Preferred because it does not generate carbon monoxide during the combustion process and has a low risk of safety accidents

LG Electronics' Dios electric range is quickly replacing gas ranges and establishing itself as a representative cooking appliance.

Among the gas and electric ranges sold by LG Electronics to general customers excluding B2B in the domestic market in the first quarter of this year, the proportion of electric ranges approached 80% for the first time. The proportion of general customers choosing electric ranges over gas ranges was 15% in the first quarter of 2016 and 50% in the first quarter of last year.

Despite the fact that electric ranges are more expensive than gas ranges, electric ranges are rapidly replacing gas ranges in the market. The industry predicts that the domestic electric range market will grow from 600,000 units last year to as many as 800,000 units this year. Thanks to the high growth of the domestic electric range market, sales of LG Dios electric ranges in the first quarter also increased by about two times compared to the same period last year.

Unlike gas ranges, electric ranges do not produce carbon monoxide during the combustion process and have a lower risk of safety accidents such as gas leaks or fires. Another reason consumers choose electric ranges is that they can create a neat and stylish kitchen interior with their sleek and wide top design.

Also, electric ranges are easier to install and maintain than gas ranges. In particular, recently released products have higher heating power than gas ranges, which was previously considered a disadvantage of electric ranges.

LG Electronics is actively targeting the market by continuously expanding its lineup of electric ranges equipped with powerful firepower, safety features, differentiated convenience features, and sophisticated design.

LG Electronics recently released the LG Dios Hybrid Electric Range (model number: BEY3GT) equipped with two induction burners and one highlight burner. Equipped with an induction burner that efficiently converts electric energy into heat energy, the cooking time is 57% shorter than a gas range with the same firepower (3,000W). In particular, it is equipped with wireless internet (Wi-Fi), so users can monitor the product status or control it remotely via their smartphones.

This product also takes into consideration both customer safety and convenience with features such as ▲ a 'dual overheating prevention system' that automatically blocks output after a certain period of time and automatically adjusts output when the temperature rises above a certain level ▲ a 'direct slide control' that allows the user to select the desired firepower directly through the touch panel or by sliding their finger ▲ an 'induction firepower indicator' that easily shows the operating status and firepower of the induction burner with a red LED bar ▲ a 'lock function' that prevents children from operating the product.

LG Electronics H&A Business Division Cooking/Built-in Business Division Managing Director Kim Hyun-jin emphasized, “We will ensure that more customers can experience the differentiated performance and convenience of Dios electric ranges that are diverse and highly versatile.”