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Steam Function

Steam cooking uses the moist heat of steam to cook food. This is an ideal cooking method for delicate food items such as seafood, which can lose nutrients when boiled.

Steam Cook modes may vary depending on the appliance. Refer to the below table to see available cooking modes.

Model

Steam Cooking Modes

WSED7667M

Steam,

Steam-Hot Air,

Steam-Roasting,

Steam-Baking,

Steam-Regenerating,

Sous-Vide

WSED7665B

Steam-Hot Air,

Steam-Roasting,

Steam-Baking,

Steam-Regenerating

Caution

  • Take care when opening the oven door during or after steam cooking. Hot steam can cause scalding.

  • After any steam cooking cycle, the drying function will run automatically. It is normal to hear the steam pump running during the drying function.

Using the Water Tank

The water tank is located behind the control panel.

  1. Press the Water Tank button on the control panel.

    • For Model WSED7667M, the control panel automatically fully opens.

    • For Model WSED7665B, the control panel opens a little. Manually open the control panel fully.

  2. Remove the tank and place it on a flat surface.

  3. Remove the tank cover or flip open the fill lid at the front of the tank cover.

  4. Fill the tank to the Max line. Use softened, filtered water, if possible. Hard water may clog the steam generator more quickly with scale buildup.

  5. Assemble the tank cover and the fill lid.

    A

    Tank cover

    B

    Fill lid

    Caution

    • Make sure the tank cover and fill lid are closed before putting the tank in the oven.

    • Use potable water only.

    • Do not fill the water tank with any fluid or mixture other than water.

    • Do not fill the tank with hot water.

    • Fill the water tank up to the line indicated on the front.

    • Do not tilt the water tank while it is full.

    • Discard any remaining water and clean the water tank after cooking.

    • Use the water tank only for its intended purpose of providing water for steam cooking.

    • Monitor the water level in the tank and refill as needed for steam cooking. Use oven mitts to avoid burns when handling the hot tank.

  6. Carefully insert the water tank into correct position in the control panel, making sure to keep the tank level while carrying it. If the tank is not kept level, water will drain out of the tubes in the back.

  7. Close the control panel.