Samsung DG68-00297A Electric Range User Manual

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Samsung DG68-00297A Electric Range

Important safety instructions

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

Warning: To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be secured by a properly installed Anti-Tip device. Refer to the installation manual for 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 stands, sits, or leans on an open door.

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 lead to damage and improper operation of the range.
Do not operate the cooktop when there is no cookware. If the cooktop operates without cookware, the control knob will become hot.
Never use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board.
Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off.
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 different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. The proper relationship of the utensil to the burner will also improve efficiency.
Glazed cooking utensils. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range-top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
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.
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 off 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.

Introducing your new range

Overview

What’s included with your range

Surface cooking

About surface cooking

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.

Location of the radiant surface elements and controls

The radiant control knobs operate the radiant surface elements on the cooktop as shown below.

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.

Single surface unit control knob (left rear, right rear)

Push the knob in.
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, right 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.

Push the knob in.
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.

Using the warming center

The warming center, located in the back center of the glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food at serving temperature.

Turn the warming center on. Press the WARMING CENTER ON/OFF pad.
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.
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

How to set the appliance for surface cooking

Caution:

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 is not appropriate for cooking.

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 immediately.

COPPER

Excellent heat conductor, but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass.

STAINLESS STEEL

Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. It is durable, easy to clean, and resists staining.

CAST IRON

A poor conductor; retains heat very well. Cooks evenly once the cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.

ENAMELWARE

Heating characteristics will vary depending on the 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.

Protecting the smooth top 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 spill 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 marks and scratches

Do not use glass cookware. They 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

Do not use a soiled dishcloth 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 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 cook food directly on the cooktop without the proper cookware.

Operating the oven

The oven control panel

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.
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 the length of operation for timed baking.
SET/START: Must be pressed to start any cooking or cleaning function.
CLEAR/OFF: Press to cancel all oven operations except the clock and timer, warming center.
CLOCK: Press to set the time of day.
OVEN LIGHT: Press to turn the oven light on or off.
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF: Press to select the timer feature.
SELF CLEAN: Press to select the self-cleaning function.
STEAM CLEAN: Press to select the steam-cleaning function.
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.
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.
BROIL: Press to select the broil function.
BAKE: Press to select the bake function.
SLOW COOK: Press to select the Slow Cook function.
CHICKEN NUGGETS: Press to select the Chicken Nuggets function.
PROOF: Press to select the Proof function.
CRISPY PIZZA: Press to select the Crispy Pizza function.
WARM: Press to keep cooked foods warm.
CUSTOM COOK: Press to record and recall your favorite recipe setting.

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 self-cleaning cycle.
You can choose between a 12-hour or 24-hour display. The default is 12-hour.

How to set the clock

Start the setup. Press the CLOCK pad.
Enter the present time. Enter the current time in hours and minutes on the number pad, eg, 1, 3, 0, for 1:30.
Exit the setup. Press the SET/START or CLOCK pad.

How to change between a 12-hour and 24-hour display

Start the setup. Press CLOCK and 0 on the number pad at the same time for 3 seconds. The display will show the present mode.
Select the display mode you want. Press 0 on the number pad to select 12-hour or 24-hour.
Exit the setup. Press the SET/START pad.

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. The feature can be used during any of the other oven functions.

How to set the timer

Turn the timer on. Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad.
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. If you make a mistake, press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad and start again.
Start the timer. Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad.
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.

Minimum and maximum settings

All of the features listed 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.

Broiling

Broil stop position

Leave the door open to the broil stop position. The door will stay open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven.

Using the broil pan

The broil pan and the insert allow grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler.

Do not use the pan without the insert.
Do not cover the insert with foil; the exposed grease could ignite.

How to set the oven for broiling

Select the broil setting you want. Press the BROIL pad once for HI or twice for LO. Use LO to cook foods such as poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without over-browning them.
Start the broiling function. Press the SET/START pad. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and cook on the other side.
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad once you have finished cooking or if you want to cancel broiling.

Maintaining your appliance

Self-cleaning

A self-cleaning oven uses high temperatures (well above cooking temperatures) to burn off leftover grease and residue completely or reduce them to a finely powdered ash that you can wipe away with a damp cloth.

Before a self-cleaning cycle

We recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the self-cleaning cycle.
Remove the wire rack, broil pan, broil pan insert, all cookware, and any aluminum foil from the oven.
Wipe up debris from the oven bottom.
The silver-colored oven racks can be self-cleaned, but they will darken, lose their luster, and become hard to slide.
Residue on the front frame of the range and outside the gasket on the door will need to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas with hot water, soap-filled steel-wool pads, or cleansers such as Soft Scrub. Rinse well with clean water and dry.
Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass material of the oven door gasket cannot withstand abrasion. It is essential for the gasket to remain intact. If you notice it becoming worn or frayed, replace it.
Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place and the oven light is off.

How to set the oven for self-cleaning

Select the length of time for the self-cleaning operation, eg, 3 hours. Press the SELF CLEAN pad once for a 3-hour clean time, twice for a 4-hour clean time, or 3 times for a 2-hour clean time. The default setting is 3 hours.
Start the self-cleaning cycle. Press the SET/START pad. The motor-driven door lock will engage automatically.

How to delay the start of self-cleaning

Press the SELF CLEAN pad. Select the desired self-clean time by pressing the SELF CLEAN pad.
Press the DELAY START pad.
Using the CLOCK and number pads, enter the time you want the clean cycle to start.
Press the SET/START pad. The display will show the delayed start time and the Lock icon. And the motor-driven door lock will engage automatically.
The self-cleaning cycle will turn on automatically at the set time.

How to turn off the self-cleaning feature

You may find it necessary to stop or interrupt a self-cleaning cycle due to excessive smoke or fire in the oven. (When the self-cleaning cycle is done, End will show in the display and a beep will sound 6 times.)

Press the CLEAR/OFF pad.
You will be able to open the oven door once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 hour.

After a self-cleaning cycle

You may notice some white ash in the oven. Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools. (If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled steel wool pad and rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture.)
If the oven is not clean after one cycle, repeat the cycle.
You cannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough for the door to unlock.

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