NE597N0PBSR Electric Range user manual This manual is made with 100 % recycled paper. imagine the possibilities ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) (IB_Best)NE597N0PBSR_AA_DG68-00429A-04_EN.
important safety instructions Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the range. This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE WARNING WARNING - To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be secured by a properly installed Anti-Tip device. AFTER THE RANGE HAS BEEN INSTALLED, CONFIRM THAT THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE HAS BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND VERIFY THAT THE ANTITIP DEVICE IS PROPERLY ENGAGED. Refer to the installation manual for instructions. a) If the anti-tip device is not installed, a child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
User servicing - Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. Always disconnect the power to the appliance before servicing by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Do not enter the oven. Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the back guard of a range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.
INDUCTION COOKTOP ELEMENTS Be sure you know which touch control operates each surface heating unit. Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit off before removing the pan. Use proper pan sizes - This appliance is equipped with surface units of different sizes. Select pots and pans that have flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface area of the heating element.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY Proper Installation- Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. The appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Repairs carried out by unqualified individuals may cause injury or a serious malfunction. If your appliance is in need of repair, contact a Samsung authorized service center. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage and void the warranty.
CHILD SAFETY WARNING WARNING- This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without the adequate supervision of a responsible adult. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Keep children away from the door when opening or closing it as they may bump themselves on the door or catch their fingers in the door. The cooking zones will become hot when you cook. Always keep small children away from the appliance.
Use care when opening the door. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove food from or put food into the oven. Protective liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottoms, except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent is located above the right rear surface unit. This area could become hot during oven use.
Do not use the drawer to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can catch on fire. Do not use aluminum foil to line the drawer. Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will trap heat beneath it. This will upset the performance of the drawer and it could damage the interior finish. Do not leave paper products, plastics, canned food or combustible materials in the drawer. Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in or near your drawer. Do not warm food in the drawer for more than three hours.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS. Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact the surface units or areas near the units until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cook-top and the facing of the cook-top. Do not cook on a broken cooktop.
This appliance must be properly grounded. Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line. - This may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or problems with the product. Do not cut or remove the ground prong from the power cord under any circumstances. Connect the oven to a circuit that provides the correct amperage. Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, or in a location exposed to direct sunlight or water (rain drops).
If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread. Always observe safety precautions when using your oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own - there is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be repaired, contact an authorized service center near you.
Do not insert fingers, foreign substances, or metal objects such as pins or needles into inlets, outlets, or holes. If foreign substances are inserted into any of these holes, contact your product provider or nearest service center. Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door. Under no circumstances should you remove the door or outer shell of the oven. Do not store or use the oven outdoors. Never use this appliance for purposes other than cooking.
CAUTION USAGE CAUTIONS If the surface is cracked, turn the appliance off. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock. Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care. Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Carefully remove container coverings, directing the steam away from hands and face. Remove lids from baby food jars before heating. After heating baby food, stir well to distribute the heat evenly. Always test the temperature by tasting before feeding the baby.
Do not operate while empty except for self-cleaning. Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The containers can break. Do not scratch the glass of the oven door with a sharp object. - This may result in the glass being damaged or broken. Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in operation. Do not use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before cooking. Sealed containers can explode due to buildup of pressure even after the oven has been turned off.
features of your new range Enhanced convenience. Better cooking. Easy maintenance. Your new electric range has been designed to bring you these benefits and more. • The latest in heat-distribution technology Other ranges with just one fan tend to make a swirl of heat that fails to cover the whole inside of the oven. This means uneven heat distribution and uneven cooking.
contents INTRODUCING YOUR NEW RANGE 18 18 Overview What’s included with your range INDUCTION COOKTOP COOKING 19 20 31 About induction cooktop cooking Location of the induction cooktop elements and controls Induction touch control Using the touch control pads How to set the appliance for cooktop cooking Select cooking zone on Power setting Induction power boost control Induction simmer control Switching a cooking zone off Flexcook zone control Boil alert control (only use the largest burner) Before usi
contents OPERATING THE OVEN 34 35 36 36 37 38 39 41 43 44 45 47 48 49 50 51 53 54 The oven control panel Setting the clock Minimum and maximum settings Setting the kitchen timer Using the oven racks Baking Convection baking Convection roasting Timed cooking Delay timed cooking Broiling Using the custom cook feature Using the easy cook feature Using the defrost function Using the keep warm function Extra features Turning the oven light on and off Setting the Sabbath Feature MAINTAINING YOUR APPLIANCE 56
introducing your new range OVERVIEW Cooktop control panel See page 21 for more information INTRODUCING Oven control panel See page 34 for more information Glass surface Automatic oven light switch * Oven light Self/steam clean latch Oven door Warming drawer Convection fan Gasket Shelf position WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH YOUR RANGE * Wire racks(2) * Split rack(1) If you need an accessory marked with a *, you can buy it from the Samsung Contact Center (1-800-726-7864).
induction cooktop cooking ABOUT INDUCTION COOKTOP COOKING BEFORE COOKING • Do not use the Induction cooktop surface as a cutting board. • Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the Induction cooktop, even when it is not being used. • Turn the induction cooktop on only after placing the cookware on them. • Do not store heavy items above the cooktop surface. They could fall and damage it.
AFTER COOKING • Do not touch the Induction elements until they have cooled down. • The surface can stay hot for some time after cooking is complete. If you touch the surface before it has had time to cool down sufficiently, you can burn yourself. • Immediately clean spills on the cooking area to prevent a tough cleaning chore later. • After you have activated elements on the cooktop, the internal fan may come on for cooling purposes.
INDUCTION TOUCH CONTROL 4 2 1 3 1. COOKING ZONE SELECTOR AND BURNER ON/OFF 2. POWER LEVEL SETTING SELECTORS a. +,b. Boost c. Simmer 4. INDICATOR FOR a. Power Setting(Lo~Hi) b. Boost(P) c. Simmer(Si) d. Boil Alert(A) e. Hot Surface(H) 3. FLEXCOOK ZONE BURNER ON/OFF • : Use this function to heat up the contents of the pan faster than Power Boost maximum power level ‘ • ’. (The display will show ‘ ’) Digital displays: The four display fields are assigned to the four cooking zones.
USING THE TOUCH CONTROL PADS If more than one touch pad is pressed for longer than 1 minute, appears in the power setting display. To reset, touch the On/Off control pad. HOW TO SET THE APPLIANCE FOR COOKTOP COOKING INDUCTION COOKING CAUTION • The cooktop elements can be hot and can cause burns. Do not touch the surface elements until they have cooled down sufficiently. • Never leave cooking food unattended when you set the heating element to 6 or higher. Boilovers cause smoke.
INDUCTION POWER BOOST CONTROL The power boost function makes additional power available to the induction cooking zone. Example: To bring a large volume of water to a boil. The power boost function is activated for a maximum of 10 minutes for each cooking zone. After Power Boost is finished, the cooking zones automatically return to power level . In certain circumstances, the Power boost function may be deactivated automatically to protect the internal electronic components of the induction element.
If you use the Flexcook Zone and place a pan on each of the front and rear burners, and then remove any one pan for about 1 minute, only the burner left will be enabled. (The Flexcook Zone key will be positioned to On whenever you use the Flexcook Zone function.) To reactivate the Flexcook zone function, touch the Flexcook Zone On/Off control to adjust the setting. Using the Griddle Type of Food Preheat Conditions Cook Conditions 3 - 5 min. 4.0 - 4.5 4.0 - 4.5 Hamburgers 5 min. 4.0 - 4.5 4.0 - 4.
INCORRECT CORRECT • Unsuitable size for Flexcook zone. See the “Size of Pans” section (28 page). • Two examples of 1 suitably sized pan in the correct location in the Flexcook zone. BOIL ALERT CONTROL (ONLY USE THE LARGEST BURNER) The Boil Alert function automatically reduces power to a power level you have selected and sounds a signal. 1. Touch the On/Off control pad of the largest Burner (Right Front). 2. Touch the Boil Alert pad. The digital display will show . 3.
Please note that the power level control pads(+/-,boost,simmer) are disabled once you activate the Boil alert function. This is not a defect. Please refer to the above text for instructions on how to change power levels during Boil alert operation. The length of time it takes for the Boil alert beep to go off after the water reached the boiling point will vary.
Use Quality Cookware in Good Condition INCORRECT CORRECT • Cookware not centered on Cooking Zone surface. • Cookware centered correctly on Cooking Zone surface. • Curved or warped pan bottoms or sides. • Flat pan bottom & straight sides. • Pan does not meet the minimum size • Pan size meets or exceeds the recommended required for the Cooking Zone used. See the minimum size for the Cooking Zone. See the “Size of pans” section (28 page). “Size of pans” section (28 page).
COOKWARE FOR INDUCTION COOKING ZONES The Induction element can only be turned on when cookware with a magnetic base is placed on one of the cooking zones. You can use the cookware identified as suitable below. Cookware material Cookware material Suitable Steel, Enamelled steel Yes Cast iron Yes Stainless steel If appropriately labelled by the manufacturer No Glass, Ceramic, Porcelain No Cookware for induction cooking zone is labelled as suitable by the manufacturer.
OPERATING NOISES You may hear the following operating noises: • Cracking noises : The cookware you are using is made of two or more different materials. • Whistling : You are using more than two cooking zones and the cookware you are using is made of two or more different materials. • Humming : You are using high power levels. • Clicking : Electric switches are operating. • Hissing, Buzzing : The cooling fan is operating. These noises are normal and do not indicate any defects.
TEMPERATURE DETECTION If for any reason the temperatures on any of the cooking zones were to exceed the safety levels, then the cooking zone will automatically reduce the heat to a lower power level. When you have finished using the cooktop, the cooling fan will continue to run until the cooktop’s electronics have cooled down. The cooling fan switches itself on and off depending upon the termperature of the electronics.
Setting Cooking method Examples for Use Lo-2 Melting, Warming Melting chocolate and butter, dissolving gelatin, simmer, keep warm. • The power settings indicated in the table above are provided only as guidelines for your reference. • You will need to adjust the power settings according to specific cookware and foods. PROTECTING THE COOKTOP SURFACE Cleaning • Clean the cooktop before using it for the first time. • Clean your cooktop daily or after each use.
using the warming drawer ABOUT THE WARMING DRAWER The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods warm. Always start with hot food. Do not use to warm cold food other than bread, crackers, chips or dry cereal. • Do not line the warming drawer or pan with aluminum foil. Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will trap heat beneath it. This will upset the performance of the drawer and could damage the interior finish. WARMING DRAWER Allow approximately 25 minutes for the warming drawer to preheat.
TURNING THE WARMING DRAWER ON OR OFF 1. Turn the warming drawer on. Press the WARMING DRAWER On/Off pad. 2. Select the power setting you want. Pressing the WARMING DRAWER LEVEL pad once for low, twice for medium, or 3 times for high. The warming drawer starts automatically once you have finished selecting the level you want. 3. Turn the warming drawer off. Press the WARMING DRAWER On/Off pad. • Pressing the CLEAR/OFF pad does not turn the warming drawer off.
operating the oven THE OVEN CONTROL PANEL READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For the best results, familiarize yourself with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this user manual. 17 18 16 15 13 2 1 4 14 3 12 20 11 19 10 7 5 6 OPERATING THE OVEN 9 8 1.
SETTING THE CLOCK The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. • The time of day cannot be changed during a timed cooking, a delay-timed cooking or a selfcleaning cycle. • You can choose between a 12-hour or 24-hour display. The default is 12-hour. How to set the clock 1. Start the set up. Press the CLOCK AM/PM pad. 2. Select AM or PM. Press the CLOCK AM/PM pad again, once to select AM or twice to select PM.
MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM SETTINGS All of the features listed in the table below have minimum and maximum time or temperature settings. A beep will sound each time a pad on the control panel is pressed and the entry is accepted. An error tone will sound in the form of a long beep if the entered temperature or time is below the minimum or above the maximum setting for the feature. FEATURE MAXIMUM 150°F (65°C) 550°F (285°C) Broil LO HI 2 Hr. 4 Hr.
USING THE OVEN RACKS Oven rack positions The oven has 7 rack positions (1~7). 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 TYPE OF FOOD Frozen pies Angel food cake Bundt or pound cakes Biscuits, muffins, brownies, cookies, cupcakes, layer cakes, pies Casseroles Small roast, ham Turkey, large roast RACK POSITION 4 2 3 4 4 2 1 Baking layer cakes Centering the baking pans in the oven as much as possible will produce better results. If baking with more than one pan, place the pans so each has at least 1" to 1½" of air space around it.
BAKING The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 150°F to 550°F. How to set the thermostat 1. Start the set up. Press the BAKE pad. The default temperature is 350°F. 2. Enter the temperature you want on the number pad, eg. 3, 7, 5. OPERATING THE OVEN 3. Start the bake function. Press the START/SET pad. The temperature display will start to change once the oven temperature reaches 150°F. 4. If you want to cancel baking or if you have finished, press the CLEAR/OFF pad.
CONVECTION BAKING 7 6 By using the convection bake feature, you will be able to cook faster. You can program the oven for convection baking at any temperature between 150°F and 550°F. 5 Convection baking uses a fan to circulate the oven’s heat evenly and continuously within the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for even cooking and excellent 2 results using multiple racks at the same time. Foods 1 cooked on a single oven rack will generally cook faster and more evenly with convection baking.
Recommended convection baking guide Rack Position Set Temp.
CONVECTION ROASTING Convection roasting is good for cooking large tender cuts of meat, uncovered. Heat comes from the top heating element. The convection fan circulates the heated air evenly over and around the food. Meat and poultry are browned on all sides as if they were cooked on a rotisserie. The heated air seals in juices quickly for a moist and tender product while, at the same time, creating a rich golden brown exterior. How to set the oven for convection roasting 1.
Recommended convection roasting guide Roasting time* (min per lb) Internal temp.
TIMED COOKING In timed cooking, the oven turns on immediately and cooks for the length of time you select. At the end of the cooking time, the oven turns off automatically. • You can use the timed cooking feature only with another cooking operation (bake, convection bake, or convection roast). • You can set the oven for timed cooking before setting other cooking operations. • The clock must be set to the current time. How to set the oven for timed cooking 1. Enter the set up.
DELAY TIMED COOKING In a delay timed cooking, the oven’s timer turns the oven on and off at times you select in advance. • You can use the delay timed cooking feature only with another cooking operation (bake, convection bake, or convection roast). • You can set the oven for a delay timed cooking before setting other cooking operations. • The clock must be set to the current time. How to set the oven for delay timed cooking OPERATING THE OVEN 1. Position the oven rack(s) and place the food in the oven. 2.
BROILING Broil stop position Broil stop position Leave the door open at the broil stop position. The door will stay open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven. Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn the oven off. If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire or use a foam-type fire extinguisher. Do not put water or flour on the fire. Flour can explode and water can cause a grease fire to spread and cause personal injury.
Recommended broiling guide The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature, and your doneness preference will affect broiling times. This guide is based on meats at refrigerator temperature. Food Ground Beef Well Done First Quantity and/ Shelf side time or thickness position (min.) 1 lb. (4 patties) ½ to ¾" thick Second side time (min.) 8-10 4-6 7 8 3-5 Well Done 7 10 4-6 7 12 5-7 Rare 6 14 7-9 Pan frying is recommended. Medium Well Done 6 16 8-11 6 19 11-13 Slash fat.
USING THE CUSTOM COOK FEATURE By using the custom cook feature, you can record up to 3 different recipe settings. The feature may be used for baking, convection baking, or convection roasting. It will not work with any other function, including the delay start feature. How to record a recipe setting 1. Press the pad for the cooking operation you want to store, eg. BAKE. The default temperature is 350°F. 2. Use the number pad to enter the temperature you want, eg. 375°F. 3.
USING THE EASY COOK FEATURE Slow Cook The Slow Cook feature cooks food more slowly at lower oven temperatures. The extended cooking times allow better distribution of flavors in many recipes. This feature is ideal for roasting beef, pork, and poultry. Slow cooking meats may result on the exterior of meats becoming dark but nor burnt. This is normal. 1. To enter the Slow cook mode, press the Slow Cook pad once for Hi or twice for LO. 2. To start the Slow cook function, press the START/SET pad.
Crispy Pizza The pizza function is designed to give pizzas crisp, browned bottoms while keeping the topping moist. 1. Press the Pizza pad. 2. Press the START/SET pad to begin pizza cooking. Use only 1 rack and place the rack in position 2 or 3 for the best results when using the pizza feature. The default temperature is 400°F. You may adjust the oven temperature to fit your needs. Follow the package instructions for preheating and baking times. The pizza setting is not timed.
USING THE KEEP WARM FUNCTION The keep warm feature maintains an oven temperature of 170°F and will keep cooked food warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours, the feature will shut the oven off automatically. The feature may be used without any other cooking operations or may be set to activate after a timed or delay timed cooking operation. You should not use this feature to reheat cold foods. How to use the keep warm feature 1. Press the KEEP WARM pad. 3.
EXTRA FEATURES 12 hour energy saving With this feature, should you forget and leave the oven on, the control will automatically turn off the oven after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours during a broil function. How to turn the 12 hour energy saving feature on or off 1. Press COOKING TIME and 0 on the number pad at the same time for 3 seconds. The display will show 12 Hr (12 hour shut-off) or -- Hr (no shutoff). The default is 12 Hr. 2. Press 0 on the number pad to select OFF or ON.
Convection auto conversion feature When you use the auto conversion feature, the convection auto conversion feature will automatically convert entered regular baking temperatures to convection baking temperatures. If this feature is activated, the display will show the actual converted (reduced) temperature. For example, if you enter a regular recipe temperature of 350 °F and press the START/SET pad, the display will show the converted temperature of 325 °F.
Sound on/off By using this feature, you can set the oven controls to operate silently. How to turn the sound on or off 1. Press Oven Light and 0 on the number pad at the same time for 3 seconds. The display will show Snd On (sound on) or Snd OFF (sound off). The default setting is Snd On. 2. Press 0 on the number pad to select OFF or ON. Pressing 0 on the number pad changes the mode between Snd On and Snd OFF. 3. Press the START/SET pad.
SETTING THE SABBATH FEATURE (For use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) K For further assiistance, guidelines for proper usage, and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at http:\\www.star-k.org. How to use the Sabbath feature 1. Press the BAKE pad. The default temperature is 350°F. 2. Enter the temperature you want, eg. 375°F, by using the number pad. OPERATING THE OVEN You can use the Sabbath feature with baking only.
Do not to attempt to activate any other program feature except BAKE while the Sabbath feature is active. ONLY the following key pads will function correctly with the Sabbath feature: NUMBER, BAKE, START/SET and CLEAR/OFF pad. ALL OTHER KEYPADS should not be used once the Sabbath feature is activated. You can change the oven temperature, but the display will not change and tones will not sound when a change occurs. (The oven temperature adjustment feature should be used only on Jewish holidays.
maintaining your appliance SELF-CLEANING This self-cleaning oven uses high temperatures (well above cooking temperatures) to burn off leftover grease and residue completely or reduce them to a finely powdered ash that you can wipe away with a damp cloth. • Some birds can be sickened by the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room. • Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any other part of the range with aluminum foil.
How to set the oven for self-cleaning 1. Select the length of time for the self-cleaning operation, eg. 3 hours. Press the SELF CLEAN pad once for a 3 hour clean time, twice for a 4 hour clean time, or 3 times for a 2 hour clean time. The default setting is 3 hours. 2. Start the self-cleaning cycle. Press the START/SET pad. The motor-driven door lock will engage automatically.
STEAM-CLEANING How to set the oven for steam-cleaning For light cleaning, the Steam-cleaning function saves time and energy. For heavier-duty cleaning of debris and grease, use the self-cleaning function. 1. Remove all accessories from the oven. 2. Pour approximately 10 oz. (300 ml) of water onto the bottom of the empty oven and close the oven door. Use normal water only, no distilled water. MAINTAINING YOUR APPLIANCE 3. Press the STEAM CLEAN pad. 4. Press the START/SET pad.
CARE AND CLEANING OF THE OVEN • Be sure all controls are OFF and all surfaces are COOL before cleaning any part of the range. • If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing, or any reason, be sure the Anti-Tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. If you fail to reengage the Anti-Tip device, the range could tip and cause serous injury. Oven vent Oven vent • The oven vent is located above the right rear surface unit. • This area could become hot during oven use.
Oven racks • If the racks are left in the oven during a self-cleaning cycle, their color will turn slightly blue and the finish will be dull. After the self-cleaning cycle is complete and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of oil. This will help the racks glide more easily into their tracks. Oven door You may hand clean the oven door. • Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides, and front of the oven door. Rinse well.
CARE AND CLEANING OF THE GLASS COOKTOP Normal daily use cleaning Use only a ceramic cooktop cleaner. Other creams may not be as effective. By following these steps, you can maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop. 1. Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it with a ceramic cooktop cleaner. This helps protect the top and makes cleanup easier. 2. Daily use of a ceramic cooktop cleaner will help keep the cooktop looking new. 3. Shake the cleaning cream well.
Removing metal marks and scratches 1. Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop. It will leave marks on the cooktop surface. You can remove these marks by applying ceramic cooktop cleaner with a cleaning pad for ceramic cooktops. 2. If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may leave black discoloration on the cooktop. You should remove this discoloration immediately or it may become permanent.
REMOVING AND REPLACING THE OVEN DOOR How to remove the door CAUTION • The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift the door by the handle. • Turn the power OFF before removing the door. 1. Open the door completely. 2. Pull the hinge locks down toward the door frame to the unlocked position. Hinge lock Locked position Unlocked position 3. Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top. 4.
3. Open the door fully. If the door will not open fully, the indentation is not inserted correctly in the bottom edge of the slot. 4. Push the hinge locks up against the front frame of the oven cavity to the locked position. Hinge lock Locked position MAINTAINING YOUR APPLIANCE Unlocked position 5. Close the oven door. REMOVING AND REPLACING THE WARMING DRAWER Turn the power OFF before removing the warming drawer. How to remove the warming drawer 1. Pull out the drawer until it stops 2.
Changing the oven light The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. It will come on when the oven door is open. When the oven door is closed, press the OVEN LIGHT pad to turn it on or off. It will not work during a self-cleaning cycle. 1. Make sure the oven and the bulb are cool. 2. Unplug the range or disconnect power. 3. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove. 4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it from its socket.
troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Samsung works hard to ensure that you don’t have problems with your new electric range. If you run into unexpected trouble, look first for a solution in the table below. If, after trying the suggested solution, you’re still having trouble, call Samsung at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). POSSIBLE CAUSE The appliance has been installed improperly. SOLUTION • Place the oven rack in the center of the oven. Place a level on the oven rack.
PROBLEM The surface units will not maintain a rolling boil or will not cook fast enough. The surface units will not turn on. POSSIBLE CAUSE Improper cookware is being used. SOLUTION • Use pans which are flat and match the diameter of the surface unit selected. In some areas, the power (voltage) • Cover the pan with a lid until the desired may be low. heat is obtained. A fuse in your home may be blown • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit or the circuit breaker tripped. breaker.
In some areas the power (voltage) may be low. The oven temperature is too hot or too cold. Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface. Brown streaks or specks. Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen. The oven will not self-clean. “Crackling” or “popping” sound. Excessive smoking during a selfcleaning cycle. The oven sensor needs to be adjusted. The cooktop is being cleaned improperly. SOLUTION • See the chapter on operating the oven. • See the section on using the oven racks on page 37.
PROBLEM The oven door will not open after a self-cleaning cycle. Oven not clean after a self-cleaning cycle. POSSIBLE CAUSE The oven is too hot. SOLUTION • Allow the oven to cool. The oven controls were not set correctly. The oven was heavily soiled. • See the section on self-cleaning on page 56. • Wipe up heavy spillovers before starting the self-cleaning cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean again or for a longer period of time. • This is normal. Steam from the vent.
warranty PLEASE DO NOT DISCARD THIS REPLACES THE WARRANTY PAGE IN THE USE & CARE GUIDE SAMSUNG ELECTRIC RANGE LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
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