Control Panel Features

The position of the cooking zone being controlled is shown in each cooking zone icon on the control panel. The diagram below is for the 36" cooktop. The 30" control panel only includes 4 cooking zone icons.Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.Surface elements and controlsSurface elements and controlsaPOWERPress and hold for 1 second to turn the entire cooktop ON. When it is ON, the cooktop is in standby mode until a cooking zone is activated.fCooking ZoneCheck the status of a cooking zone and adjust the cooking zone. For details, see "Operating Instructions".bSimmerPress the Simmer key with the cooking zone selected to simmer sauces or stews.The Simmer indicator below each cooking zone remains off until activated.gTimerPress to set a timer. For details, see "Operating Instructions".cPauseSets the active cooking zone to minimum output. Press to activate or deactivate.hPower LevelSelect the power level for the cooking zone.dWi-FiConnect the appliance to a home Wi-Fi network.iFlexiblePress to activate the Flex mode. For details, see "Using the Flexible Cooking Zone".eControl LockPress and hold for 3 seconds to lock the control panel.Control Panel Light On/OffThe LEDs on the control panel turn off after a few minutes to save energy. Press the POWER button to activate the control panel. If the controls are idle for a few minutes, the LEDs will turn off again automatically.

Hot Surface Indicator

Hot surface indicatorIf this icon is displayed on the screen, be careful because the ceramic glass surface is hot.Failure to take care may result in burns or injuries.After you turn off the cooking zone, the icon is displayed continuously until the ceramic glass surface cools down.If the temperature near the product is high, it may take longer for the ceramic glass surface to cool down.Even after the indicator light has turned off, be careful because the surface may still be hot.

Changing Cooktop Settings

The Control Lock feature automatically prevents cooktop controls from being turned on. It does not disable the timer.If Control Lock is turned on, all cooktop functions are disabled except the POWER and Control Lock buttons.Press and hold Control Lock for 3 seconds. The Control Lock button lights up.All buttons are disabled except for the POWER and Control Lock buttons.When Control Lock is in operation, if you press another key, the Control Lock button blinks for 5 seconds. This occurs even if the product is turned off.Even if you turn the product off and on again, Control Lock is maintained.Press and hold Control Lock for 3 seconds to turn off the lock and unlock all buttons.The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG ThinQ app, allows the induction to connect to a home Wi-Fi network. Refer to Smart Functions for information on the initial setup of the app.The Wi-Fi button shows the status of the cooktop's network connection. The button illuminates when the cooktop is connected to the Wi-Fi network. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 3 seconds to connect to the network. The button blinks while the connection is being made and then turns on once the connection is successfully made.To turn off the Wi-Fi, press and hold the Wi-Fi button again for 3 seconds.

Before Using the Cooktop

Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it thoroughly with the included cleaner or ceramic cooktop cleaner according to the Care and Cleaning instructions in this guide. This will help protect the ceramic surface and make future cleanup easier.Never use abrasive scrubbing pads or cleaners. They can cause permanent damage to the cooktop surface.

Using the Cooktop

When you first connect the electrical supply to the cooktop, the "H" indicator will blink for 60 seconds. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.Use caution, if the "H" indicator is displayed, the ceramic-glass surface is hot. Failure to take care may result in burns or injuries. Refer to the Hot Surface Indicator section.To turn on the cooktop, press the POWER button for approximately 1 second. The power indicator LED for each surface element shows "0". To turn off the cooktop, press the POWER button.When you turn the power on, after the welcome lighting the display enters the idle mode and automatically reduces the display lighting to 50 % brightness. When a button is activated, the display brightness for that button is increased to 100 %.After turning on the cooktop with the POWER button, you must select one of the cooking zones within 60 seconds. If no selection is made, the cooktop will turn off for safety.Place an induction-compatible pan on top of the desired cooking zone.Press the button for the desired cooking zone to set the power level. Burner display '0' will blink.Once the cooking zone has been selected the power level must be selected within 5 seconds with the element power settings. Otherwise, the power settings will turn off for safety.Select the desired cooking zone.Press the desired Power Level. The Power level will be changed after 5 seconds. (If power level 0 is selected, burner will turn off.)If power level shows 'v', check cookware is compatible for induction.Once the power level is changed, the cooking zone operation is temporarily stopped and then restarted at the changed power level.After cooking is complete, select the desired cooking zone and change the power level to '0' to turn off the cooking zone.To turn off all cooking zones, press the POWER button.Your cooktop has a residual heat indicator for each cooking zone. This indicator will warn that this area has been used and is still giving off enough heat to cause burns. Avoid touching the cooking zone.Cooking element LED barThe range provides an LED bar for each cooking element on the cooktop. Check the display and use the LEDs to monitor the power levels of the elements.9 StepBoostSimmerAvailable power level settingsThe cooktop control's LED bar displays the element’s power level settings, ranging from Level 1 to Level 9 to Boost.

Tips for Induction Cooking

Getting the results you want when cooking can take a bit of time and effort. If you are not familiar with induction cooking, it may take a bit of practice or adjusting of your usual methods to achieve the expected results. Using the cooking chart and these cooking tips as a guide, you will soon be enjoying the benefits of induction cooking.The quantity or quality of some foods can affect their cooking times.When safe, allow food to come to room temperature before cooking to take advantage of induction's ability to heat food quickly.Cookware heats up very quickly when induction cooking. Check food or liquids occasionally and stir or reduce heat to avoid scorching, overcooking, splattering, or boilovers.Sauces, soups, and stews may heat up more quickly than you are used to and boil over if not watched. For best results, stir frequently.Overcooked food loses moisture and tastes dry, while undercooked food can cause illness. For best results, use a thermometer to ensure that food is heated to a safe internal temperature.Use nonstick or seasoned pans when cooking to reduce the amount of additional fat added to a recipe.Don't overcrowd cookware. To avoid slow cooking times and poor results, use cookware that is appropriately sized for the amount of food you are cooking.When boiling water on the center element, an 11" pot gives the best performance and saves the most time.Use the Boost setting to quickly boil water, or whenever you need extra heating power in one element.To quickly boil a very large quantity of water, set the center element to Boost, use a pot that is at least 9" in diameter so that the center dual element is activated, and turn off all other elements.To prevent damage to the product, the cooking zones are separated into two groups, and you can only use the Boost function on one cooking zone in each group at once. As shown, you can use Boost on a cooking zone in group 1 and a cooking zone in group 2 at the same time. If the power range is exceeded by selecting the Boost function, a power management function automatically reduces the heat setting of the cooking zone. If you try to use Boost on two cooking zones in the same group, the selected cooking zone displays a flashing b and G and the power level is automatically set to 9 rather than Boost.Left Cooking ZoneRight Cooking ZoneCooking FunctionExample Food ItemPower LevelNotes/CommentsMeltingChocolate Over Direct Heat1Stir continuously to prevent scorching.If using a double boiler to melt chocolate, use power level 2.Butter2Monitor carefully to prevent poor results.ReheatingSoups & Stews3-4Monitor carefully and stir frequently to achieve desired results.Sweating VegetablesOnionsCarrotsCeleryPeppers5-6To sweat vegetables, cook them until they release moisture, without browning.SimmeringTomato SauceCheese SauceSimmer 1Monitor carefully to prevent spillovers.To steam vegetables or grains, bring cooking liquid to a simmer, cover the pot, and reduce heat to power level 2.PotatoesGrainsStocks/Broths or Stews4-5-6Sautéing or OtherSteaks/ChopsEggsBreakfast MeatsFrozen VegetablesStir Frying5-6-7Monitor carefully and stir frequently to achieve desired results.Searing/BrowningBrowning Beef For Chili or StewsSteaks or Chops8-9Room temperature meats will sear and brown more effectively.Fat may splatter if power level is too high.Frying/Deep FryingFried ChickenFrench FriesBattered Fish/Shellfish7-8Fat may splatter if power level is too high.Blanching VegetablesBroccoliCauliflowerGreen Beans8-9Monitor carefully to prevent spillovers.BoilingPasta WaterShellfish8-9-BoostDo not fill pot to rim. Water can boil over if the power level is too high.These settings are recommended guidelines for cooking. You may need to adjust the power level for the type of food and pan. Cooking times for some foods will vary depending on quantity or quality.

Using the Cook Modes

Use Simmer to simmer sauces or stews.The Simmer function gives you detailed control with 3 sub-levels between power levels 1 and 2.Place the cookware on any cooking zone. Activate the corresponding cooking zone.Press Simmer. The burner display will change. At first, there is no sign under the cooking area, but when you select Simmer, the Simmer indicator appears under the cooking area.To set and adjust the Simmer Level, touch the corresponding Power Level.Only power levels 1 to 3 can be selected.Selecting power level 4 or greater turns off the simmer function.Press Simmer again to turn off the cooking zone. If the Power button is selected, all operations are turned off.The Simmer function is not available when using the Flex mode in the Flexible Cooking Zone.Use the Boost function to boil water or heat up large quantities of food quickly.To prevent damage to the product, the cooking zones are separated into two groups, and you can only use the Boost function on one cooking zone in each group at once. As shown, you can use Boost on a cooking zone in group 1 and a cooking zone in group 2 at the same time. If the power range is exceeded by selecting the Boost function, a power management function automatically reduces the heat setting of the cooking zone. If you try to use Boost on two cooking zones in the same group, the selected cooking zone displays a flashing b and G and the power level is automatically set to 9 rather than Boost. For safety, after 6 minutes the Boost setting will automatically revert to power level 9.Left Cooking ZonesRight Cooking ZonesPlace the cookware on a cooking zone. Select the cooking zone and press the Boost button. Never use the Boost mode to preheat empty cookware or to heat oil, butter or lard. The cookware may be damaged and the fat or grease may catch fire if overheated.Under certain conditions, the Boost function will turn off automatically to protect electronic elements inside the cooktop.This can occur if the product is used for long periods, when frying, or if cookware is lifted or moved in the Boost mode.

Using the Flexible Cooking Zone

Adjoining cooking zones can be combined to create one large cooking zone with the Flex function. This is especially convenient when cooking in Dutch ovens or other large oblong pans.Place the cookware over the 2 left side cooking zones.Press Flexible to activate both cooking zones. The power level display of the left rear element will blink.Select the desired power level.Select power level 0 to deactivate the Flexible mode.If one of the two burners in the Flex Cooking Zone is functioning, cancel the burner to use the Flex feature.

Using the Dual Cooking Zone

The dual element, located in the center position, offers two different sized elements to accommodate different pan sizes. Depending on the material and the properties of the cookware, the cooking zone automatically activates the single or double cooking zone, supplying the proper power to obtain good cooking results.To activate the larger cooking zone, place a pan that is at least 9" (23 cm) in diameter on the cooking zone.Select the desired power level.

Other Functions

The Pause function reduces the power level of all active cooking zones to level 1 and maintains them at that level until deactivated. To use the pause function, press the Pause button. To turn off the pause function, press Pause again to return the cooking zone to the previous power level.The Timer acts as a simple timer and does not turn off the cooking zone. It is not tied to any specific cooking zone. When the set time has passed, the timer sounds an alert. If the cooking zone is turned off during timer operation, the timer will continue to operate.Press the Timer button and OO flashes in the display.Use the Power Level button to set the desired amount of time. After 3 seconds, the timer will start.Timer can be adjusted from 0 to 99 minutes.If no time is entered for 25 seconds, the timer will turn off.To cancel the timer setting, press the Timer button.The Timer function does not automatically turn off the cooktop or cooking zones. Be sure to press the POWER button to turn the cooktop off after cooking.The power level displayed may be different from the actual power level at the high end of the temperature range. To prevent the cooktop from overheating, the power level is controlled automatically.Power CyclingIt is normal for heating elements to cycle On/Off during use to control output power.The cookware compatibility indicator can be used to determine if a container will heat well on an induction cooking zone.The compatibility indicator may vary due to conditions such as voltage, cookware size, or cookware temperature. Use cookware with a bottom diameter that is suitable for the size of the cooking zone.The compatibility indicator may vary depending on the cooking zone.The cookware compatibility indicator displayed on this product is based on internal manufacturer standards. Environmental conditions may cause inaccurate or variable results. Use the results only as a reference point.Place the cookware on the cooking zone you want to use and set the output level to 9.Press and hold the corresponding cooking zone button and Control Lock to display the cookware compatibility indicator. The cookware compatibility indicator turns off after 3 seconds.IndicatorCompatibility 0 - 3Low4 - 8Medium9 - 10HighThe higher the indicator, the better the cookware heats up (rated from 0 to 10).If the indicator is low, check the material, size and shape of the cookware base.Even if the cookware has an IH mark, if the indicator is low it may not heat properly on this appliance.If the cookware size does not properly match the element size, the indicator may be low. Try again with a different size element.