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Oven · Cleaning and surface care

Can the oven be run with its door open to dry it after cleaning?

Use only the drying method stated for the model. Running a heating programme with the door propped open can affect cooling, nearby surfaces and control temperatures.

What the observation means

A manual instruction to leave a cool door ajar is different from operating the oven that way. Do not combine advice from different cleaning systems. Water near controls or electrical parts is also a fault concern rather than an invitation to heat it dry.

A useful next step

Follow the specified wiping, ventilation or automatic drying stage. If liquid entered an unintended area, leave the appliance unused and obtain advice. Never defeat a door switch or use an object to hold the latch in a false closed position.

Manuals and supporting guidance

Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.

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