Samsung FE-R500 Areas, Discoloration on, Cooktop, Frequently cycles on, Off Oven will not

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PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

 

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Areas of

Food spillover was not cleaned.

•

Refer to the section on care and cleaning

 

 

 

 

 

discoloration on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

of the glass cooktop on page 51.

 

 

 

 

 

cooktop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The surface is hot and the model

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This is normal. The surface may appear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

features a light-colored cooktop.

 

discolored when it is hot. This is temporary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and will disappear as the glass cools.

 

 

 

 

 

The surface unit

This is normal.

•

The element will cycle on and off to

 

 

 

 

 

frequently cycles on

 

 

 

 

 

 

maintain the heat setting.

 

 

 

 

 

and off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The oven will not

The range is not completely

•

Make sure the electrical plug is inserted

 

 

 

 

 

turn on.

plugged into the electrical outlet.

 

into a live, properly grounded outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A fuse in your home may be blown

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Replace the fuse or reset the circuit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or the circuit breaker tripped.

 

breaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The oven controls have been set

•

See the chapter on operating the oven.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

improperly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The oven is too hot.

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Allow the oven to cool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The appliance will

The appliance is not completely

•

Make sure the power cord is plugged into

 

 

 

 

 

not turn on.

plugged into the electrical outlet or

 

a live, properly grounded outlet. Check the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a fuse in your home may be blown

 

fuse and circuit breakers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or the circuit breaker tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incomplete service wiring.

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Call for service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power outage.

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Check to see if the house lights will turn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on. If required, call your local electric

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

company for service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The oven light will

The light bulb is loose or defective.

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Tighten or replace the bulb.

 

 

 

 

 

not turn on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The switch operating light is

•

Call for service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

broken.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oven smokes

The control has not been set

•

Refer to the section on setting oven

 

 

 

 

 

excessively during

properly.

 

controls.

 

 

 

 

 

broiling.

 

 

 

 

 

•

Make sure the oven door is opened to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

broil stop position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The meat has been placed too

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Reposition the rack to provide proper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

close to the element.

 

clearance between the meat and the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

element. Preheat the broil element for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

searing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The meat has not been properly

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Remove the excess fat from the meat. Cut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

prepared.

 

away fatty edges that may curl, leaving the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lean intact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The insert on the broiler pan has

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Position the insert on the pan so that

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

been positioned upside down,

 

the ribs are up and the slots are down,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

preventing the grease from

 

allowing the grease to drip into the pan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

draining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grease has built up on oven

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Regular cleaning is necessary when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

surfaces.

 

broiling frequently.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food does not bake

The oven controls have not been

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See the chapter on operating the oven.

 

 

 

 

 

or roast properly.

set correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The oven rack has been positioned

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See the section on using the oven racks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

incorrectly or is not level.

 

on page 29.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect cookware or cookware of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

improper size being used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The oven sensor needs to be

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See the section on adjusting the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

adjusted.

 

thermostat on page 43.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Electric Range Latest in heat-distribution technology Features of your new rangeSafety precautions Important safety instructionsManual for instructions ANTI-TIP DeviceDo not enter inside the oven Surface Cooking Units Oven Warming Drawer Ventilating Hood Important safety instructions Important safety instructions Important safety instructions FE-R500XAC DG68-00295A.indb This may result in fire. Do not over-heat food Circuit Breakers Contents Introducing your new range OverviewWhat’s included with your range Surface cooking About surface cookingAbout the radiant surface elements Hot surface indicator Location of the radiant surface elements and controlsCooking areas Recommended settings How to set the appliance for surface cookingSingle surface unit control knob left rear, right rear Dual surface unit control knob left front, right frontSurface warmer will not glow red like the cooking elements Using the warming centerPress the Warming Center ON/OFF pad Level Type of FoodUsing the proper cookware Choosing the proper cookwareCorrect Incorrect Protecting the smoothtop surface CleaningPreventing marks and scratches Preventing stainsAbout the warming drawer Using the warming drawerLevels Type of Food Turning the warming drawer on or offLow Rolls soft, empty dinner plates Medium Roasts beef, pork, lambOven control panel Operating the ovenHow to set the clock Setting the clockHow to change between a 12-hour and 24-hour display Press the SET/START or Clock AM/PM padSetting the kitchen timer Minimum and maximum settingsHow to set the timer Feature Minimum MaximumBefore using the racks Using the oven racksOven rack positions Baking layer cakesHow to set the thermostat How to adjust the thermostat while cookingBaking How to set the oven for convection baking Convection bakingTips for convection baking Pie Recommended convection baking guideCookies BreadsConvection roasting How to set the oven for convection roastingPork Recommended convection roasting guidePoultry LambTimed cooking How to set the oven for timed cookingHow to set the oven for delay timed cooking Delay timed cookingHow to set the oven for broiling Using the broil panBroiling Broil stop positionRecommended broiling guide Using the custom cook feature How to record a recipe settingHow to recall a setting Proofing How to set the oven for proofingUsing the keep warm function How to use the keep warm featureTurning the oven light on and off Extra features Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature selectionHour energy saving Thermostat adjustment Convection auto conversion featureControl lockout Sound on/offFor use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays Setting the SabbathSelf-cleaning Before a self-cleaning cycleMaintaining your appliance How to delay the start of self-cleaning How to set the oven for self-cleaningHow to turn off the self-cleaning feature After a self-cleaning cycleSteam-cleaning How to set the oven for steam-cleaningAfter a steam-cleaning cycle Cleaning painted parts and decorative trim Care and cleaning of the ovenCleaning stainless steel surfaces Oven ventCleaning the broil pan and insert Oven racksOven door Normal daily use cleaning Care and cleaning of the glass cooktopRemoving burned-on residue Removing heavy, burned-on residueCleaning sugary spills and melted plastic Cleaning the cooktop sealRemoving metal marks and scratches Potential for permanent damage to the glass surfaceHow to replace the door How to remove the doorRemoving and replacing the oven door Locked position Unlocked positionHow to replace the warming drawer How to remove the warming drawerRemoving and replacing the warming drawer Unlocked position Locked positionChanging the oven light Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Solution Code CauseDiscoloration on AreasCooktop Frequently cycles onSelf-clean Temperature is tooCleaning cycle Not open after a Self-cleaning cycleSteam from the vent Oven not clean afterBurning or oily odor Emitting fromLimited Warranty to Original Purchaser WarrantyFE-R500XAC DG68-00295A.indb 2010-02-18 Questions or COMMENTS?

DG68-00295A, FE-R500_XAC, FE-R500, FE-R500WB specifications

The Samsung FE-R500 series, including models FE-R500WB, FE-R500, and FE-R500_XAC, is a cutting-edge range of refrigerators designed to elevate kitchen aesthetics while providing advanced functionality. These appliances embody Samsung's commitment to innovation and eco-friendly technology, making them an ideal choice for modern households.

One of the standout features of the FE-R500 series is the spacious interior layout, which maximizes the available storage space. With multiple shelving options and adjustable compartments, users can easily organize groceries and access items without hassle. The refrigerator’s design ensures that fruits, vegetables, and beverages are kept fresh for longer periods, reducing food waste.

A defining characteristic of the FE-R500 models is their energy efficiency. Equipped with Samsung's Digital Inverter Compressor, these refrigerators automatically adjust their cooling performance based on usage patterns, ensuring optimal energy consumption. This feature not only helps in lowering electricity bills but also contributes to a more sustainable environment. The models meet and often exceed energy efficiency ratings, showcasing Samsung's dedication to producing eco-conscious appliances.

In terms of technology, the FE-R500 series offers a range of smart features. The Smart Digital Panel allows users to adjust temperature settings, control cooling modes, and even receive alerts if the door remains open for too long. With built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, homeowners can monitor their refrigerator remotely, ensuring food safety and proper maintenance from anywhere.

Additionally, the FE-R500's exterior boasts a sleek and stylish finish, available in various colors to suit any kitchen decor. The easy-to-clean stainless steel surface not only adds to the visual appeal but is also designed to resist fingerprints, ensuring that the refrigerator always looks pristine.

The presence of a comprehensive cooling system, including Multi Air Flow, further enhances the efficiency of the FE-R500 series. This technology ensures that cool air is evenly distributed throughout the refrigerator, maintaining consistent temperatures across different compartments.

In conclusion, the Samsung FE-R500 series, including the FE-R500WB, FE-R500, and FE-R500_XAC, combines style, efficiency, and advanced technology, making them excellent choices for those seeking reliability and modern features in their kitchen appliances. With a focus on performance and sustainability, these refrigerators are a testament to Samsung’s engineering prowess and commitment to quality.
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