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Oven · Cleaning and surface care

Should water collected near the oven seal be left after cooking?

Follow the manual's cool-down and wiping instructions. Leaving moisture against surfaces for long periods can create a different care issue from the original cooking condensation.

What the observation means

First establish whether the water is ordinary internal condensation or escaping from an unusual location. A steam oven can have designed collection areas that should not be blocked. Do not tuck absorbent cloths into a seal or vent while the appliance operates.

A useful next step

Once safely cool, dry only the accessible areas the instructions identify. Report persistent moisture outside the intended cavity, particularly near controls or cabinetry. The location and programme used help separate routine aftercare from a possible sealing or drainage problem.

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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