ENGLISH ESPAÑOL OWNER'S MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE ELECTRIC RANGE Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating. LRE3012ST LRE3012SB LRE3012SW P/No.: MFL57206006 www.lg.
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SAFETY Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the range. This guide do not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
SAFETY I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S OVEN • Do Not Use Oven Cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. • Clean in the self-clean cycle only parts listed in this manual. Before self-clean the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils of foods from the oven. • Before Self-Cleaning the Oven. Remove broiler pan and other utensils. • Never keep pet birds in the kitchen.
SAFETY WARNING • DO NOT step or sit on the door. Install the Anti-Tip Bracket packed with range. - The range could be tipped and injury might result from spilled hot liquid, food, or the range itself. - If the range is pulled away from the wall for cleaning, service, or any other reason, ensure that the Anti-Tip Device is properly reengaged when the range is pushed back against the wall. • Turn POWER OFF before removing the Warming Drawer.
SAFETY I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S CAUTION • Be certain all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating. - Keep plastics, clothes, and paper away from parts of the appliance that may become hot. • Wear proper apparel. - Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. • NEVER leave surface units unattended at high heat setting. - Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
SAFETY CAUTION • Use caution with the TIMED BAKE or DELAYED TIMED BAKE features. Use the automatic timer when cooking cured or frozen meats and most fruits and vegetables. Foods that can easily spoil, such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the refrigerator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins, and should be removed promptly when cooking is completed. - Eating spoiled food can result in sickness from food poisoning.
SURFACE CONTROLS COOKING PF MESSAGE LOCATIONS OF THE RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS AND CONTROLS The PF message will appear whenever there has been a power interruption to the appliance. To clear the PF message press ON/OFF control pad to reset and be sure to reset the clock with the correct time of day. The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as below. The radiant control key locations are same with radiant surface elements on the cooktop.
SURFACE CONTROLS COOKING To turn on a dual surface unit (Right Front) 1. Press the ON/OFF pad. The display will flash “ ”. (If no further pads are pressed within 10 seconds, the display will disappear.) 2. Press the ELEMENT SIZE pad as needed to select the desired burner size. Default size is 9”. When first selected, 12” size is ON. The light above the ELEMENT SIZE pad indicates which size surface unit is on. 3. Press ( ) pad once to turn on the power level “Hi” or ( ) pad once for “Lo”. 4.
SURFACE CONTROLS COOKING OPERATING THE WARMING ZONE CAUTION • Use only cookware and dishes recommended as safe for oven and cooktop use. • Always use oven mitts when removing food from the warming center as cookware and plates will be hot. • When warming foods do not use containers that seal. Allow venting for heated air to escape. • DO NOT use plastic wrap to cover foods. To set the warming zone control 1. Press ON/OFF pad at the warming zone control position. The warming zone indicator light will flash.
SURFACE CONTROLS COOKING Cleaning SMOOTHTOP SURFACE Smoothtop Surface Notes: • Cooktop may emit light smoke and odor the first few times the cooktop is used. This is normal. • Smoothtop cooktops retain heat for a period of time after the element is turned off. Turn the elements off a few minutes before food is completely cooked and use the retained heat to complete cooking. When the hot surface light turns off, the cooking area will cool down enough to touch.
SURFACE CONTROLS COOKING USING THE PROPER COOKWARE HOME CANNING TIPS Using the right cookware can prevent many problems, such as food taking longer to cook or achieving inconsistent results. Proper pans will reduce cooking times and cook food more evenly. Stainless steel is recommended. Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit. And Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom. The base must not be more than 1 inch larger than the element.
INFORMATION ENGLISH PARTS AND FEATURES Oven vent Single element Warming zone element Dual element Automatic oven light switch Ceramic glass Self clean latch Oven racks (2ea) Broiler pan & Grid (Not included in this model) Gasket Oven door Anti-tip bracket Model and serial number plate Storage drawer Oven racks (2ea) Template Screws (6ea) - 13 - Anti-tip bracket Anchors (6ea)
INFORMATION CONTROL PANEL FEATURES READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this Owner’s manual. WARM PAD: Press to keep cooked foods warm. See the how to set the oven for warming section. OVEN LIGHT PAD: Press to turn the oven light on or off.
OPERATION SETTING THE TIMER ON/OFF The CLOCK pad is used to set the clock. The clock has been preset at the factory for 12 hours operation. When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the timer in the display will show with power failure "PF". You can make a choice between 12-hour clock and 24-hour clock (refer to the page 17): The TIMER ON/OFF serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out.
OPERATION (OPTIONS) SETTING OVEN & COOKTOP LOCKOUT FEATURE SETTING TEMPERATURE UNIT — FAHRENHEIT OR CENTIGRADE The START pad control the Oven & Cooktop Lockout Feature. The Oven & Cooktop Lockout feature automatically Locks the oven door and prevent the Warming drawer, cooktop elements and most oven controls from being turned ON. It does not disable the clock, timer or the interior oven Light. WARM pad control the Fahrenheit or Centigrade temperature display modes.
OPERATION (OPTIONS) THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENT The interior oven light automatically turn on when the oven door is opened. When oven reaches set-temperature after preheat, the oven notifies preheat-end by flashing oven lamp until door is opened. You can activate or deactivate smart oven light feature. Default Setting is on. The temperature in the oven has been preset at the factory. When first using the oven, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures.
OPERATION SETTING BAKE The BAKE pad controls normal baking. The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F. Default temperature is 350°F (175°C). To set the Bake Temperature to 375°F: 1. Press BAKE pad. "350°" will appear in the display. 2. Press 3, 7, 5. "BAKE" will flash. 3. Press START pad. The display will show “BAKE” and the changing temperature starting at 100°F. Standard Rack • The oven has 7 rack positions.
OPERATION When the Timed Bake finishes: The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a selected length of time. At the end of the cooking time, the oven will turn off automatically. 1. "End" and the time of day will show in the display. The oven will shut off automatically. 2. The control will continue to beep 3 times every 1 minute until CLEAR OFF pad is pressed. To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically: (example below to bake at 300°F for 30 minutes): 1.
OPERATION SETTING DELAYED TIMED BAKE When the set bake time runs out: 1. "End" and the time of day will show in the display. The oven will shut off automatically. 2. The unit will continue to beep 3 times every 1 minute until CLEAR OFF pad is pressed. The BAKE, COOK TIME and START TIME pads control the Delayed Timed Bake feature. The automatic timer of the Delayed Timed Bake will turn the oven ON and OFF at the time you select in advance.
OPERATION ENGLISH RECOMMENDED BROILING GUIDE 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 (refer to the Fig. 1) Fig.
OPERATION SETTING THE WARM FEATURE TO TURN ON/OFF THE OVEN LIGHT The WARM feature will maintain an oven temperature of 170° F. This feature is not desired to reheat cold foods. The Warm feature will keep cooked food warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm feature will shut the oven OFF automatically. The Warm feature may be used without any other cooking operations or can be used after cooking has finished using TIMED BAKE or DELAYED TIMED BAKE.
SELF-CLEAN We recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle. Remove the oven racks, broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware and aluminum foil or any other Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom. material from the oven. Note: CAUTION Remove silver-colored oven racks before you begin the self-clean cycle. • DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance.
SELF-CLEAN The SELF CLEAN pads are used to start a Self-Clean cycle. When used with START TIME pad, a delayed Self-Clean cycle may also be programmed. The Self-Clean function has cycle times of 2, 3 or 4 hours. Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Clean cycle: If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a Self-Clean cycle due to excessive smoke or fire in the oven: 1. Press CLEAR OFF. 2.
MAINTENANCE OVEN VENT The oven vent is located above the rear surface unit. This area could become hot during oven use. It is normal for steam to come out of the vent. The vent is important for proper air circulation. Never block this vent. To Remove Storage Drawer: 1. CAUTION - Turn power OFF before removing the storage drawer. 2. Pull the drawer out until it stops. 3. Lift the front of the drawer until the stops clear the guides. 4. Remove the drawer.
MAINTENANCE Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models) CARE & CLEANING Changing the Oven Light Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will scratch the surface. The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. It will come on when the oven door is open. When the oven door is closed, press LIGHT to turn it on or off. It will not work during the Self-Clean cycle. 1. Shake bottle well. 2. Place a small amount of Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner or polish on a damp cloth or damp paper towel. 3.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE GLASS COOKTOP Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. DO NOT immerse the door in water. DO NOT spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents. DO NOT use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door. DO NOT clean the oven door gasket.
MAINTENANCE Burned-On Residue Metal Marks and Scratches To clean the glass-ceramic 1. Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop. It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks are removable using the Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner or included cleaner with the 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.
MAINTENANCE fully seated into the bottom of the slot. Step. 3 Fully open the door. If the door will not fully open, the indentation is not seated correctly in the bottom edge of the slot. CAUTION • Be careful when removing and lifting the door. • DO NOT lift the door by the handle. Step. 4 Push the hinge locks up against the front frame of the oven cavity to the locked position. - The door is very heavy. To remove the door: Step. 1 Fully open the door. Step. 2 Pull the hinge locks down toward (Fig.
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. Problem Range is not level. Possible cause / Solution • 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING Oven will not work Possible cause / Solution • 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. - 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. Oven control displays “PF “ message.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Food does not broil properly Possible cause / Solution • Aluminum foil used on the the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended. - See the using the oven section. • In some areas the power (voltage) may be low. - Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes. - Broil for the longest period of time recommended in the Broiling Guide. Oven temperature too hot or too cold Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface • Oven Sensor needs to be adjusted.
TROUBLESHOOTING Possible cause / Solution “CLEAN” flashes in the display “DOOR LOCKED” light is on when you want to cook • The self-clean cycle has been selected but the door is not closed. - Close the oven door. Steam from the vent • When using the convection feature, it is normal to see steam coming out of the oven vent. As the number of racks or amount of food being cooked increases, the amount of visible steam will increase. - This is normal.
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