Samsung FE-N500** Scratches or, Abrasions on, Cooktop surface, Brown streaks or, Specks, Cycle

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

Scratches or

The cooktop is being cleaned

Scratches are not removable. Tiny

abrasions on

improperly.

 

scratches will become less visible in time

cooktop surface.

 

 

as a result of cleaning.

 

 

 

 

 

Cookware with rough bottoms

To avoid scratches, use the recommended

 

were used on the cooktop or

 

cleaning procedures. Make sure bottoms

 

there were coarse particles (eg.

 

of cookware are clean before use, and use

 

salt or sand) present between the

 

cookware with smooth bottoms.

 

cookware and the surface of the

 

 

 

cooktop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cookware has been slid across the

 

 

 

cooktop surface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brown streaks or

Boilovers have been cooked onto

Use the blade scraper to remove soil.

specks.

the surface.

See the section on care and cleaning of

 

 

 

 

 

the glass cooktop on page 61.

 

 

 

 

Areas of

Mineral deposits from water and

Remove using a ceramic-glass cooktop

discoloration with

food have been left on the surface

 

cleaning cream.

metallic sheen.

of the cooktop.

Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The oven will not

The oven temperature is too high

Allow the range to cool and reset the

self-clean.

to set a self-clean operation.

 

controls.

 

 

 

 

 

The oven controls have been set

See the section on self-cleaning on page

 

incorrectly.

 

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A self-cleaning cycle cannot be started if the oven lockout feature has been

 

activated or if a surface cooktop surface element is on.

 

 

 

 

“Crackling” or

This is the sound of the metal

This is normal.

“popping” sound.

heating and cooling during

 

 

 

both the cooking and cleaning

 

 

 

functions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive smoking

There is excessive soiling in the

Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the

during a self-

oven.

 

windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait

cleaning cycle.

 

 

until the self-cleaning cycle is cancelled.

 

 

 

Wipe up the excessive soil and reset the

 

 

 

oven for self-cleaning.

 

 

 

 

The oven door will

The oven is too hot.

Allow the oven to cool.

not open after a

 

 

 

self-cleaning cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oven not clean

The oven controls were not set

See the section on self-cleaning on page

after a self-cleaning

correctly.

 

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cycle.

 

 

 

The oven was heavily soiled.

Wipe up heavy spillovers before starting

 

 

 

the self-cleaning cycle. Heavily soiled

 

 

 

ovens may need to self-clean again or for

 

 

 

a longer period of time.

 

 

 

 

Steam from the

When using the convection

This is normal.

vent.

feature, it is normal to see steam

 

 

 

coming out of the oven vent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As the number of racks or amount

 

 

 

of food being cooked increases,

 

 

 

the amount of visible steam will

 

 

 

increase.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burning or oily odor

This is normal in a new oven and

To speed the process, set a self-cleaning

emitting from the

will disappear in time.

 

cycle for a minimum of 3 hours.

vent.

 

See the section on self-cleaning on page

 

 

 

 

 

56.

 

 

 

 

06 TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting _69

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Contents Electric Range Latest in heat-distribution technology Features of your new rangeImportant safety instructions ANTI-TIP Device Do not enter inside the oven Always turn the surface units off before removing cookware Cooktop ElementsElectrical 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 over-heat food Do not operate the appliance with wet handsImportant safety instructions Contents Introducing your new range OverviewWhat’s included with your range About surface cooktop cooking Surface cooktop CooktingBefore Cooking During CookingAfter Cooking About the radiant surface elementsInduction operation lamp Hot surface indicatorHeater Level Setting Selectors Induction and radiant touch controlSelect Control Sensor How to set the appliance for cooktop cooking Using the touch control sensorsHeat setting Select cooking zone onInduction power boost control Left front burner dual controlInduction simmer control How to activate the control lockout feature Switching a cooking zone offHow to unlock the controls Control lockoutBefore using the cooktop Use quality cookware in good conditionAlso remember to Incorrect Correct Cookware for induction cooking zones Choosing the proper radiant cookwareUse the correct size cookware Cookware materialUsing suitable Induciton cookware TEmperature detecTIonSize of pans Power Management Suggested settings for cooking specific foodsUsing the warming drawer Protecting the smoothtop surfaceAbout the warming drawer Turning the warming drawer on or off Recommended settingsLevels Type of Food Low Rolls soft, empty dinner plates MediumOven 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 Recommended convection baking guide Convection 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 How to set the Pizza function Using the easy cook featureHow to set the Chicken Nuggets function PizzaHow to set the oven for proofing How to set the Slow CookSlow Cook ProofHow to set the Casserole mode How to set the Cake modeCake CasseroleHow to set the Defrost function Using the warm function and warm modeHow to use the Warm function DefrostExtra features Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature selectionHour energy saving Thermostat adjustment Convection auto conversion featureTurning the oven light on and off Sound on/offControl lockout For use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays Setting the Sabbath FunctionSelf-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 remove the door Removing and re-installing the oven doorHow to re-install the door Locked position Unlocked positionHow to remove the warming drawer Removing and re-installing the warming drawerHow to re-install the warming drawer Unlocked position Locked positionChanging the oven light Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Code CauseCooktop Displays an F errorControl beeps CodeAppliance will Temperature is tooNot turn on Oven light willCleaning cycle Self-cleanNot open after a Self-cleaning cycle Oven not clean After a self-cleaningFan noise Strong odorOven racks are Difficult to slideLimited Warranty to Original Purchaser WarrantyQuestions or COMMENTS?