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Enhanced convenience. Better cooking. Easy maintenance. Your new electric range has been designed to

bring you these benefits and more.

The latest in heat-distribution technology

Other ranges with just one fan tend to make a swirl of heat that fails to cover the whole inside of the oven. This means uneven heat distribution and uneven cooking. Your new range has Surround Airvection TM, which Samsung innovated by adding a third heating element and a multi-fan system

that circulates the heat evenly in all directions. You get more efficient energy consumption and more even cooking.

Steam Quick cleaning

Thanks to Steam Quick TM, Samsung's unique technology for light-duty cleaning jobs, keeping your oven spick-and-span is a snap -- no hassle, no odor, no chemicals. Steam Quick TM cleans

the inside of your range with high-temperature steam in just 20 minutes.

Bigger is better

With a capacity of 5.7 cubic feet, your new range is equipped with more space than any of its competitors in the U.S. market. This means greater convenience for you when cooking for the holidays or when entertaining.

A cooktop with 5 burners

Four main burners with two that dial heat up to different pot sizes. A smaller warming burner in the center of the range top.

Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the range. This guide does not cover all possible conditions

that may occur. Always contact your service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not

understand.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

WARNING: This symbol alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices that could cause

serious bodily harm or death.

CAUTION: This symbol alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices that could cause

bodily injury or property damage.

Do not attempt or use.

[_ Do not disassemble.

Do not touch.

_) ollow directions explicity.

(_ Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.

[_ Call the service center for help.

Note

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be secured by a properly installed Anti-Tip

device. Refer to the installation manual for instructions.

AURANGESCAN ANDCAUSE,NJUR ESTOPERSONS

_ INSTALL THE ANTI_TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE

FoLLowALL NSTA' T 0N NSTRucT 0NS

Do not step, lean, or sit on the doors of the range. These can cause the range to tip, resulting in burns or serious injuries.

[_ heck to see that the Anti-Tip device is installed properly. Then grasp the top rear edge of the

range and carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Verify that the Anti-Tip device is engaged.

Ifyou pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly engaged

when you push the range back against the wall. If itis not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.

Important safety instructions _3

FOR YOUR SAFETY

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.

Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening, surfaces near the opening, crevices around the oven door.

Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.

Do not enter inside the oven.

Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the back guard

of a range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured. Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where

appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

Do not use water on grease fires. Turn off the oven to avoid spreading the flame. Smother the fire or flame by closing the door or use dry chemical, baking soda, or foam-type extinguisher.

Storage in or on appliance. Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units. Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it.

Keep plastics, clothes, and paper away from parts of the appliance that may become hot.

Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance.

Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky

cloth.

Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the range.

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SURFACE COOKING UNITS

Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and

greasy spillovers that may ignite.

Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range.

Do not operate the cooktop when there is no cookware. Ifthe cooktop operates without a

cookware, the control knob will become hot.

Never use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board. Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after

the controls have been turned off.

Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use. They may become hot and could cause burns.

Use proper pan sizes. This appliance is equipped with surface units of different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.

Glazed cooking utensils. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range-top service without breaking due to the sudden

change in temperature.

Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface units. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact

with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does

not extend over adjacent surface units. Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the cleaning cream labels. Be sure you know which control knob operates each surface unit. Make sure you turned on the

correct surface unit.

Always turn the surface units off before removing cookware. When preparing flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings.

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OVEN

DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become

hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns. Among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven doors, and windows of

oven doors.

Do not heat unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

Do not use the oven to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can catch on fire. Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored inan oven can ignite.

Use care when opening door. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.

Protective liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottoms, except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent is located above the right rear surface unit. this area could become hot during oven use. Never block this vent and never place plastic or

heat-sensitive items on vent

Placement of oven racks. Always place oven racks in the desired location while the oven is cool. If the rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let the potholder come in contact with the hot heating element in the oven.

Do not allow aluminum foil or meat probe to contact heating elements.

WARMING DRAWER

DO NOT TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENT OR THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DRAWER. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn.

REMEMBER: The inside surface of the drawer may be hot when the drawer is opened. The purpose of the warming drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at serving temperature.

Always start with hot food; cold food cannot be heated or cooked in the warming drawer.

Use care when opening the drawer. Open the drawer a crack and let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands,

face and/or eyes.

[_ Do not use the drawer to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can catch on fire.

Do not use aluminum foil to line the drawer. Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will trap heat beneath it.This will upset the performance of the drawer and it could damage the interior finish.

Do not leave paper products, plastics, canned food or combustible materials in the drawer.

Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in or near your drawer. Do not warm food in the drawer for more than three hours.

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SELF-CLEANING OVENS

[_ o not clean door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken

not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.

[_ ever keep pet birds in the kitchen. The health of birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes

released during an oven self-clean cycle. Fumes may be harmful or fatal to birds. Move birds to a

well-ventilated room.

Clean in the self-clean cycle only parts listed in this manual. Before self-clean the oven,

remove the broil pan, rack, utensils, and food.

No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or

on the outside of the oven. Use only a ceramic cooktop cleaner or the cleaner supplied with this appliance on the glass cooktop.

Nickel oven shelves should be removed from the oven before beginning the self-cleaning cycle, or

they may discolor.

Ifthe self-clean mode malfunctions, turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it

serviced by a qualified technician.

VENTILATING HOOD

[_) Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood

or filter.

When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

GLASS/CERAMIC COOKING SURFACES

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS. Surface units may be hot even

though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns.

During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the

cook-top and facing the cook-top.

Do not cook on broken cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook-top and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified

technician immediately. Clean cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking

area, be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a

hot surface.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

(_ Clean the oven thoroughly before using for the first time. Remove accessories and operate

the oven at the bake setting at 400°F for 1 hour before using. There will be a distinctive odor; this

is normal, but ensure your kitchen is well ventilated during this conditioning period.

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INTRODUCING YOUR NEW RANGE

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SURFACE COOKING

USING THE WARMING DRAWER

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OPERATING THE OVEN

MAINTAiNiNG YOUR APPLIANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

9 Overview 9 What's included with your range

10 About surface cooking 12 How to set the appliance for surface

cooking 15 Using the proper cookware 15 Choosing the proper cookware

16 Protecting the smoothtop surface 17 About the warming drawer

18 Turning the warming drawer on or off

19 The oven control panel

20 Setting the clock 21 Minimum and maximum settings

21 Setting the kitchen timer 22 Using the oven racks 23 Baking

24 Convection baking 26 Convection roasting 28 Timed cooking 29 Delay timed cooking

30 Broiling 32 Using the custom cook feature 33 Proofing 34 Using the keep warm function

34 Turning the oven light on and off 35 Extra features

Self-cleaning

Steam-cleaning

Care and cleaning of the oven

Care and cleaning of the glass cooktop

Removing and replacing the oven door

Removing and replacing the warming

drawer

Changing the oven light

49 Troubleshooting

8 Contents

WARRANTY

OVERVIEW

Automatic oven

light switch

Surface control knobs

See page 11 for more information

Oven control

See page 19 for more

information

light

Self/steam clean latch

Glass surface

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Convection fan

Gasket

Shelf position I i

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR RANGE

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Wire racks

Broil pan Broil pan insert

Oven door

g drawer

Cleaner &

cleaning pad

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ABOUT SURFACE COOKING

BEFORE COOKING

CAUTION

o Do not use the g ass cooktoD surface as a cutung Doara.

• Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cooktOD, even when _t_snot being usea.

_, Turn the surface units on only after placing the cookware. ,, Do not store heav_ terns above the cooktoo surface. They could fall and damage it.

DURiNG COOKING

CAUTION

• Do not olace aluminum foil or olast c items such as salt ana pepper snaKers. SDOOn

nolaers, or plastic wrappings on the range when it is inuse. The not air from the vent

could melt plastics or _gniteflammab e _tems.

o Make sure the correct surface unit is turnea on. o Never cook dlrecty on the glass. Always use COOKware.

• Always place the Dan n the center of the surface un t you are COOKingon.

o Never leave surface units unattenaea wme using a nlgn neat setting. Boilovers cause

smoKing ana greasy splllovers that may catch on fire.

o Turn the surface units off before remo\ ng COOKware.

• Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very

difficult to remove.

AFTER COOKI NG

CAUTION

= Do not touch the surface units until they nave cooled aown. ,, The surface may De still be hot ana burns may occur f the glass surface is touched

• Immediatel', c_eanSDIIIson the cook_ng area to prevent a tough c_ean_ngchore _ater.

About the radiant surface elements

The temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the radiant element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains

enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle. For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI

setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic cooktop. Cycling at the HI setting is

normal and can occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.

10 Surface cookng

before k nas COOledaown sufficiently.

Ifcabinet storage is provided directly above the cooking surface, make sure that the

terns are infrequently usea and can De safely stored in an area sup ected to heat.

Temperatures may be unsafe for items such as volatile IiaJlaS. cleaners or aerosol

sprays.

Location of the radiant surface elements and controls

The radiant control knobs operate the radiant surface elements on the cooktop as shown below.

1. Single element: Left rear

2. Single element: Right rear

3. Dual element: Left front

4. Triple element: Right front

5. Warming center: Center rear

6. Hot surface indicator

Hot surface indicator

• Comes on when the unit is turned on or hot to the touch. o Stays on even after the unit is turned off.

o Glows until the unit is cooled to approximately 150°F.

Cooking areas

• The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent circles on the glass cooking surface. For the most efficient cooking, fit the pan size to the element size.

• Pans should not extend more than 1/2"to 1" beyond the cooking area.

• When a control is turned on, a glow can be seen through the glass cooking surface. The element will cycle on and off to maintain the preset heat setting, even at high settings.

= For more information on selecting proper types of cookware, refer to the section "Using the

proper cookware" on page 15.

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HOW TO SET THE APPLIANCE FOR SURFACE COOKING

O ° The SUrfaceelements may be hot and burns may occur. D0 n0t touch sudace C%T,o, elements until they have Co01eddown sufficiently,

o At high Or.medium-high settings, never !eave food unattended: Boilovers cause

smoking and gt÷asy spil!overs may Catch 0n f tel

o Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking:

Single surface unit control knob (left rear, right rear)

1. Push the knob in.

2. Turn ineither direction to the setting you want.

• At both the off and high settings, the knob clicks into position.

Dual surface unit control knob (left front)

The dual surface unit has 2 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the size of the cookware you are using.

1. Push the knob in.

2. Turn ineither direction to the setting you want. To use the small surface unit, turn the control knob to

the small burner (A} settings. To use the large surface unit, turn the control knob to

the large burner (B} settings.

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Triple surface unit control knob (right front)

The dual surface unit has 3 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the size of the cookware you are using.

1. Push the knob in.

2. Turn in either direction to the setting you want.

• To use the small surface unit, turn the control knob to the small burner (A} settings.

To use the middle surface unit, turn the control knob to the middle burner (B} settings.

To use the large surface unit, turn the control knob to the large burner (C) settings.

The a!ea be!we en the high and off set!i ngs, a!e Dot app!o pr!a!e !o[ oooking

CAUTION

When changing from a high heat setting to a lower heat setting, the surface unit may stop glowing. This is normal.

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Recommended settings

HIGH Starting most foods, bringing water to a boil, pan broiling MEDIUM HIGH Continuing a rapid boil, frying, deep fat frying

MEDIUM Maintaining a slow boil, thickening sauces and gravies, steaming

vegetables

MEDIUM LOW Keeping foods cooking, poaching, stewing LOW Keeping warm, melting, simmering

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Using the warming center

The warming center, located in the back center of the glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food at serving temperature.

• Do not warm food on the warming center for more than two nours.

CAUTION

e Use only COOKwareand dishes recommended as safe for oven and COOKIOD use,

- Always use Dotholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warming center as COOKwareand plates \viii De hot.

_, When warming pastries and Dreads the cover ShOUldnave an opening to allow

moisture to escape.

• Do not use plastic wrap to cover foods. Plast c may melt onto the surface and be very d fficult to clean.

o Food should De <eDtin ts container and covered with a d or aluminum foil tc

maintain food duality.

• Always start with hot food. Eating uncooked or cold food olaced on the warm_ng center could result in illness.

1. Turn the warming center on. Press the WARMING CENTER ON/OFF pad.

2. Select the power setting you want. Pressing the WARMING CENTER LEVEL pad once will set it to

the level 1setting. Press the pad twice for the level 2 setting, 3 times for level 3.

Turn the warming center off. Press the WARMING CENTER ON/OFF pad.

• Pressing the CLEAR/OFF pad does not turn the warming center off.

The surface warmer will not glow red like the cooking elements.

For best results, all foods on the warming center should be covered with a lid or

aluminum foil. When warming pastries or breads, the cover should be vented to allow

moisture to escape.

Recommended settings

Breads/pastries, casseroles, gravies, eggs Dinner plate with food, soups (cream), vegetables, sauces, stews, meats Fried foods, soups (liquid), hot beverages

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USING THE PROPER COOKWARE

Using the right cookware can prevent many problems, such as uneven cooking or extended

cooking times. Using the proper pans will reduce cooking times and cook food more evenly.

Flat bottom and straight sides.

• Tight fitting lids. Weight of handle does not tilt

Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the

bottom of the cookware.

pan. Pan is well balanced.

Pan size matches the amount of food to be prepared

and the size of the surface element.

,, Made of a material that

conducts heat well. Always match pot diameter to

element surface diameter.

CHOOSING THE PROPER COOKWARE

What your cookware is made of determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom.

ALUMINUM - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause the aluminum to

darken. (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting.). If aluminum pans are slid across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks that resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see above).

STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

CAST IRON - A poor conductor; retains heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.

,, ENAMELWARE - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-

enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops. GLASS - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it

may scratch the glass.

Curved and warped pan bottoms.

Pan overhangs element by more than one-half inch.

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Heavy handle tilts pan.

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PROTECTING THE SMOOTHTOP SURFACE

Cleaning

• Clean the cooktop before using it for the first time. Clean your cooktop daily or after each use. This will keep your cooktop looking good and can

prevent damage. If a spillover occurs while cooking, immediately clean the spill from the cooking area while it is

hot to prevent a tough cleaning chore later. Using extreme care, wipe the spill with a clean dry towel.

Do not allow spills to remain on the cooking area or the cooktop trim for a long period of time.

• Do not use abrasive cleansing powders or scouring pads, which will scratch the cooktop. Do not use chlorine bleach, ammonia, or other cleansers not specifically recommended for use

on a glass-ceramic surface.

Preventing marks and scratches

Do not use glass cookware. They may scratch the cooktop. Do not place a trivet or wok ring between the cooktop and the pan. These items can mark or

scratch the cooktop. Make sure the cooktop and the pan bottom are clean.

Do not slide metal pans across the cooktop.

Preventing stains

Do not use a soiled dish cloth or sponge to clean the cooktop surface. A film will remain, which may cause stains on the cooking surface after the area is heated.

,, Continuously cooking on a soiled surface may/will result in a permanent stain.

Preventing other damage

Do not allow plastic, sugar, or foods with high sugar content to melt onto the hot cooktop. Should this happen, clean immediately.

Do not let a pan boil dry as this will damage the cooktop, and the pan.

,, Do not use the cooktop as a work surface or cutting board.

Do not cook food directly on the cooktop without the proper cookware.

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ABOUT THE WARMING DRAWER

• Do not line the warming drawer or pan with aluminum foil. Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will trap heat beneath it. This will upset the performance of the drawer

and could damage the interior finish.

® DO not DU1: IIQUIG or wa1:er _ 1:ne warmino _rawer.

• All foods placea _ 1:he warmlno _rawer snouIc! De coverea NI1:n a 3 or aluminum foil. When

warming pas[nes or Dreaas. [ne cover snouIc! De ven[ea [o allOWmOlSl:ure1:oescaoe.

,, Remove serving SDOOnS, e1:c., before placing con1:alners n 1:newarmlno arawer.

• Food snoulc! De K601: no]: In 1:s COOKingcon1:alneror transferred to a heat-safe serving alsn.

('_ Plastic containers or plastic wrap Will melt if in direct contact with the arawer, pan or a

o_N hot utensil. Melted plastic may not be removable and is not covered under your warranty.

The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods warm. Always start with hot

food. Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal.

Allow approximately 25 minutes for the warming drawer to preheat.

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