Parts & Features - LG MFL51224550 Owner's Manual

42 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Food does not broil
properly
Oven temperature
too hot or too cold
Excessive smoking
during a Self Clean
cycle
Burning or oily odor
emitting from the
vent
Moisture collects on
oven window or
steam comes from
oven vent
Warm air venting
into kitchen after
oven has been
turned off.
Parts & Features
Problem
Oven control beeps
and displays any
F
code error.
Displayed colon in
the clock is flashing.
CLEAN and door
flash in the display.
Oven controls improperly set.
• Make sure you select the Broil mode properly.
Improper rack position being used.
• See the Broiling Guide.
Cookware not suited for broiling.
• Use broiling pan and grid.
Aluminum foil used on the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as
recommended.
• See the "Operating the Oven" section in the Operation chapter.
In some areas the power voltage may be low.
• Preheat the broil element for 5-7 minutes. See the Broiling Guide.
Oven sensor needs to be adjusted.
• See the "Temperature Adjustment" section in the Operation chapter.
Excessive soil.
• Turn off the Self Clean function. 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 self clean.
This is normal in a new oven.
• This will disappear in time. To speed the process, set a Self Clean cycle for a minimum of 3
hours. See the Self Clean section. (On some models)
This happens when cooking foods high in moisture.
• This is normal.
A very wet cloth was used when cleaning the window.
• Do not use too much water when cleaning the window.
Warm air exhaust is needed to maintain and cool down oven temperatures. It turns off
automatically when the heat cools to a safe temperature.
• This is normal.
Electronic control has detected a fault condition.
• Turn off the oven function you are using to clear the display and stop beeping. Reprogram
oven. If fault recurs, record fault number and call for service.
[Case 1]
- Code: F-3
- Cause: Key short error
[Case 2]
- Code: F-9
- Cause: Oven not heating
This means that the product has just been plugged in, or that it has experienced a
power interruption.
• This is normal. Reset the clock or press any button to stop the flashing.
The Self Clean cycle has been selected, but the door is not closed.
• Close the oven door.
Possible Cause & Solution
Possible Cause & Solution