7 Ovens Mistakes That Will Cost You $1m Over The Next 10 Years
better.
The LG LRG4115ST (MSRP $1,599.99) is an otherwise-nondescript freestanding fiveburner
Gas range which happens to include one of the most exciting cooking innovations
The conventional bottom-mounted heating element and instead relies entirely on a highpowered,
True convection heating element at the back of the cavity.
If all this new tech sounds intimidating, do not be scared off. Professional ranges in
Restaurant kitchens use similar technology, and our tests show the LRG4115ST is an
Excellent choice for the home cook, as well. Our time spent baking, broiling, and boiling
Using the new LG cemented that opinion. Our baked goods were equally browned following a
Until now, we've never had any strong opinions about LG's lineup of gas ranges. But we
Can confidently say the new ProBake-equipped LRG4115ST is worth checking out.
In terms of design, LG played things safe this time. The LRG4115ST's appearances are
Unremarkable, with little deviation from established design language. Stainless steel
Abounds and we love the hefty oven door handle and bulky burner dials that are angled
toward the user.
While its looks are pretty average, the LRG4115ST does feature a number of tweaks
Continuous cast-iron grates make
Moving heavy pots between burners a simple job, and regular pyrolytic self-clean
And rapid steam clean options let you opt for the cleaning mode that works for you. The
Steam clean mode is quicker, but encrusted dirt requires you burn off the mess.
The LRG4115ST's most exciting innovation is inside the cavity. The aforementioned
ProBake system is a radical new cooking technology that puts a new spin on an old
idea.
Most gas convection ranges turn off an oven's Key heating element when the
convection fan spins, relying instead on a small electric heater to keep the oven warm.
Instead, there's a highpowered
Gas burner at the rear of the cavity, and it's embedded into a strong fan.
LG says the new design makes for even heating, easier cleaning, and more space--6.3
cu. Ft. to be precise. It was up to us to find out.
Rangetop
LG not only place a lot of effort into the oven, but also redesigned the rangetop. Engineers
Angled the borders of the burner caps so gas fires could reach the bottoms of
pans.
Regardless of the promise of better performance, we were skeptical.
Expectations for gas burners, which are more responsive but lack the assortment of
Temperatures and fast boiling rates of electrical and induction.
If you want to boil up some water for a pasta or blanch some vegetables, your first
Choice should be the front right burner, which can do it in only four minutes. That's an
Outstanding result for any burner, let alone a gas one.
Maximum temperatures were on the cool side. The front burner reached a
maximum temperature of 442°F, while the remaining burners peaked between 420°F
And 272°F. Luckily, minimum temperatures were adequate for simmering or
melting. The right back burner dipped down to 110°F, while the remaining burners
bottomed out between 127°F and 166°F.
An included griddle sits on top of the center oval burner.
Oven, Broiler, & Convection
Bakers, know thy recipes
As stated, the LG LRG4115ST's cavity is unlike any other. Most ovens are heated
From below with a gas or electric element. The LRG4115ST eliminates the bottom heating
Element entirely, and instead relies solely on a high-powered rear-mounted authentic
convection element.
Burnt cake and cookie bottoms--unavoidable with many ovens--were completely
absent in our convection tests. This was confirmed by our standard bake evaluations: Not a
Single cookie emerged with a burnt bottom, and the cakes also scored well.
As promised, baked goods were more evenly cooked throughout. But we also found
That putting thinner items--such as cookies--anywhere near the rear element would result
in burnt food. You'll want to radically adjust your cooking times or temperatures if you
Plan to whip up a batch of Grandma's famous oatmeal raisin crisp. Cakes, on another
Hand, fared better with ProBake than in a conventional oven.
The efficiency of the rear heating element, combined with what has to be a well-insulated
Cavity, resulted in some fast preheat speeds. The standard setting took just 8 minutes
To achieve 350°F, while convection style did so in 9 minutes. Most ovens take longer than
10--especially large ones like this LG. The broiler needed 8 minutes to reach 608°F,
which is average.
Warranty
LG covers replacement parts and repair costs for failure because of defects of material or
workmanship during the first year from the date of purchase. That part is then covered
For the remainder of the guarantee period, or 90 days--whichever is more.
Why We Love it
Breaking the rules, baking the cakes
Investing hard-earned money in new technologies can be daunting. So if you're uncertain
About LG's latest innovation, allow us to put your mind at ease: ProBake or not, the LG
LRG4115ST is a spectacular gas range. The Conventional bake setting put some competing
Ovens to shame, the cavity preheats quickly, and the rangetop features a powerhouse
Burner that will boil water very quickly.
$1,599 for a freestanding gas range is downright reasonable considering this model's
Functionality and features, but you won't even have to pay that much! At the time of
Writing, this range can be found for as little as $1,345 online.
Like any new oven, you'll need to spend some time learning its ins and outs. Just
Remember the idea behind how this LG cooks, and you should be OK.
The LG LRG4115ST (MSRP $1,599.99) is an otherwise-nondescript freestanding fiveburner
Gas range which happens to include one of the most exciting cooking innovations
The conventional bottom-mounted heating element and instead relies entirely on a highpowered,
True convection heating element at the back of the cavity.
If all this new tech sounds intimidating, do not be scared off. Professional ranges in
Restaurant kitchens use similar technology, and our tests show the LRG4115ST is an
Excellent choice for the home cook, as well. Our time spent baking, broiling, and boiling
Using the new LG cemented that opinion. Our baked goods were equally browned following a
Until now, we've never had any strong opinions about LG's lineup of gas ranges. But we
Can confidently say the new ProBake-equipped LRG4115ST is worth checking out.
In terms of design, LG played things safe this time. The LRG4115ST's appearances are
Unremarkable, with little deviation from established design language. Stainless steel
Abounds and we love the hefty oven door handle and bulky burner dials that are angled
toward the user.
While its looks are pretty average, the LRG4115ST does feature a number of tweaks
Continuous cast-iron grates make
Moving heavy pots between burners a simple job, and regular pyrolytic self-clean
And rapid steam clean options let you opt for the cleaning mode that works for you. The
Steam clean mode is quicker, but encrusted dirt requires you burn off the mess.
The LRG4115ST's most exciting innovation is inside the cavity. The aforementioned
ProBake system is a radical new cooking technology that puts a new spin on an old
idea.
Most gas convection ranges turn off an oven's Key heating element when the
convection fan spins, relying instead on a small electric heater to keep the oven warm.
Instead, there's a highpowered
Gas burner at the rear of the cavity, and it's embedded into a strong fan.
LG says the new design makes for even heating, easier cleaning, and more space--6.3
cu. Ft. to be precise. It was up to us to find out.
Rangetop
LG not only place a lot of effort into the oven, but also redesigned the rangetop. Engineers
Angled the borders of the burner caps so gas fires could reach the bottoms of
pans.
Regardless of the promise of better performance, we were skeptical.
Expectations for gas burners, which are more responsive but lack the assortment of
Temperatures and fast boiling rates of electrical and induction.
If you want to boil up some water for a pasta or blanch some vegetables, your first
Choice should be the front right burner, which can do it in only four minutes. That's an
Outstanding result for any burner, let alone a gas one.
Maximum temperatures were on the cool side. The front burner reached a
maximum temperature of 442°F, while the remaining burners peaked between 420°F
And 272°F. Luckily, minimum temperatures were adequate for simmering or
melting. The right back burner dipped down to 110°F, while the remaining burners
bottomed out between 127°F and 166°F.
An included griddle sits on top of the center oval burner.
Oven, Broiler, & Convection
Bakers, know thy recipes
As stated, the LG LRG4115ST's cavity is unlike any other. Most ovens are heated
From below with a gas or electric element. The LRG4115ST eliminates the bottom heating
Element entirely, and instead relies solely on a high-powered rear-mounted authentic
convection element.
Burnt cake and cookie bottoms--unavoidable with many ovens--were completely
absent in our convection tests. This was confirmed by our standard bake evaluations: Not a
Single cookie emerged with a burnt bottom, and the cakes also scored well.
As promised, baked goods were more evenly cooked throughout. But we also found
That putting thinner items--such as cookies--anywhere near the rear element would result
in burnt food. You'll want to radically adjust your cooking times or temperatures if you
Plan to whip up a batch of Grandma's famous oatmeal raisin crisp. Cakes, on another
Hand, fared better with ProBake than in a conventional oven.
The efficiency of the rear heating element, combined with what has to be a well-insulated
Cavity, resulted in some fast preheat speeds. The standard setting took just 8 minutes
To achieve 350°F, while convection style did so in 9 minutes. Most ovens take longer than
10--especially large ones like this LG. The broiler needed 8 minutes to reach 608°F,
which is average.
Warranty
LG covers replacement parts and repair costs for failure because of defects of material or
workmanship during the first year from the date of purchase. That part is then covered
For the remainder of the guarantee period, or 90 days--whichever is more.
Why We Love it
Breaking the rules, baking the cakes
Investing hard-earned money in new technologies can be daunting. So if you're uncertain
About LG's latest innovation, allow us to put your mind at ease: ProBake or not, the LG
LRG4115ST is a spectacular gas range. The Conventional bake setting put some competing
Ovens to shame, the cavity preheats quickly, and the rangetop features a powerhouse
Burner that will boil water very quickly.
$1,599 for a freestanding gas range is downright reasonable considering this model's
Functionality and features, but you won't even have to pay that much! At the time of
Writing, this range can be found for as little as $1,345 online.
Like any new oven, you'll need to spend some time learning its ins and outs. Just
Remember the idea behind how this LG cooks, and you should be OK.
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