Samsung FE-N500** Appliance will, Not turn on, Oven light will, Oven smokes, Excessively during

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

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 37.

 

 

 

 

 

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 53.

 

 

 

 

Food does not broil

The oven controls have been set

•

Press the BROIL pad.

properly.

incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The rack has not been properly

•

See the broiling guide on page 46.

 

positioned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cookware not suited for broiling.

•

Use suitable cookware.

 

 

 

 

 

Aluminum foil used on the broiling

•

See the section on broiling on page 45.

 

pan and grid has not been fitted

 

 

 

properly and slit as recommended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In some areas the power (voltage)

•

Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.

 

may be low.

•

See the broiling guide on page 46.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The oven

The oven sensor needs to be

•

See the section on adjusting the

temperature is too

adjusted.

 

thermostat on page 53.

hot or too cold.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Electric Range Features of your new range Latest in heat-distribution technologyImportant safety instructions ANTI-TIP Device Do not enter inside the oven Cooktop Elements Always turn the surface units off before removing cookwareElectrical safety Oven Warming Drawer SELF-CLEANING Ovens GLASS/CERAMIC Cooking Surfaces This may result in electric shock or fire Important safety instructions Never use this appliance for purposes other than cooking Take care as beverages or food may be very hot after heating Do not operate the appliance with wet hands Do not over-heat foodImportant safety instructions Contents What’s included with your range Introducing your new rangeOverview Surface cooktop Cookting About surface cooktop cookingBefore Cooking During CookingAbout the radiant surface elements After CookingHot surface indicator Induction operation lampSelect Control Sensor Heater Level Setting SelectorsInduction and radiant touch control Using the touch control sensors How to set the appliance for cooktop cookingHeat setting Select cooking zone onInduction simmer control Induction power boost controlLeft front burner dual control Switching a cooking zone off How to activate the control lockout featureHow to unlock the controls Control lockoutAlso remember to Before using the cooktopUse quality cookware in good condition Incorrect Correct Choosing the proper radiant cookware Cookware for induction cooking zonesUse the correct size cookware Cookware materialSize of pans Using suitable Induciton cookwareTEmperature detecTIon Suggested settings for cooking specific foods Power ManagementAbout the warming drawer Using the warming drawerProtecting the smoothtop surface Recommended settings Turning the warming drawer on or offLevels Type of Food Low Rolls soft, empty dinner plates MediumOperating the oven Oven control panelSetting the clock How to set the clockHow to change between a 12-hour and 24-hour display Press the SET/START or Clock AM/PM padMinimum and maximum settings Setting the kitchen timerHow to set the timer Feature Minimum MaximumUsing the oven racks Before using the racksOven rack positions 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 Recommended convection baking guide How to set the oven for convection roasting Convection roastingRecommended convection roasting guide PorkPoultry LambHow to set the oven for timed cooking Timed cookingDelay timed cooking How to set the oven for delay timed cookingUsing the broil pan How to set the oven for broilingBroiling Broil stop positionRecommended broiling guide How to recall a setting Using the custom cook featureHow to record a recipe setting Using the easy cook feature How to set the Pizza functionHow to set the Chicken Nuggets function PizzaHow to set the Slow Cook How to set the oven for proofingSlow Cook ProofHow to set the Cake mode How to set the Casserole modeCake CasseroleUsing the warm function and warm mode How to set the Defrost functionHow to use the Warm function DefrostHour energy saving Extra featuresFahrenheit or Celsius temperature selection Convection auto conversion feature Thermostat adjustmentControl lockout Turning the oven light on and offSound on/off Setting the Sabbath Function For use on the Jewish Sabbath & HolidaysMaintaining your appliance Self-cleaningBefore a self-cleaning cycle How to set the oven for self-cleaning How to delay the start of self-cleaningHow to turn off the self-cleaning feature After a self-cleaning cycleAfter a steam-cleaning cycle Steam-cleaningHow to set the oven for steam-cleaning Care and cleaning of the oven Cleaning painted parts and decorative trimCleaning stainless steel surfaces Oven ventOven door Cleaning the broil pan and insertOven racks Care and cleaning of the glass cooktop Normal daily use cleaningRemoving burned-on residue Removing heavy, burned-on residueCleaning the cooktop seal Cleaning sugary spills and melted plasticRemoving metal marks and scratches Potential for permanent damage to the glass surfaceRemoving and re-installing the oven door How to remove the doorHow to re-install the door Locked position Unlocked positionRemoving and re-installing the warming drawer How to remove the warming drawerHow to re-install the warming drawer Unlocked position Locked position Changing the oven light Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Solution Code CauseDisplays an F error CooktopControl beeps CodeTemperature is too Appliance willNot turn on Oven light willSelf-clean Cleaning cycleNot open after a Self-cleaning cycle Oven not clean After a self-cleaningStrong odor Fan noiseOven racks are Difficult to slideWarranty Limited Warranty to Original PurchaserQuestions or COMMENTS?
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