LCE3681ST
LG LCE3681ST 36-Inch Radiant Cooktop Service
Most common issues on this model
- Dual element that heats only the inner ring or only the outer ring
- Steady Heat cycling that holds a low setting
- Touch controls on the glass surface
- Bridge element across two zones
The LCE3681ST is a 36 in electric radiant cooktop from LG with SmoothTouch Controls, Steady Heat Technology, dual elements and a bridge element. It is an older model that many kitchens still use, usually mounted in an island or a counter run with a cabinet below.
Radiant elements glow under the glass, and the dual elements let you switch between a small and a large heating area. When a pan heats unevenly, we check whether both rings of the dual element come on, then the switch that selects them. Steady Heat is meant to keep a low setting even, so we also watch how the element cycles over several minutes.
An electric top of this width is wired to a dedicated circuit, so we look at the supply connection and the junction box as part of the visit. Model and serial are on the underside label, and we match parts to that.
Key features
- 36 in electric radiant cooktop
- SmoothTouch Controls
- Steady Heat Technology
- Dual cooktop elements
- Bridge element
Error codes this model can show
Why does only part of my burner glow?
A dual element has an inner and an outer ring. If only one lights when you choose the large size, we test the ring, the selector switch and the wiring to it before suggesting any part.
What does Steady Heat Technology do?
It is the name LG gives to holding heat steady at lower settings. We judge it by watching the element cycle on a simmer, since odd or very long off periods point to a switch or a control problem.
Can you fix the touch controls on a 36-inch cooktop?
We check the panel, its connection and the control board, and tell you the price in writing first. A 30-day workmanship warranty covers the repair.
Book repair for your LCE3681ST
Book in about a minute, or call the desk. Same-day windows inside the Loop on most days, next-day across the rest of Houston.