Samsung FTQ386LWUX 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 44.

cooktop

 

 

 

The surface is hot and the model

•

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

•

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.

•

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.

•

Call for service.

 

 

 

 

 

Power outage.

•

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.

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

Regular cleaning is necessary when

 

surfaces.

 

broiling frequently.

 

 

 

 

Food does not bake

The oven controls have not been

•

See the chapter on operating the oven.

or roast properly.

set correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The oven rack has been positioned

•

See the section on using the oven racks

 

incorrectly or is not level.

 

on page 22.

 

Incorrect cookware or cookware of

 

 

 

improper size being used.

 

 

 

The oven sensor needs to be

•

See the section on adjusting the

 

adjusted.

 

thermostat on page 36.

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Contents Electric Range Features of your new range Latest in heat-distribution technologyImportant safety instructions Safety SymbolsFor Your Safety Never use your appliance for warming or heating the roomSurface Cooking Units Oven SELF-CLEANING Ovens When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan onContents WHAT’S Included with Your Range Introducing your new rangeOverview Before Cooking Surface cookingAbout the radiant surface elements During CookingCooking areas Hot surface indicatorLocation of the radiant surface elements and controls Single surface unit control knob left rear, right rear Dual surface unit control knob left frontRecommended settings Triple surface unit control knob right frontLevel Using the warming centerPress the Warming Center ON/OFF pad TyPE of FoodCorrect Incorrect Using the Proper CookwareChoosing the Proper Cookware Preventing stains CleaningPreventing marks and scratches Preventing other damageUsing the warming drawer About the warming drawerLow Rolls soft, empty dinner plates Medium Turning the Warming Drawer on or OFFLevels Roasts beef, pork, lambOperating the oven Oven Control PanelHow to change between a 12-hour and 24-hour display Setting the ClockHow to set the clock Press the SET/START or Clock AM/PM padHow to set the timer Minimum and Maximum SettingsSetting the Kitchen Timer Feature Minimum MaximumOven rack positions Using the Oven RacksBefore using the racks Baking layer cakesBaking How to set the thermostatHow to adjust the thermostat while cooking Tips for convection baking How to set the oven for convection bakingConvection Baking Cookies Recommended convection baking guidePie BreadsHow to set the oven for convection roasting Convection RoastingPoultry Recommended convection roasting guidePork LambHow to set the oven for timed cooking Timed CookingDelay Timed Cooking How to set the oven for delay timed cookingBroiling Using the broil panHow to set the oven for broiling Broil stop positionRecommended broiling guide How to recall a setting Using the Custom Cook FeatureHow to record a recipe setting How to set the oven for proofi ng ProofingTurning the Oven Light on and OFF Using the Keep Warm FunctionHow to use the keep warm feature Hour energy saving Extra FeaturesFahrenheit or Celsius temperature selection Convection auto conversion feature Thermostat adjustmentSound on/off Control lockoutSetting the Sabbath For use on the Jewish Sabbath & HolidaysMaintaining your appliance SELF-CLEANINGBefore a self-cleaning cycle After a self-cleaning cycle How to set the oven for self-cleaningHow to turn off the self-cleaning feature After a steam-cleaning cycle STEAM-CLEANINGHow to set the oven for steam-cleaning Cleaning stainless steel surfaces Care and Cleaning of the OvenCleaning painted parts and decorative trim Oven ventOven door Cleaning the broil pan and insertOven racks Removing burned-on residue Care and Cleaning of the Glass CooktopNormal daily use cleaning Removing heavy, burned-on residueRemoving metal marks and scratches Cleaning the cooktop sealCleaning sugary spills and melted plastic Potential for permanent damage to the glass surfaceRemoving and Replacing the Oven Door How to remove the doorHow to replace the door Locked position Unlocked positionRemoving and Replacing the Warming Drawer How to remove the warming drawerHow to replace the warming drawer Unlocked position Locked positionChanging the Oven Light Code Cause TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Solution Cooktop AreasDiscoloration on Frequently cycles onCleaning cycle Temperature is tooSelf-clean Not open after a Self-cleaning cycleBurning or oily odor Oven not clean afterSteam from the vent Emitting fromWarranty Limited Warranty to Original PurchaserPage Page Questions or COMMENTS?
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