7 Life-saving Tips About Ovens
New technology doesn't
Set this double-oven variety
Outside of the competition.
Manufacturers add bits and pieces of new technology to ovens all the time, but it has been awhile
Since we've seen such a fundamental change as LG's new ProBake system.
Available on all LG gas ovens--such as the LG LDG4315ST double-oven gas range
(MSRP $1,899), ProBake moves the heating element from its Normal location at the
Bottom of the cavity onto the rear oven wall.
Oven--a design choice meant to alleviate the burnt bottoms so commonly caused by
traditional heating elements. It's a beautiful idea, but does it work?
Sort of. This LG can do things a little differently, but it can't always bake more evenly
Than some of other ovens we've tested--including the single-oven, ProBake-equipped
LG LRG4115ST we tested earlier this year. Brisk preheat times were really
Space could be helpful around the holidays. A game-changer it's not, but the LG
LDG4315ST does well if you learn how to use it.
The rangetop features constant, cast-iron grates, five gas burners (including a center
Control knobs, the 2.6 cubic-foot upper oven cavity has a cobalt blue interior. The 4.3
Cubic-foot lower oven, however, houses LG's new ProBake system.
The upper oven homes the broiler, while the lower oven has ProBake baking and
convection.
The upper oven may offer Bake, Broil, Delay Bake, Warm, and Pizza settings, but the
lower oven takes things to another level. The heating element is located at the rear of
The cavity, instead of its standard location at the bottom. The component works with a fan,
Which circulates heat even if you're not using the convection setting for what LG
Claims is enhanced temperature regulation.
Both ovens can be put to use
With a glass touch control panel located on the backsplash. Each is outfitted with LG's
EasyClean cycle, which combines a special coating with a brief steam clean cycle for
fast results. A traditional pyrolytic self-clean cycle is also offered.
Rangetop
The unsung hero
Even though ProBake is the main event here, the LDG4315ST's best feature is really
its rangetop.
Maximum temperatures were high for a gas range: Out of 5 gas burners, the front two
Burners both peaked at temperatures over 400°F. The center oval burner and left rear
Burner were just shy of 400°F, while just the perfect rear burner failed to climb above
300°F.
Minimum temperatures were even more impressive. The right rear burner may have
for warming soup. The left back burner was nearly as temperate, and the front burners
Both bottomed out just below 150°F. Only the center burner was unable to dip to ideal
simmering temperatures.
Boil times were pretty damn fast. LG markets its front burner as a quick boiler,
And for good reason--it was able to boil six cups of water in less than four minutes. (Be
Careful if you're trying to perform a more delicate task.) The left rear burner took just a
Few moments more--still pretty good--while the middle and left rear burners took closer
to ten. Just take care not to boil the right rear burner, which will keep you waiting for
Use convection, trust us.
We've tested a whole lot of ovens, and those that won't darken the bottom of your
Baked goods are rare indeed.
Heating element is located.
Well, here's the good news: We baked cakes and biscuits from the LDG4315ST's lower
Oven, where ProBake relocates the heating element from the base of the lower oven
To the back, and there was nigh a burnt cookie bottom to be found. Preheat times in the
Bottom cavity were speedy, at just over 4 minutes for regular bake and under 6 to get
convection.
But without true convection, the ProBake system doesn't seem to offer much else which a
Regular oven wouldn't. We baked two cakes in the bottom cavity using the standard
Bake setting, and discovered doneness varied significantly during. Cookies fared a lot
Better, but there was still space for improvement.
If you purchase this oven, we recommend using convection. We found that cookies baked
With convection at the oven were perfectly . Cakes weren't, but were much
Improved from the regular bake setting.
Cakes were totally uneven, and biscuits were barely better. If
You can, stick to the bottom oven's convection setting.
Warranty
According to LG, should the LDG4315ST fail because of defects of material or workmanship
During a year from the date of purchase, LG will offer repairs or replacements. If LG
Does replace the item or part during the initial warranty period, that product or
Part is under warranty until the end of the original warranty period, or 90 days,
whichever is greater.
Before You Buy
Good, but not groundbreaking
While the LG LDG4315ST is a strong double oven gas range, its ProBake technology
Appears to give limited usefulness. Unless you are using the Real convection mode,
There's not much here that will outperform its less revolutionary--and less expensive--
Competition in any substantial way.
So don't get this oven only for the ProBake. If you can find the right deal--and we're still
Seeing prices just shy of $1,400--buy it for the terrific convection baking, speedy preheat,
Versatile oven modes, and surprisingly good rangetop.
Set this double-oven variety
Outside of the competition.
Manufacturers add bits and pieces of new technology to ovens all the time, but it has been awhile
Since we've seen such a fundamental change as LG's new ProBake system.
Available on all LG gas ovens--such as the LG LDG4315ST double-oven gas range
(MSRP $1,899), ProBake moves the heating element from its Normal location at the
Bottom of the cavity onto the rear oven wall.
Oven--a design choice meant to alleviate the burnt bottoms so commonly caused by
traditional heating elements. It's a beautiful idea, but does it work?
Sort of. This LG can do things a little differently, but it can't always bake more evenly
Than some of other ovens we've tested--including the single-oven, ProBake-equipped
LG LRG4115ST we tested earlier this year. Brisk preheat times were really
Space could be helpful around the holidays. A game-changer it's not, but the LG
LDG4315ST does well if you learn how to use it.
The rangetop features constant, cast-iron grates, five gas burners (including a center
Control knobs, the 2.6 cubic-foot upper oven cavity has a cobalt blue interior. The 4.3
Cubic-foot lower oven, however, houses LG's new ProBake system.
The upper oven homes the broiler, while the lower oven has ProBake baking and
convection.
The upper oven may offer Bake, Broil, Delay Bake, Warm, and Pizza settings, but the
lower oven takes things to another level. The heating element is located at the rear of
The cavity, instead of its standard location at the bottom. The component works with a fan,
Which circulates heat even if you're not using the convection setting for what LG
Claims is enhanced temperature regulation.
Both ovens can be put to use
With a glass touch control panel located on the backsplash. Each is outfitted with LG's
EasyClean cycle, which combines a special coating with a brief steam clean cycle for
fast results. A traditional pyrolytic self-clean cycle is also offered.
Rangetop
The unsung hero
Even though ProBake is the main event here, the LDG4315ST's best feature is really
its rangetop.
Maximum temperatures were high for a gas range: Out of 5 gas burners, the front two
Burners both peaked at temperatures over 400°F. The center oval burner and left rear
Burner were just shy of 400°F, while just the perfect rear burner failed to climb above
300°F.
Minimum temperatures were even more impressive. The right rear burner may have
for warming soup. The left back burner was nearly as temperate, and the front burners
Both bottomed out just below 150°F. Only the center burner was unable to dip to ideal
simmering temperatures.
Boil times were pretty damn fast. LG markets its front burner as a quick boiler,
And for good reason--it was able to boil six cups of water in less than four minutes. (Be
Careful if you're trying to perform a more delicate task.) The left rear burner took just a
Few moments more--still pretty good--while the middle and left rear burners took closer
to ten. Just take care not to boil the right rear burner, which will keep you waiting for
Use convection, trust us.
We've tested a whole lot of ovens, and those that won't darken the bottom of your
Baked goods are rare indeed.
Heating element is located.
Well, here's the good news: We baked cakes and biscuits from the LDG4315ST's lower
Oven, where ProBake relocates the heating element from the base of the lower oven
To the back, and there was nigh a burnt cookie bottom to be found. Preheat times in the
Bottom cavity were speedy, at just over 4 minutes for regular bake and under 6 to get
convection.
But without true convection, the ProBake system doesn't seem to offer much else which a
Regular oven wouldn't. We baked two cakes in the bottom cavity using the standard
Bake setting, and discovered doneness varied significantly during. Cookies fared a lot
Better, but there was still space for improvement.
If you purchase this oven, we recommend using convection. We found that cookies baked
With convection at the oven were perfectly . Cakes weren't, but were much
Improved from the regular bake setting.
Cakes were totally uneven, and biscuits were barely better. If
You can, stick to the bottom oven's convection setting.
Warranty
According to LG, should the LDG4315ST fail because of defects of material or workmanship
During a year from the date of purchase, LG will offer repairs or replacements. If LG
Does replace the item or part during the initial warranty period, that product or
Part is under warranty until the end of the original warranty period, or 90 days,
whichever is greater.
Before You Buy
Good, but not groundbreaking
While the LG LDG4315ST is a strong double oven gas range, its ProBake technology
Appears to give limited usefulness. Unless you are using the Real convection mode,
There's not much here that will outperform its less revolutionary--and less expensive--
Competition in any substantial way.
So don't get this oven only for the ProBake. If you can find the right deal--and we're still
Seeing prices just shy of $1,400--buy it for the terrific convection baking, speedy preheat,
Versatile oven modes, and surprisingly good rangetop.
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