LG LRE3061ST scratches or abrasions on the cooktop surface
Cause 1 of 3Salt, sand or other coarse particles between the cooktop and utensils scratched it. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service, p. 48
First checkClean the cooktop surface and the bottoms of utensils before use. Small scratches do not affect cooking and become less visible with time.
Causes and checks
Salt, sand or other coarse particles between the cooktop and utensils scratched it. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service, p. 48
- Clean the cooktop surface and the bottoms of utensils before use. Small scratches do not affect cooking and become less visible with time.
A cleaning material not recommended for glass-ceramic cooktops was used. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service, p. 48
- See Cleaning the Glass-Ceramic Cooktop in the Maintenance section.
Cookware with a rough bottom was used. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service, p. 48
- Use smooth, flat-bottomed cookware.
All 3 causes checked. Contact LG Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact LG Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000, lg.com/us/support. United States (Canada: 1-888-542-2623). Source: Product Overview: Accessories; Limited Warranty: To Obtain Warranty Service, pp. 9, 53
Other LRE3061ST problems
- Oven will not work4 causes in the manual. First: the range plug is not completely inserted in the outlet.
- The appliance does not operate3 causes in the manual. First: the cord is not plugged in correctly.
- Oven light does not workThe bulb is loose or has failed.
- Food does not bake or roast properly4 causes in the manual. First: the oven controls are set incorrectly.
- Food does not broil properly5 causes in the manual. First: the oven controls are set incorrectly.
- The oven smokes excessively during broiling5 causes in the manual. First: the control is not set properly.
- Oven temperature is too hot or too coldThe oven sensor needs to be adjusted.
- Metal marks, brown streaks or discoloration on the cooktop3 causes in the manual. First: metal utensils scraped across the cooktop.
- Surface units do not work properly2 causes in the manual. First: A fuse in the home is blown or the circuit breaker has tripped.
- Surface units will not maintain a rolling boil or cook fast enough2 causes in the manual. First: the cookware is not suited to the unit.
- Racks are sticky and hard to slideRacks stiffen over time.
- Range is not level2 causes in the manual. First: the installation is poor, or the floor is not level.
Sources
- Owner's Manual, Electric Range LRE3083**, LRE3061**, LRE3193** and LRE3060**. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL57206015, revision Rev.10, 2019-04-30, 108 pages, en-US. gscs-b2c.lge.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.