Removing The Oven Door From Bottom Hinge Conventional Ovens - Thermador ME301YP Installation Manual

en-us Prior to installation
hinge doors, you can remove both oven doors.
→ "Removing the oven door from bottom hinge
conventional ovens", Page 10
The oven can be difficult for two people to handle during
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installation. It is recommended to have three or more
people available to assist with lifting the unit into place.
There is a ridge across the top front of the oven cavity.
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Lift by grasping this ridge with one hand while placing
the other hand on the back of the unit. If a third helper is
lifting from the front, both hands should lift by holding
this ridge area.
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The recommended lifting method depends on the oven
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door type.
Lifting points
The persons lifting the appliance should stand on either
side of the oven, using the lifting points specified in the
chart and illustrations. A third person helping to lift the unit
should stand in front of the oven, facing the oven cavity.
Note: The lifting points are shown with the door removed.
Lifting Description
points
a Front location of the hand for the helpers
lifting from the sides of the unit
b Back location of the hand for the helpers
lifting from the sides of the unit
c Location for a third person to help lift the unit
Double ovens with bottom hinge door
Single ovens with bottom hinge door
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7.2 Removing the oven door from bottom
hinge conventional ovens
It is recommended to remove the oven door to reduce the
weight of the appliance and to facilitate its handling and
installation.
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions when removing the
oven door may lead to personal injury or product damage.
Make sure oven is cool and power to the oven has been
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turned off before removing the door. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or burns.
The oven door is heavy and parts of it are fragile. Use
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both hands to remove the oven door.
The door front is glass. Handle it carefully to avoid
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breakage.
Grasp only the side of the oven door. Do not grasp the
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handle. It may swing in your hand and cause damage or
injury. Failure to grasp the oven door firmly and properly
could result in personal injury or product damage.
To avoid injury from hinge bracket snapping closed, be
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sure both levers are securely in place before removing
the door.
Do not force the door open or closed. The hinge could
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be damaged and cause damage or injury.
Do not lay the removed door on sharp or pointed
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objects as this could break the glass. Lay it on a flat,
smooth surface, positioned so that the door cannot fall
over.
Open the oven door to its fully open position.
1.
Flip levers on hinges toward you.
2.
If necessary, use a tool, such as a screwdriver, to gently
pry the upper part of the lever away from the housing.
Take care to avoid scratching the housing.
Bring both door hinge levers to their fullest down
3.
position. The left and right door hinges differ slightly but
operate in the same manner.