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LG · CBIH3613BE

36-Inch Smart Induction Cooktop

A 36-inch five-zone cooktop with a 4.3 kW center element, compatibility indicator and ThinQ
Market statusCurrent value 36-inch five-zone LG smart cooktopChecked Aug 21
Reference price$1,299 current U.S. direct priceExact black ceramic CBIH3613BE on LG's current U.S. product record, reduced from $1,899
Product cyclecurrentRelease history under review
EvidenceWell supported7 publishers · 4 independent
Next full checkAug 28, 2026Price checks run sooner
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Ready to buy

Confirm the exact cooktop and installation

The retained reference is $1,299 current U.S. direct price. Promotion, counter work, circuit, cookware, ventilation, delivery and installation are 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

$1,299 current U.S. direct price

Promotion, counter work, circuit, cookware, ventilation, delivery and installation are separate. Confirm stock, authorized U.S. support, tax, return terms and exact installation scope.

Checked 3 days agoDirect source1 evidence item

Induction-cooktop architecture

value connected 36-inch five-zone platform
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Cutout, counter depth and cabinet support

Use the exact 36-inch top, 33 7/8 by 19 1/8-inch cutout and documented 5 3/4-inch vertical envelope from the installation drawing; support, drawer and approved wall-oven fit remain model-specific
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Width, zones, bridge and pan geometry

Five fixed zones include a central 11-inch 4.3 kW boost position and four outer zones. There is no retained bridge, and the cookware-efficiency display does not measure cooking temperature
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

The current spec and installation manual govern 240/208 V nameplate load, dedicated branch, factory conduit, junction and grounding; individual boost values cannot be added to size the circuit
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

Local SmoothTouch controls retain cooking while ThinQ adds monitoring, hood sync, diagnostics and updates. Account, permissions, privacy and cloud continuity are optional dependencies
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Cleaning, glass, warranty and service

LG publishes exact support and a one-year base limited warranty with a conditional 2026 ThinQ promotion. Approved glass care and service access remain necessary; neither coverage path establishes reliability
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 wide value choice

CBIH3613BE is the defended value branch for five conventional zones in a 36-inch opening when a bridge is unnecessary and optional ThinQ is acceptable.

Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis11 evidence items
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Other paths

The alternatives change what the 36-Inch Smart Induction Cooktop is worth

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

01ownership

KitchenAid

36-Inch Sensor Induction Cooktop

$1,898 current U.S. tested-market price
Best fit
wide five-zone sensor-assisted local-control platform
Tradeoff
The top is about 36 11/16 by 21 23/32 inches and the recessed body about 35 5/16 inches wide; standard or flush installation, cutout, support, clearance and approved oven combinations follow the exact guide Five fixed round elements use pan-size detection, boost and auto presets. Assisted boil, fry and grill modes require specified compatible cookware, and five rings do not guarantee five large pans fit
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02premium

LG STUDIO

36-Inch Flex-Zone Induction Cooktop

$2,699 current U.S. direct price
Best fit
premium wide flex-zone and connected platform
Tradeoff
The 36-inch Studio chassis has its own cutout, under-counter depth, counter thickness and wall-oven compatibility drawing; it cannot be treated as a feature-only upgrade or a drop-in substitute for CBIH3613BE Five positions combine a flexible paired cooking area with a large central high-output element. Bridge cookware shape, simultaneous pan clearance and boost sharing are constrained by geometry and total power
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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

    36-Inch Smart 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. $1,299 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 36-Inch Smart 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

33 7/8-inch cutout, five-pan fit, 4.3 kW sharing, ThinQ, glass marks, fan sound 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.

Choose it for wide value after confirming five-pan fit and that no bridge zone is needed

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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36-Inch Smart Induction Cooktop current manufacturer identityLG · identity

LG identifies CBIH3613BE as a 36-inch five-zone cooktop with a 4.3 kW center element, compatibility indicator and ThinQ. Use the exact 36-inch top, 33 7/8 by 19 1/8-inch cutout and documented 5 3/4-inch vertical envelope from the installation drawing; support, drawer and approved wall-oven fit remain model-specific

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36-Inch Smart Induction Cooktop current exact-model priceLG · price

Exact black ceramic CBIH3613BE on LG's current U.S. product record, reduced from $1,899. Promotion, counter work, circuit, cookware, ventilation, delivery and installation are separate

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

The current spec and installation manual govern 240/208 V nameplate load, dedicated branch, factory conduit, junction and grounding; individual boost values cannot be added to size the circuit Use the exact 36-inch top, 33 7/8 by 19 1/8-inch cutout and documented 5 3/4-inch vertical envelope from the installation drawing; support, drawer and approved wall-oven fit remain model-specific

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

LG publishes exact support and a one-year base limited warranty with a conditional 2026 ThinQ promotion. Approved glass care and service access remain necessary; neither coverage path establishes reliability Local SmoothTouch controls retain cooking while ThinQ adds monitoring, hood sync, diagnostics and updates. Account, permissions, privacy and cloud continuity are optional dependencies

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CBIH3613BE current induction-cooktop test listingConsumer Reports · specification

Consumer Reports retains CBIH3613BE 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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CBIH3613BE 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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36-Inch Sensor Induction Cooktop defended alternativeKitchenAid · alternative

36-Inch Sensor Induction Cooktop is the wide five-zone sensor-assisted local-control platform alternative at $1,898 current U.S. tested-market price.

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36-Inch Flex-Zone Induction Cooktop defended alternativeLG STUDIO · alternative

36-Inch Flex-Zone Induction Cooktop is the premium wide flex-zone and connected platform alternative at $2,699 current U.S. direct 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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