Samsung NE597R0ABSR User Manual
Electric Range
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features of your new range
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™, which Samsung enhanced by adding a third heating element and a multi-fan system
that circulates the heat evenly in all directions. You get more ecient energy consumption and
more even cooking.
• Steam Quick cleaning
Thanks to Steam Quick™, 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™ cleans
the inside of your range with high-temperature steam in just 20 minutes.
• Bigger is better
With a capacity of 5.9 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 dierent pot sizes.
- A smaller warming burner in the center of the range top.
important safety instructions
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.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use
common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating
your oven.
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
1_ features of your new range
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Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe
WARNING
personal injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor
CAUTION
personal injury or property damage.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or
CAUTION
personal injury when using your oven, follow these basic
safety precautions.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
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
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them explicitly.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
WARNING - To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be
WARNING
secured by a properly installed Anti-Tip device. AFTER THE RANGE
HAS BEEN INSTALLED, CONFIRM THAT THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE
HAS BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND VERIFY THAT THE ANTITIP DEVICE IS PROPERLY ENGAGED Refer to the installation manual
for instructions.
a) If the anti-tip device is not installed, a child or adult can tip the range
and be killed.
b) Verify the anti-tip device has been properly installed and engaged at
rear right (or rear left) of the range bottom.
c) If you move the range and then move it back into place, ensure the anti-
tip device is re-engaged at the right or left rear of the range bottom.
d) Do not operate the range without the anti-tip device in place and
engaged.
e) Failure to do so can result in death or serious burns to children or adults.
WARNING
WARNING
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Do not step, lean, or sit on the doors of the range. You can cause
the range to tip, resulting in burns or serious injuries.
Confirm that the Anti-Tip device is installed properly. Then, to verify that
the Anti-Tip device is engaged, grasp the top rear edge of the range and
carefully attempt to tilt it forward. The Anti-Tip device should prevent the
range from tilting forward more than a few inches.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the antitip device is properly engaged when you push the range back against
the wall. If it is 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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
When using electrical appliances, you should follow basic safety
precautions, including the following:
CAUTION
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.
User servicing - 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 the power to the appliance before servicing by
removing the fuse or switching o the circuit breaker.
Do not enter 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. Never leave children alone or unattended
in an area where this 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 o the oven to avoid spreading
the flame. Smother the fire or flame by closing the door or use a dry
chemical, baking soda, or foam-type extinguisher.
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Storage in or on appliance. Do not store flammable materials in the
oven or near the 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. Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance.
Use only dry potholders. Placing 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.
For your safety, do not use high-pressure water cleaners or steam jet
cleaners.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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 damage the range and
cause the range to malfunction.
Do not operate the cooktop without cookware. If the cooktop
operates without cookware, the control knobs will become hot.
Never use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board.
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Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the
cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned o.
Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on the
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
dierent size. Select pots and pans that have flat bottoms large enough
to cover the surface area of the heating element. Using undersized
cookware will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact
and may result in the ignition of clothing. Matching the size of the pot or
pan to the burner will also improve eciency.
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.
Glazed cooking utensils. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
ceramic,earthenware, or other glazed cookware are suitable for range-top
service without breaking due to sudden change in temperature.
Cookware handles should be turned outward and not extend
over adjacent surface units. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition
of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with
cookware, cookware handles should be positioned so that they are
turned outward, and do not extend over adjacent surface units.
Cleaning. 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 o 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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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Proper Installation- Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician.
The appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.
Repairs carried out by unqualified individuals may cause injury or serious
malfunction. If your appliance is in need of repair, contact a Samsung
authorized service center. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
damage and void the warranty.
Flush - mounted appliances may be operated only after they have
been installed in cabinets and workplaces that conform to the relevant
standards. This ensures sufficient protection against contact for electrical
units as required by the essential safety standards.
If your appliance malfunctions or if fractures, cracks or splits appear:
- switch off all cooking zones
- unplug the range from the AC wall outlet
- contact your local service center.
WARNING-If the surface is cracked, switch off and unplug the appliance
to avoid the possibility of electrical shock.Do not use your Induction
Cooktop until the glass surface has been replaced.
WARNING- Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing
the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
The range should not be placed on a base.
The oven must be switched off before removing the guard and that, after
cleaning, the guard must be replaced in accordance with the instructions.
CHILD SAFETY
WARNING-This appliance is not intended for use by young children or
infirm persons without the adequate supervision of a responsible adult.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
Keep children away from the door when opening or closing it as they may
bump themselves on the door or catch their fingers in the door.
The cooking zones will become hot when you cook. Always keep small
children away from the appliance.
During cleaning, the surfaces may get hotter than usual and children
should be kept away.
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WARNING- Accessible parts may become hot during use. To avoid
burns, young children should be kept away.
OVEN
DO NOT TOUCH THE 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 the heating elements or interior surfaces
of the oven until they have had sucient 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 the 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 in an oven can
ignite.
Use care when opening the door. Let hot air or steam escape before
you remove food from or replace food into 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 or place plastic or heat-sensitive items on it.
Placement of oven racks. Always place oven racks in the desired
location while the oven is cool. If the rack must be moved while the oven
is hot, use potholders. Do not let the potholders come in contact with the
hot heating element in the oven.
Do not allow aluminum foil or a meat probe to contact the heating
elements.
During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to
avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the
oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in
shattering of the glass.
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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.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good
seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.
Never keep pet birds in the kitchen. Birds are 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 only the parts listed in this manual in the self-clean cycle.
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the partition, rack, utensils, and
food.
Do not use any commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating
of any kind in or on the outside of the oven. Use only a ceramic cooktop
cleaner or the cleaner supplied with this appliance to clean the glass
cooktop.
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Remove the nickel oven shelves from the oven before you begin the selfcleaning cycle, or they may discolor.
If the self-clean mode malfunctions, turn the oven o and disconnect the
power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician.
Excess spillage must be removed before cleaning and shall specify which
utensils can be left in the oven during cleaning.
VENTILATING HOOD
Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Do not let grease 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 the
surface units or areas near the units until they have had sucient time to
cool. Among these areas are the cook-top and the facing of the cooktop.
Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the 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 the 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
the accessories and operate the oven at the bake setting of 400 °F for 1
hour before using. There will be a distinctive odor. This is normal. Ensure
your kitchen is well ventilated during this conditioning period.
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CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS
WARNING
This appliance must be installed by a qualified technician or service company.
- Failing to have a qualified technician install the range may result in electric
shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury.
Unpack the oven. remove all packaging material and examine the oven for
any damage such as dents on the interior or exterior of the oven, broken door
latches, cracks in the door, or a door that is not lined up correctly. If there is any
damage, do not operate the oven and notify your dealer immediately.
Plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet with the proper
configuration. Your oven should be the only item connected to this circuit.
Keep all packaging materials out of the reach of children. Children may use them
for play and injure themselves.
Install your appliance on a level and hard floor that can support its weight.
- Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems with the
product.
This appliance must be properly grounded.
Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.
- This may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or problems with the
product
Do not cut or remove the ground prong from the power cord under any
circumstances.
Connect the oven to a circuit that provides the correct amperage.
Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, or in a location
exposed to direct sunlight or water (rain drops).
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not use a damaged power cord or loose wall socket.
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.
Do not twist or tie the power cord.
Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the
power cord, or insert the power cord between objects.
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
If the power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center.
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CRITICAL USAGE WARNING
CAUTION
If the appliance is flooded by any liquid, please contact your nearest service
center. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
If the appliance produces a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, unplug the
power plug immediately and contact your nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire
In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate the area
immediately. Do not touch the power cord. Do not touch the appliance.
- A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
Take care not to contact the oven door, heating elements, or any of the other
hot parts with your body while cooking or just after cooking.
- Failing to do so may result in burns.
If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the
oven o and disconnect the power cord, or shut o power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
Always observe safety precautions when using your oven. Never try to repair the
oven on your own - there is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be
repaired, contact an authorized service center near you.
If you use the appliance when it is contaminated by foreign substances such as
food waste, it may result in a problem with the appliance.
Take care when removing the wrapping from food taken out of the appliance.
- If the food is hot, hot steam may be emitted abruptly when you remove the
wrapping and this may result in burns.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.
- Since a high voltage current enters the product chassis, it may result in
electric shock or fire.
- When a repair is needed, contact your nearest service center.
If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, contact your
nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
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Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
- This may result in electric shock.
Do not turn the appliance o while an operation is in progress.
- This may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire.
Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging
materials can be dangerous to children.
- If a child places a plastic bag over its head, the child can suffocate.
Do not let children or any person with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities use this appliance unsupervised.
Make sure that the appliance’s controls and cooking areas are out of the reach
of children.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, burns or injury.
Do not touch the inside of the appliance immediately after cooking. The inside of
the appliance will be hot.
- Failing to do so may result in burns.
Do not use or place flammable sprays or objects near the oven.
- Flammable items or sprays can cause fires or an explosion.
Do not insert fingers, foreign substances, or metal objects such as pins or
needles into inlets, outlets, or holes. If foreign substances are inserted into any
of these holes, contact your product provider or nearest service center.
Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door. Under no
circumstances should you remove the door or outer shell of the oven.
Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
Never use this appliance for purposes other than cooking.
- Using the appliance for any purpose other than cooking may result in fire.
Open the cap or stopper of sealed containers (herb tonic tea bottle, baby bottle,
milk bottle and so on) before heating them. Make a hole in food items that have
shells (eggs, chestnuts, etc) with a knife before cooking them.
- Failing to do so may result in burns or injury.
Never heat plastic or paper containers and do not use them for cooking.
- Failing to do so may result in fire.
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Do not heat food wrapped in paper from magazines, newspapers, etc.
- This may result in fire.
Do not open the door when the food in the oven is burning.
- If you open the door, it causes an inflow of oxygen and may cause the food
to ignite.
Do not apply excessive pressure to the door or the inside of the appliance. Do
not strike the door or the inside or the appliance.
- Hanging on to the door may result in the product falling and cause serious
injury.
- If the door is damaged, do not use the appliance. Contact a service center.
Do not hold food in your bare hands during or immediately after cooking.
- Use cooking gloves. The food may be very hot and you could burn yourself.
USAGE CAUTIONS
CAUTION
If the surface is cracked, turn the appliance o.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock.
Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.
Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Carefully remove container coverings,
directing the steam away from hands and face.
Remove lids from baby food jars before heating. After heating baby food, stir
well to distribute the heat evenly. Always test the temperature by tasting before
feeding the baby. The glass jar or the surface of the food may appear to be
cooler than the interior, which can be hot enough to burn an infant’s mouth.
Take care as beverages or food may be very hot after heating.
- Especially when feeding a child. Check that it has cooled sufficiently.
Take care when heating liquids such as water or other beverages.
- Make sure to stir during or after cooking.
- Avoid using a slippery container with a narrow neck.
- Wait at least 30 seconds after heating before removing the heated liquid.
- Failing to do so may result in an abrupt overflow of the contents and cause
burns.
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Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, oven
cover, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.)
on the appliance.
- Items, such as a cloth, may be caught in the door.
- This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
- This may result in electric shock.
Do not spray volatile substances such as insecticide onto the surface of the
appliance.
- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, fire or
problems with the product.
Do not put your face or body close to the appliance while cooking or when
opening the door just after cooking.
- Take care that children do not come too close to the appliance.
- Failing to do so may result in children burning themselves.
Do not place food or heavy objects over the edge of the oven door.
- If you open the door, the food or object may fall and this may result in burns
or injury.
Do not abruptly cool the door, the inside of the appliance, or a dish by pouring
water over it during or just after cooking.
- This may result in damage to the appliance. The steam or water spray may
result in burns or injury.
Do not operate while empty except for self-cleaning.
Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The containers can
break.
Do not scratch the glass of the oven door with a sharp object.
- This may result in the glass being damaged or broken.
Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in operation.
Do not use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before cooking. Sealed
containers can explode due to buildup of pressure even after the oven has been
turned o.
Take care that food you are cooking in the oven does not come into contact
with the heating element.
- This may result in fire.
Do not over-heat food.
- Overheating food may result in fire.
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CRITICAL CLEANING WARNINGS
CAUTION
Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly on to it.
Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance.
- This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or fire.
Take care not to hurt yourself when cleaning the appliance (external/internal).
- You may hurt yourself on the sharp edges of the appliance.
Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.
- This may result in corrosion.
Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or spattered oils stuck to the
oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the eciency of the
oven.
APPLIANCE OUTLETS
CAUTION
The 120V appliance outlets located on the control
console may be used to run portable appliances
placed on countertops beside the range.
The outlets operate independently and are not
aected by range control settings.
Do not place portable appliances on the cooktop.
Damage to the portable appliance could result if the
cooktop is hot.
Appliance outlet circuit breakers: The circuit
breakers for the appliance outlets on your range are
located on top of the control console.They are rated
for 15 amps, that may trip if the appliance plugged
into it exceeds 15 amps. To reset the circuit breaker,
press the switch of located on the control console.
If appliance outlet don’t operate, test out your small
portable appliance by plugging into other outlets.
Circuit
Breakers
Appliance
Outlet
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contents
INTRODUCING YOUR NEW RANGE
17
SURFACE COOKING
18
USING THE WARMING DRAWER
25
OPERATING THE OVEN
27
17 Overview
17 What’s included with your range
18 About surface cooking
20 How to set the appliance for surface
cooking
23 Using the proper cookware
23 Choosing the proper cookware
24 Protecting the smoothtop surface
25 About the warming drawer
26 Turning the warming drawer on or off
27 The oven control panel
28 Setting the clock
29 Minimum and maximum settings
29 Setting the kitchen timer
30 Using the oven racks
31 Baking
32 Convection baking
34 Convection roasting
36 Timed cooking
37 Delay timed cooking
38 Broiling
40 Using the custom cook feature
41 Using the easy cook feature
42 Using the keep warm function
43 Extra features
45 Turning the oven light on and off
46 Setting the Sabbath Feature
MAINTAINING YOUR APPLIANCE
48
TROUBLESHOOTING
48 Self-cleaning
50 Steam-cleaning
51 Care and cleaning of the oven
53 Care and cleaning of the glass cooktop
55 Removing and replacing the oven door
56 Removing and replacing the warming
drawer
57 Changing the oven light
58 Troubleshooting
58
WARRANTY
62 Wanrraty
62
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introducing your new range
OVERVIEW
* Surface control knobs
See page 19 for more
information
Oven control panel
See page 27 for more
information
Automatic oven
light switch
* Oven light
Self/steam clean latch
Glass surface
Oven door
Warming drawer
Convection fan
Gasket
Shelf position
WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH YOUR RANGE
* Wire racks
If you need an accessory marked with a *, you can buy it from the Samsung
Contact Center (1-800-726-7864).
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surface cooking
ABOUT SURFACE COOKING
BEFORE COOKING
• Do not use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board.
• Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cooktop, even
when it is not being used.
• Turn the surface units on only after placing the cookware on them.
• Do not store heavy items above the cooktop surface. They could fall and damage it.
DURING COOKING
• Do not place aluminum foil or plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon
holders, or plastic wrappings on the range when it is in use. The hot air from the vent
could melt plastics or ignite flammable items.
• Make sure the correct surface unit is turned on.
• Never cook directly on the glass. Always use cookware.
• Always place the pan in the center of the surface unit you are cooking on.
• Never leave surface units unattended while using a high heat setting. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
• Turn the surface units off before removing cookware.
• Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very
difficult to remove.
SURFACE COOKING
AFTER COOKING
• Do not touch the surface units until they have cooled down.
• The surface may be still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched
before it has cooled down sufficiently.
• Immediately clean spills on the cooking area to prevent a tough cleaning chore later.
• If cabinet storage is provided directly above the cooking surface, make sure that the
items are infrequently used and can be safely stored in an area subjected to heat.
Temperatures may be unsafe for items such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol
sprays.
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.
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Location of the radiant surface elements and controls
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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.
• Stays on even after the unit is turned off.
• 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 ½” 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 23.
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HOW TO SET THE APPLIANCE FOR SURFACE COOKING
• The surface elements may be hot and burns may occur. Do not touch the surface
elements until they have cooled down sufficiently.
• At high or medium-high settings, never leave food unattended. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers may catch on fire.
• 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 in either 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 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 large surface unit, turn the control knob to
the large burner (B) settings.
SURFACE COOKING
The area between the high and off settings is not appropriate for cooking.
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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 area between the high and off settings is not appropriate for cooking.
When changing from a high heat setting to a lower heat setting, the surface unit may stop
glowing. This is normal.
Recommended settings
SETTING TYPE OF COOKING
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 foods 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.
• The surface warmer will not glow red like the cooking elements.
• Do not warm food on the warming center for more than two hours.
• Use only cookware and dishes recommended as safe for oven and cooktop use.
• Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warming center as
cookware and plates will be hot.
• When warming pastries and breads, the cover should have an opening to allow
moisture to escape.
• Do not use plastic wrap to cover foods. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very
difficult to clean.
• Food should be kept in its container and covered with a lid or aluminum foil to
maintain food quality.
• Always start with hot food. Eating uncooked or cold food placed on the warming
center could result in illness.
1. Turn the warming center on.
Press the WARMING CENTER ON/OFF pad.
SURFACE COOKING
2. Select the power setting you want.
Pressing the WARMING CENTER LEVEL pad once will set it to
the level 1 setting. Press the pad twice for the level 2 setting, 3
times for level 3.
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.
• 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
LEVEL TYPE OF FOOD
1 Breads/pastries, casseroles, gravies, eggs
2 Dinner plate with food, soups (cream), vegetables, sauces, stews, meats
3 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.
CORRECT INCORRECT
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 as soon as the cooktop cools down.
• 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. Porcelainenamel 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.
Pan is smaller than element.
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, 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. It 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
SURFACE COOKING
• 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 can 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. Always use the proper cookware.
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using the warming drawer
ABOUT THE WARMING DRAWER
The warming drawer will keep hot,
cooked foods warm. Always start with hot
food. Do not use to warm cold food other
than bread, crisping crackers, chips or dry
cereal.
Allow approximately 25 minutes for the
warming drawer to preheat.
• 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 put liquid or water in the warming drawer.
• All foods placed in the warming drawer should be covered with a lid. When warming pastries or
breads, the cover should be vented to allow moisture to escape.
• Remove serving spoons, etc., before placing containers in the warming drawer.
• Food should be kept hot in its cooking container or transferred to a heat-safe serving dish.
Plastic containers or plastic wrap will melt if in direct contact with the drawer, pan or a
hot utensil. Melted plastic may not be removable and is not covered under your warranty.
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TURNING THE WARMING DRAWER ON OR OFF
1. Turn the warming drawer on.
Press the WARMING DRAWER On/Off pad.
2. Select the power setting you want.
Pressing the WARMING DRAWER LEVEL pad once for low,
twice for medium, or 3 times for high.
The warming drawer starts automatically once you have finished
selecting the level you want.
3. Turn the warming drawer off.
Press the WARMING DRAWER On/Off pad.
• Pressing the CLEAR/OFF pad does not turn the warming drawer off.
• The warming drawer cannot be used during a self-cleaning cycle.
Recommended settings
WARMING DRAWER
LEVELS TYPE OF FOOD
Low Rolls (soft), empty dinner plates
Medium
High Bacon, poultry, pizza, hamburger patties, pork chops, fried foods
• Different types of food may be placed in the warming drawer at the same time. For best
results, do not leave food in the warming drawer for longer than 1 hour. Do not leave
smaller quantities or heat-sensitive foods, such as eggs, for longer than 30 minutes.
• The warming drawer will shut off automatically after 3 hours.
Gravies, eggs, biscuits, pastries, casseroles, vegetables, rolls (hard),
roasts (beef, pork, lamb)
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operating the oven
THE OVEN CONTROL PANEL
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use
of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described
below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this user manual.
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1. DISPLAY: Shows the time of day, oven temperature, whether the oven is in the bake, broil or
self-cleaning mode, and the times set for the timer or automatic oven operations.
2. NUMBER PAD: Use to set any function requiring numbers such as the time of day on the
clock, the timer, the oven temperature, the start time and length of operation for timed baking.
3. START/SET: Must be pressed to start any cooking or cleaning function.
4. CLEAR/OFF: Press to cancel all oven operations except the clock and timer, warming center,
and warming drawer.
5. KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF: Press to select the timer feature.
6. DELAY START: Use along with Bake, Conv. Bake, Conv. Roast, Cooking Time, and Self
Clean pads to set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you set.
7. COOKING TIME: Press and then use the number pad to set the amount of time you want
your food to cook. The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out.
8. CLOCK AM/PM: Press to set the time of day.
9. OVEN LIGHT: Press to turn the oven light on or off.
10. CUSTOM COOK: Press to record and recall your favorite recipe setting.
11. SELF CLEAN: Press to select the self-cleaning function.
12. STEAM CLEAN: Press to select the steam-cleaning function.
13. PROOF: Press to select a warm environment useful for rising yeast-leavened products.
14. KEEP WARM: Press to keep cooked foods warm.
15. BROIL: Press to select the broil function.
16. BAKE: Press to select the bake function.
17. CONVECTION BAKE: Press to select baking with the convection function.
18. CONVECTION ROAST: Press to select roasting with the convection function.
19. CONTROL LOCKOUT: Press to lock the buttons on the touch pad so they cannot be
activated accidentally.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work
properly.
• The time of day cannot be changed during a timed cooking, a delay-timed cooking or a selfcleaning cycle.
• You can choose between a 12-hour or 24-hour display. The default is 12-hour.
How to set the clock
1. Start the setup.
Press the CLOCK AM/PM pad.
2. Select AM or PM.
Press the CLOCK AM/PM pad again, once to select AM or twice
to select PM.
This step is skipped in the 24-hour display mode.
3. Enter the present time.
Enter the current time in hours and minutes on the number pad,
eg. 1, 3, 0, for 1:30.
4. Exit the set up.
Press the START/SET or CLOCK AM/PM pad.
How to change between a 12-hour and 24-hour display
1. Start the setup.
Press CLOCK AM/PM and 0 on the number pad at the same
time for 3 seconds.
The display will show the present mode (eg. 12 hour).
2. Select the display mode you want.
Press 0 on the number pad to select 12 hour or 24 hour.
Pressing 0 on the number pad changes the display from 12 hour
to 24 hour and back again.
3. Exit the set up.
Press the START/SET pad.
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MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM SETTINGS
All of the features listed in the table below have minimum and maximum time or temperature
settings.
A beep will sound each time a pad on the control panel is pressed and the entry is accepted. An
error tone will sound in the form of a long beep if the entered temperature or time is below the
minimum or above the maximum setting for the feature.
FEATURE MINIMUM MAXIMUM
Bake 150°F (65°C) 550°F (285°C)
Broil LO HI
Self Clean 2 Hr. 4 Hr.
Convection Bake 150°F (65°C) 550°F (285°C)
Convection Roast 150°F (65°C) 550°F (285°C)
Keep Warm - 3 Hr.
Warming Center - 3 Hr.
Warming Drawer - 3 Hr.
Proof - 12 Hr.
Steam Clean 20 Min. 20 Min.
SETTING THE KITCHEN TIMER
The kitchen timer serves as an extra timer that will beep when the set time has elapsed. It does
not start or stop cooking functions. You can use the kitchen timer with any of the other oven
functions.
How to set the timer
1. Turn the timer on.
Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad.
2. Select the unit of time you want.
Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad once to select hours/
minutes, twice to select seconds or three times to turn the kitchen
timer off.
3. Enter the amount of time you want.
Enter the amount of time you want using the number pad, eg. 1,
5. The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 9
hours and 99 minutes or 1 second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
If you make a mistake, press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
and start again.
4. Start the timer.
Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad.
5. When the set time has elapsed, the oven will beep and the display
will show End until you press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad.
You can cancel the timer at any time by pressing the KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF pad.
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