Maytag Gas Range Oven Door Lock Problem

If the oven is cool and will still not unlock you can manually unlock the maytag oven with a clothes hanger.

Maytag gas range oven door lock problem.

During the oven s self cleaning cycle the door lock switch activates the door lock motor to prevent the oven door from being opened. 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. On most ovens you can open the oven door by removing certain screws or panels. The oven must cool down for at least two hours before the lock solenoid will disengage the door latch.

Using two hands grasp side edges of door at midpoint. Allow the oven to cool approximately 30 90 minutes move the latch arm to the left to unlock the door. Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m. Step 1 disconnect the power from the maytag oven.

Locate slots on each side of oven cavity for door hinge locks. If the door lock motor and switch assembly is defective the oven door will not unlock once the self cleaning cycle is complete. Slowly insert door while maintaining 45 angle. Thank you for your inquiry.