Self Cleaning Oven Door Locked

1 oven door may be controlled by a solenoid system.

Self cleaning oven door locked.

Slide the oven away from the wall and disconnect the electrical cord from the power outlet. Use the bracing rod to hold the top open. Clearing a locked message 1. Open the door and locate the door jamb and locking mechanism.

If it s still locked start an oven cleaning cycle. When this happens your oven will not clean anymore until you have restored the lock. The oven should unlock. If the door will not unlock at the end of the clean cycle then you may have a problem the door lock motor assembly.

Sometimes they can get gummed up from food or dust particles and they will no longer lock. Sometimes the oven door is opening and. Unplug the oven for 5 minutes and then plug it back in to reset the computer. First try to reboot the oven by unplugging it waiting 5 minutes and plugging it back in.

Wait a minute or two and then try to open it again. Allow the oven to cool approximately 30 90 minutes move the latch arm to the left to unlock the door. If that does not. If no food or utensils are in the oven start a self clean cycle then hit clear off after 60 seconds.

It needs to be in the proper position to lock the oven door. Sometimes this resets the lock and your oven door will be back to normal. If you try to use your oven and find it locked press the clear or reset button to stop the oven and turn it off. Allow the cleaning cycle to run for about 60 seconds and then cancel it.

You should first remove the power to the oven for a few moments and then reconnect. Wait a couple of minutes then try to start the cycle again. This may reset the control and allow you to unlock the door. As a safety precaution virtually all self cleaning ovens have a door locking mechanism that automatically secures the door whenever the cleaning function is activated.

Remove the burner grates and lift the hinged oven top. There generally is a small metal latch or hook located. Push the door jamb. If your oven has a solenoid controlling the door lock you will know by the locking lever.

With electronic ranges there is a small chance. Range oven door won t unlock if there is food in the oven let the oven cool to room temperature and try to unlatch the door. Hold the oven door tightly closed and try to slide the lock back.