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 LSCE305STE LSCE365STE MFL54169117 Rev.00_032024 www.lg.com Copyright © 2024 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 26 MAINTENANCE 26 Care and Cleaning 28 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 Before Calling for Service 30 LIMITED WARRANTY 30 USA
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. Download this owner's manual at http://www.lg.com This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. • 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 • Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop. Only use aluminum foil as recommended after the cooking process, if used as a cover to be placed over the food. Any other use of aluminum foil may result in the risk of electric shock, fire or short circuit. • Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. • Always turn off all controls when cooking is completed.
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 a Single Cooking Zone 7 7/16" (189 mm) 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 7 7/16" (189 mm) 1800 W (Bridge) Front Right 9 15/16" / 6 9/16" (253 mm/167 mm) 3000 W/1400 W Rear Left 7 7/16″ (189 mm) 1800 W+800 W (Bridge) Rear Right 6 7/16" (163 mm) 100 W (Warm) Center 12 5/16" / 9 1/8" / 6 5/ 16" (313 mm/232 mm/ 161 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 LSCE305STE 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. LSCE305STE LSCE365STE LSCE305STE LSCE365STE 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.
OPERATION 21 Cleaning instructions in this guide. This will help protect the ceramic surface and make future cleanup easier. The display for the selected element will light. The power level indicator lights flash, but no power level is set. ENGLISH CAUTION • Never use abrasive scrubbing pads or cleaners. They can cause permanent damage to the cooktop surface. Setting the Controls To operate the control panel, press firmly with the flat part of your fingertip.
OPERATION 2 Selecting a number on the element power settings activates the element. The indicator lights flash once and lock in your selection. is off, the light will stay lit until the cooktop has cooled down. NOTE • If a power level is not selected, the element will turn off after 10 seconds. Setting Select ON for the desired element. 2 Select a number in the element power settings to adjust the power level.
OPERATION 23 To activate: • Never warm food for longer than one hour (eggs for 30 minutes), as food quality may deteriorate. • Do not heat cold food on the warm zone. • The quantity and type of food being held may affect the required heat setting • Do not use large cookware or large amounts of food as this may cause uneven heating. To change the power level: Press the element's ON control and select a new number on the element power settings. The indicator light above Warm turns off.
OPERATION level is not selected after 10 seconds, the element's power level remains the same. To turn off the bridge element: 1 After cooking is complete, press OFF for one of the left elements. 4 2 3 The display for the corresponding element turns off. If the POWER ON/OFF control is selected, all elements are turned off. Using the Triple Elements This feature is only available on some models.
OPERATION 25 The indicator above the POWER ON/OFF control turns off. Press and hold the Control Lock control for 3 seconds. The indicator light above the Control Lock control will turn on to indicate that the cooktop is locked. Canceling Control Lock To unlock the cooktop, press and hold the Control Lock control for 3 seconds. The indicator light turns off and the cooktop can now be used normally.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Care and Cleaning 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 27 Maintaining the Cooktop CAUTION 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 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service 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 Control Lock to turn off the Control Lock feature. Circuit breaker has tripped or fuse is blown. • Reset the circuit breaker. Power outage.
TROUBLESHOOTING 29 Control Panel ENGLISH 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 LIMITED WARRANTY USA 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 31 • Damage or failure of the Product caused by accidents, pests and vermin, lightning, wind, fire, floods, acts of nature, or any other causes beyond the control of LG. • Damage or failure of the Product caused by incorrect electrical current, voltage, or plumbing codes.
LIMITED WARRANTY the claim; and describe the nature of the claim and the relief being sought. If you and LG are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may proceed to file a claim for arbitration. Agreement to Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver.
LIMITED WARRANTY 33 ENGLISH You may only opt out of the dispute resolution procedure in the manner described above (that is, by e-mail or telephone); no other form of notice will be effective to opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. 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.
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