Latches may vary slightly from oven to oven. If the latches are in a down position when you open the door, chances are you need to flip the latch up to unlock it. If the latch is stuck, you may be able to push it open with the head of a screwdriver.
You may need to leave the door open a little more in some models. Usually you can remove the door when it is up to ⅓ of the way open.
You may need to wiggle the door from side to side a little in order to get it off the hinges.
You can lay a blanket on the floor to protect the door from scratches.
Some doors may stay still when partially opened. For this type of door, open it until it can stay open on its own, which will be about ¼ of the way down.
Keep your hands positioned at the same height on the door’s side. This will help you lift the door smoothly so both hinges come loose at the same time.
As long as you pull the door straight back at an angle, the hinges should clear the oven’s frame.
You may wish to clean off a spot and lay a blanket or other soft material down first.
Make sure you have a firm, even grip on the door. You will need to fit both sides into the oven’s slots at the same time.
Ovens vary, so your latch or hinge system may be a little different. You may need to lower the door more to align it with the hinge slots.
If the door looks uneven, slide the door back out of the slots. It’s the only way to ensure you get a good fit.
If the door opens partially, it isn’t positioned correctly. You can fix it by removing the door, then sliding it back into the hinge slots.
Depending on your oven, the latches may need to be pushed down instead of pulled up. These latches should rest against the oven door.
