Samsung MC17J8100CS User Manual page 74

Troubleshooting
Problem
Grill
Smoke comes out
during operation.
Oven
The oven does not
heat.
Smoke comes out
during preheating.
There is a burning
smell or a burnt
plastic smell when
using the oven.
There is a bad
smell coming from
inside the oven.
The oven does not
cook properly.
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Cause
During initial operation, smoke may
come from the heating elements
when you first use the oven.
Food is on the heating elements.
Food is too close to the grill.
Food is not properly prepared
and/or arranged.
The door is open.
During initial operation, smoke may
come from the heating elements
when you first use the oven.
Food is on the heating elements.
Plastic or non-heat resistant
cookware is used.
Food residue or plastic has melted
and stuck to the interior.
The oven door is frequently
opened during cooking.
The oven controls are not correctly
set.
The grill or other accessories are
not correctly inserted.
The wrong type or size of
cookware is used.
Action
This is not a malfunction. After
you run the oven 2-3 times, it
should stop.
Let the oven cool and then
remove the food from the heating
elements.
Put the food a suitable distance
away while cooking.
Make sure food is properly
prepared and arranged.
Close the door and try again.
This is not a malfunction. After
you run the oven 2-3 times, it
should stop.
Let the oven cool and then remove
the food from the heating elements.
Use glass cookware suitable for
high temperatures.
Use the steam function and then wipe
the interior of the microwave with a
dry cloth. You can put a measuring
cup containing a cup of water and a
lemon slice inside and run the oven to
remove the odor more quickly.
Do not open the door frequently
unless you are cooking things that
need to be turned. If you open the
door often, the interior temperature
will be lowered and this may affect
the results of your cooking.
Set the oven controls correctly and
try again.
Insert the accessories correctly.
Reset the oven controls or use
suitable cookware with flat bottoms.
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