Is your Samsung oven control panel locked or are the buttons not working any more? Keep reading to learn how to unlock a Samsung oven’s control panel and fix other related issues.
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Samsung Oven Control Panel Frozen — How To Fix
If your Samsung oven control panel is frozen, you need to reset it. Below are the steps you need to follow to reset your Samsung oven control panel…
Step 1: Turn off the oven.
Step 2: Switch off the oven’s circuit breaker for 15 minutes.
Step 3: After 15 minutes, switch on the circuit breaker.
Step 4: Turn on the oven and test it out.
If these steps don’t solve the problem, it may be that the buttons on the control panel aren’t working. Read the section below this one to learn what to do if your Samsung oven control panel is not working.
Samsung Oven Control Panel Not Working — How To Fix
If the buttons on your Samsung oven control panel are not working, the touchpad should be replaced. Below are the steps you need to follow in order to replace the touchpad of your Samsung oven…
Step 1: Switch off your oven’s circuit breaker.
Step 2: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 3: Using a Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws which secure the upper rear panel of the oven.
Step 4: Remove the panel and set it aside.
Step 5: Disconnect the ribbon cable from the control board.
Step 6: Go to the front of the oven and take out the screws underneath the control panel. There will be two Philips head screws.
Step 7: Remove the deflector under the panel and set it aside.
Step 8: Take out the screws around the control board which secure it to the control panel.
Step 9: Move the control board out of the way.
Step 10: Take out the screws holding the spark module on the right side of the control panel.
Step 11: Also unscrew the grounding wire next to it.
Step 12: Take out the two screws on the right and the other two screws on the left side of the control panel which secure the control panel assembly.
Step 13: Remove the three screws which secure the metal plate with the touchpad to the control panel.
Step 14: Lift off the metal plate and mark the sides of the touchpad using a pen, marker, or pencil.
Step 15: Peel off the touchpad from the metal plate.
Step 16: Get a new touchpad and peel off the backing.
Step 17: Stick the new touchpad on the metal plate making sure the sides align with the places you marked.
Step 18: Screw the metal plate back to the control panel.
Step 19: Return the control panel to the oven.
Step 20: Return the two screws on each side of the panel which secure it to the oven.
Step 21: Screw the spark module back to the control panel.
Step 22: Also screw back the grounding wire next to the spark module.
Step 23: Position the heat deflector underneath the panel and hold it in place with the two screws.
Step 24: Screw the control board back to the control panel.
Step 25: Reconnect the ribbon cable to the control board.
Step 26: Position the upper back panel and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 27: Push the oven back to the wall.
Step 28: Switch on the oven’s circuit breaker.
If you would like a visual of how to replace the touchpad of a Samsung oven, watch the video below.
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How To Replace Samsung Oven Control Panel
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow to replace your Samsung oven’s control panel…
Step 1: First, disconnect the power to the oven by unplugging it or switching off the circuit breaker.
Step 2: If your oven is close to a wall, pull it away in order to access the back.
Step 3: Remove the screws which hold the upper back panel using a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 4: If there are any metal brackets underneath the upper back panel, take out the screws which secure.
Step 5: Set the back panel and brackets aside.
Step 6: On the control board, you will see a green ribbon cable. Disconnect the ribbon cable from the control board.
Step 7: Underneath the front of the control panel, there will be a heat deflector held by two screws. Take out the screw on each side.
Step 8: Remove the heat deflector.
Step 9: Take out the screws which hold the spark module on the right side of the control panel at the back.
Step 10: There will be a green grounding wire next to the spark module. Remove the screw which secures the wire.
Step 11: Take out the screws around the control board and black plastic plate.
Step 12: Move the control board and black plate out of the way.
Step 13: There are two screws on each side of the control panel securing it to the oven. Take them out.
Step 14: Lift the control panel off the oven and get a new one.
Step 15: Position the new control panel on the oven and secure it using the four screws.
Step 16: Screw the control board back to the control panel.
Step 17: Reposition the spark module and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 18: Secure the green grounding wire using the screw.
Step 19: Return the heat deflector under the control panel and hold it in place using the two screws.
Step 20: Reconnect the green ribbon cable to the control board.
Step 21: Position the panel on the back of the oven and secure with the screws.
Step 22: Return the metal brackets underneath it and the screws which hold them in place.
Step 23: Push the oven to its usual position.
Step 24: Switch on the circuit breaker.
Also follow the steps above if your Samsung smartthings oven is not working.
Samsung Oven Control Panel Flashing — How To Fix
If your Samsung oven control panel is flashing, the LED control board is faulty. Follow these steps to replace the LED control panel of your Samsung oven…
Step 1: Unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet.
Step 2: Pull the oven away from the cabinet.
Step 3: Using a Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws which hold the upper rear panel of the oven in place.
Step 4: Remove the upper panel.
Step 5: Take out the screws which secure the control board to the black plastic plate on the control panel.
Step 6: Lower the control board.
Step 7: You will see the LED control board now. Carefully pry off the LED control board from the plastic tabs.
Step 8: Get the new LED control board ready.
Step 9: Position the LED board on the plastic tabs and push it into place.
Step 10: Secure the control board back to the control panel using the screws.
Step 11: Reposition the oven’s upper back panel and secure it using the screws.
Step 12: Plug the oven’s power cord back to the outlet push the it to the cabinet.
The video below will show you what to do if the display of your Samsung oven is flickering.
Samsung Oven Control Panel FAQ
Samsung Oven Control Panel Locked
If your Samsung oven control panel is locked, you may have accidentally turned on the child lock feature. To unlock the control panel, hold down the “Clear/Off’ button for three seconds.
Samsung Oven Control Panel Hot
Since there is a vent at the top back of your oven, the heat from the oven interior escapes through it. This makes the control panel get a bit hot during use. However, if your Samsung oven control panel gets very hot because the oven is overheating, the temperature sensor or fan motor may be faulty. Read this article to replace these two components in a Samsung oven.