Setting The Self-Cleaning Function; Once The Cleaning Function Has Ended - Siemens HB678GB.6B Instruction Manual

cannot clean any of the wire racks when using the
cleaning function. The wire racks are not suitable for
cleaning using the cleaning function; this will discolour
them. Further accessories suitable for cleaning using
the cleaning function are listed in the table for special
accessories. ~ "Accessories" on page 10
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Warning
Risk of fire!
Loose food residues, grease and meat juices may
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catch fire during the cleaning function. Before
starting the cleaning function, remove coarse dirt
from the cooking compartment and from the
accessories.
The appliance will become very hot on the outside
Risk of fire!
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during the cleaning function. Never hang
combustible objects, e.g. tea towels, on the door
handle. Do not place anything against the front of
the appliance. Keep children away from the
appliance.
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Warning – Risk of serious damage to health!
The appliance will become very hot during the cleaning
function. The non-stick coating on baking trays and tins
is destroyed and noxious gases are released. Never
clean non-stick baking trays and baking tins using the
cleaning function. Only clean enamelled accessories
using the cleaning function.

Setting the self-cleaning function

Press the menu button.
1.
The operating modes menu opens.
Select the "Self-cleaning" operating mode.
2.
Cleaning setting 3 is suggested. You can start the
cleaning process immediately using the "Start/stop"
button or
select a different cleaning setting using the rotary
3.
selector.
Press the "Start/stop" button to start the cleaning
4.
operation.
The cooking compartment door locks shortly after
operation starts. The
H
mechanism appears on the right-hand side of the status
bar next to the elapsing duration.
The cooking compartment door cannot be opened until
the H symbol goes out in the status bar.
Once the cleaning has finished
An audible signal sounds. The oven stops heating.
"Finished" appears in the status bar. Use the
to switch off the audible signal. "Appliance cooling
down" appears in the status bar.
Cancelling the cleaning operation
Use the "On/off" button to switch off the oven. The
cooking compartment door cannot be opened until the
symbol goes out in the status bar.
H
Adjusting the cleaning setting
Once cleaning starts, the cleaning setting can no longer
be changed.
symbol for the locking
0
You can set the cleaning to run overnight
In the section "Time settings", you can find out how to
delay the end time. This allows you to use the oven at
any time throughout the day. ~ "Time-setting options"
on page 14

Once the cleaning function has ended

Once the cooking compartment has cooled down, use
a damp cloth to wipe off the ash that has been left
behind in the cooking compartment and around the
appliance door.
Very bad soiling may cause white deposits to
Note:
remain on the enamel surfaces. This is residue from the
food and is harmless. It does not affect performance.
You can remove these residues using lemon juice if
required.
button
Cleaning function
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