LG LDE3015SB Owner's Manual page 43

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Problem
Oven will not work. • Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.
• A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
• Oven controls improperly set.
• Oven too hot.
Steam is exhausted
• Cooking foods with high moisture produces steam. This is normal.
through the oven vent.
Appliance does not
• Make sure cord is plugged correctly into outlet. Check circuit breakers.
operate. • Service wiring is not complete. Contact your appliance Servicer for assistance.
• Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for
Oven control displays
• The PF message will appear whenever there has been a power interruption to the
PF message.
Oven light does not work. • Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light section in this Owner's manual.
Oven smokes
• Control not set properly. Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls.
excessively during • Meat too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance
broiling.
• Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty
• Insert on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining. Always place grid on
• Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling
Food does not bake • Oven controls improperly set.
or roast properly.
• Rack position is incorrect or the rack is not level.
• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used.
• Oven sensor needs to be adjusted.
Food does not broil
• Oven controls improperly set.
properly.
• Improper rack position being used.
• Cookware not suited for broiling.
Possible Causes / Solutions
- Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet.
- Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
- See the Using the oven section.
- Allow the oven to cool to below locking temperature.
service.
appliance. To clear the PF message touch CLEAR OFF control pad and be sure to
reset the clock with the correct time of day.
between the meat and the element. Preheat broil element for searing.
edges to prevent curling.
the broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip into pan.
frequently.
Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.
- See the using the oven section.
- See the using the oven section.
- See the using the oven section.
- See the adjusting your oven temperature in option section.
- Make sure you touch the BROIL pad.
- See the Broiling Guide, page 26.
- Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G
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