Your stove is one of the hardest-working appliances in your home, but it’s also one that many people don’t properly maintain. On a recent trip to South Korea, I visited LG’s headquarters to see the latest innovations in home appliances , including their newest stove technology. It got me thinking: Are we (unknowingly) making mistakes that shorten the lifespan of this workhorse appliance?

We asked an LG expert about the best ways to keep your stove in top shape—here's what he said you should stop doing so it runs smoothly for years.

Victor Jacobia , senior product manager at LG

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Improperly Installing the Stove

Victor Jabobia, a senior product manager at LG, strongly recommends reading the installation instructions fo

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