Samsung FTQ353 Areas, Discoloration on, Cooktop, Frequently cycles on, Off Oven will not, Turn on

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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 43.

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 21.

 

 

 

 

 

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 35.

 

 

 

 

06 TROUBLESHOOTING

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Contents Electric Range Latest in heat-distribution technology Features of your new rangeSafety Symbols Important safety instructionsNever use your appliance for warming or heating the room For Your SafetySurface Cooking Units Oven When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on SELF-CLEANING OvensContents Overview Introducing your new rangeWHAT’S Included with Your Range About the radiant surface elements Surface cookingBefore Cooking During CookingLocation of the radiant surface elements and controls Hot surface indicatorCooking areas Single surface unit control knob left rear, right rear Recommended settingsDual surface unit control knob left front, right front Surface warmer will not glow red like the cooking elements Using the warming centerPress the Warming Center ON/OFF pad LevelChoosing the Proper Cookware Using the Proper CookwareCorrect Incorrect Preventing marks and scratches CleaningPreventing stains Preventing other damageAbout the warming drawer Using the warming drawerLevels 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 adjust the thermostat while cooking How to set the thermostatBaking Convection Baking How to set the oven for 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 How to record a recipe setting Using the Custom Cook FeatureHow to recall a setting Proofing How to set the oven for proofi ngHow to use the keep warm feature Using the Keep Warm FunctionTurning the Oven Light on and OFF Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature selection Extra FeaturesHour energy saving Thermostat adjustment Convection auto conversion featureControl lockout Sound on/offFor use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays Setting the SabbathBefore a self-cleaning cycle SELF-CLEANINGMaintaining 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 cycleHow to set the oven for steam-cleaning STEAM-CLEANINGAfter a steam-cleaning cycle Cleaning painted parts and decorative trim Care and Cleaning of the OvenCleaning stainless steel surfaces Oven ventOven racks Cleaning the broil pan and insertOven 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 Problem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingCode Cause Discoloration 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 WarrantyPage Page Page Questions or COMMENTS?

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