What do owners of the ovens do when the door refuses to close? Of course, they try to slam the door over and over again. No need to say that it isn’t going to end well. So, what can you do if your oven door won't shut properly? Start by inspecting the four components most likely to be to blame. Ovens with a self-cleaning feature will be able to lock the oven door. If the door lock is stuck or even partially stuck in that position, it will prevent the oven door from closing. Sometimes this can be reset by engaging the door lock and disengaging it. Alternatively, if your door latch is bent or stuck, you will need to replace it. It is likely the cause of your oven door sticking open or not sealing properly. The hinge, which holds the door onto the frame, is also subject to a lot of wear and tear over time. It may eventually become dirty, rusty, and difficult to move. It may even become loose or move out of alignment over time, preventing the door from fitting into the frame. When that happens, you can either tighten the frame or take the door off the hinges, give it a thorough cleaning, grease the moving parts, and reinstall. If the hinge is badly affected by rust, it may need to be replaced. With a new range or wall oven the door will close but may appear to not seal properly. It may also seem to stick out more at the top than near the hinges. This is normal. The gasket around the door or oven opening is brand new and will be somewhat stiff. It is compressed more by the hinges than at the top. After the oven is used several times the gasket will become more pliable and "mold" itself to the door and oven cavity to create a tighter seal. To speed the process the oven may be run through a short self clean cycle. Every oven comes with a padded, heat-resistant strip that helps seal the oven door. It may be on the inner edge of an oven tub or the inner edge of the actual door. The strip should be even and smooth in its alcove with no pieces raised or damage to it. If your seal is not even or undamaged, it will need to be replaced. Remember to be gentle and careful when shutting the door. The break can appear just because of improper maintenance.
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