General Cleaning Tips

A plastic spatula can be used as a scraper to scrape off any chunks or debris before and during oven cleaning.Using the rough side of a non-scratch scouring pad may help to take off burnt-on stains better than a soft sponge or towel.Certain non-scratch scrubbing sponges, such as those made of melamine foam, available at your local stores, can also help improve cleaning.Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent. Keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed.Wipe well with a clean cloth. Over time, stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking. This is normal.For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Steam will soften the soil. To get rid of odors inside the oven, boil a cup of water with some lemon juice or vinegar in it.

Exterior

To prevent activating the control panel during cleaning, disconnect power to the appliance. Clean up splatters with a damp cloth using a glass cleaner. Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water. Do not use abrasives of any kind.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.To avoid scratches, do not use steel wool pads.Place a small amount of stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish on a damp cloth or paper towel.Clean a small area, rubbing with the grain of the stainless steel if applicable.Dry and buff with a clean, dry paper towel or soft cloth.Repeat as necessary.To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish.Always wipe in the direction of the metal surface finish.Stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish can be purchased online or from most retailers of appliances or home goods.Do not use harsh cleaners or harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door. Doing so can cause damage.Use soapy water to thoroughly clean the oven door. Rinse well. Do not immerse the door in water.You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. Do not spray water or glass cleaner on the door vents.Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders, or harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door.Do not clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material that is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or remove this gasket.Don’t hand clean oven door gasketDo hand clean doorDo not store a soiled broiler pan or grid anywhere in the appliance.Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a self cleaning mode. (Available on some models)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. Soaking the pan will remove burned-on foods.Both the broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner or in the dishwasher.Remove the oven racks before operating the Self Clean cycle and EasyClean.Clean with a mild, abrasive cleaner.Food spilled into the tracks could cause the racks to become stuck.Rinse with clean water and dry.If the racks are cleaned using the Self Clean cycle (not recommended), the color will turn slightly blue and the finish will become dull. After the Self Clean cycle is complete, and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of vegetable oil. This will make the racks glide more easily into the rack tracks.DO NOT use oven cleaners.NEVER wipe a warm or hot porcelain surface with a damp sponge; it may cause chipping or crazing (tiny hairlike cracks). Food spills should be cleaned when the oven cools. At high temperature, foods react with porcelain and a permanent dull spot can result. When cleaning a spot, use only non-abrasive cleaners or scrubbers.Never pour cold water on the interior of a hot oven.Rapid temperature changes can cause thermal stress, which can cause minor damage to the oven cavity.To clean the glass tray and rotating ring, wash in mild, sudsy water.For heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge.Glass trayRotating ringShaftThe glass tray and rotating ring are dishwasher safe.

EasyClean (Lower Oven)

LG’s EasyClean enamel technology provides two cleaning options for the inside of the oven. The EasyClean feature takes advantage of LG’s new enamel to help lift soils without harsh chemicals, and it runs using ONLY WATER for just 10 minutes in low temperatures to help loosen LIGHT soils before hand cleaning.While EasyClean is quick and effective for small and LIGHT soils, the Self Clean feature can be used to remove HEAVY, built up soils. The intensity and high heat of the Self Clean cycle may result in smoke which will require the opening up of windows to provide ventilation. Compared to the more intense Self Clean process, your LG oven gives you the option of cleaning with LESS HEAT, LESS TIME, and virtually NO SMOKE OR FUMES. You can reduce energy use by cleaning light oven soils with the EasyClean feature instead of Self Clean.When needed, the oven still provides the Self Clean option for longer, more thorough oven cleaning for heavier, built up soils.For hard to reach areas such as the back surface of the oven, it is better to use the Self Clean cycle.Helps loosen light soils before hand-cleaningEasyClean only uses water; no chemical cleanersMakes for a better Self Clean experience.Delays the need for a Self Clean cycleMinimizes smoke and odorsCan allow shorter Self Clean timeExample of oven soilingSoil pattern: Small drops or spotsTypes of soils: Cheese or other ingredientsCommon food items that can soil your oven: PizzaSoil pattern: Light splatterTypes of soils: Fat/greaseCommon food items that can soil your oven: Steaks, broiled / Fish, broiled / Meat roasted at low temperaturesAllow the oven to cool to room temperature before using the EasyClean cycle. If your oven cavity is above 150 ℉ (65 ℃), the EasyClean cycle will not be activated until the oven cavity cools down.The oven should be level to ensure that the bottom surface of the oven cavity is entirely covered by water at the beginning of the EasyClean cycle.For best results, use distilled or filtered water. Tap water may leave mineral deposits on the oven bottom.Soil baked on through several cooking cycles will be more difficult to remove with the EasyClean cycle.Do not open the oven door during the EasyClean cycle. Water will not get hot enough if the door is opened during the cycle.Remove oven racks and accessories from the oven.Scrape off and remove any burnt-on debris with a plastic scraper.Suggested plastic scrapers:Hard plastic spatulaPlastic pan scraperPlastic paint scraperOld credit cardFill a spray bottle (10 oz or 300 ml) with water and use the spray bottle to thoroughly spray the inside surfaces of the oven.Use at least 1/5 (2 oz or 60 ml) of the water in the bottle to completely saturate the soil on both the walls and in the corners of the oven.Spray or pour the remaining water (8 oz or 240 ml) 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.If cleaning multiple ovens, use an entire bottle of water to clean each oven. Do not spray water directly on the door. Doing so will result in water dripping to the floor.Close the oven door. press EasyClean .Press START.Some surfaces may be hot after the EasyClean cycle. Wear rubber gloves while cleaning to prevent burns.During the EasyClean cycle, the oven becomes hot enough to cause burns. Wait until the cycle is over before wiping the inside surface of the oven. Failure to do so may result in burns.Avoid leaning or resting on the oven door glass while cleaning the oven cavity.A tone will sound at the end of the 10 minute cycle. Press End of the Cleaning in the display to end the EasyClean mode and the tone.After the cleaning cycle and during hand-cleaning, enough water should remain on the oven bottom to completely submerge all soils. Add water if necessary. Place a towel on the floor in front of the oven to capture any water that may spill out during hand-cleaning.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.) Some water may spill into the bottom vents while cleaning, but it will be captured in a pan under the oven cavity and will not hurt the burner.Do not use any steel scouring pads, abrasive pads or cleaners as these materials can permanently damage the oven surface.Once the oven cavity is cleaned, wipe any excess water with a clean dry towel. Replace racks and any other accessories.If some light soils remain, repeat the above steps, making sure to thoroughly soak the soiled areas.If stubborn soils remain after multiple EasyClean cycles, run the Self Clean cycle. Be sure that the oven cavity is empty of oven racks and other accessories, and that the oven cavity surface is dry before running the Self Clean cycle. Consult the Self Clean section of your owner’s manual for further details.The cavity gasket may be wet when the EasyClean cycle finishes. This is normal. Do not clean the gasket.If mineral deposits remain on the oven bottom after cleaning, use a cloth or sponge soaked in vinegar to remove them.It is normal for the fan to operate during the EasyClean cycle.Using commercial oven cleaners or bleach to clean the oven is not recommended. Instead, use a mild liquid cleanser with a pH value below 12.7 to avoid discoloring the enamel.

Self Clean (Lower Oven)

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 Self Clean, the kitchen should be well ventilated to minimize the odors from cleaning.Clean only parts listed in manual. Remove the oven racks, broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware, aluminum foil or any other material from the oven.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.The kitchen should be well ventilated to minimize the odors from cleaning. Open a window or turn on a ventilation fan or hood before self-cleaning.Wipe any heavy spillovers on the bottom of the oven.Make sure that the oven light cover is in place and the oven light is off.Clean the frame of the oven and door with hot soapy water. Rinse well.If the oven is heavily soiled with oil, self-clean the oven before using the oven again. The oil could cause a fire.If there is a fire in the oven during self-clean, turn the oven off and wait for the fire to go out. Do not force the door open. Introduction of fresh air at self-clean temperatures may lead to a burst of flame from the oven. Failure to follow this instruction may result in severe burns.Do not use oven cleaners. Commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should not be used in or around any part of the oven.The oven displays an F error code and sounds three long beeps during the self-cleaning process if it malfunctions in the self-clean mode. Switch off the electrical power to the main fuse or breaker and have the oven serviced by a qualified technician.If the self cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician.It is normal for parts of the oven to become hot during a Self Clean cycle. Avoid touching the door, window or oven vent area during a Self Clean cycle.Do not leave small children unattended near the appliance. During the Self Clean cycle, the outside of the oven can become very hot to the touch.If you have pet birds, move them to another well-ventilated room. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self Clean cycle of any oven.Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any other part of the oven with aluminum foil or any other material. Doing so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking results and cause permanent damage to the oven interior (aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface of the oven).Do not force the door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use care when opening the oven door after the Self Clean cycle. Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape. The oven may still be VERY HOT.The oven light cannot be turned on during a Self Clean cycle. The oven light cannot be turned on until the oven temperature has cooled below 500 ℉ (260 ℃) after a Self Clean cycle is complete.Clean the frame of the oven and door with hot soapy water. Rinse well.Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass material of the oven door gasket cannot withstand abrasion. It is essential for the gasket to remain intact. If you notice it becoming worn or frayed, replace it.It is normal for the fan to operate during the Self Clean cycle.As the oven heats, you may hear sounds of metal parts expanding and contracting. This is normal and will not damage the oven.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.After a Self Clean cycle, fine lines may appear in the porcelain because it went through heating and cooling. This is normal and will not affect performance.The Self Clean cycle cannot be started if the Lock Out feature is active.Once the Self Clean cycle is set, the oven door locks automatically. You will not be able to open the oven door until the oven is cooled. The lock releases automatically.Once the door has been locked, the lock k indicator light stops flashing and remains on. Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door lock to activate.If the clock is set for a 12-hour display (default) the Delayed Self Clean can never be set to start more than 12 hours in advance.After the oven is turned off, the cooling fan keeps operating until the oven has cooled down.Example of oven soilingSoil pattern: Medium to heavy splatterTypes of soils: Fat/greaseCommon food items that can soil your oven: Meat roasted at high temperaturesSoil pattern: Drops or spotsTypes of soils: Filling or sugar based soilsCommon food items that can soil your oven: PiesSoil pattern: Drops or spotsTypes of soils: Cream or tomato sauceCommon food items that can soil your oven: CasserolesThe Self Clean cycle can be used for soil that has been built up over time.The Self Clean function has cycle times of 3, 4, or 5 hours.Soil LevelCycle SettingLightly Soiled Oven Cavity3-HourModerately Soiled Oven Cavity4-HourHeavily Soiled Oven Cavity5-HourRemove all racks and accessories from the oven. Press Self Clean. The oven defaults to the recommended four-hour self clean for a moderately soiled oven.Press Self Clean repeatedly to set the time settings.If desired, press Start Time to set the delayed start time.Press the numbers to set the time settings.Press START. The remaining time or the delayed start time appears in the display.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.Never pour cold water on the interior of a hot oven.Rapid temperature changes can cause thermal stress, which can cause minor damage to the oven cavity. If the thermal stress accumulates, scrubbing with an abrasive pad can peel off the enamel. After running Self Clean, always allow the oven cavity to cool and then wipe it with a soft cloth.It may become necessary to cancel or interrupt a Self Clean cycle due to excessive smoke or fire in the oven. To cancel the Self Clean function, press Stop in the display.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.As the oven heats, you may hear sounds of metal parts expanding and contracting. This is normal and will not damage the oven.Do not force the oven door open when the lock k is displayed. The oven door remains locked until the oven temperature has cooled. Forcing the door open will damage the door.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 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.Fine lines may appear in the porcelain because it went through heating and cooling. This is normal and will not affect performance.