FTQ386LWUX Electric Range user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register FTQ386LWUX_XAA DG68-00103A.
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.
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. SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING: This symbol alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices that could cause serious bodily harm or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening, surfaces near the opening, crevices around the oven door. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
SURFACE COOKING UNITS Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range. Do not operate the cooktop when there is no cookware. If the cooktop operates without a cookware, the control knob will become hot. Never use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board. Use care when touching the cooktop.
OVEN DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS Do not clean door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket. Never keep pet birds in the kitchen. The health of birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes released during an oven self-clean cycle. Fumes may be harmful or fatal to birds. Move birds to a well-ventilated room. Clean in the self-clean cycle only parts listed in this manual. Before self-clean the oven, remove the broil pan , rack, utensils, and food.
contents introducing your new range 9 9 Overview What’s included with your range 10 12 15 15 16 About surface cooking How to set the appliance for surface cooking Using the proper cookware Choosing the proper cookware Protecting the smoothtop surface using the warming drawer 17 18 About the warming drawer Turning the warming drawer on or off operating the oven 19 20 21 21 22 23 24 26 28 29 30 32 33 34 34 35 The oven control panel Setting the clock Minimum and maximum settings Setting the kitchen t
introducing your new range OVERVIEW Surface control knobs See page 11 for more information 01 INTRODUCING Oven control panel See page 19 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 Broil pan Broil pan insert Cleaner & cleaning pad Introducing your new range _9 FTQ386LWUX_XAA DG68-00103A.
surface cooking About surface cooking BEFORE COOKING CAUTION • Do not use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board. • Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cooktop, even when it is not being used. • Turn the surface units on only after placing the cookware. • Do not store heavy items above the cooktop surface. They could fall and damage it.
Location of the radiant surface elements and controls The radiant control knobs operate the radiant surface elements on the cooktop as shown below. 5 2 1. Single element: Left rear 2. Single element: Right rear 4 3 02 SURFACE COOKING 1 . Dual element: Left front . Triple element: Right front . Warming center: Center rear 6 . Hot surface indicator Hot surface indicator • Comes on when the unit is turned on or hot to the touch. • Stays on even after the unit is turned off.
How to set the appliance for surface cooking CAUTION • The surface elements may be hot and burns may occur. Do not touch surface elements until they have cooled down sufficiently. • At high or medium-high settings, never leave food unattended. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may catch on fire. • Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking. Single surface unit control knob (left rear, right rear) 1. Push the knob in. 2. Turn in either direction to the setting you want.
Triple surface unit control knob (right front) The dual surface unit has 3 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the size of the cookware you are using. 1. Push the knob in. 2. Turn in either direction to the setting you want. • To use the small surface unit, turn the control knob to the small burner (A) settings. • To use the large surface unit, turn the control knob to the large burner (C) settings.
Using the warming center The warming center, located in the back center of the glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food at serving temperature. • Do not warm food on the warming center for more than two hours. • Use only cookware and dishes recommended as safe for oven and cooktop use. CAUTION • Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warming center as cookware and plates will be hot. • When warming pastries and breads the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape.
USING THE PROPER COOKWARE Using the right cookware can prevent many problems, such as uneven cooking or extended cooking times. Using the proper pans will reduce cooking times and cook food more evenly. CORRECT Flat bottom and straight sides. • Tight fitting lids. Curved and warped pan bottoms. • Weight of handle does not tilt pan. • Pan is well balanced. • Pan size matches the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element. • Made of a material that conducts heat well.
Protecting the smoothtop surface Cleaning • Clean the cooktop before using it for the first time. • Clean your cooktop daily or after each use. This will keep your cooktop looking good and can prevent damage. • If a spillover occurs while cooking, immediately clean the spill from the cooking area while it is hot to prevent a tough cleaning chore later. Using extreme care, wipe the spill with a clean dry towel. • Do not allow spills to remain on the cooking area or the cooktop trim for a long period of time.
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 heat cold food other than crisping 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. • Do not put liquid or water in the warming drawer.
TURNING THE WARMING DRAWER ON OR OFF 1. Set the warming drawer to the heat level you want. Press the WARMING DRAWER 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. 2. Turn the warming drawer off. Press the WARMING DRAWER pad when the warming level is high. • Pressing the CLEAR/OFF pad does not turn the warming drawer off. • The warming drawer cannot be used during a self-cleaning cycle.
operating the oven THE OVEN CONTROL PANEL READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLy BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar 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 1 2 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 04 OPERATING THE OVEN 16 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 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 Bake 150°F (65°C) 550°F (285°C) Broil LO (375°F) HI (480°F) 2 Hr. 4 Hr.
USING THE OVEN RACKS Oven rack positions The oven has 7 rack positions (1~7). TyPE OF FOOD 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 RACK POSITION Frozen pies Angel food cake 2 Bundt or pound cakes Biscuits, muffins, brownies, cookies, cupcakes, layer cakes, pies Casseroles Small roast, ham 2 Turkey, large roast 1 Baking layer cakes Centering the baking pans in the oven as much as possible will produce better results.
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. Press the SET/START pad. The temperature display will start to change once the oven temperature reaches 150°F. . If you want to cancel baking or if you have finished, press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Place food in the oven after preheating if the recipe calls for it.
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 175°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 1 results using multiple racks at the same time. Foods cooked on a single oven rack will generally cook faster and more evenly with convection baking.
Recommended convection baking guide Rack Position 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 a 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 a timed cooking before setting other cooking operations. • The clock must be set for the correct time of day. 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, convection roast and self clean). • You can set the oven for a delay timed cooking before setting other cooking operations. • The clock must be set for the correct time of day. How to set the oven for delay timed cooking 04 OPERATING THE OVEN 1.
BROILING Broil stop position Broil stop position Leave the door open to the broil stop position. The door will stay open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven. Using the broil pan The broil pan and the insert allow grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler. • Do not use the pan without the insert. • Do not cover the insert with foil; the exposed grease could ignite. CAUTION Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn the oven off.
Recommended broiling guide The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature, and your preference of doneness 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 6 16 8-11 Well Done 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. .
PROOFING The proofing feature maintains a warm environment useful for rising yeast-leavened products. How to set the oven for proofing 1. Enter the proofing mode. Press the PROOF pad. 2. Start the proofing function. The proofing feature automatically provides the optimum temperature for the proof process, and therefore does not have a temperature adjustment. . Press the CLEAR/OFF pad at any time to turn off the proofing feature.
USING THE KEEP WARM FUNCTION The keep warm feature will maintain an oven temperature of 170°F. You should not use this feature to reheat cold foods. The keep warm feature 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. How to use the keep warm feature 1.
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 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. 04 OPERATING THE OVEN The display will show 12 Hr (12 hour shut-off) or -- Hr (no shutoff). The default is 12 Hr. 2.
Convection auto conversion feature When using convection bake, the convection auto conversion feature will automatically convert entered regular baking temperatures to convection baking temperatures. This feature is activated so that the display will show the actual converted (reduced) temperature. For example, if you enter a regular recipe temperature of 350°F and press the Set/Start pad, the display will show the converted temperature of 325°F. How to disable or enable the auto conversion feature 1.
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. 04 OPERATING THE OVEN Pressing 0 on the number pad changes the mode between Snd On and Snd OFF. . Press the SET/START pad.
Setting the Sabbath (For use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) The Sabbath feature can be used with baking only. The oven temperature may be set higher or lower after setting the Sabbath feature (the oven temperature adjustment feature should be used only during Jewish holidays). The display, however, will not change and tones will not sound when a change occurs. Once the oven is properly set for baking with the Sabbath feature active, the oven will remain continuously on until cancelled.
maintaining your appliance SELF-CLEANING A 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. • During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to touch. Do not leave small children unattended near the appliance.
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 SET/START pad. The motor-driven door lock will engage automatically.
STEAM-CLEANING How to set the oven for steam-cleaning Steam-cleaning saves time and energy for light cleaning. 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. 05 MAINTAINING YOUR APPLIANCE . Press the STEAM CLEAN pad. . Press the SET/START pad.
CARE AND CLEANING OF THE OVEN WARNING • 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. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury. Oven vent Oven vent • The oven vent is located above the right rear surface unit. • This area could become hot during oven use.
Cleaning the broil pan and insert • Do not attempt to clean the broil pan or insert by leaving it in the oven during a self-cleaning cycle. • After broiling, remove the broil pan from the oven. Remove the insert from the pan. Carefully pour out the grease from the pan into a proper container. • Wash and rinse the broil pan and grid in hot water with a soap-filled scouring pad. • Soaking the pan will remove burned-on foods. • Do not store a soiled broil pan and insert anywhere in the range.
CARE AND CLEANING OF THE GLASS COOKTOP Normal daily use cleaning Use only a ceramic cooktop cleaner or the cleaner supplied with this appliance on the glass cooktop. 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 or the included cleaner. This helps protect the top and makes cleanup easier. 2.
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 or the included 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 • The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift the door by the handle. CAUTION • 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 5. Close the oven door. REMOVING AND REPLACING THE WARMING DRAWER CAUTION Turn the power OFF before removing the warming drawer. How to remove the warming drawer 1. Open the drawer to the fully opened position. 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. The floor is sagging or sloping. The appliance must be accessed for servicing and cannot be moved easily.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Areas of Food spillover was not cleaned. discoloration on the cooktop The surface is hot and the model features a light-colored cooktop. The surface unit This is normal. frequently cycles on and off. The oven will not The range is not completely turn on. plugged into the electrical outlet. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. The oven controls have been set improperly. The oven is too hot. The appliance will not turn on.
PROBLEM Food does not broil properly. 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 door will not open after a self-cleaning cycle. SOLUTION • Press the BROIL pad. • See the broiling guide on page 31. • Use suitable cookware. Aluminum foil used on the broiling • See the section on broiling on page 30. pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Oven not clean after The oven controls were not set a self-cleaning cycle correctly. The oven was heavily soiled. Steam from the vent When using the convection feature, it is normal to see steam coming out of the oven vent. As the number of racks or amount of food being cooked increases, the amount of visible steam will increase. Burning or oily odor This is normal in a new oven and emitting from the will disappear in time.
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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