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Steam Cook

Setting Steam-Hot Air

The Steam-Hot Air mode heats food gradually, using heating element in the back wall and moist steam heat. The oven can be programmed to cook at any temperature from 30 ℃ to 250 ℃. Preset temperature options start at 160 ℃.

  1. Press Steam Cook in the Main Menu screen.

  2. Press Steam-Hot Air.

  3. Press Steam Level and select the desired Steam Level High, Medium or Low.

    • The Steam Level defaults to High unless changed by the user.

  4. Press Temp. to set the desired cooking temperature. Press J or K to raise or lower the numbers, then press ! to save the settings.

    You can also use the number pad icon to set the cooking temperature directly, then press OK.

  5. If desired, press Time.

    And press Cook Time or Cooking ends at. to set the cook time or cooking end time. Press J or K to raise or lower the numbers, then press ! to save the settings.

    You can also use the number pad icon to set the cooking time directly, then press OK.

  6. Press the Start/Stop button on the control panel.

  7. Once cooking is finished, allow oven to cool completely, then wipe up any water on the oven interior.

To Stop Cooking

  1. Press the Start/Stop button on the control panel, then press Stop in the display.

Setting Steam-Roasting

The Steam-Roasting mode is designed to quickly roast poultry. The combination of intense heat from the upper heating elements and steam results in crispier food and shorter cooking times. The Steam-Roasting mode is especially good for medium sized poultry. The oven can be programmed to cook at any temperature from 30 ℃ to 250 ℃. Preset temperature options start at 190℃.

  1. Press Steam Cook in the Main Menu screen.

  2. Press Steam-Roasting.

  3. Press Temp. to set the desired cooking temperature. Press J or K to raise or lower the numbers, then press ! to save the settings.

    You can also use the number pad icon to set the cooking temperature directly, then press OK.

  4. If desired, press Time.

    And press Cook Time or Cooking ends at. to set the cook time or cooking end time. Press J or K to raise or lower the numbers, then press ! to save the settings.

    You can also use the number pad icon to set the cooking time directly, then press OK.

  5. Press the Start/Stop button on the control panel.

  6. Once cooking is finished, allow oven to cool completely, then wipe up any water on the oven interior.

Note
  • Steam-Roasting is designed to reduce the cooking time. There is no need for preheating.

To Stop Cooking

  1. Press the Start/Stop button on the control panel, then press Stop in the display.

Setting Steam-Baking

The Steam-Baking mode heats food gradually, using both the top & bottom oven heating elements and moist steam heat. The oven can be programmed to cook at any temperature from 30 ℃ to 250 ℃. Preset temperature options start at 180℃.

  1. Press Steam Cook in the Main Menu screen.

  2. Press Steam-Baking.

  3. Press Steam Level and select the desired Steam Level High, Medium or Low.

    • The Steam Level defaults to High unless changed by the user.

  4. Press Temp. to set the desired cooking temperature. Press J or K to raise or lower the numbers, then press ! to save the settings.

    You can also use the number pad icon to set the cooking temperature directly, then press OK.

  5. If desired, press Time.

    And press Cook Time or Cooking ends at. to set the cook time or cooking end time. Press J or K to raise or lower the numbers, then press ! to save the settings.

    You can also use the number pad icon to set the cooking time directly, then press OK.

  6. Press the Start/Stop button on the control panel.

  7. Once cooking is finished, allow oven to cool completely, then wipe up any water on the oven interior.

To Stop Cooking

  1. Press the Start/Stop button on the control panel, then press Stop in the display.

Setting Steam-Regenerating

The Steam-Regenerating mode heats food gently and makes the pastry crispy. Steam ensures that the food does not dry out. The oven can be programmed to cook at any temperature from 80 ℃ to 180 ℃. Preset temperature options start at 120℃.

  1. Press Steam Cook in the Main Menu screen.

  2. Press Steam-Regenerating.

  3. Press Temp. to set the desired cooking temperature. Press J or K to raise or lower the numbers, then press ! to save the settings.

    You can also use the number pad icon to set the cooking temperature directly, then press OK.

  4. If desired, press Time.

    And press Cook Time or Cooking ends at. to set the cook time or cooking end time. Press J or K to raise or lower the numbers, then press ! to save the settings.

    You can also use the number pad icon to set the cooking time directly, then press OK.

  5. Press the Start/Stop button on the control panel.

  6. Once cooking is finished, allow oven to cool completely, then wipe up any water on the oven interior.

To Stop Cooking

  1. Press the Start/Stop button on the control panel, then press Stop in the display.

Setting Steam (Model WSED7667M)

The Steam mode cooks food without the assistance of the oven heating elements, using only the moist heat produced by steam. The available temperature range is 80 °C to 99 °C. Make sure to empty the water tank after use.

  1. Press Steam Cook in the Main Menu screen.

  2. Press Steam.

  3. Press Temp. to set the desired cooking temperature. Press J or K to raise or lower the numbers, then press ! to save the settings.

    You can also use the number pad icon to set the cooking temperature directly, then press OK.

  4. If desired, press Time.

    And press Cook Time or Cooking ends at. to set the cook time or cooking end time. Press J or K to raise or lower the numbers, then press ! to save the settings.

    You can also use the number pad icon to set the cooking time directly, then press OK.

  5. Press the Start/Stop button on the control panel.

  6. Once cooking is finished, allow oven to cool completely, then wipe up any water on the oven interior.

To Stop Cooking

  1. Press the Start/Stop button on the control panel, then press Stop in the display.

Note
  • Once steam cooking is started, an indicator on the display shows the status of the steam function.

  • Make sure the water tank is filled with water before starting the steam cooking. If the water in the tank runs out during cooking, a chime sounds and a popup appears in the display. The oven continues to cook without steam.

  • Remember to drain the water tank after use.

  • When the temperature rises in the oven, steam may not be visible.

  • It is normal to hear the sound of boiling water from the steam generator while running the steam functions.

  • If mineral deposits remain on the oven bottom after steam mode, use a cloth or sponge soaked in vinegar or a weak citric acid solution to remove them before using the steam mode again. See the Maintenance section under Descaling for more info. To remove stubborn hard water scale, use the Descaling function.

  • Wipe away excess water left over after cooling.

  • To avoid damage and extend product life, descale the steam feeder after every 8 hours of use, or more often if needed.

  • If the descaling reminder appears, press OK to run the Descaling function.

  • After the steam mode is used for 8 hours, a reminder to descale the product appears in the display the next time the steam mode is selected. You will not be able to use the steam mode until the Descaling function is run. To avoid this delay, run the Descaling function after every 2-3 uses of the steam mode.