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. LDE4415** LDE4413** LDE4411** MFL68881501_07 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 Installation Overview Product Specifications Before Installing the Range Installing the Range Connecting Electricity Engaging the Anti-tip Device Test Run 19 OPERATION 19 Control Panel Overview 20 Knob Position 21 Changing Oven Settings 21 Clock 21 Oven Light 21 Minimum & Maximum Default Settings 22 Timer On/Off 22 Settings -- Setting the Ho
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 30 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 Oven controller Glass-ceramic Cooktop Oven mode knob Cooktop controller Gasket Upper oven door Rack Lower oven door Accessories Included Accessories Cleaner Standard rack - LDE4415 (2ea) - LDE4413 / LDE4411 (3ea) Non-scratch scouring pad (1ea) Gliding rack (1ea) (LDE4415 Model only) Cooktop cleaner (1ea) Cleaning pad Cooktop cleaning pad (1ea) Spray bottle (1ea) Scraper (1ea) (LDE4411 Model only) Optional Accessories Grid 9 Broiler pan N
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. 3" (7.6 cm) 24" (60.9 cm) Acceptable electrical outlet area 3" (7.6 cm) 25" (63.5 cm) Normal counter top depth Counter 36" (91.4 cm) top height Cabinet opening Wall 24" (60.9 cm) 15" (38 cm) Cabinet 36" (91.4 cm) Center 11" (28 cm) 6" (15.2 cm) 4" (10 cm) 29.8" (75.7 cm) 9" (23 cm) 2.5" (6.3 cm) 4" (10 cm) 5" (13 cm) 6" (15.2 cm) 9" (23 cm) 2.5" (6.3 cm) A = 30" (76.2 cm) For U.S.
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 Conduit connection plate 4-Wire or Ground wire Second, install the conduit strain relief. For conduit installations, purchase a strain relief and insert it in the 11/8 in. (2.8 cm) conduit hole.
INSTALLATION Engaging the Anti-tip Device Test Run •• Move the range close enough to the opening to plug into the receptacle. Check if the range is properly installed and run a test cycle. •• 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. 1 Touch Clear/Off to start test. 2 Turn each knob to the Hi position to check that the surface heating elements are working properly.
OPERATION 19 ENGLISH OPERATION Control Panel Overview For Model : LDE4415 / LDE4413 1 2 3 2 8 4 7 5 6 For Model : LDE4411 1 2 3 2 4 7 5 6 9 1 Oven Control 6 Smart DiagnosisTM 2 Features 7 Clear Off / Lockout Key 3 Number Keys 8 Speed Broil / Broil Key - LDE4415 : Speed Broil - LDE4413 : Broil 4 Start Key 5 NFC Tag On 9 Cooktop Elements Hot Surface Indicator The hot surface indicator light glows as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch.
OPERATION Knob Position 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 21 Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day in order for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. 1 Touch Clock. 2 Touch the numbers to enter the time. For example, to set the clock for 10:30, touch the numbers: 1, 0, 3 and 0. 3 Minimum & Maximum Default Settings All of the features listed have a minimum and a maximum time or temperature setting that may be entered into the control. An entry acceptance beep sounds each time a control key is touched.
OPERATION Timer On/Off Settings The Upper or Lower 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. Touch the Settings key repeatedly to toggle through and change oven settings. The Upper or Lower Timer On/Off feature can be used during any of the other oven control functions. The Upper and Lower Timer can be operated independently of each other.
OPERATION 23 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 Touch Settings repeatedly until Beep appears in the display. 2 3 Touch 1 to select Hi, Lo or Off.
OPERATION Start Time (Delayed Timed Cook) 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 25 Using the Cooktop Elements CAUTION Cooking Areas 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. Pans should not extend more than 1/2 to 1-inch beyond the cooking area. When a control is turned on, a glow can be seen through the glass cooktop surface. The element cycles on and off to maintain the preset heat setting, even on Hi.
OPERATION Turning on the Dual element Turning on the Warming Zone 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. CAUTION FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140 °F. •• Always start with hot food. Do not use the warm setting to heat cold food.
OPERATION 27 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 Using the Oven Replacing Racks 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. •• The heat turns off if the door is left open during baking.
OPERATION 29 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 Recommended Baking and Roasting Guide 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 31 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 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. Food Quantity and/or Thickness Ground Beef Well done 1 lb.
OPERATION 33 Setting the Warm Function Beef 1 Touch Warm or Warm/Proof. On the lower oven, touch Warm/Proof to toggle between warm and proof. 2 Touch Start. 3 Touch Clear/Off at any time to cancel. •• 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.
OPERATION Lower Pizza NOTE •• To avoid lowering the oven temperature and lengthening proofing time, do not open the oven door unnecessarily. Check bread products early to avoid over proofing. •• Do not use the proofing mode for warming food or keeping food hot. The proofing oven temperature is not hot enough to keep foods at safe temperatures. Use the Warm feature to keep food warm. Proofing does not operate when the oven is above 125 °F. Hot shows in the display.
SMART FEATURES 35 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 The NFC Antenna Position 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.
MAINTENANCE 37 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 Metal Marks and Scratches 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 39 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® Self Clean* (For Model : LDE4415 / LDE4413) 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 Drops or spots Meat roasted at low temperatures * T
MAINTENANCE 5 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. 9 Clean the oven cavity immediately after the EasyClean® cycle by scrubbing with a wet, non-scratch scouring sponge or pad. (The scouring side will not scratch the finish.
MAINTENANCE 41 The retractable razor scraper included with the range can be used to help remove stubborn soil from inside the oven. 1 To use the scraper, depress the button and slide it forward to extend the blade. Self Clean (For Model : LDE4415 / LDE4413) 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.
MAINTENANCE 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. •• If oven racks are left in the oven cavity during the Self Clean cycle, they will discolor and become difficult to slide in and out. •• Clean the frame of the oven and door with hot soapy water. Rinse well. CAUTION Do not force the oven door open when the lock icon is displayed.
MAINTENANCE 43 •• The oven door remains locked until the oven temperature has cooled. •• You may notice some white ash in the oven. Wipe it off with a damp cloth or a soap-filled steel wool pad after the oven cools. If the oven is not clean after one self-clean cycle, repeat the cycle. •• If oven racks were left in the oven and do not slide smoothly after a self-clean cycle, wipe racks and rack supports with a small amount of vegetable oil to make them glide more easily.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Exterior Front Manifold Panel and Knobs 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. CAUTION •• Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the manifold panel. Doing so will damage the finish.
MAINTENANCE 45 Removing and Replacing the Lift-Off Oven Doors CAUTION •• Do not store a soiled broiler pan or grid anywhere in the range. •• Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a selfcleaning mode. (For Model : LDE4415 / LDE4413) •• 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.
MAINTENANCE 5 Lift the door up until it is clear of the hinges. Lower Oven Removing the Door about 30° 1 Fully open the door. 2 Unlock the hinge locks, rotating them as far toward the open door frame as they will go. Lock Slot Replacing the Door 1 Be sure both hinges are in a 30 degree position. 2 Slide the door back onto the hinges until you hear a solid click and the release buttons have engaged. Unlock Hinge lock 3 Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top.
MAINTENANCE 47 1 Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top. 2 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. Door Care Instructions Most oven doors contain glass that can break. CAUTION •• Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully in place. •• Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object.
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 fo 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 49 Is it safe for my convection fan, broil burner or heater element to get wet during EasyClean®? The EasyClean® cycle only helps to loosen light soils in your oven range to assist in hand-cleaning of your oven. It does not automatically remove all soils after the cycle. Some scrubbing of your oven range is required after running the EasyClean® cycle. Yes. The convection fan, broiler burner or heater element may get a little wet during cleaning.
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 51 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 53 Excessive smoking during a Self Clean cycle * Possible Causes / Solutions •• Excessive soil. - Touch the Clear/Off button. Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait until the Self Clean mode is cancelled. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean. •• 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.
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 touching the Start button. If your range is unable to turn on, then troubleshooting must be done without using Smart Diagnosis™.
WARRANTY 55 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 57 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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