Brand: SAMSUNG
Category: Other
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:26 p.m.
SAMSUNG provides a limited 1-year warranty for parts and labor, and a 5-year warranty for glass cooktop and radiant heating parts.
| Problem | Cause possible | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The burners do not maintain continuous heat or do not cook fast enough. | The cookware may not be suitable for the cooktop surface. The power (voltage) may be low in some areas. | Use cookware with a flat bottom that matches the diameter of the selected burner. Place a lid on the cookware until the desired heat is reached. |
| The burners do not turn on. | A household fuse may be blown, or a circuit breaker may have tripped. The cooktop controls may be set incorrectly. Splatters have not been cleaned. | Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Verify you are using the correct control for the burner. Refer to the cleaning and maintenance section. |
| Discoloration on the cooktop surface. | The surface is hot and the cooktop appears to be light-colored. | This is normal. The discoloration is temporary and disappears when the glass cools down. |
| The burner turns on and off frequently. | The burner turns on and off to maintain the set power. | This is normal and does not indicate a system malfunction. It occurs if the cookware is too small for the burner or if the cookware bottom is not flat. Use the cooktop normally. |
| The burner turns black when a lower setting is selected. | The burner is always on and hot. | This is normal. The burner is always on and hot. |
| Scratches or abrasions on the cooktop surface. | The cooktop has not been cleaned correctly. Rough-bottomed cookware or particles like coarse salt or sand were between the cookware and the cooktop. Cookware has been slid across the cooktop. | Scratches cannot be removed. Light scratches may fade over time with cleaning. Use a special ceramic cooktop cleaner. Do not use chemical or corrosive agents. To prevent scratches, follow recommended cleaning procedures and ensure cookware bottoms are clean before use. Use cookware with smooth bottoms. |
| Brown streaks or stains. | Cooked-on food has overflowed onto the cooktop. Mineral deposits from water and food have remained on the cooktop. | Allow the surface to cool. Use a razor scraper at a 45° angle to remove residue. Refer to the cleaning section. Use a special glass and ceramic cooktop cleaner. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms. Clean the cooktop weekly with a ceramic cooktop cleaner. |
| Discoloration with metallic reflections. | Mineral deposits from water and food have remained on the cooktop. | Remove them with a special glass and ceramic cooktop cleaner. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms. Clean the cooktop weekly with a ceramic cooktop cleaner. |
| Cracking or "popping" sound. | This sound comes from the metal as it heats up and cools down. | This is normal and does not indicate a system malfunction. Use the cooktop normally. |