Samsung Oven / Range · Code tESt / tE5t

Samsung Oven / Range tESt code: Demo mode

The range is in showroom demo mode, so the display works but the oven will not heat. This is a setting, not a failure.

Most common causes

  1. Demo mode left on from the store
  2. Button combination pressed accidentally

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Follow your owner's manual steps to turn off demo mode for your model.

Unplug the appliance before moving or cleaning anything. Do not open panels, touch gas connections or bypass safety switches.

Checked against: samsung.com · samsung.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.

Quick answers

What does tESt mean on a Samsung Oven / Range?

The range is in showroom demo mode, so the display works but the oven will not heat. This is a setting, not a failure.

Can I clear the tESt code myself?

Try these first: Follow your owner's manual steps to turn off demo mode for your model. Call a technician only if the range leaves demo mode but still will not heat.

How much does it cost to fix a tESt code?

It depends on the cause. At FixPro the diagnostic visit is $79.00 and is credited in full to the repair; you get a flat-rate quote before any work starts.

Other Samsung Oven / Range codes

C-20 · Oven temperature sensor errorC-21 · Oven overheating / sensor shortC-d0 · Stuck control keyC-d1 · Door lock errorSE · Shorted or stuck keypad-dC- · Oven divider (partition) errorC-24 · Oven heating too fastC-F0 · Control communication errordoor · Door not closed

Still showing the code?

A FixPro technician will find the cause and give you a flat price. $79.00 diagnostic, credited toward the repair.

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