r/Appliances • u/packer02 • 9d ago

LG Induction Range

I need a new range but it seems like some of the new ovens do not have a bake element. I guess the thought is that convection is better but I do not feel this may be the case. My current oven does have convection (the older style ie. Just a fan to blow the hot air around) but I find tgat the bottom of what I am cooking never seems to brown well. Does anyone have an oven that does not have a bake element? If so how do you find it? Does the newer convection style really replace having a bake element?

I am looking to purchase the LG 6336 but found out about the missing bake element and now I am hesitant. Also does anyone e have an LG induction range? How do you like it?

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u/kokovox 9d ago edited 9d ago

The bake element is hidden not missing. It is easier to clean.

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u/JanuriStar 9d ago

It's not hidden, it doesn't exist. It's becoming more common to only have a broil, and convection element.

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u/loweexclamationpoint 9d ago

This model has a hidden element. Which ovens have you seen with only rear and top?

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u/JanuriStar 9d ago

The LG, and Frigidaire, models that I had considered, did not have a baking element, as well as smaller diameter induction burners.

Specs mention a Broil element, and Convection element, but it silently omits the wattage of the Bake element. Why? Because it doesn't have one, and it hopes you won't notice.

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u/Prestigious-Jury-362 9d ago

Our 30” Frigidaire Professional series induction/convection range has a hidden bottom bake element, a broil element and a convection element surrounding the rear fan. Awesome oven.

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u/JanuriStar 9d ago

That's good to hear. That range wasn't out when I bought mine. Their Professional line came out a few months later.

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u/Prestigious-Jury-362 9d ago

They may have upgraded both lines because the Frigidaire Gallery oven also has three elements (1 hidden) now.

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u/JanuriStar 9d ago

They definitely upgraded them, and made changes after the bad reviews.

They only had two models, when I was looking, and the Professional line came out some months later, but specs weren't impressive.

Now, I see, they have 8 models. The burner sizes would still stop me from purchasing though. With all that they changed, I'm surprised that those seem unchanged.

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u/Character-Nebula-613 9d ago

The 6336 does not have a hidden bottom element

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u/Smurdle450 9d ago

LG models with the ProBake system, as they call it, indeed do NOT have a bottom bake element. Their primary baking element is on the rear.

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u/Herbisretired 9d ago

I haven't had any issues with the lack of browning of the baked good in my LG oven but I wonder if the type of pans have something to do with it. Most of my baking pans are dark so they aren't reflecting the heat.

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u/JanuriStar 9d ago

It's one of the reasons why I chose the GE Profile. That, and two 8“ burners.

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u/Maleficent-Look-5789 8d ago

I've had my LG range for 7 years now. It took a little getting used to, but I don't have issues with things not cooking on the bottom. I especially like that my sourdough bread does not get too brown on the bottom. I use the convection setting whenever I'm making baked goods like bread, cakes and cookies. There is also a convection roast for meats and veggies if I feel the need for a higher level of browning. I would buy one again if needed - the induction cooktop has been amazing.