User Manual
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Descaling
When the steam generator operates, limestone
accumulates inside it (because of calcium contents in
the water). This can have a negative effect on the steam
quality, on the performance of the steam generator and
on the food quality. To prevent limestone accumulation,
clean the steam generation circuit. It is recommended
to use this procedure every 2-3 months OR when the
reminder displays.
Select the ‘Cleaning’ function from the menu. Then select
‘Descaling’.
Remove all accessories.
The user interface will guide you through the procedure.
The duration of the complete procedure is about 2 hours.
The light in this function is off.
1. Put the baking tray on the cavity base underneath
the drain pipe.
2. Press
.
3. Put 250 ml of the descaling agent in the water
drawer.
4. Fill the remaining part of the water drawer with water
to the maximum level.
5. Insert the water drawer.
6. Press
.
This activates the first part of the procedure: Descaling.
TIPS & INFORMATION
The duration of this part is around 1 hour 40
minutes.
7. After the end of the first part, empty the baking tray
and put it on the cavity base again.
8. Press
.
9. Fill the water drawer with fresh water.
Make sure there is no remaining cleaning solution
inside the water drawer.
10. Insert the water drawer.
11. Press
.
This activates the second part of the procedure:
Descaling. It will rinse the steam generation circuit.
TIPS & INFORMATION
The duration of this part is around 35 minutes.
Remove the baking tray after the end of the
procedure.
TIPS & INFORMATION
If the function: Descaling is not performed in the
correct way, the display will show a message to
repeat it.
If the oven is humid or wet, wipe it out with a dry cloth.
Let the oven dry fully with the door open.
Descaling reminder
There are two descaling reminders which remind you to
perform the Descaling function. These reminders activate
each time you switch off the appliance.
The soft reminder reminds and recommends you to
perform the descaling cycle.
The hard reminder obligates you to perform the
descaling.
TIPS & INFORMATION
If you do not descale the appliance when the hard
reminder is on, you cannot use the steam functions.
You cannot disable the descaling reminder.
Rinsing
Remove all accessories. Select the function from the
menu: Cleaning. The user interface will guide you through
the procedure. The duration of the function is around 30
minutes. The light in this function is off.
1. Put the baking tray on the cavity base underneath
drain pipe.
2. Press
.
3. Fill the water drawer with fresh water.
4. Press
.
Remove the baking tray after the end of the procedure.
Tank emptying
Remove all accessories.
The cleaning function removes the residual water from
the water drawer. Use the function after using the steam
cooking function.
Select the function from the menu: Cleaning. The user
interface will guide you through the procedure.
The duration of the function is around 6 minutes. The light
in this function is off.
1. Put the baking tray on the cavity base underneath
the drain pipe.
2. Remove the baking tray after the end of the
procedure.
Steam Assisted Cleaning function
(WVE617 model only)
This function assists in the removal of food residue from
inside the oven. This method is effective in removing
light soiling only. It is not effective in removing stubborn
baked-on stains. This function can only be used when the
oven is cold.
Procedure for cleaning
1. Remove all shelves, dishes and side racks.
2. Make a solution of water (85%), white vinegar (10%),
and dish washing detergent (5%) and spray liberally
on to door, side walls and back wall of oven cavity.
3. Pour 40ml of water into the cavity base well.
4. Close the door. Set the function to Steam Assist
Clean and set the temperature to 120°C.
5. Turn oven
after 18 minutes.
6. Allow to cool to a safe level before wiping surface
with a wet cloth.
CARE AND CLEANING