selected Cooking Zone
will be set to the LOW setting. The
indicator light above WARM will turn ON.
To change the power level:
Touch the ON pad and select a new number on the
element power settings. The indicator light above
WARM will turn O .
USING THE WARMING ZONE
WARMING ZONE
Use the Warming Zone to keep food warm after it
has already been cooked, such as vegetables,
gravies and oven-safe dinner plates.
The warming zone is not meat for cooking food.
Attempting to cook uncooked or cold food on the
warming zone could result in a food borne illness”
To activate the warming zone:
Touch the WARMING ZONE ON pad.
Set the desired power level on the
element power settings.
Warming level guide
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.
• Do not use plastic wrap to cover foods. Plastic
may melt on to the surface and be very difficult to
clean.
• Use only cookware and dishes recommended as
safe for cooktop use.
• Always use potholders when removing food from
the Warming Zone as cookware and plates will be
hot.
• Never warm food for longer than one hour (eggs
for 30 minutes), as food quality may deteriorate.
• Do not heat cold food on the Warming Zone.
• The quantity and type of food being held may
affect the required heat setting
• Do not use large utensils or large amounts of
food as this may cause uneven heating.
• Always hold food at proper food temperatures.
USDA recommends food temperatures between
140˚ - 170˚ (except pastries).
Settings Used
1-2
3-5
6-8
9
Pastries Breads Breakfast oods (Eggs)
Delicate oods
Soups (Cream) Stews
Vegetables Meats
Sauces Gravies
Hot Beverages
Soups (Liquid)

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USING THE BRIDGE COOKING ZONES
BRIDGE COOKING ZONES
(LSCE365ST)
The three left cooking zones can be used together
as a single Cooking Zone using the Bridge
function. This allows you to cook with larger oblong
pans.
The Bridge function can only be activated when the
left front cooking zone and the left rear cooking
zones are O .
To activate the Bridge Cooking Zone
Touch the BRIDGE pad.
The indicator above the pad will light.
The power level indicator lights for the left front and
left rear (Bridge) elements will blink. Select the
desired power level.
To readjust the power level:
Select left Cooking Zone ON or BRIDGE pad.
Select Cooking Zone power level. If power level
is not selected after 10 seconds, the Cooking
Zone power level will remain the same.
To turn off the Cooking Zone:
Once cooking is complete, touch the
Left Cooking Zone OFF pad to turn
the Cooking Zone O .
The corresponding Cooking Zone display will
turn off.
If the POWER ON/OFF pad is
selected, all Cooking Zones will shut
off.

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USING THE TRIPLE COOKING ZONES (LSCE365ST)
USING THE DUAL COOKING ZONES
The Triple Element, located in the center position,
offers three different size elements to
accommodate different pan sizes.
To Activate the Triple Cooking Zone
Touch the ON pad. The inner most
element will activate.
Touch the ON pad again to activate the center
and middle areas (Dual Element).
The indicator light below the D (Dual)
will turn ON.
Touch the ON pad again to activate the entire
element (Triple Element).
The indicator light below the D (Dual)
and the T (Triple) will turn on.
Select the desired power level.
The Dual Element, located in the right front
position, offers two different size elements to
accommodate different pan sizes. Use one or two
sections of the element to accommodate different
pan sizes.
To Activate the Dual Cooking Zone
Touch the ON pad. The inner most
element will activate.
Touch the ON pad again to activate the entire
element (Dual).
The indicator light below the D (Dual)
will turn ON.
Select the desired power level.
LSCE365ST
LSCE305ST

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USING CHILD LOCK
You can lock the entire cooktop at any time when it
is not in use. Locking the cooktop will prevent
Cooking Zones from being turned on accidentally.
SETTING CHILD LOCK
The cooktop must be O to set the
CHILD LOCK function. If it is not O ,
touch and hold the POWER pad for
approximately 2 seconds. The
indicator above the POWER pad will
turn O .
Touch and hold the CHILD LOCK pad
for 3 seconds. The indicator light
above the CHILD LOCK pad will turn
on to indicate that the cooktop is
locked.
CANCELING CHILD LOCK
To turn off CHILD LOCK, touch and
hold the CHILD LOCK pad for 3
seconds. The indicator light above the
pad will go off and the cooktop can
now be used normally.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF
If a Cooking Zone is in constant use for more than
17 hours and the control setting is not changed, the
Cooking Zone will shut off automatically.
AUTOMATIC POWER LEVEL CONTROL
The power level displayed may be different from
the actual power level at the high temperature
range. To prevent the cooktop from overheating,
the power level is controlled automatically.

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CLEANING THE COOKTOP
NORMAL DAILY USE CLEANING
ONLY use Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the glass
cooktop. Other creams may not be as effective or they
might damage the surface with scratches or
permanent staining.
To maintain and protect the surface of your glass
cooktop, follow these steps:
 Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it
with Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner. This helps protect
the top and makes cleanup easier.
 Daily use of Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner will help
keep the cooktop looking new.
 Shake the cleaning cream well. Apply a few drops
of Cleaner directly to the cooktop.
 Use a paper towel clean the entire cooktop
surface.
 Rinse with clear water and use a dry cloth or paper
towel to remove all cleaning residue.
NOTE:
It is very important that you DO NOT heat the cooktop
until it has been cleaned thoroughly.
BURNED-ON RESIDUE
To clean the glass-ceramic
Step. 1
irst remove any burnt-on
deposits or spilled food from
your glass-ceramic cooking
surface with a suitable metal
razor scraper (similar to
scraping paint off of your
windowpanes in your home - it will not damage the
decorated cooking surface). Hold the scraper at
approximately a 30˚ angle to the cooktop.
NOTE: Do not use a dull or nicked blade. or your
safety, please wear an oven mitt potholder while using
the metal scraper.
Step. 2
When the cooking surface has
cooled down apply a few dabs
(about the size of a dime) of
an approved cleaner in each
burner area and work the
cleaning cream over the cooktop surface with a damp
paper towel as if you were cleaning a window.
NOTE: Approved cleaner
Weiman CookTop Cleaning Cream
(www.weiman.com)
Cerama Bryte
(www.ceramabryte.com)
Easy-Off 3 in 1 Glass Top Cleaner Spray
(www.easyoff.us)
Step. 3
As a final step, clean with
clear water and wipe the
cooktop surface with a clean,
dry paper towel.
Important: If any sugar or food containing sugar
(preserves, ketchup, tomato sauce, jellies, fudge,
candy, syrups, chocolate, etc.), a plastic item or
kitchen foil accidentally melts on the hot surface of
your cooktop, remove the molten material
IMMEDIATELY with a metal razor scraper (it will not
damage the decorated cooking surface) while the
cooking surface is still hot to avoid the risk of
damage to the glass-ceramic surface. For your
safety please wear an oven mitt potholder while
cleaning the hot cooking surface.
METAL MARKS AND SCRATCHES
 Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your
cooktop. It will leave metal markings on the
cooktop surface. These marks are removable using
the Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner with the Cleaning
Pad for Ceramic Cooktops.
 If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper
are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may leave black
discoloration on the cooktop. This should be
removed immediately before heating again or the
discoloration may be permanent.
CAUTION
• DO NOT use scrub pads or abrasive cleaning
pads.
- They may damage your glass cooktop surface.
• For your safety please wear an oven mitt
potholder while cleaning the hot cooking
surface.