10 Incredible Ovens Transformations
New technology doesn't
Set this double-oven variety
Outside of the competition.
Manufacturers add bits and pieces of new tech to ovens all the time, but it's been awhile
Since we have seen such a basic change as LG's new ProBake system.
Available on all LG gas ovens--including the LG LDG4315ST double-oven gas stove
(MSRP $1,899), ProBake moves the heating element from its typical location at the
Bottom of the cavity onto the rear oven wall.
Oven--a design choice intended to alleviate the burnt bottoms so commonly caused by
It's a beautiful concept, 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 indeed
impressive, as were the rangetop burners and convection baking setting.
Space could be useful around the holidays. A game-changer it is not, but the LG
LDG4315ST does well if you know how to use it.
The rangetop features constant, cast-iron grates, five gas burners (including a centre
Control knobs, the 2.6 cubic-foot upper oven cavity has a cobalt blue inside. The 4.3
Cubic-foot lower oven, however, homes LG's new ProBake system.
The upper oven houses the broiler, while the lower oven has ProBake baking and
convection.
The upper oven can 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, rather than its standard location at the bottom. The element works with a fan,
Which circulates heat even if you're not using the convection setting for what LG
Claims is improved temperature regulation.
Rack Convection, Delay Bake, Proof, Warm, and Pizza. Both ovens could be put to use
Using a glass touch control panel situated on the backsplash. Each is equipped with LG's
EasyClean cycle, which combines a special coating with a brief steam wash cycle for
fast results. A conventional pyrolytic self-clean cycle is also available.
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 stove: Out of 5 gas burners, 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
The left back burner was almost as temperate, and the front burners
Both bottomed out below 150°F. Only the center burner was unable to dip to ideal
simmering temperatures.
Boil times were pretty darn speedy. LG markets its right front burner as a quick boiler,
And for good reason--it managed to boil six cups of water in less than four minutes. (Be
Careful if you're trying to carry out a more delicate task.) The left back burner took just a
Few moments more--still pretty good--while the center and left back burners took closer
to ten. Take care not to boil the right backpack, which will keep you waiting for
Oven, Broiler, & Convection
Use convection, trust us.
We've tested a Great Deal of ovens, and those that will not darken the bottom of your
Baked products are rare indeed.
Heating element is located.
Well, here is the good news: We baked cakes and biscuits in 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 underside to be found. Preheat times in the
Bottom cavity were speedy, at only 4 minutes for standard bake and under 6 to get
convection.
But without true convection, the ProBake system does not 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 found doneness varied significantly during.
Better, but there was still space for improvement.
If you buy this oven, we recommend using convection. We found that biscuits baked
With convection at the oven were perfectly . Cakes were not, but were much
Improved from the regular bake setting.
As far as the smaller upper oven goes, you'll want to use it for the extra space, for
the broiler, or not at all. Cakes were completely uneven, and cookies 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 workmanship or material
During one year from the date of purchase, LG will offer replacements or repairs. If LG
Does replace the item or part during the original warranty period, that product or
Part is under warranty until the end of the initial warranty period, or 90 days,
Before You Buy
Great, but not groundbreaking
While the LG LDG4315ST is a solid double oven gas stove, its ProBake technology
Appears to give limited usefulness. Unless you're using the true convection mode,
There's not much here that will outperform its less revolutionary--and less costly--
Competition in any significant way.
So don't get this oven just 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, quick preheat,
Versatile oven modes, and surprisingly good rangetop.
Set this double-oven variety
Outside of the competition.
Manufacturers add bits and pieces of new tech to ovens all the time, but it's been awhile
Since we have seen such a basic change as LG's new ProBake system.
Available on all LG gas ovens--including the LG LDG4315ST double-oven gas stove
(MSRP $1,899), ProBake moves the heating element from its typical location at the
Bottom of the cavity onto the rear oven wall.
Oven--a design choice intended to alleviate the burnt bottoms so commonly caused by
It's a beautiful concept, 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 indeed
impressive, as were the rangetop burners and convection baking setting.
Space could be useful around the holidays. A game-changer it is not, but the LG
LDG4315ST does well if you know how to use it.
The rangetop features constant, cast-iron grates, five gas burners (including a centre
Control knobs, the 2.6 cubic-foot upper oven cavity has a cobalt blue inside. The 4.3
Cubic-foot lower oven, however, homes LG's new ProBake system.
The upper oven houses the broiler, while the lower oven has ProBake baking and
convection.
The upper oven can 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, rather than its standard location at the bottom. The element works with a fan,
Which circulates heat even if you're not using the convection setting for what LG
Claims is improved temperature regulation.
Rack Convection, Delay Bake, Proof, Warm, and Pizza. Both ovens could be put to use
Using a glass touch control panel situated on the backsplash. Each is equipped with LG's
EasyClean cycle, which combines a special coating with a brief steam wash cycle for
fast results. A conventional pyrolytic self-clean cycle is also available.
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 stove: Out of 5 gas burners, 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
The left back burner was almost as temperate, and the front burners
Both bottomed out below 150°F. Only the center burner was unable to dip to ideal
simmering temperatures.
Boil times were pretty darn speedy. LG markets its right front burner as a quick boiler,
And for good reason--it managed to boil six cups of water in less than four minutes. (Be
Careful if you're trying to carry out a more delicate task.) The left back burner took just a
Few moments more--still pretty good--while the center and left back burners took closer
to ten. Take care not to boil the right backpack, which will keep you waiting for
Oven, Broiler, & Convection
Use convection, trust us.
We've tested a Great Deal of ovens, and those that will not darken the bottom of your
Baked products are rare indeed.
Heating element is located.
Well, here is the good news: We baked cakes and biscuits in 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 underside to be found. Preheat times in the
Bottom cavity were speedy, at only 4 minutes for standard bake and under 6 to get
convection.
But without true convection, the ProBake system does not 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 found doneness varied significantly during.
Better, but there was still space for improvement.
If you buy this oven, we recommend using convection. We found that biscuits baked
With convection at the oven were perfectly . Cakes were not, but were much
Improved from the regular bake setting.
As far as the smaller upper oven goes, you'll want to use it for the extra space, for
the broiler, or not at all. Cakes were completely uneven, and cookies 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 workmanship or material
During one year from the date of purchase, LG will offer replacements or repairs. If LG
Does replace the item or part during the original warranty period, that product or
Part is under warranty until the end of the initial warranty period, or 90 days,
Before You Buy
Great, but not groundbreaking
While the LG LDG4315ST is a solid double oven gas stove, its ProBake technology
Appears to give limited usefulness. Unless you're using the true convection mode,
There's not much here that will outperform its less revolutionary--and less costly--
Competition in any significant way.
So don't get this oven just 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, quick preheat,
Versatile oven modes, and surprisingly good rangetop.
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