Oven Door Removal, Installation, And Alignment; Removing The Door; Installing The Door - Thermador PRL304EG Service Manual

Service Manual for Thermador Pro Grand LP Gas Ranges, Models: PRL304EG, PRL364EDG, PRL364ELG, PRL366EG, PRL484ECG, PRL486EDG, PRL486EDPG, PRL484ELG
4.7.3

Oven Door Removal, Installation, and Alignment

Be sure to check QuickFinder for relevant information, documentation,
and correct part numbers when replacing any of these components.
Failure to comply with these warnings can result in injury and/or
damage:
■ Before removing the oven door, make sure the gas supply and
electrical power to the range are turned off, and that the door and
oven are not hot.
■ Be careful when removing the oven door as it is very heavy. Use
both hands to remove or replace the oven door, and firmly grasp
both sides of the door when handling it.
■ When the door is removed from the range, never release locking
levers or try to close the hinges. Without the weight of the door,
the powerful springs will snap the hinges shut with great force.
4.7.3.1

Removing the Door

1. Follow all safety precautions and steps in Preparing the Range for
Servicing, page 21.
2. Open the door fully and use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the locking
levers downward (towards you) as far as it goes (see Figure 168 ,
page 88).
Figure 168: Prying Locking Lever Downward with Screwdriver
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3. Close the door until it stops against the locking levers while firmly
grasping the door with both hands. The open locking levers will hold
the door open at a slight angle.
4. Grasp the door firmly on the ends of the door handle, and lift the door
up (there will be some spring resistance to overcome). When the door
is lifted sufficiently to clear the hinge hooks, pull the door straight out
(see Figure 169 ), and place it in a safe location .
Figure 169: Hinge Shown Removed
4.7.3.2

Installing the Door

1. Follow all safety precautions and steps in Preparing the Range for
Servicing, page 21.
2. While firmly grasping the door on both sides, position the door at a
slight angle and insert both hinges into their respective slots. The
hinges will be securely hooked into the slots when properly installed.
NOTE: Be careful not to let the door fall. Do not force or bend the
door.
TIP: Rest the door on your foot while using your leg for stability.
3. Open the door fully and then use a flat blade screwdriver to push the
locking levers upward all the way (away from you) into the hinge
slots. Careful not to scratch the range during this process.
4. Open and close the door to make sure the door is positioned
properly and closes with a tight fit. Do not force the door to open or
close. If the door is properly installed, it should move smoothly and
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