Samsung Appliance Fer300sx Use and Care Manual
Samsung Appliance Fer300sx Use and Care Manual
Samsung Appliance Fer300sx Use and Care Manual
FE-R300SW
FE-R300SB
Electric Range
user manual
• 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.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
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.
WARNING
ALL RANGES CAN TIP AND CAUSE INJURIES TO
PERSONS
INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE
FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Check 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.
If you 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 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.
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.
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15 What’s included with your range
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17 How to set the appliance for surface cooking
18 Using the proper cookware
19 Choosing the proper cookware
19 Protecting the smoothtop surface
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21 Setting the clock
21 Setting the kitchen timer
22 Minimum and maximum settings
22 Using the oven racks
23 Baking
23 Timed cooking
24 Delay timed cooking
25 Broiling
26 Using the Easy Cook Feature
27 Using the custom cook feature
27 Using the warm function
28 Extra features
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33 Steam-cleaning
34 Care and cleaning of the oven
35 Care and cleaning of the glass cooktop
37 Removing and replacing the oven door
37 Removing and replacing the storage drawer
38 Changing the oven light
troubleshooting 39 Troubleshooting
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01 INTRODUCING
Oven control panel
See page 20 for more
Glass surface
information
Automatic oven
light switch
Oven light
Self/steam clean latch
Oven door
Gasket
Shelf position
Wire racks
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.
• 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/or greasy spllovers 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.
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.
02 SURFACE COOKING
Hot surface indicator
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 18.
• The surface elements may be hot and burns may occur. Do not touch 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.
• The area between the high and off settings, are 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.
02 SURFACE COOKING
• 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.
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 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.
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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 PADS: 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. SET/START: 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.
5. CLOCK: Press to set the time of day.
6. OVEN LIGHT: Press to turn the oven light on or off.
7. KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF: Press to select the timer feature.
8. SELF CLEAN: Press to select self-cleaning function.
9. STEAM CLEAN: Press to select steam-cleaning function.
10. DELAY START: Use along with Bake, Cooking Time, and Self Clean pads to set the oven to
start and stop automatically at a time you set.
11. COOKING TIME: Press and then use the number pads to set the amount of time you want
your food to cook. The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out.
12. BROIL: Press to select the broil function.
13. BAKE: Press to select the bake function.
14. SLOW COOK: Press to select the Slow cook function.
15. CHICKEN NUGGETS: Press to select the Chicken Nuggets function.
16. PROOF: Press to select the Proof function.
17. CRSPY PIZZA: Press to select the Crispy Pizza function.
18. WARM: Press to keep cooked foods warm.
19. CUSTOM COOK: Press to record and recall your favorite recipe setting.
• Do not cover a rack with aluminum foil or place on the oven bottom. This will disturb
the heat circulation, resulting in poor baking, and may damage the oven bottom.
• Arrange the oven racks only when the oven is cool.
Place food in the oven after preheating if the recipe calls for it. Preheating is very important
for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry, and breads. After the oven has
reached the desired temperature, a long beep will sound 6 times.
Timed cooking
In a timed cooking, the oven turns on immediately and cooks for the length of time you select. At
the end of the cooking time, the oven turns off automatically.
• You can use the timed cooking feature only with another cooking operation (bake, slow cook,
crispy pizza).
• You can set the oven for a timed cooking before setting other cooking operations.
• The clock must be set for the correct time of day.
Place food in the oven after preheating if the recipe calls for it. Preheating is important for
good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry, and breads. After the oven has reached
the desired temperature, a long beep will sound 6 times.
Use caution with the timed cooking or delay timed cooking features. Use these
features when cooking cured or frozen meats and most fruits and vegetables. Foods
that can easily spoil, such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the
refrigerator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven for more than
1 hour before cooking begins, and should be removed promptly when cooking is
completed. Eating spoiled food can result in sickness from food poisoning.
Place food in the oven after preheating if the recipe calls for it. Preheating is important for
good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry, and breads. After the oven has reached
the desired temperature, a long beep will sound 6 times.
Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn the oven off. If the fire continues,
throw baking soda on the fire or use a foam-type fire extinguisher. Do not put water or
flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive and water can cause a grease fire to spread and
cause personal injury.
Slow Cook
The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook food more slowly at lower oven temperatures. The
extended cooking times allow better distribution of flavors in many recipes. This feature is ideal for
roasting beef, pork & poultry. Slow cooking meats may result on the exterior of meats becoming dark but
nor burnt. This is normal.
1. Enter the Slow cook mode. Press the Slow Cook pad once for Hi or twice for LO.
2. Start the Slow cook function. Press the SET/START pad.
Use only 1 rack and place the rack in position 2 or 3 for the best results.Preheating the oven will not be
necessary.
Chicken Nuggets
This function is to cook convenience style frozen chicken nuggets.
1. Enter the Chicken Nuggets mode. Press the Chicken Nuggets pad once for HI or twice for LO.
2. Start the Chicken Nuggets function. Press the SET/START pad.
When using this function, place the oven rack in position 5 of 6 for the best result. Preheating the oven
will not be necessary.
Proof
The proofing feature maintains a warm environment useful for rising yeast-leavened products.
• If you press the Proof pad when the oven temperature is above 100˚F, Hot will appear in the display.
Because these functions produce the best results when started while the oven is cool, we recommend
that you wait until the oven has cooled down and Hot disappears from the display.
• To avoid lowering the oven temperature and lengthening proofing time, do not open the oven door
unnecessarily.
• Check bread products early to avoid over-proofing.
• Do not use the proofing mode for warming food or keeping food hot. The proofing oven temperature is
not hot enough to hold foods at safe temperatures. Use the warm feature. (see next page).
• For best results, cover the dough with a cloth or with plastic wrap (the plastic may need to be anchored
underneath the container so the oven fan will not blow it off).
Crispy Pizza
This pizza function is designed for crisp and browned bottom while
keeping the topping moist.
1. Press the Pizza pad.
2. Press the SET/START pad to begin pizza cooking.
Use only 1 rack and place the rack in position 2 or 3 for the best
results when using the pizza feature. The default temperature is
400’F. You may adjust the oven temperature to fit your needs.
Follow the package instructions for preheating and baking times.
The pizza setting is not timed. Be sure to monitor the time to finish
cooking the pizza.
3. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad at any time to turn the feature off.
Thermostat adjustment
The temperature in the oven has been preset at the factory. When first using the oven, be sure to
follow recipe times and temperatures. If you think the oven is too hot or too cool, the temperature
in the oven can be adjusted. Before adjusting, test a recipe by using a temperature setting that is
higher or lower than the recommended temperature. The baking results should help you to decide
how much of an adjustment is needed.
The oven temperature can be adjusted ±35°F (±19°C ).
2. Enter the adjustment you want, eg. 20°F, by using the number
pad.
You can adjust the temperature to lower than the factory setting by
pressing the BAKE pad.
3. Press the SET/START pad.
This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures. The adjustment
will be retained in memory after a power failure.
Control lockout
This feature will allow you to lock the buttons on the touch pad so they cannot be activated
accidentally.
5. You can turn the oven off at any time by pressing the CLEAR/OFF
pad. This will turn only the oven off. If you want to deactivate the
Sabbath feature, hold down the CLOCK and KITCHEN TIMER
ON/OFF pads at the same time for 3 seconds. Sab will disappear
from the display.
It is not advised to attempt to activate any other program feature except BAKE while the
Sabbath feature is active. ONLY the following key pads will function correctly with the
Sabbath feature: NUMBER, BAKE, SET/START and CLEAR/OFF pad. ALL OTHER
KEYPADS should not be used once the Sabbath feature is activated.
• During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to touch.
Do not leave small children unattended near the appliance.
• You will not be able to start a self-cleaning cycle if the control lockout feature is activated
or if the oven’s temperature is too hot.
• The oven door locks automatically. The display will show the clean time remaining. It
is not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops to a safe/cool
temperature.
• The self-cleaning feature will not operate when a surface element is on. If a surface
element gets turned on during a self-cleaning cycle, the cycle will turn off automatically.
When steam-cleaning, use exactly 10 oz. of water since this produces the best results.
If you press the STEAM CLEAN pad when the oven temperature is above 100˚F, Hot will
appear in the display. Because these functions produce the best results when started while
the oven is cool, we recommend that you wait until the oven has cooled down and Hot
disappears from the display.
• Be sure all controls are OFF and all surfaces are COOL before cleaning any part
of the range.
• If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any
reason, be sure the Anti-Tip device is re-engaged properly
when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution
could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
Oven vent
Oven vent • The oven vent is located above the right rear surface unit.
• This area could become hot during oven use.
• It is normal for steam to come out of the vent.
• The vent is important for proper air circulation. Never
block this vent.
Oven door
• Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides,
Don’t hand and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may use a
clean the glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. DO
oven door
gasket.
NOT immerse the door in water. DO NOT spray or
allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door
DAMAGE to your glass surface may occur if you use scrub pads other than those
recommended.
Carefully check the bottoms of pans for roughness that may scratch the cooktop.
• The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift the
door by the handle.
• Turn the power OFF before removing the door.
Hinge lock
1. Open the door completely.
2. Pull the hinge locks down toward the door frame
to the unlocked position.
about 5°
4. Close the door to the door removal position, which is
approximately 5 degrees from vertical (Fig. 1).
5. Lift door up and out until the hinge arm is clear of the
slot (Fig. 2). Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Remove Replace
5. Replace the light bulb and glass bulb cover by turning them clockwise.
6. Plug in the range or reconnect power.
Before changing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the
main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Make sure the oven and the bulb are cool.
05 TROUBLESHOOTING
level. improperly. oven. Place a level on the oven rack.
Adjust the leveling legs at the base of the
range until the oven rack is level.
• Insure the floor is level and strong and
stable enough to adequately support the
range.
The floor is sagging or sloping. • Contact a carpenter to correct the
situation.
The kitchen cabinets are not • Insure the cabinets are square and provide
properly aligned and make the sufficient room for installation.
range appear to be not level.
The appliance The kitchen cabinets are not • Contact a builder or installer to make the
must be accessed square and built too tightly in to the appliance accessible.
for servicing and appliance.
cannot be moved The carpet is interfering with • Provide sufficient space so the range can
easily. movement of the range. be lifted over the carpet.
The oven control You have a function error code. • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad and restart
beeps and displays the oven. If the problem persists,
an F error code. CODE CAUSE disconnect all power to the range for at
-SE- Shorted key least 30 seconds and then reconnect the
E-27 oven sensor opened power. If this does not solve the problem,
E-28 Oven sensor shorted call for service.
E-08 Oven heating error
E-0A Oven heating over
E-0E Door locking error
The surface units Improper cookware is being used. • Use pans which are flat and match the
will not maintain diameter of the surface unit selected.
a rolling boil or In some areas, the power (voltage) • Cover the pan with a lid until the desired
will not cook fast may be low. heat is obtained.
enough.
The surface units A fuse in your home may be blown • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit
will not turn on. or the circuit breaker tripped. breaker.
The cooktop controls are set • Check to see the correct control is set for
improperly. the surface unit you are using.
The surface unit This is normal. The unit is still on and hot.
stops glowing when
changed to a lower
setting.
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05 TROUBLESHOOTING
The oven The oven sensor needs to be • See the section on adjusting the
temperature is too adjusted. thermostat on page 28.
hot or too cold.
Scratches or The cooktop is being cleaned • Scratches are not removable. Tiny
abrasions on improperly. scratches will become less visible in time
cooktop surface as a result of cleaning.
Cookware with rough bottoms • To avoid scratches, use the recommended
were used on the cooktop or cleaning procedures. Make sure bottoms
there were coarse particles (eg. of cookware are clean before use, and use
salt or sand) present between the cookware with smooth bottoms.
cookware and the surface of the
cooktop.
Cookware has been slid across the
cooktop surface.
Brown streaks or Boilovers have been cooked onto • Use the blade scraper to remove soil.
specks the surface.
• See the section on care and cleaning of
the glass cooktop on page 35.
Areas of Mineral deposits from water and • Remove using a ceramic-glass cooktop
discoloration with food have been left on the surface cleaning cream.
metallic sheen of the cooktop.
• Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms.
The oven will not The oven temperature is too high • Allow the range to cool and reset the
self-clean. to set a self-clean operation. controls.
The oven controls have been set • See the section on self-cleaning on page
incorrectly. 31.
A self-cleaning cycle cannot be started if the oven lockout feature has been
activated or if a radiant surface element is on.
“Crackling” or This is the sound of the metal • This is normal.
“popping” sound heating and cooling during
both the cooking and cleaning
functions.
Excessive smoking There is excessive soiling in the • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the
during a self- oven. windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait
cleaning cycle until the self-cleaning cycle is cancelled.
Wipe up the excessive soil and reset the
oven for self-cleaning.
The oven door will The oven is too hot. • Allow the oven to cool.
not open after a
self-cleaning cycle.
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06 WARRANT
One (1) Year Parts and Labor, Five (5) Years Parts Warranty
For Glass Cooktop and Radiant Surface Unit
During this limited additional four-year warranty, you will responsible for any labor or in-home service.
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in Canada. To receive
warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only
be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of
purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG’s authorized service center. Samsung will provide in-home service during the warranty period at
no charge subject to availability within Canada. In home service is not available in all areas. To receive in home service product must be
unobstructed and accessible to the service agent. If service is not available Samsung may elect to provide transportation of the product
to and from an authorized service center.
SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts
or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the
property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty,
or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.
This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in normal, noncommercial use of this
product and shall not apply to the following: damage which occurs in shipment; delivery and installation; applications and uses for which
this product was not intended; altered product or serial numbers; cosmetic damage or exterior finish; accidents, abuse, neglect, fire,
water, lightning or other acts of nature; use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications,
installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied or authorized by SAMSUNG which damage this product or result
in service problems; incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges; customer adjustments and failure to follow operating
instructions, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book; product removal
and reinstallation; problems caused by pest infestations, and overheating or overcooking by user. This limited warranty shall not cover
cases of incorrect electric current, voltage or supply, light bulbs, house fuses, house wiring, cost of a service call for instructions, or fixing
installation errors. Furthermore, damage to the glass cooktop caused by the use of cleaners other than the recommended cleaners and
pads, damage to the glass cook top caused by hardened spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the
directions in the use and care guide are not covered. SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product.
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND
SAMSUNG DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR
CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF
THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE
PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING,
PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER’S
PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS
NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty service, please contact SAMSUNG at:
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