Door Latch/Motor Assembly; Replacing The Latch/Motor Assembly - Bosch Benchmark Series Service Manual

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6.3

Door Latch/Motor Assembly

The motorized door latch (MDL) mechanism (120VAC 60Hz 4.3W)
has 2 switches - the door switch and the lock/unlock switch. The latch
will automatically lock when mode and temperature selectors are set
to Self Clean, and unlock when the oven cools to ~490°F. The latch
and motor are serviced as an assembly.
Figure 29 Oven door latch
If the latch becomes stuck in the locked position, turning the unit off
and back on will open the latch if the cavity temperature <491°F. If
latch is stuck in a partially locked position, turn the mode and
temperature selectors to Self Clean, then turn them to Off.
If these measures fail, run a thin wire or wire coat hanger in between
the door and the front face of the oven. Figure 30 shows where to
position the wire between the latch hook (1) and the plunger (2). Slide
the wire to the left, pushing the latch hook left and releasing the latch.
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Figure 30 Latch in locked position
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JUNE 2014
There is a Door Lock Relay Test available in Service mode. See the
Service Mode section for details.
6.3.1
1. Remove power to the oven.
2. Remove the inner screws securing the latch to the latch plate,
then remove the outer screws securing the latch plate to the oven.
Figure 31 Front latch plate; remove/replace screws in order shown
3. Hold the latch hook and slide the latch assembly a little to the left
to disengage it from the small support bracket that sits directly
behind it, then pull the latch forward.
Figure 32 Door latch/motor assembly and rear support bracket
4. Disconnect the wires.
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Replacing the Latch/Motor Assembly

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