Troubleshooting - Samsung FCQ321HTUB User Manual

Areas of
discoloration on the
cooktop
The surface unit
frequently cycles on
and off.
The oven will not
turn on.
Food spillover was not cleaned.
The surface is hot and the model
features a light-colored cooktop.
This is normal.
The range is not completely
plugged into the electrical outlet.
A fuse in your home may be blown
or the circuit breaker tripped.
The oven controls have been set
improperly.
The oven is too hot.
• Refer to the section on care and cleaning
of the glass cooktop on page 33.
This is normal. The surface may appear
discolored when it is hot. This is temporary
and will disappear as the glass cools.
The element will cycle on and off to
maintain the heat setting.
Make sure the electrical plug is inserted
into a live, properly grounded outlet.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit
breaker.
See the chapter on operating the oven.
Allow the oven to cool.
The appliance will The appliance is not completely • Make sure the power cord is plugged into
not turn on, plugged into the electrical outlet or a live, properly grounded outlet. Check the
a fuse in your home may be blown fuse and circuit breakers.
or the circuit breaker tripped.
Incomplete service wiring. • Call for service.
Power outage. ,, Check to see if the house lights will turn
on. If required, call your local electric
company for service.
Tighten or replace the bulb. The oven light will The light bulb is loose or defective. ,,
not turn on. The switch operating light is • Call for service.
broken.
Oven smokes The control has not been set ,, Refer to the section on setting oven
excessively during properly, controls.
broiling. • Make sure the oven door is opened to the
broil stop position.
The meat has been placed too • Reposition the rack to provide proper
close to the element, clearance between the meat and the
element. Preheat the broil element for
searing.
The meat has not been properly • Remove the excess fat from the meat. Cut
prepared, away fatty edges that may curl, leaving the
lean intact.
Position the insert on the pan so that
the ribs are up and the slots are down,
allowing the grease to drip into the pan.
,, Regular cleaning is necessary when
broiling frequently.
Food does not bake • See the chapter on operating the oven.
or roast properly.
= See the section on using the oven racks
on page 19.
The insert on the broiler pan has
been positioned upside down,
preventing the grease from
draining.
Grease has built up on oven
surfaces.
The oven controls have not been
set correctly.
The oven rack has been positioned
incorrectly or is not level.
Incorrect cookware or cookware of
improper size being used.
The oven sensor needs to be
adjusted.
See the section on adjusting the
thermostat on page 25.
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