What many people don't know is that hinge issues on ovens can be solved relatively quickly.
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Power off your oven and open the door. Locate the metal locking tabs at the rear of the hinges.
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Lift the locking tabs up so they connect to the groove at the rear of the hinges.
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Close the oven door and lift it up by the handle to remove the door from the oven. Place the oven door on a sturdy work surface.
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Remove all screws on the rear panel of the oven door. Remove the panel to expose the hinge.
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Tighten any loose screws on the hinges with your screwdriver. If the hinge is damaged beyond repair you can remove the hinge entirely and fit a new one in its place.
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Replace the oven door panel and screws.
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Press the locking tab over the hinges firmly with the handle of your screwdriver to release the tab from the hinges.
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Fit the door back over the oven so that the hinges lock in place.
The Drip Cap
- The door on your Kitchenaid oven opens and closes via two hinges on the bottom corners of the door.
- If these hinges become loose or separated, the door won't open properly.
- Locate the metal locking tabs at the rear of the hinges.