Resetting DS3231 from software

[newtekuser]

How does one reset a DS3231 rtc from software? I'd like to reset it so that the date and time resets back to factory.
I already tried clearing the bits in the control register, but that didn't do anything:

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I2C_Start();         
    I2C_Write(0xD0);     
    I2C_Write(0x0E);     
    I2C_Write(0x00);     
    I2C_Stop();         


[Shonky]

Why do you think clearing the control bits resets anything?

Just write the time back to whatever value you want it to be.

[Ian.M]

You cant fully reset it without cycling power to it (both Vcc and Vbat).  e.g. its oscillator is initially shut off on powerup until the first I2C access to reduce the battery drain for extended in-store shelf life.