LG CBIH3017BE Owner's Manual page 39

Problem
Noises are heard Whistling sound
during cooking. The
• Most noticeable with lighter weight cookware or when cookware is empty.
following noises are
• Under certain conditions, your cookware may produce a high-pitched whistling noise
normal.
Cracking sound
• May occur when using composite cookware as the different materials resonate and heat at
Clicking sound
• Caused by the electrical switches.
• It is normal to hear a clicking noise when operating cooking zones below power level 6.
Ticking sound
• Caused by the cookware detection.
The Boost function To prevent damage to the product, the cooking zones are separated into two groups,
has been deactivated and you can only use the Boost function on one cooking zone in each group at once. As
or cannot be shown in the Operation section under "Using the Cook Modes", you can use Boost on a
activated. 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
and
• For safety, after 6 minutes the Boost setting will automatically revert to either power level
The cookware Cookware is not compatible with induction cooktop.
cannot be detected
• Use only cookware that is compatible with the induction cooktop. For details of compatible
automatically.
Cookware has been Cookware is overheated.
damaged.
• Never use the Boost mode to preheat empty cookware or to heat oil, butter or lard.
• Use the Boost function to boil water or heat up large quantities of food quickly.
Output power is Cooktop is overheated.
different when the
• The power level displayed may be different from the actual power level at the high end of
same group of
cooking zone is used.
Power cycling This is normal.
• During use, the heating element cycles on/off to control the output power.
The Control Panel Hot cookware is placed on top of the control panel.
does not work
• To prevent malfunction, do not place the hot cookware on top of the control panel.
properly.
Error code FO, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, FF, Fn, FP, FC, FD, FE appears on the display.
• Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Turn the power off and on again to turn
• If the issue recurs, call for service.
Error code does not appear on the display.
• Turn off the cooktop and restart it.
• If the problem continues, turn the circuit breaker off for 60 seconds and turn it back on. If
when two elements are in use at the same time. The power levels at which this occurs may
vary depending on the kind of cookware being used. Change the power level to eliminate
the noise or reduce its volume.
different rates. This will not damage or impair the performance of the cookware.
and the power level is automatically set to 9 rather than Boost.
G
9 or the previously set power level.
cookware, see Induction Cookware
the temperature range. To prevent the cooktop from overheating, the power level is
controlled automatically.
off the error code.
the problem is not fixed, contact a local LG service center or Customer Information Center.
Possible Cause & Solution
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