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Control Panel

Contains Topics: 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 shows the 36" and 30" cooktop. The 30" cooktop does not include a right rear element, so there are only 4 buttons on the control panel.Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.36” cooktop30” cooktopSurface 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.fWi-FiConnect the appliance to a home Wi-Fi network.bPauseSets the active cooking zone to minimum output. Press to activate or deactivate.gCooking ZoneCheck the status of a cooking zone and adjust the cooking zone. For details, see "Operating Instructions".cSimmerPress the Simmer key with the cooking zone selected to simmer sauces or stews.The Simmer indicator below each cooking zone remains off until activated.hPower LevelSelect the power level for the cooking zone.dTimerPress to set a timer. For details, see "Operating Instructions".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.eControl LockPress and hold for 3 seconds to lock the control panel.; 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 cooktop 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.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 a 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 flash.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.If a power level is not selected, the power settings will turn off after 5 seconds.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.)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 after 5 seconds.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.SettingFunctionUsed for9Fast heatingBringing liquids to a boil.7-9Heating, browning, deep fat fryingBrowning meats, heating oil for deep-fat frying, sautéing, maintaining a fast boil for large amounts of liquids.6-7Roasting, fryingFrying meats, chops, pancakes, sausages, eggs.4-5Boiling, general cookingCooking larger quantities, soups and stews, steaming potatoes, cooking meat stock or bouillon.2-4SteamingSteaming vegetables, braising meats.Simmer2-3SimmeringSimmering rice or milk-based dishes, steaming smaller quantities of potatoes and vegetables, heating ready-to-serve meals.Simmer 1Simmering tomato sauce and cheese sauce.1MeltingFluffy omelettes, keeping dishes warm, melting butter or chocolate.These settings are recommended guidelines for cooking. You may need to adjust the power level for the type of food and pan.; Using the Simmer Mode
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.Power level 2 will activate.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.; Using the Dual Elements
The dual element, located in the right front position, offers two different sized elements to accommodate different pan sizes. Use one or two sections of the element to accommodate different pan sizes.Select the desired power level of the dual element. The entire dual element will activate. The indicator light below Dual turns on.Press the button for the dual cooking zone again to activate the inner element. The inner element will activate.; 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.