LG LCE3681ST - Manual

ENGLISH 7 HOW TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended cooktop cleaning creme to theceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth orpad. This will make cleanin...

8 SELECTING COOKWARE POTS AND PANS The better the pot, the better the cooking results. • You can recognize good pots and pans by theirbases. The base should be as thick and flat aspossible. • Pots with aluminum or copper bases can causemetallic discoloring on the ceramic glass surfacewhich is very d...

ENGLISH 9 SELECTING COOKWARE (cont.) AVOIDING SCRATCHES It is recommended to always use heavier gaugestainless steel cookware on your ceramic cooktopsurface. This will help reduce the possibility ofdeveloping scratches on the ceramic surface. Low-quality cookware can scratch the cooktopsurface. Cook...

10 PARTS AND FEATURES OF YOUR COOKTOP Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Single Cooking Zone 7 ” (178 mm) 1800 W Single Cooking Zone 7 ” (178 mm) 1800 W Triple Cooking Zone 12 ”/ 9 ”/ 6 ” (305/229/152 mm) 3000 / 2200 / 1100 W Warming Zone6 ” (152 mm) 100 W Dual...

ENGLISH 11 TOUCH CONTROL FEATURES LCE3681ST Radiant Cooktop WARM: This pad lowers selected active element to the lowest setting. POWER ON/OFF: Touch the POWER ON/OFF pad to turn the entire cooktop ON and OFF. When it is ON, thecooktop is in standby mode until a Cooking Zone isactivated. CHILD LOCK: ...

12 BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean itthoroughly with the included cleaner or ceramiccooktop cleaner according to the Care andCleaning instructions in this guide. This will helpprotect the ceramic surface and make futurecleanup easier. To operate the touch ...

ENGLISH 13 NOTE: These settings are recommended guidelines for cooking. You may need to adjust thepower 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 Fast heating Heaving browning,deep fat frying Roasting, frying Boiling, generalcooking Steaming Simmeri...

14 SETTING THE CONTROLS (cont.) WARM The cooktop has a WARM setting feature that canbe used on all Cooking Zone except the WarmingZone element. To activate: Touch the ON pad to activate the desired Cooking Zone and touch theWARM pad. The selected Cooking Zonewill be set to the LOW setting. Theindica...

ENGLISH 15 USING THE BRIDGE COOKING ZONES BRIDGE COOKING ZONES (LCE3681ST only) The three left cooking zones can be used togetheras a single Cooking Zone using the Bridgefunction. This allows you to cook with larger oblongpans.The Bridge function can only be activated when theleft front cooking zone...

ENGLISH 17 USING CHILD LOCK You can lock the entire cooktop at any time when itis not in use. Locking the cooktop will preventCooking Zones from being turned on accidentally. SETTING CHILD LOCK The cooktop must be OFF to set the CHILD LOCK function. If it is not OFF, touch and hold the POWER pad for...

18 CLEANING THE COOKTOP NORMAL DAILY USE CLEANING ONLY use Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop. Other creams may not be as effective or theymight damage the surface with scratches orpermanent staining.To maintain and protect the surface of your glasscooktop, follow these steps: Before using...

ENGLISH 19 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely andcarefully. NOTES TO INSTALLER: • Read all instructions contained in these installation instructions before installing thecooktop. • Remove all packing material before connecting the electrical supply to the cooktop. • Observe all gove...

20 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS COOKTOP DIMENSIONS Width 30-27/32 ” (783 mm) Depth 21-1/2 ” (546 mm) Height 4 ” (101.6 mm) COOKING ZONES Position Diameter Power Front Left 6 ” (152 mm) 1200 W Front Right 9 ”/ 6 ” (229/152 mm) 3000/1400 W Rear Left 8 ”/ 5 ” (203/127 mm) 1900/950 W Rear Right 6 ” (152 mm)...

ENGLISH 21 PREPARING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION • All electric cooktops run off a single phase, three- wire or four-wire cable, 240/208 volt, 60 hertz,AC-only electrical supply with ground. • Minimum distance between cooktop and overhead cabinetry is 30 ” (762 mm). ...

ENGLISH 25 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Be sure your cooktop is installed and grounded properly by a qualified installer or servicetechnician. • This cooktop must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in their absence,with the National Electrical Code ...

26 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (cont.) ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Connect the flexible armored cable that extendsfrom the surface unit to the junction box using asuitable strain relief at the point the armored cableenters the junction box. Then make the electricalconnection as follows. Electrical ground is re...

ENGLISH 27 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (cont.) Observe all governing codes and localordinances. Disconnect the power supply. At the circuit breaker box, fuse box or junctionbox, connect appliance and power supply cablewires as shown. WARNING If connecting to a 4-wire power supply cableelectrical system, ...

28 COOKTOP INSTALLATION (cont.) FINAL CHECK Perform a final operational check of the cooktop,making sure the cooktop powers on properly andthat each Cooking Zone operates correctly. Referto the Operating Instructions in this guide fordetails. MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION The model and serial num...

ENGLISH 29 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes commonoccurrences that are not the result of a defect in workmanship or materials. Problem Possible Causes Solutions Cooktop does not work Cooktop does not heat E...

ENGLISH 31 LG ELECTRONICS, INC. LG RADIANT COOKTOP LIMITED WARRANTY - USA LG Electronics Inc. will repair or replace your product, at LGÕs option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanshipunder normal use, during the warranty period set forth below, effective from the date of original ...

32 LG ELECTRONICS, INC. LG RADIANT COOKTOP LIMITED WARRANTY - CANADA LG Electronics Inc. will repair or replace your product, at LGÕs option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanshipunder normal use, during the warranty period set forth below, effective from the date of original consu...