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Cleaning

Caution
  • Do not clean this appliance with bleach.

  • To prevent burns, wait until the cooktop has cooled down before touching any of its parts.

  • Always wear gloves when cleaning the cooktop.

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Interior

Do not use oven cleaners to clean the oven cavity. Use the product's EasyClean function regularly to clean light soil. For stubborn soil, use the Self Clean function (on some models) or clean manually using the following 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 local stores, can also help improve cleaning.Do not use oven cleaners, harsh chemical cleaners, bleach, vinegar, steel scouring pads, or abrasive pads or cleansers to clean the oven, as they can permanently damage the oven surface.Do not clean the gasket.

Exterior

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 prevent scratching, do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials.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 doorFor general cleaning, use a cloth with hot soapy water. For more difficult soil and built-up grease, wipe gently with a brush such as a toothbrush. Do not use abrasive cleaners.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. (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 (on some models) 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.For models with Self Clean function: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 oil. This will make the racks glide more easily into the rack tracks.

Cooktop Surface

If any sugar or food containing sugar spills, or plastic or foil melts on the cooktop, remove the material IMMEDIATELY with a metal razor scraper while the cooking surface is still hot to avoid the risk of damage to the glass-ceramic surface. When used correctly, the scraper will not damage the cooktop surface. For your safety, please use an oven mitt or pot holder while scraping the hot cooking surface.If water or food containing water spills, remove the spill IMMEDIATELY with a dry paper towel.Do not use scrub pads or abrasive cleaning pads. They may damage your cooktop surface.For your safety, wear an oven mitt or pot holder while using a scraper on the hot cooking surface.Use ceramic cooktop cleaner on the glass cooktop. Other creams may not be as effective or may scratch, damage or stain the cooktop surface. Wait for the cooktop to cool completely before using cooktop cleaning cream.To maintain and protect the surface of the glass cooktop, follow these steps:Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it with a ceramic cooktop cleaner. This helps protect the top and makes cleanup easier.Use ceramic cooktop cleaner daily to help keep the cooktop looking new. Shake the cleaning cream well. Apply a few drops of cleaner directly to the cooktop.Use a paper towel to clean the entire cooktop surface.Rinse with clear water and use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all cleaning residue.Any damage or failure of the product resulting from the items below may not be covered under the LIMITED WARRANTY.Sugary spillovers (such as preserves, ketchup, tomato sauce, jellies, fudge, candy, syrups, or chocolate) or melted plastics can cause pitting on the surface of your cooktop.If food or water containing calcium (such as baking powder, wine, milk, spinach, or broccoli) is spilled on the cooktop, it can permanently stain or discolor the surface.While the cooktop is still warm, remove any burnt on deposits or spilled food from the glass-ceramic cooking surface with a suitable metal razor scraper. To prevent burns, wear an oven mitt or pot holder while using the metal scraper.Do not use a dull or nicked blade.Hold the scraper at approximately a 30° angle to the cooktop.The razor scraper will not damage the markings on the cooking surface.When the cooking surface has completely cooled, apply a few fingertip-sized dabs of a glass-ceramic cooktop cleaner in each burner area. Work the cleaning cream over the cooktop surface with a damp paper towel. Leave the cleaner on for 10 minutes before rinsing it off.FrontRearTo remove stubborn soil, clean the area with a soft brush.If foreign matter is stuck in the cooktop gasket, use a soft brush to clean it off.Rinse with clean water and wipe the cooktop surface with a clean, dry paper towel.Do not use chlorine bleach, ammonia, or other cleaners not specifically recommended for use on glass-ceramic cooktops.Let your glass-ceramic cooking surface cool off before cleaning.Wipe off with a damp towel and mild detergentUse a metal scraperApply cooktop cleaning cream. Rub with a towel.Rinse with a damp towel, then wipe dry.Regular (Recommended after each use)Occasional (Recommended every week)Thorough (Recommended for tough stains or burnt-on food)For additional product information, visit our website at www.lg.comCookware with rough or uneven bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface.Do not slide metal or glass across the cooktop surface.Do not use cookware with any dirt build-up on the bottom.Do not use cookware if there is foreign matter on the cooktop surface. Always clean the cooktop surface before cooking.Any damage or failure of the product resulting from the items below may not be covered under the LIMITED WARRANTY.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.If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may leave a black discoloration on the cooktop. This should be removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration may be permanent.

EasyClean

This feature is only available on some models.LG’s EasyClean enamel technology provides two cleaning options for the inside of the range. 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 range still provides the Self Clean option for longer, more thorough oven cleaning for heavier, built up soils. (On some models)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 (On some models)Delays the need for a Self Clean cycleMinimizes smoke and odorsCan allow shorter Self Clean timeFor models without Self Clean optionThe EasyClean feature may not be effective in removing heavy, built-up soils. Because the range does not include a Self Clean option, clean the oven regularly using the EasyClean feature to prevent heavy, burnt-on soil from building up in the oven.Example 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 °F (65 °C), Hot will appear in the display, and the EasyClean cycle will not be activated until the oven cavity cools down.The range 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 CLEAR/OFF to clear the display and end 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.For models with Self Clean functionIf 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. If a Self Clean option is not available, scrape off and remove stubborn soil using a scraper.If you forget to saturate the inside of the oven with water before starting EasyClean, press CLEAR/OFF to end the cycle. Wait for the range to cool to room temperature and then spray or pour water into the oven and start another EasyClean cycle.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.

Removing/Assembling Lift-Off Oven Doors

Parts may be changed due to product improvement and may look different than shown in images.Most oven doors contain glass that can break.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.Scratching, hitting, jarring, or stressing the glass may weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time.Fully open the door.Lift up the hinge lock b and flip it towards the hinge arm d completely. Repeat on other side.Locked PositionUnlocked PositionSlotHinge LockOven FrameHinge ArmFirmly grasp both sides of the door at the top.Partially close the door to approximately 5 degrees a. If the position is correct, the hinge arms will move freely.about 5°Lift and pull the door towards you until the hinge latches are completely loosened.Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top.Fully insert the hinge arms a into the slots b until the indentations c on the hinge arms rest on the bottom edges of the slots.Hinge ArmBottom Edge of SlotIndentationSlowly open the door fully. Make sure that the hinge arms are properly engaged in the slots.Lift up the hinge lock b and flip it towards the oven c until it clicks into position. Repeat on other side.Unlocked PositionLocked PositionSlotHinge LockOven FrameHinge ArmClose the oven door.

Removing/Assembling Drawers

Parts may be changed due to product improvement and may look different than shown in images.Disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Failure to do so can result in severe personal injury, death, or electrical shock.Most cleaning can be done with the drawer in place; however, the drawer may be removed if further cleaning is needed. Use warm water to thoroughly clean.Fully open the drawer.If there are screws a on the sides at the back of the drawer, remove the 2 screws and set them aside. For models without screws, go to step 3.Lift the front of the drawer until the stops clear the guides.Remove the drawer.Place the drawer rails on the guides.Push the drawer back until it stops.Lift the front of the drawer, push it back until the stops clear the guides, and lower the front of the drawer.If the drawer had screws, insert and tighten the 2 screws a on the sides at the back of the drawer.Push the drawer to close it.