Step 8: Door Removal and Reinstallation
CAUTION
USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING THE DOOR. THE DOOR IS VERY HEAVY.
•Make sure oven is cool and power to 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 fragile. Use both hands to remove or replace the door.
•Grasp only the sides of the oven door when removing or replacing it.
•Failure to grasp the oven door firmly and properly could result in personal injury and product damage.
•With the door off, never release the levers and try to close the hinges. Without the weight of the door, the powerful springs will snap the hinges closed with great force.
Photo B. Hinge bracket in closed position
To Remove the Oven Door:
1.Fully open the oven door.
2.Flip the hinge clip toward you (see illustration at right).
3.Close the door until it stops (the open hinge clip will hold the door about halfway open.
4.Grasp the door on the sides. The door is heavy and fragile - always use both hands. Lift the door up and out (there will be some spring resistance to overcome). When the front of the door is high enough, you will be able to pull the door straight out.
5.Place the door in a safe and stable location.
To Reinstall the Oven Door:
1.Hold door on both sides. Insert hinges into hinge slots. The door will be about halfway open.
It may be necessary to press firmly inward on the lower portion of the door, using a rocking motion to fully seat the door's hinges.
2.Open door all the way to expose hinge clips. Push hinge clips away from you (toward the oven) until they meet the hinge.
3.Close and open the door slowly to test the installation. It should open and close smoothly and be straight, not crooked.
Photo C. Flip hinge clip toward you
Photo D. Hinge removed from oven
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