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LG New Range - Strong Odor or Smoke

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Strong Odor or Smoke with a New Range or Oven

Congratulations on your new range and choosing LG. I know that you are excited to get started using your range so that you can create your culinary masterpieces. Before you get started, here are a few tips that will improve your cooking experience. If you smell a strong odor or see smoke coming from your new range, this is normal and no cause for alarm.


Note: Here are a few reasons why this will occur:

  • Strong odor from the ceramic fiber insulation that the unit was packaged and shipped in.
  • If plastic wraps or films, cardboard or zip ties were left on the unit.
  • The heating element is oiled at the factory and will generate smoke as it is heated and burned away.

  • Supplies Needed:

  • Mild soap or detergent
  • Bucket of water
  • Sponge

  • Note: No food should be put in oven while you are breaking in your new range.

    1. STEP 1

    2. Begin by making sure that the kitchen is well ventilated by opening windows and doors.

      • Make sure kitchen is ventilated

      • STEP 2

      • Remove all insulation, plastic films, cardboard and zip ties from the range.

        • Remove all insulation

        • STEP 3

        • In a bucket of water, mix water with a mild soap or detergent.

          • In a bucket of water, mix water with a mild soap or detergent

          • STEP 4

          • Soak the sponge in the soapy water and wipe down the outside of the range. Let dry.

            • oak the sponge in the soapy water

            • STEP 5

            • Soak the sponge in the soapy water and wipe down the outside of the range. Let dry.

              • oak the sponge in the soapy water

              • STEP 6

              • Wash the oven racks and dry thoroughly before placing it back into the oven.

                • oak the sponge in the soapy water

                • STEP 7

                • Set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours or begin bake mode for a minimum of 3 hours. (You may need to repeat these steps until the smell is completely gone).

                  • oak the sponge in the soapy water

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