Many of our clients face the problem with unlocking the door in oven Kenmore 790. There are not so many issues why the door is locked. In most cases the solution is simple - oven door lock assembly. The door lock motor assembly locks the latch to keep the oven door shut during the cleaning cycle and when the control lock-out is active. For the replacement process you need to have: screwdriver, 1/4-inch nut driver, scraper, work gloves and manufacturers approved door lock assembly.
- Unplugging your range. Carefully pull the range forward and unplug it.
- Removing the back panel.Remove the screws that secure the back panel to the range—as you remove the last couple of screws, press the panel against the range so it doesn't fall. Carefully lower the panel to the floor.
- Disconnecting the wires from the door lock assembly. Take a photo of the wires or mark them with numbered pieces of masking tape before removing them so you can attach the wires to the new door lock assembly the same way. Disconnect all the wires from the oven door lock motor assembly.
- Removing the door lock assembly. Remove the mounting screws that hold the door lock assembly in place. To release the door lock assembly from the connecting rod, pull the oven door lock motor assembly down and tilt it in. Remove the door lock assembly from the range and discard it.
- Installing the new oven door lock assembly. Tilt the new oven door lock motor assembly and insert the connecting rod in the opening. Work the assembly into position and screw the door lock assembly in place.
- Reconnecting the wires. Carefully connect all the wires in the right location on the new oven door lock assembly, according to the photo or numbered tags.
- Reattaching the back panel. Position the outer back panel on the back of the range so that the holes line up and screw it into place.
- Plugging in the range. Plug in the range and push the range into position. Ensure that the rear leveling foot is properly engaged in the anti-tip bracket.
Done. Oven is fixed. Now the door will unlock like a new one. Need help? You can contact our customer support team and arrange an appointment at the convenient time.
