Sometimes the door lock will not disengage even when the self clean cycle is finished.
Kitchenaid oven door latch.
After this is done the latch hook should be back at its home position so you can properly close the oven door.
It should be covered with a soft blanket or posts from packing material.
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The door lock motor assembly locks the latch to keep the oven door shut during the cleaning cycle and when the control lock out is active.
Open oven door to the first stop position opened about 4 10 0 cm.
Door is locked when starting or using the oven press cancel off key to start a latch reset wait 20 30 seconds and open door turn the power off at the circuit breaker or fuse box for one minute then turn the power back on.
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Allow the oven to cool approximately 30 90 minutes move the latch arm to the left to unlock the door.
The lock on a kitchenaid oven engages when it is operating in the self clean cycle.
Kitchenaid ovens have an oven door that locks.
If the door isn t locking replace the door lock motor with the manufacturer approved replacement part.
The video focuses on the steps relating to removing and reinstalling the oven door step.
This video shows how to install a kitchenaid or whirlpool wall oven.
This is a safety feature because of the high heat the oven produces when it is self cleaning.