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LG · CBIH3017BE

30-Inch Smart Bridge Induction Cooktop

A four-position 30-inch cooktop with a flexible bridge pair, 5.0 kW main element and ThinQ
Market statusCurrent 30-inch LG flex-zone and 5.0 kW cooktopChecked Aug 21
Reference price$1,799 current U.S. direct priceExact black ceramic CBIH3017BE on LG's current U.S. professional catalog
Product cyclecurrentRelease history under review
EvidenceWell supported6 publishers · 4 independent
Next full checkAug 28, 2026Price checks run sooner
01

Ready to buy

Confirm the exact cooktop and installation

The retained reference is $1,799 current U.S. direct price. Promotion, high-output circuit confirmation, counter work, pans and installation remain separate. Have the seller and licensed installer confirm model, nameplate, circuit, junction, cutout, support, clearances and compatible wall oven before payment.

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Current market

The facts that change the ownership choice

Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.

QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis

Current price

$1,799 current U.S. direct price

Promotion, high-output circuit confirmation, counter work, pans and installation remain separate. Confirm stock, authorized U.S. support, tax, return terms and exact installation scope.

Checked 3 days agoDirect source1 evidence item

Induction-cooktop architecture

high-output 30-inch flex-zone connected platform
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Cutout, counter depth and cabinet support

The current dimensional drawing retains a 30-inch class top, exact 28 1/2 by 19 5/8-inch cutout and documented under-counter volume; verify thickness, support, cable route and wall-oven compatibility before cutting
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Width, zones, bridge and pan geometry

Four positions include a flexible two-zone bridge and a 5.0 kW boost-capable main zone. Bridge coverage, simultaneous boost and large-pan clearance depend on base geometry and shared available power
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis4 evidence items

Boost, sharing and detection boundary

Published zone wattage and boost are short-duration or managed claims within the appliance's total available power. Pan detection depends on magnetic material, flat base, size, centering and control state, so it does not guarantee recognition, speed, simmer or temperature.
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis4 evidence items

Nameplate, circuit and junction

Install to the exact 240/208 V nameplate, factory conduit, specified branch protection, junction and grounding in the current manual; the 5.0 kW zone rating is not the appliance's branch load
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Ventilation and cookware

Use smooth, flat, magnetic cookware within the documented base geometry and lift it rather than slide it. Induction has no combustion at the surface but still requires ventilation sized and located for actual grease, smoke, steam, moisture and heat; nominal hood or downdraft airflow does not guarantee capture.
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Controls, app, offline use and privacy

Backlit SmoothTouch controls retain local operation while ThinQ adds sync, status and updates. App permissions, privacy and cloud continuity are optional dependencies, and presets do not prove simmer or temperature
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Cleaning, glass, warranty and service

Follow LG glass, spill and ventilation cleaning guidance and preserve service access below. Warranty, ThinQ diagnostics and promotional coverage do not guarantee boards, glass, fans, uptime or repair speed
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Burn, fire, electrical and implant safety

Use rated wiring and dry controls, supervise hot pans and oil, respect residual-heat indicators and keep children and metal objects away. Smother a small pan fire only if safe and never move it. Pacemaker or ICD users must follow their device maker and clinician's electromagnetic guidance rather than a universal dossier distance.
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis4 evidence items

Speed, simmer, temperature and reliability boundary

Manufacturer claims, zone ratings, boost, bridges, sensors, presets, independent high- and low-heat tests and self-selected owner experiences do not guarantee boil time, low simmer, pan or food temperature, scratch resistance, ventilation, reliability, durability, uptime, repair time or a cooking, health or safety outcome.
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis6 evidence items

Current verdict

The LG bridge upgrade

CBIH3017BE is defended over the value LG only when its bridge pair, higher-output center and backlit control workflow solve specific pan-layout needs.

Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis11 evidence items
03

Other paths

The alternatives change what the 30-Inch Smart Bridge Induction Cooktop is worth

These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.

01lower upfront

LG

30-Inch Smart Induction Cooktop

$1,049 current U.S. direct price
Best fit
value connected 30-inch four-zone platform
Tradeoff
The 30 11/16 by 21 1/16-inch top uses a 28 1/2 by 19 5/8-inch cutout and requires the documented 5 3/4-inch vertical installation space; counter support and approved oven combinations must be verified Four fixed zones include a 4.3 kW boost-capable main position and a cookware-compatibility indicator. It has no defended bridge, and the displayed compatibility score is not heat-output calibration
Open the source
02premium

KitchenAid

30-Inch Temp Cook Induction Cooktop

$1,898 current U.S. tested-market price
Best fit
five-position connected bridge and temperature-control platform
Tradeoff
The top is about 30 by 21.3 inches with a 29.48 by 20.43-inch cutout and 3.94-inch cutout height; five marked positions do not prove five large pans will fit, and exact under-oven compatibility must be checked Two left positions form the Even-Heat bridge, a center Temp Cook zone supports assisted temperature routines, and two right zones complete the five-position layout. Boost is time-limited and shared supply constrains simultaneous peaks
Open the source
04

What changed

The product has a history

Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.

  1. notable

    Current residential induction-cooktop evidence retained

    30-Inch Smart Bridge Induction Cooktop was checked against manufacturer identity, exact current U.S. price, installation and support, independent current-model evidence and bounded owner evidence.

Price record

The price history starts here

Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.

  1. $1,799 current U.S. direct price

    Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture

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Owner experience

What repeats after the purchase

Owner evidence is retained as a fit, circuit, cookware, controls, cleaning and service checklist for 30-Inch Smart Bridge Induction Cooktop, not a performance, failure or repair rate.

Reports are self-selected and span different counters, circuits, installers, cookware, food, ventilation, cleaning, accounts, firmware, climates and service regions. They cannot prove population speed, simmer, temperature, scratch, ventilation, reliability, electrical, fire, medical-device or repair outcomes.
SignalWhat owners reportOur readEvidence

bridge spacing, 5.0 kW sharing, backlit controls, ThinQ, glass marks, fan behavior and service

Self-selected exact-model discussions surface cutout surprises, countertop reinforcement, junction access, cookware recognition, touch-control behavior, fan sound, glass care, app setup, parts and service. Homes, circuits, counters, pans, cooking methods, cleaning and service regions differ, so these reports do not establish speed, simmer, temperature, failure or repair rates.

Pay the premium only after a bridge pan and the other simultaneous cookware fit the marked surface

1 evidence record
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Sources

Why we believe the current view

The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.

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30-Inch Smart Bridge Induction Cooktop current manufacturer identityLG · identity

LG identifies CBIH3017BE as a four-position 30-inch cooktop with a flexible bridge pair, 5.0 kW main element and ThinQ. The current dimensional drawing retains a 30-inch class top, exact 28 1/2 by 19 5/8-inch cutout and documented under-counter volume; verify thickness, support, cable route and wall-oven compatibility before cutting

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30-Inch Smart Bridge Induction Cooktop current exact-model priceLG · price

Exact black ceramic CBIH3017BE on LG's current U.S. professional catalog. Promotion, high-output circuit confirmation, counter work, pans and installation remain separate

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30-Inch Smart Bridge Induction Cooktop exact installation and safety materialLG · specification

Install to the exact 240/208 V nameplate, factory conduit, specified branch protection, junction and grounding in the current manual; the 5.0 kW zone rating is not the appliance's branch load The current dimensional drawing retains a 30-inch class top, exact 28 1/2 by 19 5/8-inch cutout and documented under-counter volume; verify thickness, support, cable route and wall-oven compatibility before cutting

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30-Inch Smart Bridge Induction Cooktop support, cleaning and serviceLG · specification

Follow LG glass, spill and ventilation cleaning guidance and preserve service access below. Warranty, ThinQ diagnostics and promotional coverage do not guarantee boards, glass, fans, uptime or repair speed Backlit SmoothTouch controls retain local operation while ThinQ adds sync, status and updates. App permissions, privacy and cloud continuity are optional dependencies, and presets do not prove simmer or temperature

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CBIH3017BE current induction-cooktop test listingConsumer Reports · specification

Consumer Reports retains CBIH3017BE in its current induction-cooktop test market and separates controlled high-heat, low-heat and energy observations from brand-level owner reliability and satisfaction surveys. The listing does not guarantee results in a particular kitchen.

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CBIH3017BE bounded owner and installer discussionsInduction-cooktop owners and installers · consensus

Self-selected exact-model discussions surface cutout surprises, countertop reinforcement, junction access, cookware recognition, touch-control behavior, fan sound, glass care, app setup, parts and service. Homes, circuits, counters, pans, cooking methods, cleaning and service regions differ, so these reports do not establish speed, simmer, temperature, failure or repair rates.

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Current cooktop testing and buying guideConsumer Reports · consensus

Consumer Reports evaluates induction-cooktop high heat, low heat and annual usage cost under controlled conditions and keeps exact-model tests distinct from brand owner surveys.

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Induction cooktop electromagnetic-distance guidanceFDA-hosted implanted-device patient labeling · specification

FDA-hosted implanted cardiac-device labeling gives device-specific induction-cooktop distance guidance and directs patients to their implant manufacturer. A cooktop dossier cannot set a universal pacemaker or ICD clearance.

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Home cooking fire safetyNational Fire Protection Association · specification

NFPA cooking guidance emphasizes supervision, controlled handles and smothering rather than moving a pan fire. Induction removes a flame but not hot oil, pan, grease, steam or fire hazards.

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30-Inch Smart Induction Cooktop defended alternativeLG · alternative

30-Inch Smart Induction Cooktop is the value connected 30-inch four-zone platform alternative at $1,049 current U.S. direct price.

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30-Inch Temp Cook Induction Cooktop defended alternativeKitchenAid · alternative

30-Inch Temp Cook Induction Cooktop is the five-position connected bridge and temperature-control platform alternative at $1,898 current U.S. tested-market price.

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Manufacturer identity, exact current U.S. price, exact manual or support, independent current-model testing and bounded owner evidence were checked on August 21, 2026. This market covers complete current U.S.-supported residential built-in induction cooktops. It excludes ranges, portable single or dual burners, radiant and gas cooktops, commercial units, unsupported imports, retired or used-only models, packages and duplicates created only by color, trim or promotion. Preserve exact model and configuration; nominal width, overall glass and body dimensions, cutout range, corner radius, counter thickness and material, support rails, front and rear setback, cabinet and drawer clearance, under-counter ventilation, service removal and approved wall-oven pairing; fixed, bridge, flex or free-placement geometry, zone dimensions, vessel count, cookware base diameter and spacing, pan detection, boost duration and shared total power; exact 240/208 V nameplate, 60 Hz, listed branch protection, three- or four-wire factory conduit, junction, disconnect, grounding and qualified installation; magnetic flat cookware, adapters, griddles and sensor accessories; local touch or knob control, lock, timer, display, Wi-Fi, account, household roles, telemetry, privacy, cloud, updates and offline operation; separate hood or engineered downdraft, actual smoke, grease, moisture, plume, duct, filter and make-up-air conditions; ceramic glass, frames, coatings, sugar, foil, impact, scratches, cleaners, control area, ventilation and service access; written warranty, glass, electronics, sensors, fans, parts, labor, freight and technician geography; hot pans, residual heat, steam, oil and grease fire, glass breakage, electrical shock, child access and medical-implant electromagnetic guidance. No wattage, boost, bridge, sensor, preset, pan detection, surface label, app, independent test, owner report, warranty or service program guarantees boil speed, simmer stability, pan or food temperature, ventilation capture, scratch resistance, reliability, durability, uptime, repair time or any cooking, health or safety outcome.

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