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Samsung Wall oven is producing a burning smell

When a Samsung wall oven has a burning smell, stop using it until you identify the source, especially if the odor is electrical or comes with smoke. The most likely cause is a defective temperature control thermostat, which can affect broiler operation and may need to be replaced rather than repaired. Next, check the oven control board and main control board. Their relays direct voltage to the heating components, and a failed relay can overheat wiring or prevent the oven from operating correctly. A damaged bake element or broil element can also cause an oven burning smell. Look for holes, blisters, or areas that do not glow red, then test the element for continuity with a multimeter. For an electrical burning smell from your Samsung wall oven, inspect the terminal block and power connections for loose or burnt wires. Disconnect power before inspecting or testing internal parts, and have damaged wiring checked by a qualified electrician. Enter your wall oven's model number to find the exact replacement thermostat, control board, bake element, broil element, or terminal block for your specific Samsung appliance.

01 - Samsung Range/Stove/Oven Temperature Control Thermostat

The temperature control thermostat regulates the broiler temperature. If the thermostat is defective, it may fail to heat the broiler element. The oven thermostat is not repairable—if the thermostat is defective, you must replace it.

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02 - Samsung Range/Stove/Oven Control Board

The control board has relays that send voltage to the surface element circuits according to the user settings and sensor input. If the control board is defective, it may not send voltage to the heating components.

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03 - Samsung Range/Stove/Oven Main Control Board

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04 - Samsung Range/Stove/Oven Bake Element

When the bake element is heating properly, it glows red hot. If the element does not glow red, this indicates that the element is not heating. Often, if the heating element has burned out, it will be visibly damaged. Inspect the heating element for holes or blisters. To determine if the bake element has burned out, use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. If the bake element does not have continuity, replace it.

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05 - Samsung Range/Stove/Oven Broil Element

The broil element may have burned out. When the broil element is heating properly, it glows red hot. If the element does not glow red, this indicates that the element is not heating. Often, if the element has burned out, it will be visibly damaged. Inspect the broil element for holes or blisters. To determine if the broil element has burned out, use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. If the broil element does not have continuity, replace it.

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06 - Samsung Range/Stove/Oven Terminal Block

If the power cord connections in the terminal block on your electric range are not secure the wire can overheat, burning the connections on the terminal block, and melting the coating on the wires. Check to ensure the connections are tight and not burnt. If the terminal block connectors are burnt, the terminal block should be replaced. If the power cord terminal connectors are burnt or damaged, the power cord should be replaced. If the power cord prongs are burnt, a new power cord should be installed and the receptacle checked and replaced if necessary by a licenced electrician.

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