Scan to see the online manual. OWNER'S MANUAL CERAMIC-GLASS RADIANT COOKTOP Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. ENGLISH LCE3010SB LCE3610SB MFL54169104 Rev.15_082523 www.lg.com Copyright © 2011-2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 3 6 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING STATEMENTS CAUTION STATEMENTS 8 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 8 Product Features 9 INSTALLATION 9 13 Before Installing Installing the Cooktop 18 OPERATION 18 20 Cookware Control Panel 25 MAINTENANCE 25 Care and Cleaning 27 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 Before Calling for Service 29 LIMITED WARRANTY 29 33 USA CANADA
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Messages Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word WARNING or CAUTION.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using this appliance. • Always turn off all controls when cooking is completed. • Do not use water or flour on grease fires. Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda or a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. • Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot surface units.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 • Do not clean or operate a broken cooktop. If the cooktop breaks, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately. • Always turn off all controls when cooking is completed. • Keep pets away from the product to avoid risk of fire or burns. Do not allow pets to climb on the product even when it is not in operation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION STATEMENTS CAUTION • To reduce the risk of minor or moderate injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following: Operation • This appliance may only be used for normal cooking and frying in the home. It is not designed for commercial or industrial purposes. • Use proper pan sizes. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 • If sugar or a mixture containing sugar falls onto a hot cooking zone and melts, remove it with a metal scraper immediately, while still hot. If left to cool down, it may damage the surface when removed. Use caution and wear an oven mitt to avoid burns. • Use oven mitts to avoid burns when using a metal scraper on a hot cooking zone. • Refer to the Maintenance section for proper cleaning and maintenance of the cooktop.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Features Parts and Features Parts and Features c Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
INSTALLATION 9 INSTALLATION Tools Needed Before You Begin Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer. Important: Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector’s use. Read and save these instructions for future reference. Read these instructions completely and carefully. CAUTION • If storage is located under the cooktop, do not use it to store flammable or heat-sensitive items such as detergents, aerosols, cleaners, water, food, or plastics.
INSTALLATION Unpacking the Cooktop 1 2 ceramic-glass cooktop be pretreated before use. See Care and Cleaning. Unpack and visually inspect the cooktop for any damage or missing components. Be sure the bottle of cleaner and conditioner packed in the literature bag is left where the user can find it easily. It is important that the Model and Serial Number Location The model and serial numbers are located on a plate on the bottom of the cooktop.
INSTALLATION 11 Models Position Size Power Front Left 6" (152 mm) 1200 W Front Right 9"/6" (229 mm/152 mm) 3000 W/1400 W Rear Left 8"/5" (203 mm/127 mm) 1900 W/950 W Rear Right 6" (152 mm) 100 W (Warm) Center 12"/9"/6" (305 mm/ 229 mm/152 mm) 3000 W/2200 W/1100 W NOTE • The maximum power of each cooking zone depends on the size and material of the cookware used.
INSTALLATION 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). • Make sure the cabinets and wall coverings around the cooktop can withstand the temperatures (up to 93 ℃ [200 ℉]) generated by the cooktop. Dimensions and Clearances a Do not obstruct these areas.
INSTALLATION 13 - Dimension/Clearance LCE3010SB Distance from side edge of cutout to side of counter 13/16" (20 mm) I Distance from edge of cooktop to nearest combustible wall (either side of unit) 23 3/4" (95 mm) J Height below cutout (Empty space is needed underneath the cooktop for installation purposes.
INSTALLATION sheathed cable. The flexible armored cable extending from this appliance should be connected directly to the grounded junction box. The junction box should be located as shown in Dimensions and Clearances with as much slack as possible remaining in the cable between the box and the appliance, so it can be moved if servicing is ever necessary. WARNING • The electrical power to the cooktop must be shut off while line connections are being made.
INSTALLATION 15 Where Local Codes Permit Connecting the Appliance-Grounding Conductor to the Neutral (White) Wire 1 Disconnect the power supply. 2 At the circuit breaker box, fuse box or junction box, connect appliance and power supply cable wires as shown.
INSTALLATION Installing the Cooktop Unit 1 Visually inspect the cooktop for damage. Make sure all cooktop screws a are tight (see below for locations). 2 Check and prepare the installation location. NOTE • The retainer brackets MUST be installed to meet local codes or, in their absence, with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70, latest edition. • See Dimensions and Clearances. a Cooktop 3 Carefully lower the cooktop into the countertop cutout, making sure not to trap any wires.
INSTALLATION 17 Final Check ENGLISH Perform a final operational check of the cooktop, making sure the cooktop powers on properly and that each cooking zone operates correctly. Refer to the Operating Instructions in this guide for details.
OPERATION OPERATION Cookware Selecting Cookware Pots and Pans The better the pot, the better the cooking results. • You can recognize good pots and pans by their bases. The base should be as thick and flat as possible. Cookware should always be lifted over the ceramic cooktop surface to prevent scratching. Over time, sliding ANY type of cookware over the ceramic cooktop may alter the overall appearance of the cooktop.
OPERATION 19 • The base of the pot should be the same size as the element. ENGLISH • Using a pressure cooker shortens cooking times by up to 50%.
OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features Locations of Surface Elements and Controls The surface burner elements are positioned in the same locations on the cooktop and the control panel for ease of use. LCE3010SB LCE3610SB LCE3010SB LCE3610SB a WARM: Lowers the selected active element to the lowest setting. b Hot surface indicator: The indicator light below HOT will illuminate when the cooking area is hot. It will remain on, even after the control is turned off, until the area has cooled.
OPERATION 21 CAUTION Setting the Controls The power level for the selected element can be set from 1 to 9. To select the power level: 1 Select the number on the element power settings for the active element to adjust the power level from 1 to 9 2 Selecting a number on the element power settings activates the element. The indicator lights flash once and lock in your selection. To operate the control panel, press firmly with the flat part of your fingertip.
OPERATION Warm WARNING • Your cooktop has a residual heat indicator for each element. This indicator will warn that this area has been used and is still giving off enough heat to cause burns. Avoid touching the element when this indicator is on. Although the cooktop is off, the light will stay lit until the cooktop has cooled down. The cooktop has a WARM setting feature that can be used on all elements except the warming zone element.
OPERATION 23 • Do not use plastic wrap to cover foods. Plastic may melt onto the cooktop surface and be very difficult to clean. • 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.
OPERATION 2 Press and hold the CHILD LOCK control for 3 seconds. The indicator light above the CHILD LOCK control will turn on to indicate that the cooktop is locked. Canceling Child Lock To unlock the cooktop, press and hold the CHILD LOCK control for 3 seconds. The indicator light turns off and the cooktop can now be used normally.
MAINTENANCE 25 MAINTENANCE 5 Make sure that the electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop. NOTE Cleaning the Cooktop • Any damage or failure of the product resulting from the items below may not be covered under the LIMITED WARRANTY. Normal Daily Use Cleaning - Sugary spillovers (such as preserves, ketchup, tomato sauce, jellies, fudge, candy, syrups, or chocolate) or melted plastics can cause pitting on the surface of your cooktop.
MAINTENANCE Maintaining the Cooktop CAUTION • Do not use chlorine bleach, ammonia, or other cleaners not specifically recommended for use on glass-ceramic cooktops. 3 Rinse with clean water and wipe the cooktop surface with a clean, dry cloth. Wipe off with a damp towel and mild detergent • Let your glass-ceramic cooking surface cool off before cleaning. Use a metal scraper Apply cooktop cleaning cream. Rub with a towel. Rinse with a damp towel, then wipe dry.
TROUBLESHOOTING 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of a defect in workmanship or materials. Parts and Features Problem Cooktop does not work Possible Cause & Solution Cooktop controls are locked. • See Using Child Lock to turn off the Child Lock feature. Circuit breaker has tripped or fuse is blown. • Reset the circuit breaker. Power outage.
TROUBLESHOOTING Control Panel Problem Possible Cause & Solution Flashing a Flashing a, b Flashing a, b, c There is a fault with the thermistor or micom. Flashing a, b, c, d Food spill/soil on the control panel • Turn the cooktop off using the POWER ON/OFF. Turn cooktop back on using the POWER ON/OFF. • Clean the surface. Object placed on the control panel • Remove object from the control panel. Controls pressed for too long.
LIMITED WARRANTY 29 LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARBITRATION NOTICE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION THAT REQUIRES YOU AND LG ELECTRONICS (“LG”) TO RESOLVE DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF IN COURT, UNLESS YOU CHOOSE TO OPT OUT. IN ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTIONS AND JURY TRIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED. PLEASE SEE THE SECTION TITLED “PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES” BELOW.
LIMITED WARRANTY • Damage or failure of the Product caused by unauthorized modification or alteration, or if the Product is used for other than the intended purpose, or any water leakage where the Product was not properly installed. • Damage or failure of the Product caused by incorrect electrical current, voltage, or plumbing codes.
LIMITED WARRANTY 31 Arbitration Rules and Procedures. To begin arbitration of a claim, either you or LG must make a written demand for arbitration. The arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) and will be conducted before a single arbitrator under the AAA’s Consumer Arbitration Rules that are in effect at the time the arbitration is initiated (referred to as the “AAA Rules”) and under the procedures set forth in this section.
LIMITED WARRANTY Opting out of this dispute resolution procedure will not affect the coverage of the Limited Warranty in any way, and you will continue to enjoy the full benefits of the Limited Warranty. If you keep this product and do not opt out, then you accept all terms and conditions of the arbitration provision described above.
LIMITED WARRANTY 33 CANADA TERMS AND CONDITIONS Should your LG Radiant Cooktop ("Product") fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal and proper use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG Electronics Canada, Inc. ("LGECI") will, at its option, repair, replace or pro rate the Product upon receipt of proof of the original retail purchase.
LIMITED WARRANTY • Damage or failure caused by leaky or broken water pipes, frozen water pipes, restricted drain lines, inadequate or interrupted water supply or inadequate supply of air; • Damage or failure resulting from operating the Product in a corrosive atmosphere or contrary to the instructions outlined in the Product’s owner’s manual; • Damage or failure to the Product caused by accidents, pests and vermin, lightning, wind, fire, floods, acts of God, or any other causes beyond the control of LGEC
LIMITED WARRANTY 35 Notice of Dispute. In the event you intend to commence an arbitration proceeding, you must first notify LG in writing at least 30 days in advance of initiating the arbitration by sending a letter to LGECI Legal Team at 20 Norelco Drive, North York, Ontario, Canada M9L 2X6 (the “Notice of Dispute”). You and LG agree to engage in good faith discussions in an attempt to amicably resolve your claim.
LIMITED WARRANTY otherwise provided for, LG waives any rights it may have to seek attorneys’ fees and expenses from you if LG prevails in the arbitration. Hearings and Location. If your claim is for $25,000 or less, you may choose to have the arbitration conducted solely (1) on the basis of documents submitted to the arbitrator, (2) through a telephonic hearing, or (3) by an in-person hearing as established by the applicable arbitration rules.
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