Remove the door and replace the glass - instructions and precautions

Modern housewives who delight their families with healthy, tasty, baked dishes often use the oven for this. Today's ovens are very technologically advanced, one might even say smart. But no amount of equipment, even the most cutting-edge, will protect the innovative device from breakdowns and mechanical damage. Many owners of current ovens are faced with such a popular problem as the door not fitting tightly to the body of the device. This seemingly minor problem can later lead to serious problems with equipment, because hot air escapes, disrupting the heat distribution mode inside the unit. The quality of the prepared dish, its appearance and taste characteristics depend on the above. Everyone knows that in order for a sponge cake to turn out beautiful and “airy”, it is necessary that there are no sudden temperature changes inside the oven. And if the flap does not close or the door opens over time, the cake will not be tall and “lush.” The door of a properly functioning oven should fit snugly against its contour. If this does not happen, then hot air escapes during cooking. And this can lead to the fact that the facades of the furniture next to the oven will be damaged by steam.

Why might you need to remove the door?

1. Long-term operation of the oven. If the oven is used for several years, dirt and grease will get inside and remain on the back of the glass.
2. Violation of technological processes during the manufacture of a gas furnace. If the glass has been strained too much, cracks may appear.
3. Damage during transportation. Even telescopic cracks can lead to failure.
4. Mounting error.
5. The glass may break if the oven inside is hot and cold water comes in contact with the outside.

You can make the replacement yourself. You should buy glass in special stores.

Possible causes of failure

A broken oven door is a common problem. Many reasons were discussed above when describing the visible signs of failure.

The main reason is incorrect or careless operation.

1. Sometimes heavy dishes are temporarily placed on an open door and children sit on it, which leads to excessive stress on the hinges and brackets. Deformed parts must be replaced.
2. Problems sometimes arise due to loose fasteners or defects in the rubber seal. The fasteners can be tightened and the gasket replaced. On some stove models, you have to remove the door from its hinges to replace the seal.
3. Sometimes repairs are necessary due to problems with the glass. It may crack or burst. Causes:
   • manufacturing defects;

   damage during transportation and installation of the slab;

4. temperature difference (heated oven and drops of cold water falling outside).

This leads to the formation of microscopic cracks; over time, the glass wears out more and more, and at a certain point it may finally crack.

Important

You can replace the glass yourself, but you need to pay special attention to purchasing new glass.

Removal process

Almost anyone can take it apart. You don't need to buy special devices. For this:

1. Open the oven door.
2. Find the loops. These are the fastenings. There are handles on them. They need to be lifted and moved towards you.
3. Grab the door, point it up and pull horizontally to release it from the body. It is quite heavy, so you should be careful not to drop it.
4. The door has been removed. Then place it on a soft, flat surface to avoid damage and scratches.
5. You can start disassembling the door.

Attaching the door to the oven

Removing glass

Once the door has been removed, you can begin to remove the glass. Modern stoves have two or three glasses installed. The second glass is usually attached to the body. Removing it is quite simple. Removing the door was necessary for safe and convenient cleaning. If the door is not removed from its hinges, there is a risk that it will slam shut and a person may be injured.

For the following oven models, instructions are provided on how to remove the glass and wash it:

1. Bosch.
2. Samsung.
3. Electrolux.
4. Ariston.
5. Gorenje.
6. Zanussi.

Do not press too hard on the glass. If the impact force is exceeded, it can be damaged.

To remove the glass, we need:

1. Place the door handle down on a smooth and soft surface.
2. Pay attention to the presence of bolts in the door. If there are any, unscrew them. If they are missing, start moving from the bottom up. An open door looks like a laptop. Bolts may be missing on some oven models. But the upward movement of the structure does not depend on the type of model.
3. The glass part is now free. It needs to be lifted up and pulled out.
4. You can start cleaning the glass.
5. After cleaning, we put the glass back where it was. Please note that there are special strips on the sides.
6. We fix all fasteners.
7. Place back on the oven.

Pull the top of the door from top to bottom

When open, the door looks a bit like a laptop

It doesn’t matter which glass needs to be removed - external or internal. In both cases, you need to follow the steps listed above. The mounts for both glasses are located inside.

If you can’t clean the glass, you can turn to professionals.

Oven door mounts

Main symptoms of a malfunction

Any breakdown leads to the fact that the door no longer holds, locks or closes normally. The reasons for such malfunctions are different, but first it’s worth listing all the visible signs of the need for repairs:

1. The door fits obliquely to the stove itself. This is a fairly rare case, but sometimes it happens that the door and even the stove itself can become warped if it is standing on an uneven surface. The curved one will have to be replaced, but the legs of the stove can be adjusted in height.
2. Dangles or “walks” too freely. This occurs due to wear and tear on the hinges that hold the door in place. The screws on the hinges can be tightened with a regular screwdriver. Sometimes you have to take it apart to replace the hinges with new ones. The hinge device has springs that need to be tightened or replaced.
3. It closes normally, but does not lock. The sign applies only to those slabs on which a locking lock is installed. If it wears out or breaks, you will have to install a new locking device.
4. It closes poorly, and dirt is visible on its borders and the body of the stove. A trivial reason, but housewives rarely pay attention to the cleanliness of the area adjacent to the oven. The stove just needs to be thoroughly cleaned and washed.
5. The rubber seal was deformed or roughened in some places. The rubber also wears out, and any roughness in the seal will result in the door not fitting tightly enough to the body. This seal will have to be replaced. The oven will close like new.
6. The door has to be closed with force. The reason for this may also be the seal, which often jumps out of the special groove. You need to place the rubber gasket back into the gutter and make sure that it is securely fixed in place.
7. You cannot close the door tightly because something is preventing it. If all the parts of the oven and the door are in order, then it is worth inspecting the seal. Perhaps some hard object accidentally fell inside it, which prevents a normal fit.
8. Does not open. This sometimes happens on expensive multifunctional stoves.
   For example, the oven is blocked if you activate the child lock or set it to self-cleaning. Usually the door can be unlocked, but sometimes you have to follow a complex sequence of actions specified in the instructions for the stove. Advice If all else fails, the stove can be disconnected from the power supply - this will immediately remove the blockage. Sometimes the cause of blocking is a breakdown of the lock itself or the electronic control unit. Here you need the help of a master.

Many malfunctions arise for unimportant reasons; you can fix them yourself. In extreme cases, you have to disassemble the door and replace faulty parts. If there is not enough experience or knowledge, it is better to entrust the repair to a specialist.

The signs and causes of gas oven malfunction and its repair are described here.

How to remove the hinges?

Loops need to be removed in two cases:

1. The door opens too hard.
2. The door does not close completely.

The hinges are removed in the same way as when removing the door. But you will have to unscrew a few additional fasteners. During execution, the structure will be divided into several parts. One of them contains loops.

The oven may not open or close properly for the following reasons:

1. The hinges are clogged or broken.
2. The spring is too compressed or stretched.
3. Too much debris accumulation.

For Bosch ovens, the spring is installed on both sides.

To avoid breaking hinges when cleaning doors, you must follow these rules:

1. You need to unscrew and remove the hinges slowly, because if you do not calculate the force, the parts may break.
2. Before removing the hinges, make sure that all screws have been removed. If only one remains, the fasteners may bend, and then you will have to change them.
3. Do not use force to separate doors or glass. Companies make ovens so that all its parts can be removed without problems. If you feel resistance, you are most likely doing something wrong.

Expert advice

On some slab models, the glass is glued to the sealant. In such situations, the glass is removed if its integrity is damaged. You will have to clean it along with the door itself. Of course, such a door can also be disassembled and new glass glued, but this requires special glue intended for repairing household appliances.

When replacing an old seal, you need to clean the groove in which it was located, and only then insert a new rubber gasket.

In order for the stove to serve you as long as possible, it must be used carefully. Do not open the oven forcibly. After each preparation of food, it should be washed without waiting for a large accumulation of debris.

Housewives often complain about problems with the oven door: for some reason it does not close well, which interferes with the normal operation of the stove and high-quality cooking. Most problems can be fixed on your own, even if you have to remove the door and disassemble its fastenings.

How can I clean the door and glass of the structure?

Not all cleaning products are suitable for oven glass. Powders can cause cracks. Therefore, it is better to make a solution. Using soda, you can prepare it yourself:

1. Take a spray bottle and pour two glasses of warm water into it, add a little liquid soap. Mix the mixture with half a teaspoon of baking soda. Spray the liquid onto the glass. After 30-40 minutes, wash the glass in warm water.
2. Take soda. Add a little water until the mixture is thick. Apply to dirty area. This method has a drawback - you have to wait several hours and only then wash the mixture off the glass.
3. Take baking powder, which contains baking soda and citric acid. Sprinkle the mixture over the contaminated areas. Wait 1-2 hours. This cleaning method is very effective against grease. It begins to gather into small lumps that can be easily removed with a soapy rag or washcloth.
4. Products containing alcohol are also suitable for cleaning.
5. Vinegar effectively fights fat. Mix two tablespoons per liter of water.

Failure to follow the oven operating instructions.

Before using the oven, especially before starting the pyrolysis cleaning program, it is important to read the instructions supplied with the appliance. They contain safety instructions that you must follow.

Among these recommendations, there is one that may seem obvious: do not allow the oven to become excessively dirty between 2 pyrolysis cleanings. It is preferable to remove the largest stains after preparation and then clean the glass first (ideally after each use). To do this, be sure to use very hot water with a little dishwashing liquid and a sponge. In particular, rinse well to ensure no cleaning residue remains and wait until the inside of the oven is completely dry before starting pyrolysis. Finally, during pyrolysis temperature can reach 500°C depending on the model. This is the reason why the door closes automatically. Since the door is very hot, children should not be left alone near the oven. You will save energy if you clean the oven after cooking while it is still hot: it will also clean better.

How it works ? The pyrolysis function is vented by a turbine to circulate superheated air through the furnace cavity, also called the muffle, for a period of time that varies from 1:30 to 2:00 depending on the model. This chars any remaining fat and food. At the end of the program, the oven will drop to temperature before the door is opened: first of all, do not use force until the indicator or symbol goes out! Once completely cooled, simply wipe down the sides of the appliance with a damp sponge for complete cleaning.

Precautionary measures

1. Glass is slippery, so you need to be careful when cleaning it.
2. Be careful with fasteners. If you apply force when removing the door, they can be damaged.
3. The door is quite heavy. Therefore, it is advisable that two people film it.
4. Do not use powders or chemicals to clean materials.
5. If you used the oven before cleaning the glass, you should wait until the inside has cooled down.
6. You can use rubber gloves when cleaning.