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Inglis Oven door won't unlock/locks intermittently

When your Inglis oven door won't unlock after a self-cleaning cycle or locks intermittently, the door lock motor and switch assembly is the most likely cause. This assembly activates the lock motor and switch that keeps the oven door locked during self-cleaning. Test it for electrical continuity with a multimeter and replace it if it fails. A defective door switch is another common cause, especially if you do not hear the lock motor running when you press the self-clean button. Next, inspect the oven door latch for damage and test its microswitch, if equipped. If the motor, switch, and latch test correctly, the touchpad may not be sending voltage to the lock motor. A faulty control panel or user control and display board can cause the same oven door lock problem. These failures may leave the oven door locked, cause an oven door lock stuck condition, or prevent the door from unlocking after self-clean. Disconnect power before testing or replacing parts. Enter your Inglis oven model number to find the exact door lock motor and switch assembly, door switch, door latch, touchpad, control panel, or user control and display board for your specific oven.

01 - Inglis Range/Stove/Oven Door Lock Motor and Switch Assembly

During the oven's self-cleaning cycle, the door lock switch activates the door lock motor to prevent the oven door from being opened. If the door lock motor and switch assembly is defective, the oven door will not unlock once the self-cleaning cycle is complete or may only lock intermittently. You can use a multimeter to test the motor and switch assembly for electrical continuity. If the door lock motor and switch assembly does not test positive for continuity, the assembly should be replaced.
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02 - Inglis Range/Stove/Oven Door Switch

A defective door switch may prevent the oven door from unlocking or only locking intermittently. If you can't hear the door lock motor running when the self-clean button is pressed, use a multimeter to test the door switch for electrical continuity. If the door switch does not test positive for continuity when the plunger is pressed, the component should be replaced.
Common

03 - Inglis Range/Stove/Oven Door Latch

If the door lock motor does not test positive for electrical continuity, it's possible the door latch is defective. Inspect the latch for damage. You can also use a multimeter to test the latch assembly's microswitch, if applicable, to determine if the switch has appropriate electrical continuity. If the latch is damaged or the microswitch tests negative for continuity, the door latch should be replaced.
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04 - Inglis Range/Stove/Oven Touchpad

If the door lock motor tests appropriately for electrical continuity, but the oven door still won't unlock or locks intermittently, it's possible that the touchpad is defective and unable to properly control the door lock motor. To help determine this, you can test for voltage reaching the door lock motor. If no voltage is reaching the motor, it's likely the touchpad requires replacement.
Less Common

05 - Inglis Range/Stove/Oven Control Panel

If the door lock motor tests appropriately for electrical continuity, but the oven door still won't unlock or locks intermittently, it's possible that a control panel component is defective and the panel is unable to properly control the door lock motor. To help determine this, you can test for voltage reaching the door lock motor. If no voltage is reaching the motor, it's likely the control panel requires replacement.
Less Common

06 - Inglis Range/Stove/Oven User Control and Display Board

If the door lock motor tests appropriately for electrical continuity, but the oven door still won't unlock or locks intermittently, it's possible that the user control and display board is defective and unable to properly control the door lock motor. To help determine this, you can test for voltage reaching the door lock motor. If no voltage is reaching the motor, it's likely the user control and display board requires replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why won't my Inglis oven door unlock after self-clean?
How do I test an Inglis oven door lock motor and switch assembly?
Could the door switch or latch cause my Inglis oven door to lock intermittently?
What should I check if the Inglis oven lock motor works but the door still won't unlock?
How do I find the correct Inglis oven door lock part?