How To Change The Door Lock Switch On Maytag Oven

Rotate flip up hinge lock latch toward oven door to unlocked position.

How to change the door lock switch on maytag oven.

The oven door switch detects whether the oven door is closed and helps control the oven light. Door is locked when starting or using the oven. The door will automatically unlock after the oven finishes the cycle. Turn the power off at the circuit breaker or fuse box for one minute then turn the power back on.

Open the oven door. If the oven is cool and will still not unlock you can manually unlock the maytag oven with a clothes hanger. The oven must cool down for at least two hours before the lock solenoid will disengage the door latch. You also can use the same basic repair procedure to replace the oven door lock assembly on some whirlpool.

This range repair guide shows how to replace the oven door switch. Prior to removing oven door prepare a flat surface to place the oven door. Locate oven door hinge locks latches in both corners of oven door. This repair guide and video shows how to replace the oven door lock assembly on kenmore 790 series frigidaire and electrolux ranges.

Unless you have the oven light control set to keep the oven light on constantly the door switch shuts off the light when you close the door. If the door isn t locking replace the door lock motor with the manufacturer approved replacement part. Allow the oven to cool approximately 30 90 minutes move the latch arm to the left to unlock the door. Replace the back cover of the oven and slide the unit back into position.