ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL ELECTRIC RANGE Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. LSSE3026** LSSE3029** MFL68881502_04 www.lg.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 9 Parts 9 Accessories 10 INSTALLATION 10 10 11 12 14 18 18 19 Installation Overview Product Specifications Before Installing the Range Installing the Range Connecting Electricity Engaging the Anti-tip Device Optional Rear Filler Test Run 20 OPERATION 20 Control Panel Overview 21 Knob Positions 22 Changing Oven Settings 22 Clock 22 Oven Light 22 Minimum & Maximum Default Settings 23 Timer On/Off 23
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read and follow all instructions when using the range to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage. This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand. Download this owner's manual at: http://www.lg.com This is the safety alert symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Warning This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. •• DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN. Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 Warning Be certain that all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating. Keep plastic, clothes, paper, and other flammable materials away from parts of the appliance that may become hot. •• Do not store or use flammable material in the oven or near or on the cooktop. Flammable materials include paper, plastic, pot holders, linens, wall coverings, curtains, and gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids such as grease or cooking oil.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHILD SAFETY •• Do not touch the hot surface between the bottom of the oven door and the top of the drawer on the front of the oven while the oven is in operation. The surface becomes hot and can cause burns and other injury. •• Do not leave small children unattended near the oven. Warning Do not leave children alone or unsupervised near the appliance when it is in use or is still hot.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 ENERGY SAVING TIPS •• Multiple-rack cooking saves time and energy. Whenever possible, cook foods requiring the same cooking temperature together in one oven. •• For optimal performance and energy savings, follow the guides on page 31 for proper rack and pan placements. •• Match the size of the cookware to the amount of food being cooked to save energy when heating. Heating ½ quart of water requires more energy in a 3-quart pot than in a 1-quart pot.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •• Pull the oven rack to the stop-lock position when loading and unloading food from the oven. This helps prevent burns caused by touching hot surfaces of the door and oven walls. •• Do not use the oven if a heating element develops a glowing spot during use or shows other signs of damage. A glowing spot indicates the heating element may fail and present a potential burn, fire, or shock hazard.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH PRODUCT OVERVIEW Parts Cooktop Glass-ceramic Cooktop controller Oven mode knob Gasket Oven door Warming drawer Accessories Included Accessories Heavy rack (2ea) Gliding rack (1ea) Cleaner Cleaning pad Cooktop cleaner (1ea) Cooktop cleaning pad (1ea) Meat probe (1ea) Spray bottle (1ea) Non-scratch scouring pad (1ea) Optional Accessories Grid 9 Broiler pan NOTE •• Contact LG Customer Service at 1-800-243-0000 (1-888-542-2623 in Canada) if any accessories are miss
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location.
INSTALLATION 11 If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase, call 1-800-243-0000 (1-888-542-2623 in CANADA) to receive one at no cost. Warning Warning Tip - Over Hazard •• The information in this manual should be followed exactly. Failure to do so may result in fire, electrical shock, property damage, personal injury, or death. A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Verify the anti-tip bracket has been installed.
INSTALLATION Installing the Range Unpacking and Moving the Range CAUTION •• You should use two or more people to move and install the range. (Excessive Weight Hazard) Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. •• Do not use the door handles to push or pull the range during installation or when moving the range out for cleaning or service. Doing so can result in serious damage to the door of the range. Remove packing material, tape and any temporary labels from your range before using.
INSTALLATION 13 ENGLISH Dimensions and Clearances NOTE Save for the use of the local electrical inspector. 24" (60.9 cm) 3" (7.6 cm) Acceptable electrical outlet area Normal counter top depth Counter 36" (91.4 cm) top height A Cabinet opening Wall 24" (60.9 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) 3" (7.6 cm) 25" (63.5 cm) Center 15" (38 cm) Cabinet 11" (28 cm) 6" (15.2 cm) 29.8" (75.7 cm) 4" (10 cm) 9" (23 cm) 2.5" (6.3 cm) 5" (13 cm) 4" (10 cm) 6" (15.2 cm) 9" (23 cm) 2.5" (6.3 cm) A = 30" (76.
INSTALLATION Installing the Anti-tip Device Use a level to check your adjustments. Place the level diagonally on the oven rack, and check each direction for level. Warning Tip - Over Hazard First check direction . A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Verify the anti-tip bracket has been installed. Ensure the anti-tip bracket is engaged when the range is moved. Do not operate the range without the anti-tip bracket in place.
INSTALLATION 15 •• Allow 2 to 3 ft (61.0 cm to 91.4 cm) of slack in the line so that the range can be moved if servicing is ever necessary. •• The power supply cord and plug should not be modified. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet Installed by a qualified electrician. Use the cord/conduit connection plate to install the power cord or conduit. Leave the connection plate as installed for power cord installations.
INSTALLATION 3-Wire Connection : Power Cord 4-Wire Connection : Power Cord Warning Warning •• The middle (neutral or ground) wire, which is white, of a 3-wire power cord or a 3-wire conduit has to be connected to the middle post of the main terminal block. The remaining two wires of the power cord or conduit have to be connected to the outside posts of the main terminal connection block. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock, severe personal injury or death.
INSTALLATION 17 4-Wire Connection: Conduit Install the conduit as follows: Remove the conduit connection plate from the rear of the oven and rotate it. The conduit hole (11/8") must be used. First, prepare the conduit wires as shown below. 3-Wire 1" (2.5 cm) Conduit connection plate 4-Wire 31/2" (8.9 cm) 1" 3/8" (2.5 cm) (0.9 cm) 3/8" (0.9 cm) 31/2" (8.9 cm) or 3/4" (1.9 cm) Ground wire 23/4" (6.9 cm) Second, install the conduit strain relief.
INSTALLATION Engaging the Anti-tip Device Optional Rear Filler •• Move the range close enough to the opening to plug into the receptacle. If the counter does not bridge the opening at the rear wall the rear filler kit, that is provided with the slide in range, will be needed. •• Slide the range into position ensuring that the back leg slides under the anti-tip bracket. The range should sit flush against the back wall when properly installed.
INSTALLATION 19 Check if the range is properly installed and run a test cycle. 1 Turn the oven mode knob to the Off position to start test. 2 Turn each knob to the Hi position to check that the surface heating elements are working properly. The elements should glow red and radiate heat, and they should cycle on and off periodically even when the knob is in the Hi position. This cycling prevents the glass-ceramic from being cracked by thermal shock.
OPERATION OPERATION Control Panel Overview 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Smart DiagnosisTM Use during the Smart Diagnosis feature. 2 Smart Features The Tag On icon, for use with Smart Features. 3 Cook Time / Clock •• Press the button to set the desired amount of time for food to cook. The oven shuts off when the set cooking time runs out. •• Press and hold button for three seconds to set the time of day. 4 Start Time / Setting •• Press the button to set the delayed timed cook. The oven starts at the set time.
OPERATION 21 After cleaning the oven knobs, make sure to replace each knob in the correct position. Failure to do so can result in improper operation of the burners.
OPERATION Changing Oven Settings Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day in order for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. 1 Set the oven mode knob to the Off position. 2 Press and hold Cook Time for three seconds. CLO shows in the display. 3 Press plus(+) or minus(-) to select the desired time. Plus(+) to increase the time and minus(-) to decrease the time. 4 Press Start to enter the time and start the clock.
OPERATION 23 Settings The Timer On/Off serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that beeps when the set time has run out. It does not start or stop cooking. Set the oven mode knob to the Off position. Press and hold Start Time for three seconds. Then press the Start Time key repeatedly to toggle through and change oven settings. The Timer On/Off feature can be used during any of the oven control functions.
OPERATION Adjusting the Oven Temperature Adjusting the Beeper Volume Your new oven may cook differently from the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it before changing the temperature settings. If after familiarizing yourself with the new oven, you still think that it is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the oven temperature yourself. 1 Set the oven mode knob to the Off position. 2 Press and hold Start Time for three seconds.
OPERATION 25 Cook Time (Timed Cook) The automatic timer of the Delayed Timed Cook function turns the oven on and off at the time you select. This feature can be used with the Bake, Conv. Bake and Conv. Roast modes. Set the oven to cook for a specific length of time using the Timed Cook feature. This feature can only be used with the Bake, Conv. Bake and Conv. Roast modes.
OPERATION Using the Cooktop Using the Cooktop Elements CAUTION Cooking Areas •• Only use cookware and dishes that are safe for oven and cooktop use. The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent circles on the glass cooktop surface. For the most efficient cooking, fit the pan size to the element size. •• Always use oven mitts when removing food from the cooktop and oven. •• Do not place sealed containers on the cooktop.
OPERATION 27 There is one dual element located in the left front position. Use the dual element as a dual or single element. 1 Push in the appropriate knob. 2-A Turn the knob counterclockwise to use it as a Single element. 2-B Turn the knob clockwise to use it as a Dual unit. Heating with inner (smaller) element only •• Always start with hot food. Do not use the warm setting to heat cold food. •• Do not use the warm setting for more than 2 hours.
OPERATION Using the Proper Cookware Choosing Cookware The size and type of cookware will influence the settings needed for the best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware. The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are: Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element.
OPERATION 29 Using Oven Racks The racks have a turned-up back edge that prevents them from being pulled out of the oven cavity. Before Using the Oven NOTE •• Because the oven temperature cycles, an oven thermometer placed in the oven cavity may not show the same temperature that is set on the oven. •• It is normal for the convection fan to run while preheating during a regular bake cycle. •• The convection fan motor may run periodically during a regular bake cycle.
OPERATION Baking Tips Tips for Convection Baking •• Baking time and temperature will vary depending on the characteristics, size, and shape of the baking pan used. •• Use Convection Bake for faster and more even multiple-rack cooking of pastries, cookies, muffins, biscuits, and breads of all kinds. •• Check for food doneness at the minimum recipe time. •• Bake cookies and biscuits on pans with no sides or very low sides to allow heated air to circulate around the food.
OPERATION 31 Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible. If cooking on multiple racks, place the oven racks in the positions shown.
OPERATION Broil Smoking The Broil function uses intense heat from the upper heating element to cook food. Broiling works best for tender cuts of meat, fish, and thinly cut vegetables. Some models may feature a hybrid broiler consisting of an inner broiler that utilizes a carbon heating element which provides instantaneous heat, and a traditional outer broiling element. During normal broiler operation, it is normal for either element to cycle off intermittently.
OPERATION 33 The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature, and your preference of doneness will affect broiling times. This guide is based on meats at refrigerator temperature. For best results when broiling, use a pan designed for broiling. Food Quantity and/or Thickness Rack First Side Position (minutes) Second Side (minutes) Comments Ground Beef Well done 1 lb. (4 patties) 1/2 to 3/4" thick 7 3-6 2-4 Beef Steaks Rare Medium Well done 1" thick 1 to 11/2 lbs.
OPERATION Tips for Broiling Beef •• Steaks and chops should always be allowed to rest for five minutes before being cut into and eaten. This allows the heat to distribute evenly through the food and creates a more tender and juicy result. •• Pieces of meat that are thicker than two inches should be removed from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking. This will help them cook more quickly and evenly, and will produce less smoke when broiling.
OPERATION 35 Meat Probe The Speed Roast feature is designed to quickly roast poultry. The combination of intense heat from the upper heating element and heated air from the back heating element result in crispier food and help to save cooking time. Speed roasting is especially good for medium sized poultry. The meat probe accurately measures the internal temperature of meat, poultry and casseroles. It should not be used during broiling, self clean, warming or proofing.
OPERATION IMPORTANT NOTE Turn the oven mode knob to the Off position to cancel the Meat Probe function at any time. To avoid breaking the probe, make sure food is completely defrosted before inserting. Operating the Warming Drawer CAUTION •• Always use an oven mitt to remove the temperature probe. Do not touch the broil element. Failure to obey this caution can result in severe personal injury. •• To avoid damage to the meat probe, Do not use tongs to pull on the probe when removing it.
OPERATION 37 Setting Low Type of Food •• Rolls (Soft) •• Empty dinner plates Medium High •• Gravies •• Biscuits •• Casseroles •• Rolls (hard) •• Eggs •• Pastries •• Vegetables •• Roasts •• Bacon •• Pizza •• Hamburger patties •• Fried Foods •• Poultry •• Pork chops Different types of food may be placed in the warming drawer at the same time. For best results, do not leave food in the warming drawer for more than one hour.
SMART FEATURES SMART FEATURES 3 Check Use Read and Write/P2P receive. Before Using Tag On The Tag On function allows you to conveniently use LG Smart Diagnosis™, set the cook mode and EasyClean® features, and communicate with your appliance using a smart phone. To use the Tag On function: 1 Download the LG Smart Oven application to a smart phone. 2 Turn on the NFC (Near Field Communication) function in the smart phone.
SMART FEATURES 39 When using the Tag On function, position the smart phone so that the NFC antenna inside the back of the smart phone matches the position of the Tag On icon on the appliance. (The position of the antenna cannot be seen, so the LG Smart Oven application will attempt to find it and display a target range for the antenna on the smart phone's screen.) If the application is not able to show a target range, position the center back of the smart phone over the Tag On icon on the appliance.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Glass-Ceramic Cooktop Burned-On Residue 1 CAUTION While the cooktop is still hot, remove any burnt on deposits or spilled food from the glass-ceramic cooking surface with a suitable metal razor scraper. (Similar to scraping paint off of a windowpane, it will not damage the decorated cooking surface.) Hold the scraper at an approximate 30° angle to the cooktop. •• Do not use scrub pads or abrasive cleaning pads. They may damage your cooktop surface.
MAINTENANCE 41 1 Be careful not to slide pots and pans across the cooktop. Doing so will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface. To help remove these marks, use a ceramic cooktop cleaner with a cleaning pad for ceramic cooktops. 2 If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may leave black discoloration on the cooktop. This should be removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration may be permanent.
MAINTENANCE When to Use EasyClean® Suggested Cleaning Method Example of Oven Soiling Soil Pattern Types of Soils Common Food Items That Can Soil Your Oven Small drops or spots Cheese or other ingredients Pizza Steaks, broiled EasyClean® Fish, broiled Light splatter Fat/grease Medium to heavy splatter Fat/grease Meat roasted at high temperatures Filling or sugar based soils Pies Cream or tomato sauce Casseroles Self Clean* Drops or spots Meat roasted at low temperatures * The Self Cl
MAINTENANCE 43 Spray or pour the remaining 1 cup (8 oz or 250 ml) of water onto the bottom center of the oven cavity. The indentation on the oven bottom should be fully covered to submerge all soils. Add water if necessary. NOTE Use the "mist" setting on the spray bottle for better coverage. The entire 1¼ cup (10 oz or 300 ml) of water should be used for each oven cavity cleaned. Do not spray water directly on the door. Doing so will result in water dripping to the floor. 6 Close the oven door.
MAINTENANCE Self Clean The Self Clean cycle uses extremely hot temperatures to clean the oven cavity. While running the Self Clean cycle, you may notice smoking or an odor. This is normal; especially if the oven is heavily soiled. During the Self Clean cycle, the cooktop elements and warming drawer cannot be used. NOTE •• Remove oven racks and accessories before starting the Self Clean cycle. During Self Clean, the kitchen should be well ventilated to minimize the odors from cleaning.
MAINTENANCE 45 Do not force the oven door open when the lock icon is displayed. The oven door remains locked until the oven temperature has cooled. Forcing the door open will damage the door. Setting Self Clean with a Delayed Start 1 Remove all racks and accessories from the oven. 2 Turn the oven mode knob to select Self Clean. The oven defaults to the recommended four-hour self clean for a moderately soiled oven. Press plus(+) or minus(-) to select a self clean time from 3 to 5 hours.
MAINTENANCE Changing the Oven Light Cleaning the Exterior The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. It turns on when the oven door is open. When the oven door is closed, press Light to turn it on or off. Painted and Decorative Trim For general cleaning, use a cloth with hot soapy water. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave it on for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
MAINTENANCE 47 Oven Racks It is best to clean the manifold panel after each use of the range. For cleaning, use a damp cloth and mild soapy water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. For rinsing, use clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth. Remove the oven racks before operating the self clean cycle. The control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning. 1 To clean the knobs, make sure that they are in the Off position and pull them straight off the stems.
MAINTENANCE Broiler Pan and Grid •• Do not store a soiled broiler pan or grid anywhere in the range. •• Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a self-cleaning mode. •• Remove the grid from the pan. Carefully pour out the grease from the pan into a proper container. •• Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad. •• If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid with cleaner while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth.
MAINTENANCE 49 1 2 Removing the Drawer Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top. With the door at the same angle as the removal position, seat the indentation of the hinge arms into the bottom edge of the hinge slots. The notch in the hinge arms must be fully seated into the bottom edge of the slots. Hinge arm Bottom edge of slot CAUTION Disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Can I use aluminum foil to catch drippings in my oven cavity? FAQs Never use aluminum foil to line the bottom or sides of the oven or the warming drawer. The foil will melt and stick to the bottom surface of the oven and will not be removable. Use a sheet pan placed on a lower oven rack to catch drippings instead. (If foil has already melted onto the bottom of the oven, it will not interfere with the oven's performance.
TROUBLESHOOTING 51 Make sure that the range is not in Lockout mode. will show in the display if Lockout is The lock activated. To deactivate Lockout, pressing Probe for three seconds. The unlock melody sounds and Loc appears in the display until the controls are unlocked. My range is still dirty after running the EasyClean® cycle. What else should I do? The EasyClean® cycle only helps to loosen light soils in your oven range to assist in hand-cleaning of your oven.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Symptoms Possible Causes / Solutions •• Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the oven rack is level. Range is not level.
TROUBLESHOOTING 53 Possible Causes / Solutions •• Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. - Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet. •• A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Oven will not work - Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. •• Oven controls improperly set. - See the Using the Oven section. •• Oven too hot. - Allow the oven to cool to below locking temperature.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Causes / Solutions •• Aluminum foil used on the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended. Food does not broil properly - See the Using the Oven section. •• In some areas the power voltage may be low. - Preheat the broil element for 5-7 minutes. - See the Broiling Guide. Oven temperature too hot or too cold Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface •• Oven sensor needs to be adjusted.
TROUBLESHOOTING 55 Possible Causes / Solutions •• Oven is too hot. Oven door does not open after a Self Clean cycle - Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature. •• Allow about one hour for the oven to cool after the completion of a Self Clean cycle. The door can be opened when the lock is no longer displayed. •• The control and door may be locked. •• Oven controls not properly set. The oven does not clean after a Self Clean cycle - See the Self Clean section. •• Oven was heavily soiled.
SMART DIAGNOSIS™ SMART DIAGNOSIS™ Should you experience any problems with your range, it has the capability of transmitting data to your smart phone using the LG Smart Oven application or via your telephone to the LG call center. Smart Diagnosis™ cannot be activated unless your range is turned on by pressing the Start button. If your range is unable to turn on, then troubleshooting must be done without using Smart Diagnosis™.
WARRANTY 57 Should your LG Electric Range fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal home use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG will at its option repair or replace the product. This limited warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the product and applies only when purchased and used within the United States including U.S. Territories. Proof of original retail purchase is required to obtain warranty service under this limited warranty.
WARRANTY •• The removal and reinstallation of the Product if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions, including LG’s owner’s and installation manuals. •• Damage resulting from misuse, abuse, improper installation, repair, or maintenance. Improper repair includes use of parts not approved or specified by LG.
WARRANTY 59 Cause Prevention •• Surface is not level 1. Range not leveled •• Oven is tipping 2. Anti-tip device not installed correctly Level both sides of range Approximately 0.65" (16.5 mm) •• Check with installer first Anti-tip bracket Screw must enter wood or concrete Wall plate Use carpenter’s level to check level. 2 1 The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer.
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