troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cookware

Microwave-

Comments

 

 

 

 

 

If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given.

 

 

 

 

 

safe

 

 

 

 

This is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glassware

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Condensation inside the oven.

Oven-to-table

Can be used, unless decorated with a metal

 

 

 

 

Air flow around the door and outer casing.

 

ware

 

trim.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light reflection around the door and outer casing.

Fine glassware

Can be used to warm foods or liquids.

 

 

 

 

 

• Steam escaping from around the door or vents.

 

 

 

 

The oven does not start when you press the Start button.

 

 

 

Delicate glass may break or crack if heated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

suddenly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Is the door completely closed?

Glass jars

Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming

 

 

 

 

The food is not cooked at all.

 

 

 

only.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Have you set the timer correctly and/or pressed the Start button?

Metal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Is the door closed?

Dishes

May cause arcing or fire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Have you overloaded the electric circuit and caused a fuse to blow or a breaker to be

Freezer bag twist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

triggered?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The food is either overcooked or undercooked.

 

ties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Was the appropriate cooking length set for the type of food?

Plates, cups,

For short cooking times and warming. Also

 

 

 

 

 

• Was an appropriate power level chosen?

 

 

 

 

Sparking and cracking occur inside the oven (arcing).

 

napkins and

 

to absorb excess moisture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

kitchen paper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Have you used a dish with metal trimmings?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recycled paper

May cause arcing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Have you left a fork or other metal utensil inside the oven?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Is aluminum foil too close to the inside walls?

Plastic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The oven causes interference with radios or televisions.

Containers

Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Slight interference may be observed on televisions or radios when the oven

 

 

 

Some other plastics may warp or discolour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is operating. This is normal. To solve this problem, install the oven away from

 

 

 

at high temperatures. Do not use melamine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

televisions, radios and aerials.

 

 

 

plastic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• If interference is detected by the oven’s microprocessor, the display may be reset. To

Cling film

Can be used to retain moisture. Should not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

solve this problem, disconnect the power plug and reconnect it. Reset the time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

touch the food. Take care when removing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The light bulb is not working.

 

 

 

the film as hot steam will escape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The light bulb should not be replaced in person for safety reasons.Please contact

Freezer bags

✓ ✗

Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nearest authorised Samsung customer care, to arrange for a qualified engineer to

 

 

 

airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

replace the bulb.

Wax or grease-

Can be used to retain moisture and prevent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

proof paper

 

spattering.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Recommended

✓✗

: Use Caution

: Unsafe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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