How To Check Oven Door Hinges

Fully open the oven door.

How to check oven door hinges.

This is where the oven stands ajar on its own. Make sure both hinges are inserted into the hinge cavities far enough for them to catch on the small notch and the locking tab. If the range is direct wired into the house s electrical circuit disconnect the range at the main. Hold the door at a forty five degree angle and insert the hinges into the cavities on either side of the oven.

Raise the door to the broil stop position which is about 1 4 open. On the bottom near the l bend in the hinge is a small notch. If your oven door does not have hinge latches to unlock simply open to the broil stop position and carefully pull the door up and away from the oven. It is absolutely essential that you check the receiver as well as the hinge as if it is damaged in any way and you simply fit new door hinges they are incredibly liable.

Set an old blanket or some towels on a flat work surface to protect the oven s door as you work on it. Grip both sides of the oven door and then lift up and out to remove the door. If this is too heavy ask a friend to help you lift the door evenly and safely. The most common cause of oven door hinge failures is simply that one of two components will fail either the oven door hinge itself or the oven door hinge receiver has failed.

Grasp the oven on both sides with your gloved hands and lift. Unplug the oven from its electrical power. Carefully remove the door by grabbing each side firmly and lifting up until it pops off of and away from the oven. This video shows the process to reset the oven door hinge should it become sprung in the removal process.

How to replace oven door hinges. Push the oven door up into the broil position. Door in hand carefully place the door handle down on a towel covered work surface.