This video shows the process to reset the oven door hinge should it become sprung in the removal process.
Oven door hinge spring replacement.
Start by applying a pair of gloves and using a slot screwdriver to unlock the tabs or hinge latches on either side of the door.
The springs may be located in the inside of your oven door or they may be attached.
Turn off the power to the oven by unplugging it from the outlet or at the main breaker.
How to replace hinges in order to begin replacing your hinges you ll need to remove the door.
Open the oven door halfway.
You ll feel the door.
Inspect the springs to see if they are.
How to fix an oven door spring step 1.
Open the oven door partially to the first stopping point.
How to remove replace oven door springs 1.
If you notice that your stove knobs are very hot when the oven is on and that the oven keeps having to reheat your oven door may not be closing all the way.
There is also a good chance that this hinge is wearing out already which is why you should consider replacing it at the same time.
This is a lot of work to dismantle the door and adding an extra hinge won t break the bank.
Make sure that you replace both hinges even if only one has gone.
Close the door back up until it reaches the broil stop position which is only about 1 4 of the way open.
Locate the oven door springs.