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TROUBLESHOOTING

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.
- See the 

Broiling Guide,

page 23.

• Oven Sensor needs to be adjusted.

- See the adjusting your oven Temperature in option section.

• Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches.

Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches
do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time.

• Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. 

See 

Cleaning The Glass Cooktop

in the MAINTENANCE section, page 32.

• Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cookware.

• Scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop

surface. Use a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning cream to remove the marks. See 

Cleaning

The Glass Cooktop

in the MAINTENANCE section, page 32.

• Boilovers are cooked onto surface. Use the blade scraper to remove soil. See 

Cleaning

The Glass Cooktop

in the MAINTENANCE section, page 32.

• Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning

cream. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms.

• The oven temperature is too high to set a self-clean operation.

- Allow the range to cool and reset the controls.

• Oven controls improperly set.

- See the using the self-cleaning oven section.

• A Self-Clean cycle cannot be started if Oven Lockout feature is active or radiant surface

remains ON. 

• This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning

functions.
- This is normal.

• Excessive soil.

- Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. 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.

- Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.

• Oven controls not properly set.

- See the 

Self-Clean section,

page 29.

• Oven was heavily soiled.

- Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need

to self-clean again or for a longer period of time.

Problem

Food does not broil
properly

Oven temperature too hot
or too cold

Scratches or abrasions on
cooktop surface 

Metal marks 

Brown streaks or specks

Areas of discoloration
with metallic sheen

Oven will not self-clean

“Crackling” or “popping”
sound

Excessive smoking during
a self clean cycle

Oven door do not open
after a self clean cycle

Oven not clean after a self
clean cycle

Summary of Contents for LSRE307ST

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL ELECTRIC RANGE Please read this guide thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times LSRE307ST P No MFL57206005 www lge com ENGLISH ESPAÑOL ...

Page 2: ... you record the details of any contact with LG LG Electronics USA Inc concerning this unit Staple your receipt here to verify your retail purchase Model No Serial No Dealer Dealer Phone No Customer Relations LG Electronics U S A Inc Service Division Bldg 3 201 James Record Rd Huntsville AL 35824 0126 Thank you for purchasing an LG electric oven Setting bake 20 21 Setting timed bake 22 Setting dela...

Page 3: ...Verify that the anti tip devices are engaged Warming drawer or Storage drawer Remove drawer and visually inspect that the rear leveling leg is fully inserted into the anti tip bracket Refer to the installation manual for proper anti tip bracket installation SURFACE COOKING UNITS Use Proper Pan Sizes This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size Select utensils having ...

Page 4: ...l Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket 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 broi...

Page 5: ... climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured DO NOT use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board DO NOT place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cooktop even when it is not being used Always turn the surface units on after placing cookware DO NOT store heavy items above the cooktop surface that could fall and damage it DO NOT place aluminum foil or plas...

Page 6: ...e cooking surface limit it to items that are infrequently used and can be safely stored in an area subjected to heat Temperatures may be unsafe for items such as volatile liquids cleaners or aerosol sprays DO NOT touch surface elements until it has cooled down sufficiently The surface elements may still be hot and burns may occur NEVER leave food unattended at high or medium high setting Boilovers...

Page 7: ...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 Cleaning cycle Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape Th...

Page 8: ...here 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 HS Hot Surface MESSAGE LIGHT WILL Come on when the unit is hot to touch after it is turned off Come on during Self Cleaning Cycle Stay on even after the unit is turned off Glow until the unit has cooled down to approximately 150 F...

Page 9: ...mmended setting for the single dual elements Each time a pad is pressed a beep will sound The power level decreases or increases by 0 5 from 9 0 through 3 0 by 0 2 from 3 0 through 1 0 Lo is the lowest power level available Note Each time a pad is pressed a beep will sound The power level decreases or increases by 0 5 from 9 0 through 3 0 by 0 2 from 3 0 through 1 0 Lo is the lowest power level av...

Page 10: ...appear when the unit is hot to touch Note Setting Type of cooking Lo 2 4 Hi Breads Pastries Casseroles Dinner Plate with Food Soups Cream Vegetables Fried Foods Soups Liquid Gravies Eggs Sauces Stews Meats Hot Beverages 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 ho...

Page 11: ...on the cooking surface after the area is heated Continuously cooking on a soiled surface may will result in a permanent stain To Prevent Other Damages Do not allow plastic sugar or foods with high sugar content to melt onto the hot cooktop Should this happen clean immediately See Cleaning pages 32 33 Do not let a pan boil dry as this will damage the surface and pan Do not use cooktop as a work sur...

Page 12: ... 1 Place a ruler across the bottom of the pan 2 Hold it up to the light 3 No light should be visible under the ruler Do not use a small pan on a large element Not only does this waste energy but it can also result in spillovers burning onto the cooking area which requires extra cleaning Do not use non flat specialty items that are oversized or uneven such as round bottom woks rippled bottom and or...

Page 13: ...esired power setting Adjustable at any time while the Drawer is ON 4 When the food is ready for removal press ON OFF once to turn off To set the warming drawer control Warming Drawer Rack in upward position Warming Drawer Rack in downward position To Operate the Warming Drawer The purpose of the Warming Drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature Always start with hot food It is not ...

Page 14: ... or surrounding areas and is very difficult to remove Use only aluminum foil or cookware that is capable of with standing baking temperature to heat or cover your food 4 Do not use the warming drawer to heat water or any other liquids Spilled liquids may cause an electrical short or result in severe personal injury electric shock or death 5 Never place plastics paper canned foods or other combusti...

Page 15: ... plate Roast rack Grid Broiler pan Split rack Standard racks 2 ea Warming drawer rack Common use Warming drawer Oven door Gasket Split rack Standard racks 2 ea Self clean latch Automatic oven light switch Dual element Single element Warming zone element Template Cleaner Cleaning pad Screws 6 ea Anchors 6 ea Anti tip bracket ...

Page 16: ...y function requiring numbers such as the time of day on the clock the timer the oven temperature the start time and length of operation for timed baking START PAD Must be pressed to start any cooking or cleaning function CLEAR OFF PAD Press to cancel all oven operations except the clock and timer CLOCK PAD Press before setting the time of day TIMER ON OFF PAD Press to select the timer feature COOK...

Page 17: ... will count down with 5 00 and TIMER will show in the display 4 When the set time has run out End will show in the display The clock will sound with 3 beeps every 15 seconds until TIMER ON OFF is pressed 1 Press TIMER ON OFF once The display will return to the time of day To set the Timer example for 5 minutes To cancel the Timer before the set time has run out SETTING THE TIMER ON OFF The TIMER O...

Page 18: ... and 0 20 will be displayed 3 Press START to accept the temperature change and the display will return to the time of day Press CLEAR OFF to reject the change if necessary To increase the oven temperature 1 Press OPTIONS twice 2 To decrease the temperature use the number pads to enter the desired change Example 20 F 2 and 0 and then press OPTIONS once 20 will be displayed 3 Press START to accept t...

Page 19: ...d by flashing oven lamp until door is opened You can activate or deactivate smart oven light feature Default Setting is on 1 Press the OPTIONS 3 times 2 Press 1 for ENGLISH or 2 for SPANISH 3 Press START to accept the change To set language option SETTING LANGUAGE SELECTION English or Spanish The scroll display can be shown either ENGLISH or SPANISH 1 Press OPTIONS 6 times 2 Press 1 number pad for...

Page 20: ...programmed to bake at any temperature from 170 F to 550 F Default temperature is 350 F 175 C 1 Press BAKE 350 will appear in the display 2 Press 3 7 and 5 BAKE will flash 3 Press START The display will show BAKE and the changing temperature starting at 100 F Place food in the oven after preheating if the recipe calls for it Preheating is so important for good results when baking cakes cookies past...

Page 21: ...p before coming completely out SPLIT RACK The right side of the split rack can be removed to accommodate a large roaster on the lower rack The removable section of the Split Rack can be used as a roasting rack in the broiling pan Be careful when removing cooked food from the split rack to avoid burns SPLIT RACK The right side of the split rack can be removed to accommodate a large roaster on the l...

Page 22: ...and cook for a selected length of time At the end of the cooking time the oven will turn off automatically 1 END OF CYCLE 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 minute until CLEAR OFF is pressed Place food in the oven after preheating if the recipe calls for it Preheating is so important for good results w...

Page 23: ...ess START At the set time a short beep will sound The oven will begin to Bake When the oven has reached the desired temperature a long beep will sound 5 times and oven lamp will flash The display will show 300 and BAKE To program the oven for a Delay Start and to shut off automatically example for baking at 300 F for 30 minutes and starting at 4 30 SETTING DELAYED TIMED BAKE The BAKE COOK TIME and...

Page 24: ...rowning Pan frying is recommended Slash fat Broil skin side down first Cut through back of shell Spread open Brush with melted butter before broiling and after half of broiling time Handle and turn very carefully Brush with lemon butter before and during cooking if desired Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side for 11 2 thick or home cured ham Slash fat Slash fat Grease pan Brush steaks with melte...

Page 25: ...low sides to allow heated air to circulate around the food Food baked on pans with a dark finish will cook faster When using Convection Bake with a single rack place oven rack in position D If cooking on multiple racks place the oven racks in positions B and D for 2 racks Place in positions B D and F for 3 racks Cakes have better results when baked using the BAKE pad you can still use multiple rac...

Page 26: ...und the meat 1 Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven 2 Press CONV ROAST CONV ROAST will flash and 350 will be displayed 3 Press 3 7 and 5 4 Press START The display will show CONV ROAST and the changing temperature starting at 100 F A beep will sound 3 times when the adjusted oven temperature for this example it is 350 F is reached and the display will show auto converted oven temperat...

Page 27: ...Cook Warm feature after timed cooking 1 Place the food in the oven 2 Press FAVORITES once for Bread twice for Meat and 3 times for Chicken Default temperature will appear and COOK will flash 3 Press the number pads to set the desired oven temperature within 25 seconds This temperature will be stored and be recalled from next times 4 Press START A long beep will sound 3 times when the temperature r...

Page 28: ...turned ON or OFF by pressing the OVEN LIGHT pad 1 Press and hold START for 3 seconds 2 2 beeps will sound LOCKING will appear DOOR LOCKED will flash in the display Once the oven door is locked the DOOR LOCKED indicator will stop flashing and remain on along with the lock icon light To activate the Oven Lockout feature 1 Press and hold START for 3 seconds A beep will sound 2 times The DOOR LOCKED w...

Page 29: ...hen should be well ventilated to get rid of normal odors associated with cleaning Before a Self Clean Cycle 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 material from the oven Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom Do hand clean doo...

Page 30: ...CK is displayed The oven door will remained locked until the oven temperature has cooled Forcing the door open will damage the door After the Self Clean cycle You may notice some white ash in the oven Wipe it off with a damp cloth or a soapfilled steel wool pad after the oven cools These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle If the oven is not clean after on...

Page 31: ...drawer with the glide slots on the range 4 Push the drawer into the range until levers click approximately 2 inches Pull the drawer open again to seat bearing glides into position If you do not hear the levers click or the bearing glides do not feel seated remove the drawer and repeat steps 2 4 This will minimize possible damage to the bearing glides OVEN VENT The oven vent is located above the le...

Page 32: ...ing 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 Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in a dishwasher Oven Racks Remove the oven racks before operating the Self Clean cycle Leaving the racks in plac...

Page 33: ...ining To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop follow these steps 1 Before using the cooktop for the first time clean it with Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner or included cleaner This helps protect the top and makes cleanup easier 2 Daily use of Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner or included cleaner will help keep the cooktop looking new 3 Shake the cleaning cream well Apply a few drops of Cleaner di...

Page 34: ...of damage to the glass ceramic surface For your safety please wear an oven mitt potholder while cleaning the hot cooking surface Metal Marks and Scratches 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 ...

Page 35: ... into the bottom of the slot Step 3 Open the door fully If the door will not open fully the indentation is not seated correctly in the bottom edge of the slot Step 4 Push the hinge locks up against the front frame of the oven cavity to the locked position Step 5 Close the oven door DOOR CARE INSTRUCTIONS Most oven doors contain glass that can break Read the following recommendations 1 Do not close...

Page 36: ...rcuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker Cooktop controls improperly set Check to see the correct control is set for the surface unit you are using This is normal The unit is still on and hot Food spillovers not cleaned before next use See Cleaning the glass cooktop section Hot surface on a model with a light colored cooktop This is normal The surface may appear discolor...

Page 37: ...lose to the element Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element Preheat broil element for searing Meat not properly prepared Remove excess fat from meat Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling but do not cut into lean Insert on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining Always place grid on the broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease...

Page 38: ...E section page 32 Mineral deposits from water and food Remove using a ceramic glass cooktop cleaning cream Use cookware with clean dry bottoms The oven temperature is too high to set a self clean operation Allow the range to cool and reset the controls Oven controls improperly set See the using the self cleaning oven section A Self Clean cycle cannot be started if Oven Lockout feature is active or...

Page 39: ...ed the process set a self clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours See the Self Clean section page 29 A convection fan may automatically turn on and off This is normal The shiny silver colored racks were cleaned in a self clean cycle Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven racks with the paper towel Convection fan stops during a convection bake cycle This ...

Page 40: ...Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 7 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the united states 8 Any labor costs during the limited warranty period This warranty is extended to the original purchaser for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service c...

Page 41: ...cs 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 243 0000 USA Or visit us on the Web at us lge com USA Para comunicarse con LG Electronics 24 horas al día 7 días a la semana 1 800 243 0000 EE UU O visítenos en la Web en us lge com EE UU To contact LG Electronics 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 243 0000 USA Or visit us on the Web at us lge com USA Printed in Mexico ...

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