Samsung oven tESt code: demo mode is on
Also shown as tE5t
- Urgency
- Low
- Who can fix it
- Easy DIY
- Time
- About 5 min
- Repair cost
- No repair needed
The range is in demo (showroom) mode, so the oven and electric elements will not heat even though the display works. It is not a fault and is turned off with a button combination.
Likely causes
Listed from most to least common.
- Demo mode left on from the store display
- Demo mode turned on by accident with a button combination
How to fix the tESt code
Step 1: Check your user manual
The button combination to turn off demo mode differs by model. Look in the user manual or on the Samsung US support page for your model number.
Step 2: Turn demo mode off
Press and hold the buttons the manual lists for your model until the display changes. Then set a bake temperature and check that the oven heats.
When to call a technician
You do not need a technician for this code. Contact Samsung support if you cannot find the demo mode button combination for your model.
Models this applies to
- Electric, gas and induction ranges (NE, NX and NSI series)
- Flex Duo ranges with oven divider
- Slide-in and freestanding ranges
- Single and double wall ovens (NV series)
Codes can differ slightly between models. Your owner's manual is the final word and is available from Samsung support.
Common questions
›Why does my new Samsung oven not heat up?
If the display shows tESt or tE5t, it is in demo mode. The oven and elements will not heat until demo mode is turned off.
›Do gas burners work in demo mode?
Samsung says gas burners can still light in demo mode, but the oven will not heat.