Samsung SMH1816S, SMH1816B, SMH1816W user manual Troubleshooting, Replacing the Charcoal Filter

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REPLACING THE CHARCOAL FILTER

If your oven is vented to the inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Parts Department at 1-800-627-4368 or your Samsung dealer. You can also order online at www.samsungparts.com

1. Unplug the oven or turn off the power at the main power supply.

2.Open the door.

3.Remove the vent grille mounting screws (2 middle screws).

4.Slide the vent grille to the left, then pull it straight out.

5.Push the hook and remove the old filter.

The angle

6.Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown.

7.Replace the vent grille and 2 screws and close the door. Turn the power back on and set the clock.

The angle

troubleshooting

Check these solutions if you have a problem with your microwave:

Problem

Solution

The display

Make sure the plug is properly

and/or the oven

connected to a grounded outlet.

is not working.

If the wall outlet is controlled by a wall

 

switch, make sure the wall switch is

 

turned on.

 

Remove the plug from the outlet, wait

 

ten seconds, and plug it in again.

 

Reset the circuit breaker or replace

 

any blown fuses.

 

Plug a different appliance into the

 

outlet. If the other appliance doesn’t

 

work, call a qualified electrician to

 

repair the wall outlet.

 

Plug the oven into a different outlet.

The display

Make sure the door is closed securely.

is working,

Check if any packaging material or

but the power

anything else is stuck in the door seal.

won’t come on.

Check if the door is damaged.

 

Touch Cancel twice and enter all the

 

cooking instructions again.

Is the power

If there was a power outage, the time

going off before

indicator will display: 88:88.

the set time has

If no power outage occurred,

elapsed?

remove the plug from the outlet, wait

 

ten seconds, and plug it in again.

 

Reset the clock and any cooking

 

instructions.

 

Reset the circuit breaker or replace

 

any blown fuses.

Cooks food too

Make sure the oven has its own 20

slowly.

amp circuit line. Operating another

 

appliance on the same circuit can

 

cause a voltage drop. If necessary,

 

move the oven to its own circuit.

Has sparks or

Remove any metallic utensils,

arcing.

cookware, or metal ties. If using foil,

 

use only narrow strips and allow at

 

least one inch between the foil and the

 

interior oven walls.

The turntable

Clean the turntable, roller ring and

makes noise

oven floor.

or becomes

Make sure the turntable and roller ring

stuck.

are positioned correctly.

Causes TV

This is similar to interference caused

or radio

by other small appliances, such as

interference.

hair dryers. Move your microwave

 

(or appliance) away from appliances,

 

such as your TV or radio.

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Contents Microwave Oven May result in minor personal Personal injury when using yourBasic safety precautions To reduce the risk of fireImportant Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions Installation Critical Cleaning Warning Instructions Contents Setting UP Your Microwave Oven Warranty and Service InformationChecking the Parts Checking the Control Panel MY Settings Turning on the Power for the First TimeSetting the Time Kitchen Timer ButtonTurntable ON/OFF Button SET Timer ButtonECO Mode Metal ShelfSensor cooking utensils & covers Sensor Cooking ButtonsSensor Reheat Button Sensor cooking tableSensor reheating table Auto Defrost ButtonPound Defrost Button Auto defrosting tableSoften / Melt table SOFTEN/MELT ButtonKids Meals Button Kids meals tableOne-stage cooking Microwave Cooking Times & Power LevelsSnacks Button Multi-stage cookingCustom Cook Button Power LevelsCookware guide Warm & HoldGeneral Microwave Tips Cooking guideCooking techniques Cooking Meat Cooking PoultryCooking Vegetables Cooking SeafoodCooking Eggs RecipesCleaning the Exterior Cleaning the InteriorCleaning the Grease Filter Cleaning the Turntable and Roller RingsStoring and Repairing Your Microwave Oven Replacing the COOKTOP/NIGHT LightTroubleshooting Replacing the Charcoal FilterSpecifications WarrantyLimited warranty to original purchaser AppendixCode No. DE68-03942A
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