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Whirlpool Oven door damaged or not functioning properly

If your Whirlpool oven door is damaged, loose, or won't close properly, an oven door repair may require a replacement door hinge, outer door glass, gasket, window, inner door glass, or handle. Door hinge problems are the most likely cause, especially when the door sits crooked, drops open, or will not seal. A bent or broken door hinge can often be replaced by a capable DIYer, although some Whirlpool hinges include springs and other hardware while others require separate parts. If the door glass is cracked or shattered, replace the damaged outer or inner panel and use eye and hand protection during the repair. A torn door gasket can prevent a tight seal, cause the oven to lose heat, and stop the self-clean cycle from operating correctly. A loose or damaged handle should also be replaced for safe use. For many repairs, you will need to remove the oven door and place it on a sturdy, protected surface. Enter your Whirlpool range, stove, or oven model number to find the exact replacement part for your appliance.

01 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Door Hinge

An oven door repair may be needed if the door hinge breaks or is bent out of shape. Oven doors have two door hinges, a left and right. On some ovens the same hinge is used, on other ovens the right hinge and left hinge have different part numbers. The door hinge sometimes is sold with all necessary parts and springs, other times the parts need to be ordered separately. An oven door repair for a door hinge is a relatively easy repair for a do-it-yourselfer.
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02 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Outer Door Glass

If the outer door glass is broken, it can be replaced. This oven door repair requires that the oven door be removed from the oven and layed down on a sturdy flat surface. The outer door glass is made of tempered glass. Use eye and hand protection when performing this oven door repair.
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03 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Door Gasket

An oven door gasket that is torn or damaged will not provide a good seal between the door and the oven frame, resulting in the oven having trouble heating up to the correct temperature and preventing the oven from going into its self-clean mode.
Highly Likely

04 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Glass Window

If the outer or inner door glass (window) is broken, it can be replaced. This oven door repair requires that the oven door be removed from the oven and layed down on a sturdy flat surface. The door glass is made of tempered glass. Use eye and hand protection when performing this oven door repair.
Less Common

05 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Inner Door Glass

The oven's inner door glass can break if a pot or heavy tray is dropped on it when the door is in the open position. A new inner door glass can usually be replaced by uninstalling the door and removing the screws to separate the inner and outer door panels.
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06 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Door Handle

An oven door handle that is loose or visibly damaged should be replaced to ensure safe oven operation.
Less Common

Frequently Asked Questions

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