Samsung SMH1713 user manual Troubleshooting, Replacing the charcoal filter

Replacing the charcoal filter

If your oven is vented to the inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Parts Department at 1-800-627-4368 or your Samsung dealer. You can also order online at www.samsungparts.com

1. Unplug the oven or turn off the power at the main power supply.

2.Open the door.

3.Remove the vent grille mounting screws (3 middle screws).

4.Slide the vent grille to the left, then pull it straight out.

5.Push the hook and remove the old filter.

6.Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown.

7.Replace the vent grille and 3 screws and close the door. Turn the power back on and set the clock.

troubleshooting

Check these solutions if you have a problem with your microwave:

Problem	Solution
The display	Make sure the plug is properly
and/or the oven	connected to a grounded outlet.
is not working.	If the wall outlet is controlled by a wall
	switch, make sure the wall switch is
	turned on.
	Remove the plug from the outlet, wait
	ten seconds, and plug it in again.
	Reset the circuit breaker or replace
	any blown fuses.
	Plug a different appliance into the
	outlet. If the other appliance doesn’t
	work, call a qualified electrician to
	repair the wall outlet.
	Plug the oven into a different outlet.
The display	Make sure the door is closed securely.
is working,	Check if any packaging material or
but the power	anything else is stuck in the door seal.
won’t come on.	Check if the door is damaged.
	Touch Cancel twice and enter all the
	cooking instructions again.
Is the power	If there was a power outage, the time
going off before	indicator will display: 88:88.
the set time has	If no power outage occurred,
elapsed?	remove the plug from the outlet, wait
	ten seconds, and plug it in again.
	Reset the clock and any cooking
	instructions.
	Reset the circuit breaker or replace
	any blown fuses.
Cooks food too	Make sure the oven has its own 20
slowly.	amp circuit line. Operating another
	appliance on the same circuit can
	cause a voltage drop. If necessary,
	move the oven to its own circuit.
Has sparks or	Remove any metallic utensils,
arcing.	cookware, or metal ties. If using foil,
	use only narrow strips and allow at
	least one inch between the foil and the
	interior oven walls.
The turntable	Clean the turntable, roller ring and
makes noise	oven floor.
or becomes	Make sure the turntable and roller ring
stuck.	are positioned correctly.
Causes TV	This is similar to interference caused
or radio	by other small appliances, such as
interference.	hair dryers. Move your microwave
	(or appliance) away from appliances,
	such as your TV or radio.

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