Samsung ME711K - Troubleshooting; Oven Not Starting; Food Not Cooked; Sparking or Arcing Issues

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04 COOKWARE GUIDE & TROUBLESHOOTING
Cookware
Microwave-
safe
Comments
Glassware
• Oven-to-
tableware
✓
Canbeused,unlessdecoratedwithametal
trim.
• Fine glassware
✓
Canbeusedtowarmfoodsorliquids.
Delicate glass may break or crack if heated
suddenly.
• Glass jars
✓
Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming
only.
Metal
• Dishes
✗
May cause arcing or fire.
• Freezer bag twist
ties
✗
Paper
• Plates, cups,
napkins and
kitchen paper
✓
For short cooking times and warming. Also
to absorb excess moisture.
• Recycledpaper
✗
May cause arcing.
Plastic
• Containers
✓
Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic.
Some other plastics may warp or discolour
at high temperatures. Do not use melamine
plastic.
• Clinglm
✓
Canbeusedtoretainmoisture.Shouldnot
touch the food. Take care when removing
the film as hot steam will escape.
• Freezer bags
✓ ✗
Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be
airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary.
Wax or grease-
proof paper
✓
Canbeusedtoretainmoistureandprevent
spattering.
✓
: Recommended
✓✗
: Use caution
✗
: Unsafe
troubleshooting
If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given.
This is normal.
• Condensationinsidetheoven.
• Air flow around the door and outer casing.
• Light reflection around the door and outer casing.
• Steam escaping from around the door or vents.
The oven does not start when you turn the TIMER knob.
• Is the door completely closed?
The food is not cooked at all.
• Have you set the timer correctly?
• Is the door closed?
• Have you overloaded the electric circuit and caused a fuse to blow or a breaker to be
triggered?
The food is either overcooked or undercooked.
• Was the appropriate cooking length set for the type of food?
• Was an appropriate power level chosen?
The light bulb is not working.
• The Light bulb should not be replaced in person for safety reasons. Please contact
nearest authorised Samsung customer care, to arrange for a qualified engineer to
replace the bulb.
The oven causes interference with radios or televisions.
• Slight interference may be observed on televisions or radios when the oven
is operating. This is normal. To solve this problem, install the oven away from
televisions, radios and aerials.
Sparking and cracking occur inside the oven (arcing).
• Have you used a dish with metal trimmings?
• Have you left a fork or other metal utensil inside the oven?
• Is aluminum foil too close to the inside walls?
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