Topics:

• What ovens have a slow opening door, dampened hinge, or balanced hinge system?
• Oven door falls open too fast or too hard
• Oven door slams open
• Is it normal for the door on an R Series Gas Range to drop open?
• When did the door on an R Series Gas Range change?
• What is the serial number break for the new door hinge system on the R Series Gas Range?
• Can you retrofit the new door hinge system to units prior to 17000000?

Troubleshooting:

Oven door opening operation varies by product line.

Dual Fuel (DF) Ranges, GR Series Gas Ranges, IR Induction Ranges, M Series, and L Series Wall Ovens

• Products use a spring and damper system, which allows the door to open smoothly with ease to a full open position.
• If the oven door falls open too fast or easily the spring, and damper door system may be damaged.
• M Series Oven doors have additional features. See also, M Series Oven Door.

E Series Wall Ovens

• E Series Ovens feature a balanced hinge design, which allows the door to stay in any specific opened position.

R Series Gas Range

• The hinge has changed over time on this model, so the unit might open differently depending on its serial number.
• Starting with serial # 17000000, products use a damper door hinge to provide a slower and gentler door opening.
• Prior to serial # 17000000, the door dropped open more quickly. This is normal operation.
• The damper door hinge system is not retrofitable to units prior to 17000000.

See also:

• Oven Door Does Not Close
• Full-Extension Ball-Bearing Rack for Gas Ranges Dual Fuel Ranges and Ovens
• Oven Door Adjustment
• Oven Door Will Not Unlock
• Clean Oven Glass

Refer to the product Use and Care Guide for more information.