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Pyrolysis (Model WSED7665B)

The Pyrolysis cycle uses extremely hot temperatures to clean the oven cavity. While running the Pyrolysis cycle, you may notice smoking or an odor. This is normal, especially if the oven is heavily soiled. During Pyrolysis, the kitchen should be well ventilated to minimize the odors from cleaning.

Before Starting Pyrolysis

  • The kitchen should be well ventilated to minimize the odors from cleaning. Open a window or turn on a ventilation fan or hood before Pyrolysis.

  • Excess spillage must be removed before cleaning.

  • Wipe any heavy spillovers on the bottom of the oven.

  • Make sure that the oven light cover is in place.

  • Clean the frame of the oven and door with hot soapy water. Rinse well.

Warning

  • If the oven is heavily soiled with oil, use the Pyrolysis to clean the oven before using the oven again. If left, the oil could cause a fire.

  • If there is a fire in the oven during Pyrolysis, turn the oven off and wait for the fire to go out. Do not force the door open. Introduction of fresh air at Pyrolysis temperatures may lead to a burst of flame from the oven. Failure to follow this instruction may result in severe burns.

Caution

  • Do not use oven cleaners. Commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should not be used in or around any part of the oven.

  • Clean only parts listed in the manual. Remove the baking tray, deep baking tray, wire grill, all cookware, aluminum foil or any other material from the oven.

    • If oven racks are left in the oven cavity during the Pyrolysis cycle, they will discolor and become difficult to slide in and out.

  • The oven displays an F error code and sounds three long beeps during the Pyrolysis cleaning process if it malfunctions in the Pyrolysis mode. Switch off the electrical power to the main fuse or breaker and have the oven serviced by a qualified technician.

  • If the Pyrolysis mode malfunctions, turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician.

  • It is normal for parts of the oven to become hot during a Pyrolysis cycle. Avoid pressing the door, window or oven vent area during a Pyrolysis cycle.

  • Do not leave small children unattended near the appliance. During the Pyrolysis cycle, the outside of the oven can become very hot to touch.

  • If you have pet birds, move them to another well-ventilated room. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Pyrolysis cycle of an oven.

  • Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any other part of the oven with aluminum foil or any other material. Doing so will inhibit heat distribution, produce poor baking results and cause permanent damage to the oven interior (aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface of the oven).

  • Do not force the door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use care when opening the oven door after the Pyrolysis cycle. Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape. The oven may still be VERY HOT.

Note

  • The oven light cannot be turned on during a Pyrolysis cycle. The oven light cannot be turned on until the oven temperature has cooled below 250 ℃ after a Pyrolysis cycle is complete.

  • Clean the frame of the oven and door with hot soapy water. Rinse well.

  • Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass material of the oven door gasket cannot withstand abrasion. It is essential for the gasket to remain intact. If you notice it becoming worn or frayed, replace it by a service technician.

  • It is normal for the fan to operate during the Pyrolysis cycle.

  • As the oven heats, you may hear sounds of metal parts expanding and contracting. This is normal and will not damage the oven.

  • You may notice some white ash in the oven. Wipe it off with a damp cloth or a soap-filled steel wool pad after the oven cools. If the oven is not clean after one Pyrolysis cycle, repeat the cycle.

  • After a Pyrolysis cycle, fine lines may appear in the porcelain because it went through heating and cooling. This is normal and will not affect performance.

  • The Pyrolysis cycle cannot be started if the Control Lock feature is active.

  • Once the Pyrolysis cycle is set, the oven door locks automatically. You will not be able to open the oven door until the oven is cooled. The lock releases automatically.

When to Use Pyrolysis

  • Example of oven soiling

Case 1

  • Soil pattern: Medium to heavy splatter

  • Types of soils: Fat/grease

  • Common food items that can soil your oven: Meat roasted at high temperatures

Case 2

  • Soil pattern: Drops or spots

  • Types of soils: Filling or sugar based soils

  • Common food items that can soil your oven: Pies

Case 3

  • Soil pattern: Drops or spots

  • Types of soils: Cream or tomato sauce

  • Common food items that can soil your oven: Casseroles

Note

  • The Pyrolysis cycle can be used for soil that has been built up over time.

Setting Pyrolysis

  1. Remove all racks and accessories from the oven.

  2. Press Cleaning, and then press Pyrolysis.

  3. Select the desired cycle time and then press the Start/Stop button on the control panel. The remaining time appears in the display.

    Soil Level

    Cycle Setting

    Lightly Soiled Oven Cavity

    1 h 15 m

    Moderately Soiled Oven Cavity

    1 h 30 m

    Heavily Soiled Oven Cavity

    2 h

  4. Once the Pyrolysis cycle is set, the oven door locks automatically and the lock icon k displays.

    • You will not be able to open the oven door until the oven has cooled. The lock releases automatically when the oven has cooled.

Caution

  • Do not force the oven door open when the lock icon is displayed. The oven door remains locked until the oven temperature has cooled. Forcing the door open will damage the door.

  • It may become necessary to cancel or interrupt a Pyrolysis cycle due to excessive smoke or fire in the oven. To cancel the Pyrolysis function, press the Start/Stop button on the control panel.