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Can I cook while a steam oven is requesting a descaling programme?

Follow the model's instruction for that message. A maintenance prompt, an interrupted cleaning sequence and a blocking fault are different states.

What the observation means

Descaling uses a specified product and sequence; it is not an ordinary cooking programme. Food and accessories may need to be removed, and rinsing stages can be essential. Do not treat a partly completed maintenance process as ready for food preparation.

A useful next step

Finish or recover the sequence only through the documented owner procedure. Record the exact message and the last completed stage if it stops. Never add a general kettle descaler or combine cleaners without explicit approval for the oven.

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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