Oven is Locked - What to Do
Whirlpool Oven Door is Locked - What Should I Do?
If the oven door is locked either when starting the oven or when using, there are some things you can do.
Door is locked when starting or using the oven
- Press the Cancel/Off key to start a latch reset, wait 20-30 seconds, and open the door.
- Turn the power off at the circuit breaker or fuse box for one minute, then turn the power back on.
- Allow the oven to cool for approximately 30-90 minutes. Move the latch arm to the left to unlock the door.
Door is locked during the Self-Clean cycle
- If power was interrupted during a Self-Clean cycle, and the cycle did not resume, select the "Self Clean" option, then select "Cancel." Wait a couple of minutes, and then try to start the cycle again.
- If the oven clean cycle was started by mistake, Press the Cancel/Off key. The oven will need to cool to approximately 200°F (95°C) before the door will open.
- Allow the oven to cool, for approximately 30-90 minutes, move the latch arm to the left to unlock the door.
Reset power to the product:
- Power the unit down by turning off the circuit breaker(s) or fuse(s) for one (1) minute.
- Power the unit up by turning on the circuit breaker(s) or fuse(s).
- Check the oven to see if the oven has been unlocked.
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