Removing the Oven Door

9CAUTION

WHEN REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR:

▯Make sure oven is cool and power to the oven has been turned off before removing the door. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns.

▯The oven door is heavy and parts of it are fragile. Use both hands to remove the oven door. The door front includes glass components. Handle carefully to avoid breakage.

▯Grasp only the sides of the oven door. Do not grasp the handle as it may swing in your hand and cause damage or injury.

▯Failure to grasp the oven door firmly and properly could result in personal injury or product damage.

▯To avoid injury from hinge bracket snapping closed, be sure that both locking levers are securely in place before removing the door. Also, do not force the oven door open or closed - the hinge could be damaged and injury could result.

▯Do not lay the removed door on sharp or pointed objects as this could break the glass. Lay the door on a flat, smooth surface, positioned so that the door cannot fall over.

To remove the oven door:

1.Read the preceeding caution notice before beginning the oven door removal process.

2.Provide a nearby place to safely lay the door after removal so it will not fall over or be stepped upon. Lay the door flat on a blanket or cushioned surface.

3.Open the oven door fully until it is parallel to the floor. The door contains powerful springs to assist with closing the door. It is necessary to position the toggle locks in place to take the tension off the springs.

4.To access the toggle locks, remove the locking plate using a T20 star head driver.

5.After removing the screw, (A) lift the locking plate up and then pivot it out to remove. Repeat for the other hinge. Retain both locking plates and screws for reinstallation.

6.Flip the locking levers towards the door as far as they will go. Hint: (B) It may be helptul to use the tip of a screwdriver to pull out the locking levers. (C) Make sure both locking levers are in the locked position pushed all the way towards the door.

7.With the toggles in place as shown, carefully close the oven door until the front side of the door is about 5½ inches (140 mm) from the control panel.

8.Grasp the door firmly using both hands. The door weighs over 30 pounds.

9CAUTION

To avoid damage do not allow the door to strike the control panel during door removal or replacement.

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