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OWNER’S MANUAL CERAMIC-GLASS RADIANT COOKTOP Please read this guide thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. LSCE305ST LSCE365ST www.lg.com P/No.: MFL54169102...
Important Safety Precautions........3–7 THANK YOU! COOKWARE TIPS Selecting Cookware ............8–9 Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the LG family. PARTS AND FEATURES Your new LG RADIANT Cooktop Parts and Features of Your Cooktop......10 Touch Control Features ..........11 combines precision cooking...
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: Be sure your appliance is •...
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont.) • Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging • Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot garments should never be worn while using holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from the appliance.
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE SAFETY DURING USE • This appliance may only be used for normal • If pan is smaller than element, a portion of the cooking and frying in the home. It is not element will be exposed to direct contact and designed for commercial or industrial purposes.
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SAFETY DURING USE (cont.) • Do not place hot cookware on cold cooktop • Do not use water on grease fires. Use baking glass. This could cause glass to break. soda a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher to smother fire or flame. •...
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HOW TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE • Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply • Keep meltable objects or materials away from the the recommended cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic glass surface, for example, plastic ceramic surface.
SELECTING COOKWARE USE FLAT-BOTTOMED COOKWARE POTS AND PANS The better the pot, the better the cooking results. Cookware must fully contact the surface of the cooking element. Use flat-bottomed pans sized to • You can recognize good pots and pans by their fit the cooking element and bases.
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SELECTING COOKWARE (cont.) AVOIDING SCRATCHES TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY: It is recommended to always use heavier gauge • Always position pots and pans before you switch stainless steel cookware on your ceramic cooktop on the Cooking Zone. surface. This will help reduce the possibility of •...
PARTS AND FEATURES OF YOUR COOKTOP Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. LSCE305ST Radiant Cooktop Single Cooking Zone 7” (178 mm) 1500 W Warming Zone Dual Cooking Zone 6” (152 mm) 8”/5” (203/127 mm) 100 W...
TOUCH CONTROL 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. LSCE305ST Radiant Cooktop LSCE365ST Radiant Cooktop Dual Single Bridge Triple...
BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it CAUTION thoroughly with the included cleaner or ceramic cooktop cleaner according to the Care and Never use scrub pads, abrasive or etching Cleaning instructions in this guide. This will help cleaners.
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SETTING THE CONTROLS (cont.) SETTING THE POWER LEVEL WARNING The power level for the selected Cooking Zone can Your cooktop has a residual be set from 1 to 9. heat indicator for each Cooking Zone. This To select the power level: indicator will warn that this Select the number on the element area has been used and is still giving off enough...
SETTING THE CONTROLS (cont.) WARM To activate: Touch the ON pad to activate the The cooktop has a WARM setting feature that can desired Cooking Zone and touch the be used on all Cooking Zone except the Warming WARM pad. The selected Cooking Zone Zone element.
USING THE BRIDGE COOKING ZONES BRIDGE COOKING ZONES (LSCE365ST only) 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 OFF.
(Dual) and T (Triple) will turn on. Select the desired power level. USING THE DUAL COOKING ZONES LSCE305ST only 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.
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 CANCELING CHILD LOCK The cooktop must be OFF to set the To turn off CHILD LOCK, touch and CHILD LOCK function.
CLEANING THE COOKTOP NORMAL DAILY USE CLEANING Step. 2 When the cooking surface has ONLY use Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooled down apply a few dabs cooktop. Other creams may not be as effective or they (about the size of a dime) of might damage the surface with scratches or an approved cleaner in each permanent staining.
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 NOTE TO CONSUMER: carefully. Keep this User’s Guide and Installation Instructions for future reference.
** Do not obstruct these areas! 30” Min. 30 inch Radiant Cooktop (762 mm) 4" X 8" (102 mm x 203 mm) opening to route armored cable if panel is present. LSCE305ST Radiant Cooktop Unit Inch 30-27/32 21-23/32 3-3/4 28-13/16...
Approximate location of junction box. range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5” (127 mm) beyond the Model face of the cabinets. LSCE305ST 3-3/4” (95 mm) 2-1/2” (64 mm) Recommend space cooktop and oven ■ CAUTION It is very important to...
PREPARING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION • All electric cooktops run off a single phase, three- • Make sure the cabinets and wall coverings wire or four-wire cable, 240/208 volt, 60 hertz, around the cooktop can withstand the AC-only electrical supply with ground. temperatures (up to 93˚C [200˚F]) generated by the cooktop.
DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Overhead cabinet should not exceed a maximum depth of 13” (330 mm). Min. recommended distance between rear edge of cutout and nearest combustible 10” surface. (254 mm) 36” Min (914 mm) 18” (457 mm) CAUTION To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching Min.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Install the junction box under the cabinet and run • Be sure your cooktop is installed and grounded 120/240 or 120/208 volt, AC wire from the main properly by a qualified installer or service circuit panel.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (cont.) ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING Connect the flexible armored cable that extends DO NOT ground to a gas supply pipe. DO from the surface unit to the junction box using a NOT connect to electrical power supply until suitable strain relief at the point the armored cable appliance is permanently grounded.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (cont.) 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 4-WIRE GROUNDED JUNCTION BOX ordinances.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Before you call 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. Problem Possible Causes Solutions Cooktop does not work •...
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Flashing • There is a fault with thermistor • Turn the cooktop off using the Power or Micom. ON/OFF. Turn cooktop back on using the Power ON/OFF. Flashing Flashing Flashing • Food spill/soil on touchpads. •...
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 workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period set forth below, effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product.
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LG Customer Information Center 1-800-243-0000 USA, Consumer User 1-888-865-3026 USA, Commercial User Register your product Online! www.lg.com Printed in Korea...