IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THANK YOU! COOKWARE TIPS PARTS AND FEATURES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CARE AND CLEANING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY Product Registration Information...
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Proper Installation: Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. • Do not use water or flour on grease fires. • When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNING •...
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE SAFETY DURING USE • This appliance may only be used for normal cooking and frying in the home. • Do not use the cooktop to heat the room. • Take care when plugging in electric appliances near the cooktop.
SAFETY DURING USE • Do not place hot cookware on cold cooktop glass. • Do not slide pans across the cooktop surface. • Do not let pans boil dry. • Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. NEVER SAFETY WHEN CLEANING •...
HOW TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCES READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: There is a risk of burning yourself when the glass scraper is used on a hot cooking zone! •...
TOUCH CONTROL FEATURES LOCATIONS OF SURFACE ELEMENTS AND CONTROLS LCE3081ST Radiant Cooktop Dual Single Single WARM: POWER ON/OFF: CHILD LOCK: LCE3681ST Radiant Cooktop Bridge Dual Bridge Bridge To set the element power level: Hot Surface Indicator: Triple Dual...
BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP SETTING THE CONTROLS FIRST OPERATION ACTIVATING THE COOKTOP POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF NOTE: CAUTION Never use scrub pads, abrasive or etching cleaners. SELECTING THE COOKING ZONE NOTE:...
SETTING THE CONTROLS (cont.) SETTING THE POWER LEVEL WARNING To select the power level: Setting Function Used for To readjust the power level: To turn OFF the Cooking Zone: POWER ON/OFF NOTE:...
SETTING THE CONTROLS WARM USING THE WARMING ZONE WARMING ZONE To activate the warming zone: WARMING ZONE ON Warming level guide Settings Used (cont.) To activate: To change the power level: NOTE:...
USING THE BRIDGE COOKING ZONES BRIDGE COOKING ZONES (LCE3681ST only) To activate the Bridge Cooking Zone BRIDGE To readjust the power level: BRIDGE To turn off the Cooking Zone: POWER ON/OFF...
USING THE TRIPLE COOKING ZONES To Activate the Triple Cooking Zone USING THE DUAL COOKING ZONES To Activate the Dual Cooking Zone (LCE3681ST only) LCE3081ST only LCE3681ST only...
CLEANING THE COOKTOP NORMAL DAILY USE CLEANING ONLY NOTE: CAUTION • DO NOT use scrub pads or abrasive cleaning pads. • For your safety please wear an oven mitt potholder while cleaning the hot cooking surface. BURNED-ON RESIDUE To clean the glass-ceramic Step.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER. IMPORTANT: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR’S USE. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. NOTES TO INSTALLER: UNPACKING THE COOKTOP NOTE TO CONSUMER: NOTE: This appliance must be properly...
PREPARING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION ” ** Do not obstruct these areas! ” 30 inch Radiant Cooktop LCE3081ST Radiant Cooktop ”...
If cabinet storage is provided, risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5” (127 mm) beyond the face of the cabinets. CAUTION It is very important to...
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PREPARING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION ” ** Do not obstruct these areas! ” 36 inch Radiant Cooktop LCE3681ST Radiant Cooktop ”...
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If cabinet storage is provided, risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5” (127 mm) beyond the face of the cabinets. CAUTION It is very important to...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING The electrical power to the cooktop must be shut off while line connections are being made. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Observe all governing codes and local ordinances.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Electrical ground is required on this appliance. NOTE TO ELECTRICIAN: WHERE LOCAL CODES PERMIT CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE-GROUNDING CONDUCTOR TO THE NEUTRAL (WHITE) WIRE Observe all governing codes and local ordinances. WARNING You may not ground the cooktop through the neutral (white) wire if cooktop is used in a new branch circuit installation (1996 NEC), mobile home, recreational vehicle, or where...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS IF COOKTOP IS USED IN A NEW BRANCH CIRCUIT INSTALLATION (1996 NEC), MOBILE HOME, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, OR WHERE LOCAL CODES DO NOT PERMIT GROUNDING TO THE NEUTRAL (WHITE) WIRE Observe all governing codes and local ordinances. WARNING If connecting to a 4-wire power supply cable electrical system, the appliance frame connected ground wire MUST NOT be connected to the neutral wire of the 4-wire...
COOKTOP INSTALLATION LCE3081ST / LCE3681ST Radiant Cooktop Preferred installation LCE3081ST Radiant Cooktop Alternative installation FINAL CHECK MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION (cont.) 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.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Cooktop does not work Cooktop does not heat Elements turns off while cooking. Elements do not get hot enough. A fan sound can be heard.
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing...
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EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT.
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EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT.