Self Cleaning Oven Door Locked

Sometimes this resets the lock and your oven door will be back to normal.

Self cleaning oven door locked.

Door is locked during self clean cycle if power was interrupted during a self clean cycle and the cycle did not resume select the self clean option then select cancel. Wait a couple of minutes then try to start the cycle again. This may reset the control and allow you to unlock the door. If no food or utensils are in the oven start a self clean cycle then hit clear off after 60 seconds.

The oven should unlock. Sometimes they can get gummed up from food or dust particles and they will no longer lock. When this happens your oven will not clean anymore until you have restored the lock. 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. If the door will not unlock at the end of the clean cycle then you may have a problem the door lock motor assembly. Self cleaning ovens use 3 types of door lock mechanisms here is an explanation of the 3 types so you can troubleshoot the issue. Clearing a locked message 1.

Open the door and locate the door jamb and locking mechanism. Unplug the oven for 5 minutes and then plug it back in to reset the computer. 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. Slide the oven away from the wall and disconnect the electrical cord from the power outlet.

It needs to be in the proper position to lock the oven door. If that does not. Sometimes the oven door is opening and. Hold the oven door tightly closed and try to slide the lock back.

If it s still locked start an oven cleaning cycle. If you re unable to open the oven door when the self cleaning is over your door lock motor assembly may be malfunctioning. Use the bracing rod to hold the top open. There generally is a small metal latch or hook located.

Wait a minute or two and then try to open it again. Remove the burner grates and lift the hinged oven top. 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.

First try to reboot the oven by unplugging it waiting 5 minutes and plugging it back in. 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. Push the door jamb.