LG LTGL6937F Owner's Manual page 60

60 MAINTENANCE
NOTE
• 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
Control Lock / Lockout 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
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 convection fan
keeps operating until the oven has cooled down.
When to Use Self Clean
• Example of oven soiling
Case 1
• Soil pattern: Medium to heavy splatter
• Types of soils: Fat/grease
• Common food items that can soil your oven:
Meat roasted at high temperatures
Case 2
• Soil pattern: Drops or spots
• Types of soils: Filling or sugar based soils
• Common food items that can soil your oven: Pies
Case 3
• Soil pattern: Drops or spots
• Types of soils: Cream or tomato sauce
• Common food items that can soil your oven:
Casseroles
NOTE
• The Self Clean cycle can be used for soil that has
been built up over time.
Setting Self Clean
The Self Clean function has cycle times of 3, 4, or 5
hours.
Self Clean Soil Guide
Soil Level
k
Lightly Soiled Oven
Cavity
Moderately Soiled Oven
Cavity
Heavily Soiled Oven
Cavity
1
Remove all racks and accessories from the
oven.
2
Press Self Clean. Press repeatedly to switch
between the upper and lower oven.
The oven defaults to the recommended four-
hour Self Clean for a moderately soiled oven.
Press buttons as below to select a self clean
time from 3 to 5 hours.
• 1 : 3 hours
• 2 : 4 hours
• 3 : 5 hours
3
Press START.
4
Once the Self Clean cycle is set, the oven door
locks automatically and the lock icon
displays. You will not be able to open the oven
door until the oven has cooled. The lock
releases automatically when the oven has
cooled.
CAUTION
• 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.
Cycle Setting
3-Hour Self Clean
4-Hour Self Clean
5-Hour Self Clean
k