Direct answer
On the covered LG range or oven, H5, HS means the cooktop temperature is greater than 150°F — LG's own wording. LG is explicit that this is NOT an error code — it is only an indication that the cooktop is too hot to touch. First, touch nothing on the cooktop and let it cool.
Definition versus diagnosis
The display names a detected condition—not an automatically failed part.
What this covers
- LG range or oven covered by the cited source
- Displayed code or documented alias: H5, HS
- The exact operating state described by the manufacturer
What it does not cover
- ×Another product type or original-manufacturer platform
- ×A visually similar but different code
- ×Internal live electrical, sealed-system, gas, battery-cell or control-board repair
Match every character and the exact product
ReversiblePhotograph the complete display and product label. This record covers H5, HS on LG electric and gas ranges and wall ovens. LG documents radiant-cooktop codes separately in the same article; griddle, induction and sous-vide codes apply only to models with those features.
Preserve the failure state
ReversibleTouch nothing on the cooktop and let it cool. Record the operating stage, recent change and what still works before clearing the message.
Correct only the documented fault domain
ReversibleNothing to repair while the surface is hot. LG directs that if the surface is at room temperature and the indicator does not turn off, switch the circuit breaker off for 30 seconds. Do not borrow a reset or meaning from a similar code, product or model year.
Verify once, then respect the service boundary
ReversibleRepeat only the shortest safe action that reaches the original stage. If H5, HS returns, stop repeated resets and use model-specific manufacturer support.
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Visible sources support the visible claims. Home Product Support records the publisher, the fact used and the review date; community reports can suggest an issue but do not become a published fact on their own.
Exact questions
Common follow-ups
What does H5, HS mean on a LG range or oven?+
the cooktop temperature is greater than 150°F — LG's own wording. LG is explicit that this is NOT an error code — it is only an indication that the cooktop is too hot to touch.
Can I reset H5, HS without fixing the cause?+
A reset may hide the display temporarily but does not correct the documented fault. Record the code and complete only the safe checks first.
Why is the complete model number required?+
Manufacturers reuse characters across platforms. The model number determines which official table, controls and service boundary apply.
When should I stop?+
A surface above 150°F will burn. Do not test it by hand to confirm the indicator.
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