LG 30" Induction Cooktop, 4 Elements, White Backlit, Red Bar, Bridge, ThinQ®, Black Ceramic CBIH3017BE

This is my first induction cooktop. Didn’t know what to expect, but I got to say, it is wonderful. It heats quickly and cooks evenly at different temperatures. The controls are easy to see and use. It has different settings, like simmering that works great. I really like the configuration of the controls as well. Did I mention how nice it looks on our counter, picture attached. When I got the cooktop it came with all the necessary instructions and warnings including how not to scratch the ceramic top. I currently have no scratches, but I’m now concerned if it scratches easily. Only time will tell.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The first ting I noticed is that this LG Induction cooktop dropped right into the counter top opening from my 20 year old unit. Just wire it in and you're ready to set up. Connecting this smart device to the LG control app was easy with the QR code and step by step instructions on my phone. Physical Touch Controls are intuitive and hidden until needed. The cooking surface can accommodate 6" to very large odd shaped pots and pans. Be aware, that to work with these induction elements the cookware must be compatible. Best way to test this is with a refrigerator magnet. If the magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware you are good to go. Induction cooking heats up the pan and not the cooktop. This means that all the heat is applied to the food in the pan. Best example is how fast this unit can boil water. Better than any other electric or gas cooktop that I have experienced.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The first ting I noticed is that this LG Induction cooktop dropped right into the counter top opening from my 20 year old unit. Just wire it in and you’re ready to set up. Connecting this smart device to the LG control app was easy with the QR code and step by step instructions on my phone. Physical Touch Controls are intuitive and hidden until needed. The cooking surface can accommodate 6” to very large odd shaped pots and pans. Be aware, that to work with these induction elements the cookware must be compatible. Best way to test this is with a refrigerator magnet. If the magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware you are good to go. Induction cooking heats up the pan and not the cooktop. This means that all the heat is applied to the food in the pan. Best example is how fast this unit can boil water. Better than any other electric or gas cooktop that I have experienced.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The first ting I noticed is that this LG Induction cooktop dropped right into the counter top opening from my 20 year old unit. Just wire it in and you’re ready to set up. Connecting this smart device to the LG control app was easy with the QR code and step by step instructions on my phone. Physical Touch Controls are intuitive and hidden until needed. The cooking surface can accommodate 6” to very large odd shaped pots and pans. Be aware, that to work with these induction elements the cookware must be compatible. Best way to test this is with a refrigerator magnet. If the magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware you are good to go. Induction cooking heats up the pan and not the cooktop. This means that all the heat is applied to the food in the pan. Best example is how fast this unit can boil water. Better than any other electric or gas cooktop that I have experienced.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have had the new cooktop for about a week. It was very easy to install and hookup. I installed the app on my mobile device and added it to my google home app. Installation of the app and home setup worked without any issues. Using the cooktop is great. I've never seen anything boil water so quickly. The first day we had it, my wife made a big pot of chili, and she had the cooktop on for at least 6 hours during the process. It worked great and cleaned up easily when a pot boiled over. The one thing to be aware of is that not every pot and pan will work with induction. We had about 3 pans that will not work, because they are aluminum. I read that you can pre-check if a pan will work, if a magnet sticks to it. Overall it is a great addition to our kitchen, the only problem is that now my wife wants other new appliances to match.