Customer Reviews for Samsung - 30 in. Wide 5 Burner Smart Freestanding Electric Range 6.3 cu. ft. with Air Fry and Convection - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
5
Nest range ever
on December 7, 2025
Posted by: Redhead fred
from Arizona
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great range. Easy to use, looks beautiful! Love the air fryer! The size of the oven area is huge! Didn’t think we would use the connectivity for wi-fu but we do use it!
Front right burner (largest) is great for canning, making broth & stews. However, the infinite controller (the switch the knob connects to inside the control panel) has issues and immediately ramps up to high regardless of the setting it is set to (low for example). The large and small burner both come on even if you only select the small burner (inner burner) on the front right burner. Things cannot be left unattended on the front right burner without constant "babysitting" which is difficult making broth or stews where the contents are supposed to boil or simmer for a set amount of time. Based on my youtube search this isn't an uncommon issue for Samsung ranges. It was iffy during the warranty period and outright failed after the warranty period expired. All the other burners seem to work fine (so far). The oven itself seems decent enough. 6.3 cu. ft. interior of the oven will definitely hold a large/very large turkey. Though an inch or two of depth is sacrificed in the back of the oven for the air fry/convection component so it really isn't as deep as it looks. The air fry setting is fairly gimmicky. If you want to air fry, get an air fryer. AND...you need an air fry basket/sheet to use the air fry setting correctly. An air fry basket/sheet has holes cut into the bottom to allow the heated air to pass through. So although it says it is air fry ready - you need additional hardware to capitalize on it. Like I said, get an air fryer - no special hardware needed. Using the air fry option without the air fry basket/sheet is just using the bake setting with a fan - food will take just as long to bake with using the air fry setting without the specific hardware as it does to bake something on the bake setting. The oven itself has a VERY hard time with lower temperature holding - say 250 degrees to ~300 degrees. So cooking fish or dehydrating things is difficult because the oven cannot hold that low of a temperature - it either turns off or the heat bobbles up and down trying to find the right temperature (thermostat issue?). Also a full day of cooking cookies (a double or triple batch) will cause the oven temperature to spike up towards the end and burn the last couple sheets of cookies. So heating internally is consistently inconsistent. Trying to cook cookies with the convection setting just straight up burns the cookies, so meh? The stainless steel look is very nice and hides fingerprints well. We are slowly switching over all our appliances to the stainless steel design as the older appliances fail. The dishwasher is the last holdout, ha!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
2
Design
5
Value
2
Response from Samsung USBy Samsung Care, December 9, 2025
Greetings!
We appreciate you sharing your detailed experience with the front right burner, oven performance, and Air Fry feature, as well as how the stainless steel finish fits into your kitchen. Your feedback helps us understand how our products are used and where improvements can make a meaningful difference. Let us provide help.
To help with the cooktop burner, please see the Samsung troubleshooting link below, which includes resources and options to set an appointment:
Samsung electric and induction cooktop temperature issues: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshoot/TSG10002324/
Regarding the Air Fry feature: it requires the air fry tray since the technology works by circulating hot air around the food (Maillard reaction). Here’s a comparison between countertop and oven air fryers:
• Countertop air fryer: Delivers quick, extra-crispy results for smaller batches, thanks to its highly efficient airflow.
• Oven air fry: Offers the convenience of cooking larger quantities at once, perfect for family meals, while still achieving a nicely crisped finish.
This range also includes a dehydrating feature, with the lowest temperature set at 100 °F. For baking, please note that convection mode is not recommended for cookies; conventional baking is still preferred. For oven temperature troubleshooting, please see:
Samsung oven temperature issues: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshoot/TSG10001298/#oven-does-not-cook-well
Should you need more assistance with the range, please feel free to get back to us via the following options:
This dumb range has an auto “on” feature which cannot be disabled. This thing drives me crazy, every single time you open the oven door when it is not on, it prompts it to start heating. It sits there taunting you.
Also the cooktop timer is hidden in settings, nothing smart about this thing.
Worst range we’ve ever had, they concentrate on AI way too much, just make a working oven that doesn’t try to predict your next move. Make things simpler. We are literally going to return this and just go with another brand. It was a terrible decision to go with Samsung, the fridge sucks too. Returning a few Samsung appliances.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
2
Design
3
Value
2
Response from Samsung USBy Samsung Care, December 4, 2025
Greetings!
We completely understand your frustration and can feel how disruptive this experience has been for your daily routine. We would love to speak with you directly to gather more information about your experience and determine the steps that can be taken to assist with your home appliances.
Please feel free to get back to us via the following options:
Beware, Samsung will not back broken door glass. My oven was purchased in April, and used very little during the summer. I was wiping my glass door and notices a hair line crack. Called company and was told this is not covered under 1 year warranty. Will not purchase anymore Samsung!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
2
Design
1
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy Samsung Care, December 2, 2025
Greetings
We understand how frustrating it can be to discover damage on a product so soon after purchase, especially when it hasn’t been used extensively. Your experience is important to us, and we value your feedback regarding the warranty coverage for the oven door glass.
We would love to speak with you directly to gather more information about your experience and explore ways we can assist with your range model.
Please feel free to get back to us via the following options:
We've had this stove almost a month and had time to try various features. I chose this particular model based on reviews and the variety of ways it could help our family. We have the air fryer and no preheating. The air fryer hasn't really held a solid performance. It's slow to heat and it isn't done by any of the estimated times. Very disappointed since we use that for so many things. Then the no preheating concept seems as if it were a myth. This oven heats slowly period and it doesn't hold the temp well. The range top is very nice with the 2 larger, yet different sized eyes for various dishes and 2 smaller rings. The rapid boil seems like a dream but if you adjust the heat is gone. The other eyes are along the same manner. I would advise you to look at other ranges before making the investment. Not only is it expensive, It's heavy to carry.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
3
Performance
2
Design
3
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy SEA Care, December 1, 2025
Hi there,
We appreciate the time you took to let us know about your range concerns. Let us provide the details you need.
Here is a guide to help you use the air fryer feature and what setting to choose for rapid boil. Please turn to pages 33-34 (Air fry) and page 23 (Recommended settings) of the user manual.
User manual: https://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202502/20250219150615857/O_01._IB_FULL_NE5000A_NE63A6511_AA-05_EN.pdf
Below is a link as well to help you with the oven that is heating slowly.
The oven does not cook well: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshoot/TSG10001298/#oven-does-not-cook-well
Should you have other query, feel free to connect with us through the following platform.
Recall right after I purchased. Now I need protective knob covers so my house doesnt burn down from a kid or pet accidently turning on knobs.
Response from Samsung USBy SEA Care, November 26, 2025
Hi Julie,
We understand your concern about the range knob being accidentally turned on. Let us give you a few tips.
Below is a link about range knobs that may be activated unintentionally. Please note that there are hyperlinks you can click, which will give you additional information.
Samsung Range knobs may be activated by inadvertent push and turn: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01203557/
Should you have other query, feel free to connect with us through the following platform.
After 2 months the panel stopped working, they charged me a lot to fix it, and when you change your Wi-Fi network and want to use a different one, it wonnt Be careful, the oven turns on by itself. I noticed it when I got home from work; my apartment was really hot. Luckily, nothing serious happened. I still have it; I only use the burners and unplug it every day.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
3
Design
3
Value
2
Response from Samsung USBy SEA Care, November 25, 2025
Hi Mary,
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Let us help find solutions to enhance your range performance.
Here is a guide to help you in connecting the range to the Wi-Fi and how to use the oven lock feature to avoid accidental touch. Please turn to pages 26 (Oven lock) and 36 - 37 (Operating the oven - “Using the smart control feature”) of the user manual.
User manual: https://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202502/20250219150615857/O_01._IB_FULL_NE5000A_NE63A6511_AA-05_EN.pdf
Should you have other query, feel free to connect with us through the following platform.