There is smoke or an odor coming from Samsung oven

Your oven is where the cooking happens, so every now and then certain types of smoke or odor are just to be expected. But how do you know what's normal and what's not? Well, there's three situations which affect whether odor or smoke are normal: first time use, during self cleaning, or during normal use. This guide will tell you about each.

There is smoke or an odor coming from Samsung oven

Warning
Some birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes released by self-cleaning ovens. If you have birds in your home, keep them in well-ventilated rooms, far from the range.

Smoke or odor during first time use

The oven may have a faint, gas-like odor when it's first used out of the box due to its plastic packaging and protective oil coating. This is normal and the following steps can reduce the smell before the oven is used for the first time:

  1. Make sure all plastic and packing material is removed from the oven. (The oven racks may be bundled with plastic zip ties.)
  2. Make sure the area is well ventilated.
  3. Run a bake cycle at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour.

This burns off the protective oils and grime from the production process and will produce an unpleasant smell and possibly smoke.

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Smoke or odor during self cleaning

Note
Always open a window, turn on a ventilation fan, or both when using the Self Clean function.
It is normal for smoke and unusual odors to occur during self cleaning. This is due to residue being burned off inside the oven.
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Smoke or odor during normal use

Note
If smoke or unusual odors occur during normal use, immediately open a window, turn on a ventilation fan, or both.

Inspect the oven cavity for any spills that may have not been cleaned up. As whatever spilled begins burning, it can let off smoke, an unusual odor, or both. Clean the spill to resolve this issue. (If the residue is cooked on, use the Self Clean or Steam Clean function.)

If the unusual odor or smoke comes from the oven when it is completely clean, visit our Support Center to request service.

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