[SOLVED] Oven door hinges locked in transit position. Won't unlock. (2025 Update) Solved

Oct 05, 2003 Last reply: 8 months ago 27 Replies

Christina wrote in news:uaE7D.2206168$ snipped-for-privacy@fx44.am:

Some strange instructions there - are people really doing it correctly. Every oven I have used it is very simple to open the door fully - lock the hinge by blocking its return - with a rotating disc or similar - lift out the door. replace and then unblock the return mechanism.

Christina wrote in news:uaE7D.2206168$ snipped-for-privacy@fx44.am:

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Its also a pity that the stupid web site that some are using to view this group does not actually allow quoting of the message as well. Brian

replying to Fred Phase, Suki wrote: Thanks, Fred & Klara! You saved the day! One more spring-loaded hinge unstuck.

2003! I suspect the OP's oven warranty might now be out of time!

replying to bp, TinCan wrote: Thank you so much!!!!!!! This worked!!!!!!

I found a really easy way to fix this .. I used a door handle ( from a laundry cupboard) and used it to lever it . It takes very little force when you have it secured 👊🏼 So any metal handle will work ( bathroom and laundry are the most likely places )

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