Operating Oven when running proof cycle
Some LG electric and gas range (mostly mid-level & high-end models) feature a “Proof” cycle designed to maintain the oven cavity just warm enough for rising yeast leavened products before baking.
Overview
Leaven, such as yeast, is what is placed in bread dough to make the bread rise. The bread making cycle is referred to proofing whereas the dough is kept at temperature in between 90ºF ~ 100ºF (32ºC ~ 38ºC).
In the case of LG electric ranges, whenever selecting Proof cycle, the oven cavity heat is being maintained at 92ºF (33ºC) which is within the range of desired temperature for proofing shaped dough.
Proof
This feature maintains a warm oven for rising yeast leavened products before baking. For best proof performance, cover the food with foil.
Note
For customers wants to know the difference between Proof Cycle 1 and 2.
- Proof Cycle 1
This is usually the standard proofing setting. It maintains a lower temperature (around 85°F or 29°C) that is ideal for rising most types of dough.
- Proof Cycle 2
This setting is typically used for faster proofing or when you need to slightly increase the temperature. It may maintain a higher temperature compared to Cycle 1 (around 95°F to 100°F or 35°C to 37°C), which can help speed up the proofing process if you’re in a hurry.
Setting the Proof Function (freestanding Range)
- Use rack position 2 or 3 for proofing.
- Press Proof until Proof appears in the display.
- Press Start.
- Press Clear/Off when proofing is finished.
Setting the Proof Function (slide-in Range)
- Use rack position 2 or 3 for proofing.
- Select oven mode. Turn oven mode knob to Proof/Warm.
- Press 1 to set Proof.
- Press Start.
- To cancel/end Proof function, turn oven mode knob to OFF.
Setting the Proof Function (Wall Oven) Model WSEP4723F
- Press More Modes.
- Press 3 to set Proof.
- Press the numbers to set the time.
- Press START. The remaining proofing time appears in the display
NOTE
- If the proofing time is not set, the oven automatically turns off after 12 hours.
- To cancel the proofing cycle, press CLEAR / OFF.
General Control Panel Features
Model WSEP4723F
Note
- To avoid lowering the oven temperature and lengthening proofing time, do not open the oven door unnecessarily. Check bread products early to avoid over proofing.
- Do not use the proofing mode for warming food or keeping food hot. The proofing oven temperature is not hot enough to keep foods at safe temperatures. Use the Warm feature to keep food warm. Proofing does not operate when the oven temperature is above 125°C. Hot shows in the display.
- The oven proof cycle temperature cannot be adjusted in any way.
Customer Concern & Testimonial Corner
A customer expressed concerns seeking to find out whether proofing required putting a pan of water on the bottom rack of the oven. Good question!
Navigating the Internet, you may have come across columns pertaining to using the oven to proof dough. Some sites’ solution involve inserting a pan containing 3 cups of boiling water on the lower rack. Boiling water can never exceed 100 ° C (212 ° F) which allows that low temperature needed for the dough to rise.
That technique is unnecessary when using an LG Range featuring a PROOF cycle as this cycle is designed specifically to be within temperature range required to get the dough to rise. Inserting a pan of boiling water would be redundant and futile.
